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Special Events

What's in the sky?

Learn about the stars, space and the universe at this fascinating presentation with Kelly Clitheroe from the Astronomical Society of Victoria, as part of Science Week. Free to attend.Telescopes are provided!

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Tuesday, 18 August 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Bannockburn Library

Special Events

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

Author Encounters

Bruce McLeod – Writing realism in crime

Discover how lived experience can strengthen your storytelling. Author Bruce McLeod shares techniques for building authentic characters, psychological tension and realism in crime fiction.

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Saturday, 22 August 2026 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Colac Library

Author Encounters

Brendan Ryan – Creating narratives with poetry

Turn memories, observations and personal experiences into narrative poetry. Explore imagery, metaphor and poetic form while developing new work or refining existing poems in a supportive workshop setting.

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Saturday, 22 August 2026 - 10:30am to 2:30pm
Bannockburn Library

Author Encounters

Vikki Petraitis—'The Reckoning'

Author Vikki Petraitis in conversation with Alli Sinclair explores storytelling craft and real-life crimes behind her fiction, offering fascinating behind-the-scenes insights into crime writing.

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Saturday, 29 August 2026 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Author Encounters

Holly Ringland - The World Beneath Her Feet

Hear Holly Ringland discuss her latest novel in conversation with Brooke Davis. Discover the inspiration behind the story, her writing process and the themes at its heart, followed by audience Q&A.

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Thursday, 17 September 2026 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

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