News & Blog

News

Melbourne Cup and Ballarat Show Day services

Please be advised that some of our libraries will closed or not operating on the following dates as library branches observe public holidays according to the municipality they are located in.

On days when libraries are closed, return chutes will remain open.

Tuesday 3 November - Melbourne Cup Day:

  • Torquay Library will be closed.
  • The Bellarine and Surf Coast Mobile Library will not stop at Aireys Inlet or Lorne.
  • All other Geelong Regional Libraries’ branches – except Queenscliff Library – will be open as usual.
  • The Geelong Regional Libraries’ administrative headquarters will be staffed.

Friday 13 November - Ballarat Show Day:

  • Golden Plains Mobile Library will not be operating.

Back to news

You may also like...

News

Upcoming public holiday closures

The upcoming Geelong Cup and Melbourne Cup public holidays will affect different libraries on different days. See what's open and when.

News

Libraries closed for AFL grand final public holiday

A friendly reminder to our customers that all libraries are closed for the public holiday on Friday 26 September.

News

Expressions of interest: Children's & youth events at the library

Calling all creatives, community groups and organisations - we're seeking expressions of interest for engaging children and youth events in 2026.

News

Introducing our Library Plan 2025–2029

Following extensive consultation with staff, community and partners, we are proud to launch our new Library Plan 2025–2029.

News

Win tickets to see Looking for Alibrandi at Geelong Arts Centre

Here's your chance to win a family pass to Geelong Arts Centre production of Looking for Alibrandi.

New makerspace - Djilaga Makers Room - at Biyal-a Armstrong Creek library interior. Equipment visible through open door News

Makerspace now open at Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library

Exciting times - the makerspace at Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library is officially open to the community!