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Laser Cutting Induction
2026-10-09 14:00:00 2026-10-09 14:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Laser Cutting Induction Learn how to use the xTool S1 Laser Cutter and be inducted to use the equipment now located at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre! Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) - Gathering Place (Ground Floor)

Friday, October 09
2:00pm - 2:30pm

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Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)

Gathering Place (Ground Floor)

Learn how to use the xTool S1 Laser Cutter and be inducted to use the equipment now located at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre!

In this induction you will learn how to safely use our laser cutting technology so that you can use the equipment on your own for your future projects.

No previous experience necessary!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Computers & Digital Skills |

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Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)
Phone: (03) 4201 0600
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Mon, Sep 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Sep 08 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Sep 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 10 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Sep 11 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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Toddler Time
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest (Level 1)
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Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Baby Time
Wed, Sep 09, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest (Level 1)
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
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Wed, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Family Movie Time - Bookings recommended
Wed, Sep 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Spoken Word - Poetry Workshop
Wed, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Footprints on Country - Exhibition
Thu, Sep 10, All day
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Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
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Thu, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Code Club - Scratch 1, 2 and 3 - Bookings recommended
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (Level 1)
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Footprints on Country - Exhibition
Fri, Sep 11, All day
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Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room (Level 1),The Reading Nest (Level 1)
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Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
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English Conversation Club - Practice your spoken English
Fri, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Board Game Afternoon - Table Top Board Games
Fri, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Gathering Place (Ground Floor)
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Game On!
Fri, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Footprints on Country - Exhibition
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This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints... more
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Dominic Symes - The Poetics of Pop - Writers Workshop - As part of Victorian Youth Fest
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Presented in partnership with the Emerging Writers' Festival, one of Australia's most respected literary festivals,... more
Presented in partnership with the Emerging Writers' Festival, one of Australia's most respected literary festivals, dedicated to developing, nurturing and promoting new writing talent.
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Sewing machine & overlocker safety induction
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Gathering Place (Ground Floor)
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Footprints on Country - Exhibition
Sun, Sep 13, All day
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints... more
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints became a conversation between people, place, and purpose.
Toddler Time
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Footprints on Country - Exhibition
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This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints became a conversation between people, place, and purpose.
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Dance, sing and read along with your child at our WONDER-packed Toddler Time program
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The Reading Nest (Level 1)
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Mon, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Improve your English skills, meet new people and learn from others!
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Activity Room (Level 1)
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
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Footprints on Country - Exhibition
Tue, Sep 15, All day
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints... more
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints became a conversation between people, place, and purpose.
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 15, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest (Level 1)
Join us for a WONDER-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
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Read and Roar (Blocks 1-8) - Phonics-based family program
Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (Level 1)
Unlock the magic of reading with our phonics-based family program designed to help grow young learners' minds. Come... more
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Footprints on Country - Exhibition
Wed, Sep 16, All day
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints... more
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints became a conversation between people, place, and purpose.
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The Reading Nest (Level 1)
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our WONDER-packed Toddler Time program
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Wed, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
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The Reading Nest (Level 1)
Join us for a WONDER-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
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Ground Floor (Central)
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Wed, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Family Movie Time - Bookings recommended
Wed, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
The Cave (Level 1)
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended age: 5+
Footprints on Country - Exhibition
Thu, Sep 17, All day
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints... more
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints became a conversation between people, place, and purpose.
Toddler Time
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest (Level 1)
