Special Events

 

Special event series 

Discover, create, and connect with Nature, Nurture, and Nourished series - our uniquely curated program of events to inspire the mind, heart and body throughout March & April.

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New What's On brochure out now!

Discover all the highlight events happening at the library in March and April.

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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Author Encounters

Jamila Rizvi and Rosie Waterland - Broken Brains

Join Jamila Rizvi and Rosie Waterland as they discuss Broken Brains, their co-authored book on life with illness, in conversation with Charlotte Guest.

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Thursday, 8 May 2025 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

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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!

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Friday, 14 March 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Leopold Library

Author Encounters

Mal Walden - The News Man

Mal Walden, Australia’s longest-serving veteran TV news presenter and established author discusses his 50-year career in Australian news media and the stories that inspire him to write.

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Monday, 12 May 2025 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Newcomb Library

Author Encounters

Burning Mountain by Darcy Tindale

Darcy shares insights into her writing life and creative process. Hear about Burning Mountain and the 20-year-old mystery of a missing school boy who went up a mountain with four of his friends, but did not return.

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Wednesday, 14 May 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Leopold Library

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

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

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National Simultaneous Storytime: The Truck Cat

Join us for National Simultaneous Storytime this year at your local library.

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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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