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Geelong Regional Libraries

Locality: Torquay, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5261 7310

Address: Beach Road 3228 Torquay, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Looking for your next favourite eBook or eAudiobook? This month BorrowBox is recommending these fab titles; find them via the links below. Happy reading/listening! The Good Teacher - Petronella McGovern: http://ow.ly/bgU850Bjt7Q The Morbids - Ewa Ramsey: http://ow.ly/2eiv50Bjt7L The Mother Fault Kate Mildenhall: http://ow.ly/5cSz50Bjt7G ... This One Wild and Precious Life - Sarah Wilson: http://ow.ly/LsAo50Bjt7M See more

23.01.2022 Libraries are just books, right? Wrong! Libraries are information hubs; accessible, welcoming, inclusive spaces for our communities to learn, grow, explore and connect. We also provide a huge collection of digital resources, which we call the 'eCollection' - we have over 10,000 eBooks and 7,000 eAudiobooks and this session will show you how to access these and our other free online resources. Register today: http://ow.ly/p4HA50CrSUV

22.01.2022 Who loves Story Time? Join Millie from Geelong Regional Libraries for this weeks Story Time @ Home! Millie will read a joyfully illustrated tale of a bear and a mouse, and you can hear about some fun activities you can do at home. Book details: Theres a Bear in My Chair by Ross Collins, published by Nosy Crow. https://youtu.be/v_mVQ4I4ikU

22.01.2022 Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread. Edward Abbey in his book, Desert Solitaire. These strange times have brought to the surface our complex relationship with the natural world, hopefully allowing us to fully appreciate how lucky we are in our region to have access to such amazing natural resources, and reinforcing a healthy respect for our natural environments and the creatures that inhabit them. Check out our catalogue for some amazing titles around the natural world and our place in it: https://catalogue.grlc.vic.gov.au/ecollections

20.01.2022 Sydney Morning Herald journalist and acclaimed writer Malcolm Knox has written a stunning new novel about longing, regret, redemption and the terrible legacy of decades of secrets buried in an Australian beachside suburb. Bluebird exposes the hollowness of the stories told to glorify a dying culture and shows how those who seek to preserve these myths end up being crushed by them. Were proud to host Malcolm in conversation online with author Charlotte Wood on Wednesday 30 September at 7.30pm - register here: http://ow.ly/J5s850B30BB Bluebird can be found in our collection or purchased online from Allen & Unwin Books here: http://ow.ly/w62F50B30BC

20.01.2022 If you believe all the world is a stage, and men and women merely players, then you are going to love Armchair Actors - our online program where you join up with others (via Zoom) to bring a play to life. Next weeks play will be David Williamsons Face to Face; register via this link: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/4530725

20.01.2022 Great news - Ancestry and ProQuest have extended their generous offer of free temporary remote access to Ancestry Library Edition for our library members until 30 September! You can access it by clicking the Ancestry link on our eCollection page (http://ow.ly/DlFa50AAHHj) - it wont work if you go directly to the Ancestry or Ancestry Library Edition website. You have to be a library member to log in, just have your library barcode & PIN on hand. Image reference: GRS2009[01586]066 Wright Family c.1867

20.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the dads, grandfathers, carers, guardians and father figures out there! While today may be unlike any other Fathers Day, we hope you feel treasured & celebrated today. And for anyone who finds today difficult for any reason, our thoughts are with you.