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our WONDER-packed Toddler Time program
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Thu, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
These free 45-minute sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake your own research.
Story Time Without Limits
Thu, Sep 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
The Cave (Level 1)
Join Story Time Without Limits with stories and songs for adults of all abilities. Connect, listen, sing, and enjoy... more
Join Story Time Without Limits with stories and songs for adults of all abilities. Connect, listen, sing, and enjoy a welcoming space made for sharing and fun.
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Thu, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
These free 45-minute sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake your own research.
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Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (Level 1)
Join us for Code Club and take a tour of Scratch1 or stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2... more
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Holly Ringland - The World Beneath Her Feet - In Conversation with Kate Mildenhall
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Geelong Library Wurdi Youang (Level 5)
From the author of 'The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart' and 'The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding' comes a luminous novel... more
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Footprints on Country - Exhibition
Fri, Sep 18, All day
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints... more
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints became a conversation between people, place, and purpose.
Preschool Story Time
Fri, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room (Level 1),The Reading Nest (Level 1)
Help your child discover the WONDER of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
These free 45-minute sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake your own research.
English Conversation Club - Practice your spoken English
Fri, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Improve your English skills, meet new people and learn from others!
Saving to the Cloud
Fri, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Geelong Library Nyaal Discussion Room 4 (Level 2)
Ever wanted to know what is in the Cloud and how to use it?
This event is full
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Fri, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
These free 45-minute sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake your own research.
Board Game Afternoon - Table Top Board Games
Fri, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Gathering Place (Ground Floor)
Join us for a gaming afternoon at the library!
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Game On!
Fri, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Experience fun and challenges in Game On! Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw... more
Experience fun and challenges in Game On! Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw cards, make your move! Recommended ages 12-18
Footprints on Country - Exhibition
Sat, Sep 19, All day
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints... more
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints became a conversation between people, place, and purpose.
G Zines Pop-Up Stall - Calling All Zinesters! Pop-in to our Pop-Up
Sat, Sep 19, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Ground Floor (Central),Ground Floor South (Blue Table)
Zines from Geelong and beyond will be available to buy or swap. We are also totally open for anyone in the zine... more
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Weekend Readers Book Club
Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place (Ground Floor),Ground Floor North (The Nook)
Espionage, plot twists, who-dunnits, shocking endings... What's not to love? Join the Weekend Readers Book Club!
Armchair Actors
Sat, Sep 19, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Geelong Library Nyaal Meeting Room (Level 2)
Explore your creative side in this casual play reading with others!
This event is full
Footprints on Country - Exhibition
Sun, Sep 20, All day
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints... more
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints became a conversation between people, place, and purpose.
Footprints on Country - Exhibition
Mon, Sep 21, All day
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints... more
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints became a conversation between people, place, and purpose.
Playing with paint - Bookings recommended
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room (Level 1)
No brushes allowed! Have fun playing with paint by splashing, rubbing, dripping and printing in this creative... more
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Baby time
Mon, Sep 21, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Cave (Level 1)
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
English Conversation Club - Practice your spoken English
Mon, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Improve your English skills, meet new people and learn from others!
Recycled racers - Bookings recommended
Mon, Sep 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room (Level 1)
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Footprints on Country - Exhibition
Tue, Sep 22, All day
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints... more
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints became a conversation between people, place, and purpose.
Make and play with puppets - Bookings recommended
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room (Level 1)
Calling all puppeteers! Come and make your own puppet and have fun bringing your puppet to life using voices,... more
Calling all puppeteers! Come and make your own puppet and have fun bringing your puppet to life using voices, stories and settings. Recommended age: Preschool
Baby time
Tue, Sep 22, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Cave (Level 1)
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Colour photography challenge - Bookings recommended
Tue, Sep 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room (Level 1)
See the library through a different lens and find beauty in everyday things! Pick a colour and photograph different... more
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Footprints on Country - Exhibition
Wed, Sep 23, All day
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints... more
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints became a conversation between people, place, and purpose.
Pokémon play time - Bookings recommended
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room (Level 1)
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Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Wed, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
These free 45-minute sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake your own research.
Baby time
Wed, Sep 23, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Cave (Level 1)
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Wed, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
