The Geelong Branch of the National Trust invite you to hear stories of Geelong’s built environment from a range of local experts at this panel event. Learn how past and future can help shape a more inclusive, sustainable approach to heritage in our region.
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Thursday, 9 October 2025 - 3:00pm to 6:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Hear from Archibald Prize artists, sitters and moderators as they share the stories and creative processes behind the portraits. Explore the stories, ideas and creative processes behind Australia’s most celebrated portrait prize.
Saturday, 11 October 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Part of ROAM Geelong Festival - catch comedian and design enthusiast Tim Ross as he explores Australia’s deep connection to home ownership in this insightful and entertaining talk.
Saturday, 11 October 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:10pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Enjoy a live concert of classical musical favourites performed by Orchestra Geelong, the city’s longest-running community orchestra. With over 35 musicians on stage, come long and experience orchestral music up-close at the library!
Saturday, 18 October 2025 - 1:30pm to 2:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
As part of the Queenscliffe Literary Festival catch TV personality and fashion icon Melissa Leong talking about her powerful memoir Guts. From MasterChef to memoirist, Melissa shares stories of resilience, risk-taking and what it means to live boldly.
Saturday, 18 October 2025 - 4:30pm to 5:30pm Queenscliff Town Hall
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.
Thursday, 23 October 2025 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm Colac Library
Join Geelong Sustainability for a practical forum on sustainable living at home and in the garden. Hear from expert local speakers who will share ideas, tools and everyday actions on how you can reduce your impact, save resources and live well.
Saturday, 25 October 2025 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Join Clare Reilly as she shares the story behind her bold adventure: becoming the first person to complete the 1,072km Munda Biddi Trail in a wheelchair all whilst raising $100,000 for MS research.
Saturday, 8 November 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Boronggook Drysdale Library
Acclaimed Australian author Judy Nunn shares insights into Pilbara, her latest sweeping historical novel set in Australia's northwest. Hear how real events and rich landscapes shaped this compelling tale.
Tuesday, 11 November 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Rick Wilkinson shares his path from geologist and energy journalist to author of murder mysteries set on the Bellarine Peninsula. He discusses his latest release, A Bird in the Hand.
Wednesday, 12 November 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Boronggook Drysdale Library
From the bestselling author of 'Getting to Know the Birds in Your Neighbourhood' comes a journey through nature, exploring how our interactions with wildlife can help answer life's big questions
Thursday, 13 November 2025 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm Bannockburn Library
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