We are currently programming for our 2024 Local Word Writers Festival and we'd love to hear from you!
Are you a local writer or creative? Do you have a workshop you would love to present? Or maybe you're a local author with a book you'll be releasing this year?
Expressions of Interest are now open and you can submit your entry here.
Submissions close on 1 April.
This year’s Festival will take place across two days on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 August – mark your diaries now!
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For the first time since 2021, we’re adjusting ticket prices for our author events and workshops to ensure we can continue bringing you high-quality programming.
Love Story Time or our after-school programs? You could win tickets to kids' comedy duo The Listies’ show 110% Ready just by attending!
The Warm Winter Read is a state-wide challenge that aims to help encourage everyone to slow down and get reading! And yes—there are prizes involved!
We're experiencing a technical issue affecting access to our library catalogue from our website.
This year's theme is Bridging Now to Next inviting us to consider the ongoing connection between past, present, and future.
At its Board meeting held on Thursday 1 May 2025, GRLC resolved to place the Draft Budget 2025-26 and Strategic Resource Plan 2025-29 on public exhibition in preparation for adoption on Thursday 26 June 2025.
