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Geelong Regional Libraries

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: +61 2 4201 0600

Address: 51 Little Malop Street 3220 Geelong, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.grlc.vic.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Will you be listening to the last episode of Trace 'The Informer' tomorrow, ahead of next week's Word for Word preview event? Get listening and register for this amazing panel event, featuring Rachael Brown, Vikki Petraitis - Author Page, joined by self-confessed true crime obsessive and podcaster Meshel Laurie. Don't miss out; register here: https://bit.ly/3hQlcnS

24.01.2022 School Holiday activity time! Is your child already looking for some fun activities to do this school holidays? In our Boredom Busters activity, you can learn how to make a colourful balloon bowl, play a wild and whacky drawing game or go on a scavenger hunt nature walk; check out our video and instructions here: http://ow.ly/SCYE50BvOPg

24.01.2022 The Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival program is now live A stellar line-up of presenters over one jam-packed weekend, 20-22 November. Take a look below, or at www.wordforwordfestival.com.au

23.01.2022 We are SO excited that New York Times bestselling author of 'The Dry' and former Geelong resident, Jane Harper joins us to discuss her compelling new novel, 'The Survivors' on 8 October. Set on the Tasmanian coast, 'The Survivors' is a compelling, deep mystery, visiting the ever-fascinating themes of grief and guilt - it will keep you reading well past your bedtime! Jane will be chatting with Kate Mildenhall, author of the newly released novel 'The Mother Fault', so don't m...iss out on this opportunity to hear two of Australia's best authors in conversation; book here: http://ow.ly/rJBx50BvOJU Pan Macmillan Australia See more

22.01.2022 Our new contactless Click & Collect service is now available! Starting today, members can arrange a time to collect their holds from their local library branch - this will allow you to access more items, more often. The process is simple - place holds as you normally would, and when you are notified that your items are available, you can nominate a convenient time to collect your items! Please note appointments are limited; we appreciate your patience You can find out more on our Click & Collect page: www.grlc.vic.gov.au/collect

19.01.2022 Great news; a contactless collection service will commence from our mobile libraries today (Monday 28 September) library members will be able to pick up holds and return collection items at the usual stops on the mobile library routes without making a Click & Collect booking. Members will not be able to board the library however, and please note there will be some disruptions to Mobile Library services on weekends during October and November. Find out more in the FAQ section of our Click & Collect page: www.grlc.vic.gov.au/collect

18.01.2022 October is History Month so we’re delving into the archives and sending you back in time! Are you missing the Dome during lockdown? Here is a blast from the past (four years)! Although you can’t visit us right now, there is still plenty to do while you wait for the doors to swing back open: http://ow.ly/TnGf50BCFKg #FlashbackFriday

18.01.2022 Looking for an adventure these school holidays? Check out our online Spring School Holiday program which includes range of video tutorials and activities you can do from home, and discover something for everyone to enjoy. We'll be highlighting different activities on our Facebook page this school holidays but never fear - any activity can be done at any time! See the full list of fun activities for kids and young people here: http://ow.ly/ikln50BvOs4

18.01.2022 Amazing news - Ancestry and ProQuest have extended their generous offer of temporary remote access to Ancestry Library Edition for our library members until the end of the year! To access Ancestry, click on the 'Ancestry' link on our eCollection page: http://ow.ly/FIYT50BCFF1 (Please note, you will be unable to gain access directly via the Ancestry or Ancestry Library Edition websites). You must be a library member to log in, so make sure you have your library barcode (found on the back of your library membership card) and PIN on hand.

16.01.2022 School Holiday activity: Make your own puzzle bracelet, where the pieces fit together just like pieces of a jigsaw! Each piece is unique but when joined together they make something beautiful. See the instructions here: http://ow.ly/8EM150BALwv

16.01.2022 School holiday program: Did you know you can travel the world on a cooking adventure without leaving home? In this program you can design your very own recipe journal with recycled materials, and fill it with tasty, traditional recipes from around the world. See the activity here: http://ow.ly/tP9L50BCFTk

15.01.2022 One of our staff members Simon has been busy behind the scenes recording more fast and fabulous interviews with some of our most successful local authors. First cab off the rank in this second series is Alli Sinclair Author, whose books explore history, culture, love and grief, and relationships between family, friends and lovers. She captures the romance and thrill of discovering old and new worlds, and loves taking readers on a journey of discovery. Listen here: www.grlc.vic.gov.au/virtual-events/adults/audio

