Our libraries observe the following holidays according to their municipalities:
Geelong Show - Friday 20 October Bannockburn Library will be closed. All other libraries are open on this day.
Geelong Cup - Wednesday 25 October Only three libraries will be OPEN on this day - Bannockburn, Queenscliff and Torquay. All other libraries will be closed and the Bellarine-Surf Coast Mobile Library Service to Portarlington will not operate.
Melbourne Cup - Tuesday 7 November Torquay and Queenscliff Libraries will be closed and the Bellarine-Surf Coast Mobile Library service to Lorne and Aireys Inlet will not operate.
Wherever you are we wish you an enjoyable holiday.
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A friendly reminder that all our libraries are closed for the Labour Day public holiday on Monday 9 March.
David Semmens will take on the role as Geelong Regional Libraries Acting CEO from 28 February 2026, until a permanent CEO has been appointed.
Late last year, Geelong Regional Libraries was thrilled to welcome Oshadha Perera as our Virtual Writer in Residence, as part of the Melbourne City of Literature’s UNESCO City of Literature network.
Geelong Regional Libraries CEO Vanessa Schernickau has resigned to undertake a PhD.
We’re excited to announce fresh catering options for Wurdi Youang, the dedicated events space on Level 5 of Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, ideal for hosting memorable gatherings.
Our libraries, mobile libraries and the Geelong Heritage Centre will have changed opening hours over the festive period.
