2023-24 Local Word Writing Prize is now open!
Get your entry in by 5pm Sat 27 Jan, 2024 for your chance to win $2,000.
Announcing the winner of the inaugural Local Word Poetry Prize!
All the details including Highly Commended awards, and links to the shortlisted poems.
SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
There's a huge line up of activities for everyone from pre-schoolers to youth. The theme isYour Story – create yours through art, craft, tech, writing and more!
New What's On Brochure out now!
See all the fantastic events and programs happening at the library this September & October.
Building Digital Skills program
Are you over 50 and want to build your online skills? We can help with free sessions across our library network from June to December.
New Shelf Love hoodies are here!
Find Shelf Love retail items online, and at the following libraries: Belmont, Geelong West, GLHC, Waurn Ponds and Torquay – and you can now find the whole range...
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Book a 30 minute one-on-one session with a librarian and they will help you make the most of the library's resources and services. Every second Friday, 10:00am to 10:30am, and alternate Tuesday afternoon, 2.00pm to 2.30pm.
REGISTER HERE
Friday, 22 September 2023 - 10:30am to 2:30pm Torquay Library
Judy Nunn’s career has been long, illustrious and multifaceted, from acting to screenwriting to prose. She has sold over one million books in Australia alone. Come along, listen and discuss with Judy her latest novel, 'Black Sheep'.
Tuesday, 3 October 2023 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Do you know that we only remember 10% of what we read? Come along and discover some strategies to help retain information effectively and compound your learning.
Thursday, 5 October 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Virtual Event
Experience a full orchestral performance up close & personal at the library. See one of two free half hour concerts on Sat 7 Oct by the 40+ piece community Orchestra Geelong, conducted by David Filip. Book now!
Multiple Times Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
From fruit trees to weeds, many neighbourhoods are full of edible plants. In this session we will cover the resources and tools available online and through the library to help you to identify edible plants.
Friday, 13 October 2023 - 10:00am to 11:00am Newcomb Library
Step into the magical realm of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" a whimsical comedy about love, and the follies of being human. Whether you're a seasoned Shakespearean scholar or new to the Bard's works, come along and discuss!
Wednesday, 18 October 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Belmont Library
Designed for anyone with an interest in creative writing, this workshop is for those interested in writing memoir, family history, personal narrative, poetry or other kind of life writing. There will be a detailed breakdown of the writing process.
Saturday, 21 October 2023 - 10:30am to 1:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
"You Talk, We Die" documents the grassroots campaign that made a difference in Melbourne. We will discuss ways that we, as a community, could help to save lives in Geelong.
Thursday, 26 October 2023 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Have you read everything by Dean Koontz, or Stephen King or Clive Barker? Join us as we dive into the Horror genre, discuss the push and pull of the genre, and help you to discover your next favourite scary author.
Tuesday, 31 October 2023 - 10:00am to 11:00am Newcomb Library
We are thrilled to offer the unique Story Dogs experience for children at our libraries starting these school holidays until the end of the year.
This August, we're moving to a new library management system. The new system is more user friendly and intuitive for both customers and our staff.
