Public libraries have been operating in the Greater Geelong area since the mid-1800s. Today, our network of 17 libraries and two mobile libraries is operated under a regional shared libraries model, providing services within the local government areas of Borough of Queenscliffe, City of Greater Geelong, Golden Plains Shire and Surf Coast Shire.
The first public libraries to commence operation in the region included Corio in 1841, Geelong in 1876, Geelong West in 1884 and Queenscliff in 1887. In 1963, the Shire of Corio and the City of Greater Geelong joined together in partnership to deliver library services to their communities, paving the way for the formation of the successful regional library services model we enjoy today. In March 1997, following local government amalgamations, the Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) was formed. The GRLC was established under the provisions of sections 196 and 197 of the Local Government Act 1989 to provide library services within the local government areas of our four Member Councils.
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Innovative creative products and experiences
PALEERT TJAARA DJA: WADAWURRUNG HEALTHY COMMUNITY PLAN Let’s make Country good together
Industry stability and growth Equitable access to the creative industries New audiences and markets
VICTORIAN PUBLIC LIBRARIES STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 2030 Creative Library
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GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE
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GRLC LIBRARY PLAN 2021-25 Community Places and Spaces Our People Regional Leadership
A CREATIVE INDUSTRIES STRATEGY FOR G21 REGION MAKING CHANGE Sustainable and Collaborative Creative Industries across the Region
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COLAC OTWAY SHIRE Bass Strait
BOROUGH OF QUEENSCLIFFE COUNCIL PLAN Enhancing health and wellbeing
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The Corporation is committed to providing free and equitable access to reading material, lifelong learning opportunities, safe spaces, technology and discovery.
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Our library services are delivered to diverse and growing communities, across a region spanning an area of more than 5,500km2. Our network is comprised of a central library – the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre – 16 community libraries, two mobile libraries, community outreach services, a library app, and a website offering a wide range of eResources and eCollections. From 1 July 2021, the network will expand to incorporate libraries in the Colac Otway Shire who will join as the fifth Member Council of the GRLC.
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About us
Our Corporation
GEELONG COMMUNITY PLAN Healthy, caring and inclusive community Sustainable growth and environment Strong local economy
SURF COAST SHIRE COUNCIL PLAN: PEOPLE, PLACE, FUTURE Planning for growth Sharing our home with the world Maintaing Community Idendity Equiitable delivery of community services
Encouraging an inclusive and engaged community Protecting Wadawurrung and post-contact heritage
We serve a ANNUAL REPORT 2020/21 community of more than 350,000 people
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