Local Word Writers Festival 2025
Join us for a weekend of stories and inspiration with workshops, panels, a pop-up bookshop and author signings - perfect for writers and readers alike.
There's a huge line up of free activities for children and youth at the Library. Enjoy our theme of Food and Sustainability these holidays with art, craft, tech, writing and more!
Warm Winter Read is back for 2025!
Cosy up this winter! Read, relax, and win with Warm Winter Read from 1 June to 31 August.
New What's On brochure out now!
Discover all the highlight events happening at the library in July and August.
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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Step into Australia’s haunted past with acclaimed historical horror author JJ Carpenter for a journey beyond the gates of one of Australia’s most haunted sites, Kenmore asylum.
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Tuesday, 15 July 2025 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Lara Library
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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Want learn how to access the latest newspapers and magazines on your device for free using your library membership? Bring your own device to an upcoming session to discover more.
Learn how to recognise scams on your phone or device - in text messages and email. Develop an understanding of different scams and get practical tips on how to avoid being scammed.
Thursday, 24 July 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Corio Library
Authors Kate Mildenhall and Tracey Spicer explore progress, legacy, and what to carry forward in a hopeful future. We're proud to support this Apollo Bay WORDfest event.
Saturday, 26 July 2025 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm Apollo Bay Library
Join author Lia Hills for a special free book club discussion of her novel, The Desert Knows Her Name. All readers welcome. We're proud to support this Apollo Bay WORDfest event.
Sunday, 27 July 2025 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Apollo Bay Library
We run regular safety inductions for the equipment in the Djilaga Makers Room at Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library. Book yourself in, complete the course and start making your creative ideas a reality!
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Join us for a showcase of short films from local film makers presented in partnership with the North Bellarine Film Festival and discover more about our amazing local creative community.
Wednesday, 30 July 2025 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm Boronggook Drysdale Library
Journalist Adam Courtenay reflects on life with his father, bestselling author Bryce Courtenay, in this candid conversation about family, legacy and the stories we tell about those we love.
Tuesday, 5 August 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Pitch Up Geelong is a live community crowdfunding event where local organisations CatholicCare, Geelong Foodshare, and The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre share bold ideas tackling real social challenges.
Wednesday, 6 August 2025 - 5:00pm to 8:15pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Celebrate Family History Month in August with workshops at Geelong Heritage Centre. Learn to use online databases like Ancestry, Find My Past and Trove, with expert guidance.
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Hear how seven Australian soldiers, including one from Geelong, escaped Nazi capture and became resistance fighters in WWII Yugoslavia, with author Edmund Goldrick in conversation with historian Jim Claven OAM.
Thursday, 7 August 2025 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library
Learn how to harness storytelling to boost your business marketing in this practical workshop with writer and communicator Spiri Tsintziras. Discover how story builds trust and brings your brand to life.
Friday, 8 August 2025 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
In the Margins tells the story of Frances Wolfreston, a 17th century woman who read, wrote and reflected despite the limits of her time. Author Gail Holmes brings her quiet strength to life.
Wednesday, 27 August 2025 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm Ocean Grove Library
Exciting times - the makerspace at Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library is officially open to the community!
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