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Mal Walden, Australia’s longest-serving veteran TV news presenter and established author discusses his 50-year career in Australian news media and the stories that inspire him to write.
Monday, 12 May 2025 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm Newcomb Library
Darcy shares insights into her writing life and creative process. Hear about Burning Mountain and the 20-year-old mystery of a missing school boy who went up a mountain with four of his friends, but did not return.
Wednesday, 14 May 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Leopold Library
Watch this special livestream free and direct from the Sydney Writers’ Festival as part of their ‘Live & Local’ program, featuring authors Markus Zusak, Helen Garner, and Colm Tóibín.
Thursday, 22 May 2025 - 10:00am to 5:00am Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Hear from Lorraine and Neil Smith as they share their wildlife photography and African adventures. See their stunning photos on display and discover the stories behind the shots.
Saturday, 24 May 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Boronggook Drysdale Library
Join emerging Australian writer, Dominic Amerena discussing his debut novel, the creative process and the inspiration for his characters. In conversation with Mark Smith.
Wednesday, 4 June 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Hear from author Holden Sheppard as he discusses his latest novel – a gritty and heartfelt gay coming-of-age story set among FIFO workers and tradies in WA. In conversation with Mark Smith.
Wednesday, 11 June 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Gathering Place, Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Award winning author Christine Keighery shares her latest novel We're Not Us Without You - l, a story of friendship, secrets, and the ties that bind us. A Local Word Festival Pop Up Event.
Saturday, 14 June 2025 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Torquay Library
Let your feelings flow through hands-on writing activities that use poetry as personal catharsis with Megan Riedl. Explore different styles and techniques to help you form your writing.
Saturday, 21 June 2025 - 10:30am to 1:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Explore themes of intergenerational friendship between women, coercive relationships and starting over. Join author Kirsten Alexander as she chats about her new book After the Fall with Sue Lawson
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Belmont Library
Author Jacinta Parsons shares insights from her book about the wisdom of older women - and what we can learn to rewrite the story of the second half of our lives. Library member only event.
Wednesday, 25 June 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
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