Geelong Regional Libraries supports Australian Reading Hour on Thursday 20 September, a day which encourages everyone to take the time to relax and pick up a book for one hour.
Reading reduces stress by 68%, relieving stress more quickly than listening to music, going for a walk or having a cup of tea. (N. Evans, Reading is Good For You: Literature Review, Australian Publishers Association, April 2017)
So head to your local library, pick up a book and treat yourself to a one hour read on your own, or with your children.
It will be an hour of your time well spent.
For more information head to readinghour.org.au
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All Geelong Regional Libraries branches will be closed on Monday 28 January for the Australia Day Public Holiday. We hope to see you at your local library soon!
We regret that there will be no mobile library service to Anakie today (Tuesday 15 January) due to a mechanical issue with the Golden Plains Mobile Library vehicle.
Come along and celebrate the opening of the new Leopold Library with a Free Family Fun Day on Saturday 8 December from 10am-3pm. The Mik Maks will be performing, as well as Roaming Reptiles, storytelling, face-painting and a visit from Santa!
The Borough of Queenscliffe Council is calling for community feedback to guide the next steps in the revitalisation of Hesse Street.
Books Beyond Boundaries is a creative arts project now on show at the Dome until 22 December. It features books which have been annotated, altered, or remade by community members of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
We are proud to once again partner with Geelong Food Relief Centre to support local people in need through the Food for Fines appeal, running from 26 November to 14 December 2018.
