Articles tagged: Colac Library
Author to discuss new thriller at Colac Library
The creative mind behind a dark thriller will welcome fellow bookworms in Colac this week.
Colac’s purple patch of pride
A pop-up patch of purple at Colac’s library is sparking curiosity, connection, and celebration for Wear It Purple Day.
Youths brainstorm Wear It Purple Day
Colac Otway young people have helped plan a Wear It Purple Day event in the community.
Housing crisis highlighted
Over 300 blue origami houses displayed at Colac Library this week serve as a reminder of the “urgent need” of housing across the region.
Community has a role to play
A group of young Colac district people will share their lived experiences and highlight how the community can positively impact their wellbeing at an event for Mental Health Week.
Library fun day for kids
The Colac Library has been hosting a range of activities to teach kids about world history.
Planting the seeds for a lifelong love of reading books
A little tale about a racing sloth called Spike has enchanted children in Colac and across the country for National Simultaneous Storytime.
Library cut won’t hit here
A $762,000 budget shortfall for the Geelong Regional Library Corporation will have no impact on Colac and Apollo Bay’s libraries, management says.
Library service safe in district
It’s business as usual at Colac and Apollo Bay libraries and Colac district’s mobile library services.
Author opens up about first book
Terang-based writer Jim McIntyre is set to discuss the 30-year process behind his debut novel at the Colac Library this week.
Library shake-up set to be costly for ratepayers
Colac and district libraries face a lengthy and expensive transition to a new state-imposed management system, with ratepayers to foot the bill.
Video upgrades at Colac library
The Colac Library has had an upgrade, with video conferencing now available in all meeting rooms.
Poetry in motion at library
Budding Colac and district writers have gathered at Colac Library to try their hand at poetry through a workshop with author Brendan Ryan.
Poet to share talent at workshop
A south-west Victorian poet and author will share the importance of rural places and how they can contribute to writing at an upcoming Colac Library workshop.
Pictures chronicle a dramatic year for Victoria
Colac’s library will host a special exhibition of photographs chronicling the impact of COVID-19 and the state’s 2020 bushfires.
Library’s hours set for change
Colac Library will reduce its opening hours and Apollo Bay will increase its opening hours, as the Geelong Regional Library Corporation tweaks them to manage operational needs.
A special storytime for Colac’s children
Colac mayor Kate Hanson has spoken before some tough public crowds, but her biggest test came this week in front of children at Colac Library when she was the special guest reader for National Simultaneous Storytime.
Baby time at library
Colac Herald photographer Chloe Lang visited Colac library last week and captured bubs enjoying books and library playtime.
Seed library hopes to sprout new gardeners
Colac Library members can now start their own gardens, thanks to a new seed library initiative through Geelong Regional Libraries.
Library birds turn heads
Birds of a feather have flocked to Colac’s library.
Quilling fun keeps kids entertained
Colac district children learnt the art of quirky quilling at Colac’s library this week.
Trolleys of food in lieu of fines
Colac Otway Shire library members have donated three large trolley loads worth of food to charity.
Cans can cover book fines
Colac Library patrons can dodge their late fees by donating food to charity.
Plenty on offer for book lovers
About 20 people a day are visiting Colac and Apollo Bay libraries to make use of their click-and-collect service during lockdown.
