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Public holiday closures in April

31 March 2026

Just a friendly reminder that all libraries in our network, including mobile libraries and Kim barne thaliyu / Geelong Heritage Centre, will be closed over the Easter break.

Libraries will close at 5:00pm on Thursday 2 April and reopen on Tuesday 7 April, returning to regular opening hours.

We will also be closed for the Anzac Day public holiday, Saturday 25 April.

All return chutes are closed during these times, so please hold onto your items. Our vast eCollection remains open 24/7.

Please refer to our mobile services update page for all up-to-date changes to scheduled stops.

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