Local Word Writers Festival 2025
Join us for a weekend of stories and inspiration with workshops, panels, a pop-up bookshop and author signings - perfect for writers and readers alike.
There's a huge line up of free activities for children and youth at the Library. Enjoy our theme of Food and Sustainability these holidays with art, craft, tech, writing and more!
Warm Winter Read is back for 2025!
Cosy up this winter! Read, relax, and win with Warm Winter Read from 1 June to 31 August.
New What's On brochure out now!
Discover all the highlight events happening at the library in July and August.
New Shelf Love Pride t-shirts are here!
Find these new Pride t-shirts in our library shop, Shelf Love. The design features well-known queer literature that has regularly appeared on banned books lists around the world.
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Learn how to recognise scams on your phone or device - in text messages and email. Develop an understanding of different scams and get practical tips on how to avoid being scammed.
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Multiple Times Multiple Locations
Learn how to digitise your photos, VHS tapes, slides and film negatives ready to share with family and friends! Discover how to use the equipment to start saving your family stories.
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Want learn how to access the latest newspapers and magazines on your device for free using your library membership? Bring your own device to an upcoming session to discover more.
Hear about the State's Gender Equality Commission's achievements, future plans, and priorities from Commissioner Dr. Niki Vincent at this Empowering Women 50/50 Network event.
Wednesday, 9 July 2025 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Step into Australia’s haunted past with acclaimed historical horror author JJ Carpenter for a journey beyond the gates of one of Australia’s most haunted sites, Kenmore asylum.
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Lara Library
Authors Kate Mildenhall and Tracey Spicer explore progress, legacy, and what to carry forward in a hopeful future. We're proud to support this Apollo Bay WORDfest event.
Saturday, 26 July 2025 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm Apollo Bay Library
Join author Lia Hills for a special free book club discussion of her novel, The Desert Knows Her Name. All readers welcome. We're proud to support this Apollo Bay WORDfest event.
Sunday, 27 July 2025 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Apollo Bay Library
Join us for a showcase of short films from local film makers presented in partnership with the North Bellarine Film Festival and discover more about our amazing local creative community.
Wednesday, 30 July 2025 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm Boronggook Drysdale Library
Celebrate Family History Month in August with workshops at Geelong Heritage Centre. Learn to use online databases like Ancestry, Find My Past and Trove, with expert guidance.
Multiple Times Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
The Colac Otway Mobile Library timetable is changing for our Birregurra location.
uLibrary offers immediate access to audiobooks, with no wait times and is free with your membership.
