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Citizen science workshop

Free

Learn about local birds of the Colac Otway area with birder Adam Fry. Discover citizen science using the iNaturalist app and a birdwatching kit from our Library of Things. Enjoy stunning photos and find out more about bird watching and how to get started.

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WORDFest Book club with Rhett Davis

Join local author Rhett Davis and be part of this book club-style session. Join in the conversation about Arborescence, Rhett's latest novel. In partnership with Apollo Bay WORDfest.

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Sunday, 26 July 2026 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Apollo Bay Library

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Pitch Up Geelong: Empowering women through equity & fairness

Join this crowd-funding event where local organisations pitch ideas, focused on empowering women. Discover how collective action can support change. In partnership with Give Where You Live Foundation

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Wednesday, 5 August 2026 - 5:00pm to 8:30pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

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Fire Moves Faster: What a City Can Overcome

Poet Maxine Beneba Clarke and performer Amaya Laucirica present a collaborative poetry-music performance exploring trauma, hope and resilience, followed by Q&A. In partnership with Wheeler Centre

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Wednesday, 12 August 2026 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

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Tackling gendered violence in our communities

Empowering Women 50/50 presentation on preventing gendered violence, with guest speaker Helen Bolton, CEO of Respect Victoria. Presented in partnership with Women in Local Democracy

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Friday, 21 August 2026 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre