Knowledge and connection for people and communities.
Our Library Plan 2025-29 outlines our vision under four key pillars.
By 2029, this is what you will be seeing:
Encouraging personal curiosity We will ensure our libraries continue to be places where people can safely and truthfully learn not only about the world, but themselves, leading to a more meaningful existence for everyone in our region. Our aspirations:
Evolving customer experiences We will augment our core programs, collections and services to meet evolving community needs in a digital age. We will support all our customers to participate meaningfully in modern life, both professionally and personally, so that they leave their library having their expectations exceeded and horizons expanded. Our aspirations:
Enhancing community wellbeing Our libraries will continue to evolve as safe, welcoming and accessible public places where people from all walks of life connect with knowledge, ideas, and each other. In doing so, we contribute to the health and wellbeing of both local and wider communities. Our aspirations:
Embracing our future Our people will feel happy, supported, safe, and proud to work for an organisation that has successfully adopted a new not for-profit governance model, enhanced its financially security and built strategic partnerships connected with likeminded organisations. Our aspirations:
There are many ways you can support us and be a part of our thriving community and if you would like to find out more please contact us at fundraising@glrc.vic.gov.au
With your donation, we can keep on helping our communities in the many ways only we can:
And so much more…
If you would like to support the important work of Geelong Regional Library Corporation, you can make a tax-deductable* donation; please email us at info@grlc.vic.gov.au
Tax information Donations of $2 or more to Geelong Regional Library Corporation are tax deductible. Geelong Regional Library Corporation ABN 63 706 286 838 is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient
A gift in your will is a meaningful legacy which will support us to continue to build our library and heritage collections and cultural, educational and community engagement programs throughout our expansive region.
Making a bequest is a very personal act. You can choose to leave your bequest to Geelong Regional Library Corporation for general use, or you can direct your bequest to a more specific program. Bequests of any size will contribute to our future work and will be gratefully received. All bequests will be acknowledged and honoured on our website. We recommend that you speak to a solicitor and financial advisor about your bequest options. If you would like to discuss your bequest or leaving a gift for a specific purpose or activity, please contact us via fundraising@glrc.vic.gov.au.
Shelf Love is now available across our Geelong Regional Libraries network at Apollo Bay, Belmont, Colac, Geelong, Geelong West, Torquay and Waurn Ponds libraries. All locations offer unique collections of quirky, high quality gifts and apparel for library and book lovers of all ages.
We welcome you to drop into a library near you to browse the range available at Shelf Love or you can shop directly at the Shelf Love e-shop.
Find out about volunteering opportunities with Geelong Regional Libraries here.
