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National Simultaneous Story Time

Join us at Geelong Regional Libraries for the 25th annual National Simultaneous Storytime as we read The Truck Cat to children across the region, celebrating the joy of reading together.

Special Events

 

National Reconciliation Week at Geelong Regional Libraries

This National Reconciliation Week, join us for film screenings, art exhibitions, and reflection activities happening across our libraries.

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New What's On brochure out now!

Discover all the highlight events happening at the library in May and June.

new pride t-shirt at the library shop. Staff wearing them outside library.
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New Shelf Love Pride t-shirts are here! 

Find these new Pride t-shirts in our library shop, Shelf Love. The design features well-known queer literature that has regularly appeared on banned books lists around the world.

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Special Events

Sydney Writers Festival - livestreamed

Watch this special livestream free and direct from the Sydney Writers’ Festival as part of their ‘Live & Local’ program, featuring authors Markus Zusak, Helen Garner, and Colm Tóibín.

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Thursday, 22 May 2025 - 10:00am to 5:00am
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

eKnow How

Saving Family Stories - photo & digitisation station introductory sessions

Learn how to digitise your photos, VHS tapes, slides and film negatives ready to share with family and friends! Discover how to use the equipment to start saving your family stories.

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Author Encounters

Our African Adventure - Photography in the Wild

Hear from Lorraine and Neil Smith as they share their wildlife photography and African adventures. See their stunning photos on display and discover the stories behind the shots.

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Saturday, 24 May 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Boronggook Drysdale Library

Author Encounters

Dominic Amerena - I Want Everything

Join emerging Australian writer, Dominic Amerena discussing his debut novel, the creative process and the inspiration for his characters. In conversation with Mark Smith.

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Wednesday, 4 June 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Author Encounters

Holden Sheppard - King of Dirt

Hear from author Holden Sheppard as he discusses his latest novel – a gritty and heartfelt gay coming-of-age story set among FIFO workers and tradies in WA. In conversation with Mark Smith.

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Wednesday, 11 June 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Gathering Place, Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Author Encounters Author event, Christine Keighery, Local Word Writers Festival Pop-Up Event, Local Word

Christine Keighery - We're Not Us Without You

Award winning author Christine Keighery shares her latest novel We're Not Us Without You - l, a story of friendship, secrets, and the ties that bind us. A Local Word Festival Pop Up Event.

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Saturday, 14 June 2025 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Torquay Library

Creative & Connected

Writers workshop with Megan J Riedl

Let your feelings flow through hands-on writing activities that use poetry as personal catharsis with Megan Riedl. Explore different styles and techniques to help you form your writing. 

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Saturday, 21 June 2025 - 10:30am to 1:30pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Author Encounters

Kirsten Alexander - After the Fall

Explore themes of intergenerational friendship between women, coercive relationships and starting over. Join author Kirsten Alexander as she chats about her new book After the Fall with Sue Lawson

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Tuesday, 24 June 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Belmont Library

Author Encounters

Jacinta Parsons - A Wisdom of Age

Author Jacinta Parsons shares insights from her book about the wisdom of older women - and what we can learn to rewrite the story of the second half of our lives. Library member only event.

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Wednesday, 25 June 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

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Temporary access issue with library catalogue

We're experiencing a technical issue affecting access to our library catalogue from our website.

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uLibrary is here – discover a new way to enjoy audiobooks!

uLibrary offers immediate access to audiobooks, with no wait times and is free with your membership.

 

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