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Celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime with us - a joyful reading event where children across Australia read the same book at the same time across Australia.

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New What's On brochure out now!

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

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Want to showcase your work at our Local Authors Fair on Sat 29 Aug? Apply to be part today.

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Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife

Discover practical ways to enrich your cat’s life while helping protect local wildlife. Learn simple changes you can make at home to support responsible pet care, reduce roaming impacts, and create a safer environment for native animals.

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Wednesday, 6 May 2026 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

All About Kids!

CBCA Shadow Judging program

Young book lovers tell us what you think of the CBCA Book of the Year shortlist. Read, chat, and help choose the winners in a fun, supportive celebration of Aussie children’s books. Weekly free after-school program. Perfect for ages 11–13.

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So you want to work in emergency services?

Have you ever wondered what it is like to work in emergency services?  Join us & a panel of local experts to learn more about working as a firefighter, police, paramedic and other first responders. Discover your career pathway!

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Thursday, 14 May 2026 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Leopold Library

Author Encounters

World Building with Pam Swanborough

Create richer, more believable fictional worlds in this hands-on workshop for writers. Learn how to shape settings, societies and systems that support your story, with guided prompts to help you develop your ideas.

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Saturday, 16 May 2026 - 10:30am to 1:30pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Author Encounters

Sydney Writers' Festival Livestream

Watch this special livestream free and direct from the Sydney Writers’ Festival as part of their Live & Local program, featuring authors Trent Dalton, Stephanie Alexander, and A.C Grayling.

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Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

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Draft Budget 2026-2027 and Strategic Resource Plan 2027-30

At its Board meeting held on Thursday 30 April 2026, the Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) resolved to place the Draft Budget 2026-27 and Strategic Resource Plan 2027-30 on public exhibition in preparation for adoption on Thursday 25 June 2026.

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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.