These free 45-minute sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake your own research.
Create a rainbow keyring - Bookings recommended
Wed, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room (Level 1)
Join friends new and old as we gather to learn weaving skills. Take home a rainbow keyring and a paper gift box.... more
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Raspberry Pi Meet Up - Hosted by Geelong Single Board Computer Group
Wed, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Footprints on Country - Exhibition
Thu, Sep 24, All day
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This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints became a conversation between people, place, and purpose.
Make your own board games - Bookings recommended
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room (Level 1)
Love board games? Challenge yourself and your friends to make your own! Put your craft skills to the test and design... more
Love board games? Challenge yourself and your friends to make your own! Put your craft skills to the test and design your own board or card game. Recommended age: 8+
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Thu, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
These free 45-minute sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake your own research.
I, Claude Monet - Kanopy Screening
Thu, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Geelong Library Wurdi Youang (Level 5)
Join us as we take a quick look at the life and work of Claude Monet with this documentary Kanopy screening of... more
Join us as we take a quick look at the life and work of Claude Monet with this documentary Kanopy screening of "Exhibition On Screen: I, Claude Monet"
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Thu, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
These free 45-minute sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake your own research.
Moment of mindfulness for youth - Bookings recommended
Thu, Sep 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room (Level 1)
Connect with others and learn practical mindfulness skills that you can use in your daily life! Recommended ages: 12-18
Footprints on Country - Exhibition
Sat, Sep 26, All day
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints... more
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints became a conversation between people, place, and purpose.
Virtual Reality Play Session
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room (Level 1)
Experience the world of VR!
This event is full
Footprints on Country - Exhibition
Sun, Sep 27, All day
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints... more
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints became a conversation between people, place, and purpose.
Footprints on Country - Exhibition
Mon, Sep 28, All day
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints... more
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints became a conversation between people, place, and purpose.
Create a rainbow keyring - Bookings recommended
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room (Level 1)
Join friends new and old as we gather to learn weaving skills. Take home a rainbow keyring and a paper gift box.... more
Join friends new and old as we gather to learn weaving skills. Take home a rainbow keyring and a paper gift box. Recommended age: 8+
Baby time
Mon, Sep 28, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Cave (Level 1)
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
A Moment of Mindfulness
Mon, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ground Floor North (The Nook)
Connect with others and learn practical mindfulness skills that you can use in your daily life!
Registration opens Monday, September 14 2026 at 1:00pm
English Conversation Club - Practice your spoken English
Mon, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Improve your English skills, meet new people and learn from others!
Registration opens Monday, September 14 2026 at 2:00pm
Pokémon play time - Bookings recommended
Mon, Sep 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room (Level 1)
Come and join us as we discuss, craft and try to catch them all, in Pokémon play time this school holidays! We will... more
Come and join us as we discuss, craft and try to catch them all, in Pokémon play time this school holidays! We will be creating our own new Pokémon and looking for old favourites. Ages 5-8.
Footprints on Country - Exhibition
Tue, Sep 29, All day
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints... more
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints became a conversation between people, place, and purpose.
Make and play with puppets - Bookings recommended
Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room (Level 1)
Calling all puppeteers! Come and make your own puppet and have fun bringing your puppet to life using voices,... more
Calling all puppeteers! Come and make your own puppet and have fun bringing your puppet to life using voices, stories and settings. Recommended age: Preschool
Baby time
Tue, Sep 29, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Cave (Level 1)
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Library play time - Bookings recommended
Tue, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room (Level 1)
Make new friends! Join our relaxed, play-based session that includes guided and free-play activities. Explore... more
Make new friends! Join our relaxed, play-based session that includes guided and free-play activities. Explore dress-ups, stories, games and more! Recommended age: 5-8.
Footprints on Country - Exhibition
Wed, Sep 30, All day
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints... more
This artwork began with a footprint ? the simple, powerful act of stepping onto Country with care. Our footprints became a conversation between people, place, and purpose.
Recycled racers - Bookings recommended
Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room (Level 1)
On your marks, get set, go! Make a racing vehicle using recycled materials then test your design against other... more
On your marks, get set, go! Make a racing vehicle using recycled materials then test your design against other racers. Stopwatches provided. BYO imagination. Recommended age: 8+
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Wed, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
These free 45-minute sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake your own research.
Baby time
Wed, Sep 30, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Cave (Level 1)
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Wed, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
These free 45-minute sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake your own research.
Make your own board games - Bookings recommended
Wed, Sep 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room (Level 1)
Love board games? Challenge yourself and your friends to make your own! Put your craft skills to the test and design... more
Love board games? Challenge yourself and your friends to make your own! Put your craft skills to the test and design your own board or card game. Recommended age: 8+
Interactive play story time
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room (Level 1),The Reading Nest (Level 1)
