Geelong Libraries

The Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) was formed under the provisions of Section 196 of the Local Government Act, 1989 on 4 March 1997 to provide library services within the municipal districts: Borough of Queenscliffe, City of Greater Geelong, Golden Plains Shire and Surf Coast Shire. GRLC provides services through a co-ordinated on-line network of 13 Branch Libraries and 3 Mobile Libraries.

Our Vision

A strong vibrant connected community enriched by reading and emboldened by learning through access to the world of information and knowledge.

Our Mission

We are an exemplary library delivering high quality services, programs, spaces and experiences that create opportunities for our community to read, learn and connect with each other through ready access to information and the expertise and knowledge of our staff.

Branches

Bannockburn

25-27 High Street
Bannockburn VIC 3331
Phone: (03) 5281 2367

Opening Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10am - 6pm
Wednesday: 10am - 8pm
Thursday: 10am - 6pm
Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday: 9.30am - 12noon
Sunday: Closed

Barwon Heads Library

Barwon Heads Primary School
Golf Links Road
Barwon Heads VIC 3227
Phone: (03) 5254 2143

Opening Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 2pm - 5.30pm
Wednesday: 2pm - 5.30pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10am - 1pm
Saturday: 10am - 1pm
Sunday: Closed

Belmont Library

163 High Street
Belmont, Geelong VIC 3216
Phone: (03) 5243 2655
Fax: (03) 5243 4485

Opening Hours:
Monday: 9am - 8pm
Tuesday: 9am - 8pm
Wednesday: 9am - 8pm
Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 8pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed

Chilwell Library

51 Russell Street
Newtown, Geelong VIC 3220
Phone: (03) 5221 5129
Fax: (03) 5221 5390

Opening Hours:
Monday: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 9.30am - Noon
Sunday: Closed

Corio Library

Cox Rd (cnr Moa St)
Norlane, Geelong VIC 3214
Phone: (03) 5275 2388
Fax: (03) 5275 8010

Opening Hours:
Monday: 10am - 8pm
Tuesday: 10am - 5.30pm
Wednesday: 10am - 5.30pm
Thursday: 10am - 5.30pm
Friday: 10am - 8pm
Saturday: 9.30am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed

Drysdale Library

18 - 20 Hancock St
Drysdale VIC 3222
Phone: (03) 5251 3855

Opening Hours:
Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 9.30am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed

Geelong Library

49 Little Malop St
Geelong VIC 3220
Phone: (03) 5222 1212
Fax: (03) 5229 2306

Opening Hours:
Monday: 10am - 8pm
Tuesday: 10am - 8pm
Wednesday: 10am - 8pm
Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Friday: 10am - 8pm
Saturday: 9.30am - Noon
Sunday: 2pm - 5pm

Geelong West Library

153A Pakington St
Geelong West
Geelong VIC 3218
Phone: (03) 5229 1939
Fax: (03) 5221 3728

Opening Hours:
Monday: 10am - 8pm
Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
Wednesday: 10am - 5pm
Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed

Highton Library

Corner Roslyn Rd and Belle Vue Ave
Highton, Geelong VIC 3216
Phone: (03) 5243 4864

Opening Hours:
Monday: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday: 2pm - 5pm
Wednesday: 10am - 5pm
Thursday: 2pm - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - noon
Sunday: Closed

Lara Library

5 Walkers Road
Lara, Geelong VIC 3212
Phone: (03) 5282 4182

Opening Hours:
Monday: 10am - 6pm
Tuesday: 10am - 8pm
Wednesday: 10am - 6pm
Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 1pm
Sunday: Closed

Mobile Libraries

Please see the Geelong Libraries website via the link below for details on Mobile Libraries:
-:- Bellarine & Surf Coast Mobile Library
-:- Golden Plains Mobile Library

Newcomb Library

Bellarine Hwy cnr Wilsons Rd
Newcomb VIC 3219
Phone: (03) 5248 1802
Fax: (03) 5248 6861

Opening Hours:
Monday: 10am - 5.30pm
Tuesday: 10am - 5.30pm
Wednesday: 10am - 8pm
Thursday: 10am - 5.30pm
Friday: 10am - 5.30pm
Saturday: 9.30am - noon
Sunday: Closed

Ocean Grove Library

Cnr Presidents Ave & The Avenue
Ocean Grove, VIC 3226
Phone: (03) 5255 4218
Fax: (03) 5256 2051

Opening Hours:
Monday: 10am - 6pm
Tuesday: 10am - 8pm
Wednesday: 10am - 6pm
Thursday: 10am - 6pm
Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday: 9.30am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed

Queenscliff Library

55 Hesse St
Queenscliff, VIC 3225
Phone: (03) 5258 2017
Fax: (03) 5258 2819

Opening Hours:
Monday: 1.30pm - 5pm
Tuesday: 1.30pm - 5pm
Wednesday: 10am - 5pm
Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 9.30am - Noon
Sunday: Closed

Torquay Library

Beside Torquay Information Centre
Beach Road
Torquay VIC 3228
Phone: (03) 5261 3049
Fax: (03) 5261 7310

Opening Hours:
Monday: 10am - 5.30pm
Tuesday: 10am - 5.30pm
Wednesday: 10am - 5.30pm
Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Friday: 10am - 5.30pm
Saturday: 10am - 1pm
Sunday: 1.30pm - 4pm

Waurn Ponds Library

140 Pioneer Road
Waurn Ponds, Geelong VIC 3216
Phone: (03) 5244 0048

Opening Hours:
Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 8pm
Wednesday: 9am - 8pm
Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 2pm - 5pm

Western Heights College Library

Vines Road, Hamlyn Heights
Phone: (03) 5277 1177 and follow recorded instructions

Opening Hours:

During School days:
Monday: 8.30am - 4pm
Tuesday: 8.30am - 4pm
Wednesday: 8.30am - 8pm
Thursday: 8.30am - 4pm
Friday: 8.30am - 4pm
Saturday: 9am - Noon
Sunday:CLOSED

School holidays (reduced hours):
Monday: 9am - 4pm
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 9am - 8pm
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: 9am - Noon
Sunday: CLOSED