Monday 29 November 2021
To allow our community access to library services during the festive period, the following libraries will be open with reduced hours in the days between Christmas and New Year (other than on public holidays):
The remaining libraries in our network will be closed during this period to allow our staff the opportunity to rest and spend time with loved ones. Please see the details of closures in the table below.
Of course, our vast eCollection remains open to you 24/7.
Thank you for your understanding and we wish you a happy and safe festive season.
Open 9am-5pm: Ocean Grove, Corio and Geelong Open 10am-5pm: Bannockburn & Torquay Closed: All other libraries & Geelong Heritage Centre.
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