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Public holiday closures in April

31 March 2025

Just a friendly reminder that all libraries in our network (including mobile libraries and Kim barne thaliyu/Geelong Heritage Centre) are closed over Easter break, from Friday 18 April. Please note that all our locations will close at 5:00pm on Thursday 17 April.

Our regular hours will resume from Tuesday 22 April.

We will also be closed for the Anzac Day public holiday, Friday 25 April.

All return chutes are closed during these times, so please hold onto your items. Our vast eCollection remains open 24/7. 

**Please refer to our Mobile services update page for all up-to-date changes to scheduled stops.

We wish you a safe Easter break and plenty of time for good reads - and if you are heading away for the holidays, please stay safe on the roads

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