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Geelong Library & Heritage Centre (The Dome)

Phone: 
(03) 4201 0600
51 Little Malop Street
Geelong
VIC 3220

All libraries are closed on public holidays.

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Opening hours

Due to the current Stage 3 restrictions for regional Victoria, all branches and mobile library services are temporarily closed until further notice. For more information about library services at this time, please click here.

Monday: Ground, Mezzanine, Levels 1 & 2 9am – 8pm
Tuesday: Ground, Mezzanine, Levels 1 & 2 9am – 8pm
Wednesday: Ground, Mezzanine, Levels 1 & 2 9am – 8pm
Thursday: Ground, Mezzanine, Levels 1 & 2 9am – 8pm
Friday: Ground, Mezzanine, Levels 1 & 2 9am – 8pm
Saturday: Ground & Mezzanine, Levels 1 & 2 10am – 5pm
Sunday: Ground & Mezzanine, Levels 1 & 2 10am – 5pm

Features

Inspired by the domed shape of reading rooms in great libraries around the world, this iconic building features:

  • 6,000m² of space, including five public levels
  • A diverse collection of print, multimedia and heritage items
  • Heritage Centre repository and reading room (Level 3)
  • Powerful, free WiFi and high-speed Internet access
  • High-end digital technology including digital way-finding kiosks, video wall, gaming machines and mobile devices, smart tables and exploratory technology including virtual reality and 3D printing
  • Internet-access computers (Mac and PC), creative software including Movie Maker, Garage Band, iMovie and on Macs; Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop 
  • An entire floor dedicated to children and young people, with age-appropriate collections, digital technology and activity spaces (Level 1)
  • Major event space with spectacular bay views (Level 5)

About

Situated in the heart of Geelong’s flourishing cultural precinct, the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre (The Dome) is already a much-loved addition to the city’s cultural and architectural landscape.

Inside, you will find a future-ready sphere of reading, learning and fun that will change the way you think about libraries forever.

Regular Events

Find out more about Baby, Toddler and Storytimes here.

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