Tuesday 2 December, 2025
Library closures All libraries, including our mobile libraries, will close at 5pm on 24 December. Most library locations will reopen on Friday 2 January. Lara Library will reopen on Monday 5 January and Barwon Heads Libraries will reopen on Tuesday 6 January.
All returns chutes will be closed during this period, so please hold onto your library items — there are no fines.
Geelong Heritage Centre closure Kim barne thaliyu / Geelong Heritage Centre will close at 4pm on 24 December. Limited online-only support will be available from 13 January, with full services and Research Room access resuming on 27 January.
During the closure Remember to stock up before the break. You can still explore our eCollections anytime via our catalogue - available to members 24/7. Not a member yet? Use the festive downtime to sign up.
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Are you part of a community group or organisation with a great idea for an event that informs, entertains, and connects adult audiences? We’d love to hear from you!
Your favourite eMagazines are now available on BorrowBox, alongside eBooks and eAudiobooks — all in one easy app.
All libraries including the Geelong Heritage Centre and mobile libraries, will be closed on Friday 7 November for our annual staff training day.
Calling all local makers, artists and creatives! We invite you to apply to sell your wares and creations at our Arts and Craft Market Day on Saturday 6 December
The upcoming Geelong Cup and Melbourne Cup public holidays will affect different libraries on different days. See what's open and when.
A friendly reminder to our customers that all libraries are closed for the public holiday on Friday 26 September.