Connect in this energetic story time where stories come to life through movement and play! Swish, splash and tiptoe... more
Connect in this energetic story time where stories come to life through movement and play! Swish, splash and tiptoe through 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' and more. Recommended age: Preschool
Sewing machine & overlocker safety induction
Thu, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Gathering Place (Ground Floor)
Mandatory safety induction for sewing machine and overlocker use - no sewing experience necessary.
Registration opens Thursday, September 17 2026 at 11:00am
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Thu, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
These free 45-minute sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake your own research.
This event is full
Macrame Meetup - Craft Connect
Thu, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Gather with friends to socialise and learn some macrame weaving skills!
Registration opens Thursday, September 17 2026 at 2:00pm
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Thu, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
These free 45-minute sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake your own research.
Getting Started with... Pride & LGBTQIA+ Records & Archives - Interested in Local and Family History?
Thu, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Interested in family and local history and want to share your research and questions with fellow history lovers?
Craft a fabric badge - Bookings recommended
Thu, Oct 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room (Level 1)
Create your own upcycled fabric badges to personalise your tote, tee or hoodie! Learn simple sewing and creative... more
Create your own upcycled fabric badges to personalise your tote, tee or hoodie! Learn simple sewing and creative techniques while repurposing old clothes. No experience needed. Recommended ages: 12-18
Playing with paint - Bookings recommended
Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room (Level 1)
No brushes allowed! Have fun playing with paint by splashing, rubbing, dripping and printing in this creative... more
No brushes allowed! Have fun playing with paint by splashing, rubbing, dripping and printing in this creative session. Recommended age 5-8.
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Fri, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
These free 45-minute sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake your own research.
English conversation group - Practice your spoken English!
Fri, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Improve your English skills, meet new people and learn from others!
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Fri, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
These free 45-minute sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake your own research.
Family Movie Time - Bookings recommended
Fri, Oct 02, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
The Cave (Level 1)
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended age: 5+
Page-turners book club
Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place (Ground Floor)
Espionage, plot twists, who-dunnits, shocking endings... What's not to love? Join the Page-turners book club!
Registration opens Saturday, September 19 2026 at 11:00am
English conversation group - Practice your spoken English!
Mon, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Improve your English skills, meet new people and learn from others!
Book Chat for Parents and Carers
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room (Level 1)
Join our relaxed Book Chat for parents and carers. Share what you've been reading (even if you didn't finish!), and... more
Join our relaxed Book Chat for parents and carers. Share what you've been reading (even if you didn't finish!), and connect with others in a friendly, judgement-free space. Children are welcome.
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
These free 45-minute sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake your own research.
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Wed, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
These free 45-minute sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake your own research.
Menopause: All Killer/No Filler: Navigating Midlife & Beyond - In partnership with Menopause Health Geelong
Wed, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Geelong Library Wurdi Youang (Level 5)
All killer (facts), no filler (grifting).
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Bad Art Night
Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ground Floor (Central)
If you have absolutely no artistic talent at all, then this is for you! Join us for a Wednesday evening at the... more
If you have absolutely no artistic talent at all, then this is for you! Join us for a Wednesday evening at the library like no other as you let your creative side run wild.
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Thu, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
These free 45-minute sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake your own research.
Writer's Workshop - Crafting Suspense in Crime Fiction
Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Geelong Library Nyaal Discussion Room 4 (Level 2)
Join us for our next Writer's Workshop, where we'll dive into the art of crafting suspense in crime fiction.
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
These free 45-minute sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake your own research.
Michael Robotham - Tell Me Something True - Author In Conversation
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Geelong Library Wurdi Youang (Level 5)
The astonishing, emotional epic from Michael Robotham: a mystery, a coming-of-age tale and a love story wrapped into... more
The astonishing, emotional epic from Michael Robotham: a mystery, a coming-of-age tale and a love story wrapped into one, set against the simmering tensions of a small Australian town.
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Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Fri, Oct 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
These free 45-minute sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake your own research.
English conversation group - Practice your spoken English!
Fri, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Improve your English skills, meet new people and learn from others!
Laser Cutting Induction
Fri, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Gathering Place (Ground Floor)
Learn how to use the xTool S1 Laser Cutter and be inducted to use the equipment now located at the Geelong Library &... more
Learn how to use the xTool S1 Laser Cutter and be inducted to use the equipment now located at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre!
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Fri, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
These free 45-minute sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake your own research.
Board game afternoon - Tabletop board games
Fri, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Gathering Place (Ground Floor)
Join us for an afternoon of fun at the library & learn to play some different board games!
Registration opens Friday, September 25 2026 at 3:00pm
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