10.01.2022 School Holiday activity: ready to code your own adventure? You can learn to create your own scenes and characters, and then send them on an adventure as you learn to code with ScratchJr. See the video and instructions here: http://ow.ly/yzqU50BANby

08.01.2022 Do you love the story ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ by Michael Rosen? Enjoy our special stop motion animation tribute, and then have fun with the extra activities inspired by this classic tale. See the video and check out the extra activities here: http://ow.ly/SEto50BAQqm

05.01.2022 We are so excited about development of the new Queenscliff Hub, which will include the Library, Queenscliffe Historical Museum and Visitor Information Centre. In order to move to a temporary location to allow for construction of the Hub to begin, Queenscliff Library will not provide services such as Click & Collect and a return chute for a two week period. The last day of operation from the Library will be Tuesday 20 October, and from Wednesday 4 November, the Library will b...e housed at the currently vacant building ‘The Tavern’ (18 Hesse St), along with the Visitor Information Centre and Queenscliffe Historical Museum. Find out more here: http://ow.ly/NKBe50Bwqrp Find out more about the Queenscliffe Hub project on the Borough of Queenscliffe Hub web page: http://ow.ly/Apb650Bwqro

05.01.2022 What are you up to this week? Why not join one of our many, varied online events? eMagazines and eNewspapers for free, Mon 21 September, 11:00am-12noon: http://ow.ly/gkL750BvOyd Great Apps for Lockdown, Tues 22 September, 11:00am-12noon: http://ow.ly/4F5a50BvOy7 Purl Jam Knitting Circle, Tues 22 September, 3:30pm-4:30pm: http://ow.ly/teSn50BvOyc... Baby Time @ Home, Wed 23 September, 11:00am-11:20am: http://ow.ly/BtsB50BvOy9 Rachael Brown and Vikki Petraitis - Lawyer X - A Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival preview event, Wed 23 September, 7:30pm-8:30pm: http://ow.ly/qH7A50BvOya CV/Resume Writing Tips, Thurs 24 September, 2:00pm-3:00pm: http://ow.ly/VYuW50BvOyf Reader’s Theatre @ Home, Fri 25 September, 4:00pm-4:45pm: http://ow.ly/CcQh50BvOyb eBooks on Your Kobo eReader, Mon 28 September 10:00am-11:00am: http://ow.ly/Gxjw50BvOy5 Purl Jam Knitting Circle, Tues 29 September, 3:30pm-4:30pm: http://ow.ly/y0ps50BvOy6 Baby Time @ Home, Wed 30 September, 11:00am-11:20am: http://ow.ly/xyBe50BvOy4 Malcolm Knox Bluebird, Wed 30 September, 7:30pm-8:30pm: http://ow.ly/KTNn50BvOye And that’s not all! Visit http://ow.ly/FVEI50BvOy8 to explore all of our upcoming events.

05.01.2022 Youth school holiday program: Learn how to create a slick adventure story using Adobe Spark Post. Share your video with friends or post it to your Instagram account (age 13+ only). Find out more including a video and instructions, here: https://www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whats-on/spark-stories

03.01.2022 School Holiday activity for youth: Have a plain t-shirt that is screaming for a makeover? Watch this DIY tutorial to learn how to make your own t-shirt transfer with your favourite images or an original design. Watch the video here: http://ow.ly/ihEa50BANeg

01.01.2022 Please note, despite COVID-19 restrictions easing for regional Victoria last week, public libraries are still unable to open to the public. In line with State Government guidelines, our library branches are required to remain closed until further notice. Our return chutes are open 24/7, however, and you are welcome to return collection items. And of course, you can make use of our contactless Click & Collect service while we are closed! Thanks for your patience! We are look...ing forward to seeing you back in branches when we’re able to re-open. Find out more about our services on the GRLC website here: http://ow.ly/oKrv50Bunvy Information about Government restrictions as they apply to our libraries can be found on the Dept Health & Human Services website: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/community-services-regional-vic

01.01.2022 Do you know your Banjo Paterson from your James Patterson? For a little light, fun trivia with other book lovers, come along to our 'Tea and Trivia' session on Wednesday 7 October! Register now: http://ow.ly/V6MZ50Bs0hb

01.01.2022 Only one week until Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival announces their 2020 online program! Thought provoking panels and in conversation sessions over one jam packed weekend, 20-22 November. The full program will be announced and tickets will go on sale Thursday 1 October. Sign up to their eNews and you'll be amongst the first to know - as well as be in the running to win book prize packs: www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/subscribe/ #W4W2020 #LifeChanging City of Greater Geelong Deakin University - Arts and Education