19.01.2022 We appreciate your patience as our staff curate and pack thousands of book packs that will be delivered to members all over the region - this haul is just one days deliveries packed and ready to go at Ocean Grove and The Dome. And we love receiving lovely feedback too - glad we can continue to serve our communities during tough times. #LibrariesChangeLives Public Libraries Victoria

19.01.2022 Were so excited for this event! Belinda Alexandra will now be chatting with another of our favourite local authors, Fiona Lowe this Wednesday night at 7.30pm. Dont miss it! Book here: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/4473082

19.01.2022 Are your little ones ready to dance? Join more of your favourite librarians for this weeks Toddler Time @ Home! Sing, play and dance along, and most importantly have some fun! http://ow.ly/OYtC50BbdvH And if you want a whole dance party, why not check out our Toddler Time playlist on YouTube? There are 20 videos to choose from! http://ow.ly/Gsax50BbdvI

19.01.2022 If you love Young Adult fiction, youll LOVE our new YA-focussed Instagram profile - @checked.in.ya! One part guessing game, two parts discovery, each week we drop hints and then drop #friYAy book reveal. The profile is run by the biggest YA fans we have, and its definitely a fun way to discover your next favourite YA read! Find it here: www.instagram.com/checked.in.ya #loveozya #yabookstagram #librarieschangelives

18.01.2022 Sing, dance and learn with our lovely librarians while you watch these Geelong Regional Libraries Toddler Time @ Home videos - the perfect way to keep your little ones entertained and engaged at home. https://youtu.be/a95L_LjPkNU

17.01.2022 Join us for a special edition of ‘Toddler Time @ Home’, celebrating Social Inclusion Week (21 - 29 November, 2020). This video includes some special songs which are also sung in Auslan (Australian Sign Language). This could be a lovely way to introduce Auslan to your little ones if they’re not already familiar with it: https://youtu.be/6fCNaPVnQlg You can find out more about Social Inclusion Week at www.socialinclusionweek.com.au and learn more about Auslan here: www.auslan.org.au

16.01.2022 Looking to share your writing in a safe, online environment? Come and share an original piece of writing with a small and appreciative audience via Zoom. Writing can be poetry, prose, travel writing - whatever you like - but should be limited to five minutes. This is a great opportunity to share your writing and meet other local writers - virtually. Thursday 10 September, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, free event but please book: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/4530719

15.01.2022 Friends for Good is a registered charity with a vision: to free our fellow Australians from loneliness. Theyre inviting you to take part in their community building initiative: The Bloom, including a creative challenge and culminating in a free online art exhibition and live therapeutic art class on Friday September 11. Curious? Take a look at what it all means here: http://ow.ly/bxUw50BfCmc http://ow.ly/rJAp50BfCmb

11.01.2022 Great news! The easing of restrictions has allowed us to make the sewing machine at Corio Library available for use. You can either book in a time to reserve a spot or visit the library to see if it is not in use. Find out all the details of library services at this time at www.grlc.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

10.01.2022 Join Liz from Geelong Regional Libraries for this weeks Story Time @ Home! Liz will read a book that celebrates the joy of imagination and the wonders of the natural world, and you can hear about some fun activities you can do at home. Book details: Collecting Sunshine by Rachel Flynn, published by Penguin Australia. https://youtu.be/10glx2Xh7x0

10.01.2022 Join some of your favourite local librarians for ‘Baby Time @ Home’ and learn about some lovely gentle activities and songs to help you and your baby have fun together! https://youtu.be/jP4OqXpw8Z0

09.01.2022 For a truly heart-warming and uplifting discussion facilitated by the wonderful Lee Kofman, we invite you to watch the recording of our Social Inclusion Week event, 'Marie Younan A Different Kind of Seeing', available now on our YouTube channel. Marie’s story is one of overcoming extreme adversity to become an inspiration for others, with the help of dedicated educators such as her co-author Jill Sanguinetti. As one of our attendees commented loved the personal growth a...nd taking back her life and love that her care and compassion is being passed forward to other migrants. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8gOz8aljGw Social Inclusion Week Scribe Publications #isoinclusion

08.01.2022 Ever wondered how an idea for a book comes about? Maybe your life has a book waiting around a corner! Were excited for Malcolm Knox to join us for an online author talk at the end of this month, but for a sneak peak at his story, check out this great article from The Age: http://ow.ly/gtZP50BjsRb Register to see Malcolm Knoxs author talk here: http://ow.ly/61nF50BjsRc

