Monday 27 September 2021
Please be advised that our libraries will be unstaffed on the following dates, due to public holidays.
Library branches observe public holidays according to the municipality they are located in.
On days when libraries are unstaffed, phones will not be answered and our Click & Collect service will not be operating, however return chutes will remain open.
Wednesday 20 October: Geelong Cup Day • All City of Greater Geelong branches closed • GRLC administrative headquarters closed • Bellarine Surf Coast Mobile Library will not operate • Bannockburn, Colac, Torquay and Queenscliff Libraries will be open and normal opening hours will apply
Tuesday 2 November: Melbourne Cup Day • Bannockburn, Colac, Torquay and Queenscliff Libraries will be closed • The Bellarine Surf Coast Mobile Library will not operate • The Golden Plains Mobile Library will operate as normal • All city of Greater Geelong branches will be open and normal opening hours will apply
(Image: Geelong Cup Finish 1921 - Geelong Heritage Centre Archives)
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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.
