Media Releases


Monday 18 May 2020

From City of Greater Bendigo

Work to transform the former Kangaroo Flat senior citizens building in Lockwood Road into the new Kangaroo Flat Library is on track for completion in June.


Thursday 9 January 2020

Bendigo Library is excited to present a fabulous day of sustainable fun and information for the whole family to enjoy!

Young families, teens and adults are warmly invited to come along and participate in free sustainably themed activities and entertainment aiming to inspire personal actions for a more sustainable lifestyle.


Thursday 19 December 2019

Building on the success of the Summer Reading Club of previous years, Goldfields Libraries are excited to launch the Summer Reading Challenge!


Wednesday 4 December 2019

Goldfields Libraries are celebrating the end of the year with a fines amnesty. Bring in any overdue items during December or come in and chat with our friendly staff members to have your fines cleared and start borrowing again.


Thursday 28 November 2019

Summer is here and Goldfields Libraries invite you to enjoy their lovely air-conditioned spaces and join in the fantastic array of fun, free and educational activities.

“Our Summer Program has something for everyone, and we hope you will visit us and join in”, says Goldfields Libraries Programs and Events Coordinator Tammy Higgs.


Tuesday 5 November 2019

Author, award-winning film critic and journalist Paul Byrnes will visit Bendigo Library this month to speak about his new book The Lost Boys: The untold stories of the under-age soldiers who foug­ht in the First World War.


Thursday 31 October 2019

Works to refurbish the Castlemaine Library are almost complete and the upgraded library on Mechanics Lane will reopen at 10.00am on Wednesday 20 November.

A pop-up library has been located at the historic Market Building in Mostyn Street since July.


Tuesday 8 October 2019

Harrison Craig, a United Way Australia Early Learning Ambassador, accomplished singer and now author, will stop by Bendigo Library on Thursday to share his very special book Harrison’s Song.


Monday 23 September 2019

Kangaroo Flat Library is turning 40 on Wednesday September 25, 2019, and we want you to help us celebrate! Festivities will include a photographic display, a celebration cake, balloons, birthday stories, party hats to craft, face painting by Pass-the-Parcel, badge-making and a special birthday storytime!


Monday 16 September 2019

Goldfields Libraries are excited to welcome talented young performers from Stage School Australia on a tour of their library region. The tour provides a wonderful opportunity for regional children to experience high quality live theatre free of charge, and Stage School Australia students the experience of a regional tour.

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