Sunday 26 September 2021
In line with today’s announcement from the Premier of Victoria, libraries in the City of Greater Geelong and Surf Coast Shire will re-open tomorrow, Monday 27 September. We will be so pleased to welcome you back!
Please note, some branches will be operating temporary opening hours on Monday only, before normal opening hours resume at all branches from Tuesday 28 September. Please see below.
A Click & Collect service will continue to be available, click here for details.
TEMPORARY OPENING HOURS – MONDAY 27 SEPTEMBER ONLY
The following libraries will be open from 9am-5pm: • Belmont • Corio • Drysdale • Geelong Library & Heritage Centre • Geelong West • Lara • Leopold • Newcomb • Ocean Grove • Torquay • Waurn Ponds
The following libraries will be operating with normal opening hours: • Apollo Bay • Bannockburn • Chilwell • Colac • Highton • Queenscliff • Mobile libraries
• Western Heights College Library is closed on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 September.
Please check our dedicated Coronavirus page for futher information about services at this time.
Back to news
At its Board meeting held on Thursday 30 April 2026, the Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) resolved to place the Draft Budget 2026-27 and Strategic Resource Plan 2027-30 on public exhibition in preparation for adoption on Thursday 25 June 2026.
We are currently experiencing a network-wide issue affecting our public computers across our library branches. As a result, public computer access is currently unavailable.
We are reviewing our mobile library service across Golden Plains and the Bellarine, and we’re inviting community feedback to help guide its future.
Just a friendly reminder that all libraries in the our network are closed over Easter and for the ANZAC Day public holiday.
The Birregurra library kiosk at the Community Health Centre is now available for members to borrow, collect, and return library items at a time that suits them.
Calling all creatives, community groups and organisations - we're seeking applications for engaging children and youth events.