08.01.2022 Have you had your say in the Drysdale Regional Library & Community Hub survey yet? Let City of Greater Geelong know what you value about the current library service to ensure we meet your needs for a contemporary library service! The survey closes on Monday 14 September so dont miss your chance to have your say. Find the survey and more information about the Hub here: https://yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/DRLCH

08.01.2022 Join us for our next Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival preview event, as we delve into the story of Nicola Gobbo, aka Lawyer X. On the panel are ABC investigative reporter and creator of new podcast Trace 2: The Informer, Rachael Brown, and author of Cops, Drugs, Lawyer X and Me, award-winning true crime writer Vikki Petraitis - Author Page and self-confessed true crime obsessive and podcaster, Meshel Laurie. Wednesday 23 September, 7.30pm-8.30pm on Zoom. ... Free, register here: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/4550500 Scribe Publications #W4W2020 #LifeChanging

07.01.2022 Today is Indigenous Literacy Day! We encourage you to take a look at their fabulous online events taking place today: 12.30pm: a live online celebration of Indigenous language and literacy featuring ILF Ambassadors: Jessica Mauboy, Anita Heiss, Andy Griffiths, Alison Lester, Shelley Ware and ILF co-Patron June Oscar AO. 2.00pm: a special live event for Primary/Early Learners.... Details in the post below - if you cant make it today there are lots of ways you can show your support: https://www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au/how-you-can #indigenousliteracy #readingopensdoors The Indigenous Literacy Foundation

07.01.2022 We're starting to feel the Christmas spirit! And you can too, by joining in the Geelong Night of Lights this Friday evening. We will be lighting up the staircase of the Dome at 9pm, so if you're in the city centre, swing by to have a look! Tune in to @Bay 93.9 from 7pm to 9pm for a festive two-hour broadcast bringing Geelong together and raising funds for the Geelong Giving Tree Appeal to help families in need. You can donate here: www.bethany.org.au/geelong-giving-tree-app...eal For details of Geelong Night of Lights and all of the other Christmas in Geelong festivities, head to http://ow.ly/KcMx50CvkRm. This very festive community event is being hosted by City of Greater Geelong in partnership with the Geelong Giving Tree Appeal and bay 93.9 Geelong. #GeelongTogether #GeelongGivingTree

06.01.2022 Now, more than ever, it is important to have a resume that stands out from the crowd. Does yours fit the bill? If not, come along to our online CV/Resume Writing Tips session on Thursday 24 September and learn some useful tips on how to take your resume to the next level. Register here: http://ow.ly/s14i50BpAIx

05.01.2022 Do you have a little performer on your hands? Our Readers Theatre program is a fun way for them to build confidence, learn performance skills, and explore themes and characters by reading theatre scripts. The program can help children aged 8+ build confidence in reading aloud, while they have fun fun with the performance side. Book your childs spot now: http://ow.ly/rND850Bjvhd

05.01.2022 Join some of your favourite librarians for Baby Time @ Home where they share gentle games, songs and soothing activities which will give you lovely moments to enjoy with your baby: https://youtu.be/sa5l1nbItcY

04.01.2022 Do you need to read some good news? This article is guaranteed to make you smile (and we were excited to see a budding journalist from Queenscliff featured!) http://ow.ly/PGMJ50BnIhf The Age The Bookshop at Queenscliff

01.01.2022 Congratulations to our very own Subha Simpson, who was yesterday awarded the Margery C Ramsay Scholarship in partnership with her colleague Hayley Martin from Melton Libraries! Hayley and Subha will use their Scholarship funds to undertake an important research project for the public library sector, aiming to ensure that we can all learn from the experience of Covid-19 and strengthen frameworks for responding to future challenges. Congratulations to both Subha and Hayley on securing this prestigious scholarship!

01.01.2022 Please note that from 6pm this evening (Monday 7 September), our Library Management System is being upgraded, which means there will be a short period where logging into our online catalogue and online resources will be unavailable. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.