As we approach the end of the year, we'd like to share upcoming changes to our times and days of operations with our communities.
Staff Day
Please note all library branches and mobile libraries will be closed for the morning of 16 December so staff can attend an annual staff training event, and will open at 1pm (unless not normally open on Wednesday).
Christmas period – opening hours
Please find below opening hours for the upcoming festive period. The following operating hours affect all branch locations, but are subject to any current government COVID-19 restrictions.
Our mobile library services will be closed from Thursday 24 December 2020 to Sunday 3 January 2021, inclusive. Western Heights College Library will be as per the College arrangements.
Holiday opening hours at Western Heights College Library
From Saturday 19 December 2020 until Thursday 21 January 2021 (inclusive), Western Heights College Library will be operating holiday opening hours, which are:
Mondays 9am – 3pm
Wednesdays 9am – 7pm
Saturdays 9am – 12noon
Back to news
Following announcements from the Victoria Government, face masks will be mandatory inside libraries from 5pm, 31 December 2020.
Further changes will come into effect at libraries during January 2021, as COVID-19 restrictions are eased.
After 14 years as CEO of Geelong Regional Libraries, Patti Manolis OAM will be stepping down from the role at the end of March 2021.
The GRLC is pleased to welcome a number of new members, as well as some experienced familiar faces, to its Board.
We are pleased to be able to be able share further changes for libraries, the Heritage Centre and Mobile Libraries in line with Government directions.
The Queenscliff Library will open on Wednesday 2 December at 18 Hesse Street.