Join Julie Goodwin, Australia's first MasterChef winner, at Geelong Library as she talks about her #memoir 'Your Time Starts Now'. Tue 6 May, 6-7pm. Tix $20 /$10 on sale now. ow.ly/kJiS50RjAKi Penguin Books Aus

Today is #WorldHeritageDay ! Here's some photos of historically significant buildings taken by Bill Smith in the 1970s. What’s your favourite building in Geelong?
📸1 Geelong Theatre
📸2 Shop, 240 Moorabool St
📸3 T&G Building
📸4 Old Griffiths Bookstore
#throwbackthursday #tbt

Discover a new way of storytelling by attending an intro to #graphicnovels creation workshop led by award-winning author & illustrator Isobelle Carmody. At libraries in Geelong, Drysdale & Apollo Bay. Book your spot now!ow.ly/JL5h50RhQME ISOBELLE CARMODY

Join Fiona Basile discussing her book 'Immerse' at Queenscliff Library on Thu 2 May at 10.30am. Celebrating the beauty of a special #openwater swimming community in Seaford, on the Mornington Peninsula. 🏊🏽‍♀️🌊Book your free spot ow.ly/s9vL50RfV9w

📢Calling all poets.

Geelong Libraries annual Local Word Poetry Prize is open!
If you're an emerging or established writer, send up 75 lines of poetry to take part.

🎖You could win $2000 + Deakin mentoring session + publishing on local channels
Read on: ow.ly/coi250R2UXt

New titles available with @Borrowbox & your free library membership! So MANY ebooks & audiobooks to read and listen 24/7! Learn more: ow.ly/3tbe50ReHoF

Just a few of our favourite aerial views from the archives for you to enjoy this #ThrowbackThursday .

📷1 La Trobe Tce 1982
📷2 Market Square c1980
📷3 Corio Quay c1970
📷4 Demolition works for Bay City Plaza 1985

#tbt #Geelong #aerialphotography

Discover the beauty & complexity of Emily Dickinson's #poetry as we explore the personal & historical influences that shaped her legacy. Join us on Thu 18 April at 2pm for this online presentation - register now to secure your spot! ow.ly/jG6P50RcNOT #EmilyDickinson

Bring your photos, slides & films to our Saving Family Stories digitisation stations at Belmont, Leopold, & Newcomb libraries. Join our sessions to learn & discover more. ow.ly/jvbT50Rb5O3

Discover the incredible stories of six Australian soldiers in France during WWI with historian Lucas Jordan. Don't miss this talk on his book, The Chipilly Six, at Queenscliff Library 19 Apr, 2:30-3:30pm. Reserve your spot now: ow.ly/wYS150Rae1f #AnzacDay AusHeritageFestival

Starting next week, there's a temporary change to how you can get into Boronggook Drysdale Library because of some scheduled maintenance. You'll have to use the entrance on Wyndham St. There's a lift available too. Read more here: ow.ly/9taO50R8XuV

Find your perfect book club at our inaugural Lit Lounge! Join us for reader networking at Boronggook Drysdale Library next week. 📅 Wed 10 April, 6-7pm. Register free via ow.ly/CsFH50R8W0E

Join us tomorrow at Boronggook Drysdale Library for a special interview with bestselling author Claire Coleman. Discover more about the history & cultural significance of First Nations' Storytelling. Final places available: ow.ly/831c50R8XLs

Did you know that in the 1950s, the #Polish & #Ukrainian communities in #Geelong celebrated the Feast of Christ the King together?

Visit Kim barne thaliyu / Geelong Heritage Centre’s display, 'Celebrating Together' to learn more: ow.ly/EHPl50R85ks #tbt #ThrowbackThursday

Don't miss your chance to see the internationally acclaimed & award-winning author, Dervla McTiernan, in conversation with J.P Pomare, about her latest novel 'What Happened to Nina?' Wed 24 Apr, 6-7pm, Geelong Library. Tix are selling fast 🎟️ Book here: ow.ly/FiPa50R7aP2?

Join author Imbi Neeme as she discusses her novel – a charming, quirky & uplifting novel of people finding their tribe, gaining courage to be themselves & perhaps fall in love. At Geelong West Library, Thu 18 Apr, Book via our website: ow.ly/ZY5O50R6fbe

Calling all #poets . Our annual Local Word Poetry Prize is officially open! Whether you're an emerging or established writer, send us up 75 lines of #poetry to take part. Win $2K and more.

Read all of the details on our website:
ow.ly/ekR850R2UXR Writers Victoria

From next week, why not drop into Geelong Library & Heritage Centre & check out the Geelong F Stoppers photography exhibition

View beautifulimages taken by this local photography group of Geelong and surrounds.

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We’re remembering Sir Hubert Opperman, known as Oppy, a popular Geelong identity known locally for his sporting and political pursuits.

📷1 Oppy, Geelong 1981
📷2 Cartoon, 1949
📷3 Geelong ‘Cycle City’ 1981
📷4 Oppy on his Malvern Star

#ThrowbackThursday #TBT

Only a few days left to submit your proposal to be part of our Local Word Writers Festival! If you're a local #writer or #creative , don't miss this opportunity. Details on ow.ly/BMso50R2Ucb. Deadline is 1 April!