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Baby time
2026-09-21 11:30:00 2026-09-21 11:50:00 Australia/Melbourne Baby time Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers. Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) - The Cave (Level 1)

Monday, September 21
11:30am - 11:50am

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Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

What to expect:

  • Baby time is an interactive session with music and movement. Parents are encouraged to talk, play, sing and read with their babies.
  • The program is facilitated by a library staff member and rattles and scarves are supplied.
  • At Geelong Library the group size can vary between 2 and 30 children, depending on who turns up on the day. 
  • The content is designed for babies but other young children are welcome. 

Bookings and supervision:

  • Bookings are not required – you are welcome to drop in on the day!
  • Children must be supervised by a responsible person (adult or carer) in our libraries and our programs.

Further information:

  • If you have any questions about this program, please contact the library on the details below. 

AGE GROUP: | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Babies, Toddlers & Preschool |

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Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)
Phone: (03) 4201 0600
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Fri, Sep 11, 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 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room (Level 1),The Reading Nest (Level 1)
Help your child discover the magic 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 11, 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 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Improve your English skills, meet new people and learn from others!
Registration opens Friday, August 28 2026 at 2:00pm
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Fri, Sep 11, 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 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Gathering Place (Ground Floor)
Join us for a gaming afternoon at the library!
Registration opens Friday, August 28 2026 at 3:00pm
Cancelled
Game On!
Fri, Sep 11, 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 12, 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.
Dominic Symes - The Poetics of Pop - Writers Workshop - As part of Victorian Youth Fest
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Geelong Library Wurdi Youang (Level 5)
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.
Register
Sewing machine & overlocker safety induction
Sat, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Gathering Place (Ground Floor)
Mandatory safety induction for sewing machine and overlocker use - no sewing experience necessary.
Registration opens Saturday, August 29 2026 at 3:00pm
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
Sun, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest (Level 1)
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Footprints on Country - Exhibition
Mon, Sep 14, 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
Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest (Level 1)
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our WONDER-packed Toddler Time program
Baby Time
Mon, Sep 14, 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.
English Conversation Club - Practice your spoken English
Mon, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Improve your English skills, meet new people and learn from others!
Registration opens Monday, August 31 2026 at 2:00pm
Artists Assemble! - Bookings recommended
Mon, Sep 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (Level 1)
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5-18
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.
A Moment of Mindfulness
Tue, Sep 15, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ground Floor North (The Nook)
Connect with others and learn practical mindfulness skills that you can use in your daily life!
Registration opens Tuesday, September 1 2026 at 12:00pm
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
Unlock the magic of reading with our phonics-based family program designed to help grow young learners' minds. Come watch your child roar into reading with phonics! Recommended age: Preps 5+
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.
Toddler Time
Wed, Sep 16, 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
Wed, Sep 16, 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 16, 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.
Laser Cutting Workshop - Make a Keychain!
Wed, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Learn how to make your very own keychain using the xTool laser cutter, and be inducted to use the equipment now... more
Learn how to make your very own keychain using the xTool laser cutter, and be inducted to use the equipment now located at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre!
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 2:00pm
3D Printing Basics
Wed, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Geelong Library Nyaal Discussion Room 4 (Level 2)
Come along to this beginner's session to discover what 3D printing is, how it works, and how to design a simple... more
Come along to this beginner's session to discover what 3D printing is, how it works, and how to design a simple object in Tinkercad.
Book a family & local history librarian - Get one-on-one support with your research
Wed, Sep 16, 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
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.
Code Club - Scratch 1, 2 and 3 - Bookings recommended
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
Join us for Code Club and take a tour of Scratch1 or stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings recommended. Recommended ages 8-15.
Holly Ringland - The World Beneath Her Feet - In Conversation with Brooke Davis
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
From the author of 'The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart' and 'The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding' comes a luminous novel about memory, belonging and the loves and landscapes that make us.
Register
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!
Registration opens Friday, September 4 2026 at 2:00pm
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?
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!
Registration opens Friday, September 4 2026 at 3:00pm
Cancelled
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
Zines from Geelong and beyond will be available to buy or swap. We are also totally open for anyone in the zine community to join us, hang out, and sell your own zines
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!
Registration opens Saturday, September 5 2026 at 11:00am
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!
Registration opens Saturday, September 5 2026 at 2:30pm
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.
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!
Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 2:00pm
Recycled racers - Bookings recommended
Mon, Sep 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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+
Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 9:00am
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