What’s On at Goldfields Libraries

Bendigo Library
A special Auslan Storytime presented by a deaf storyteller and an Auslan interpreter. For both deaf and hearing children 2-6 years. Celebrating the vibrant and expressive language of Auslan - … Read More »
Dictionary magnets

Dictionary magnets

Free
Elmore Library Agency
Create effective, fun, and super easy dictionary magnets with flat marbles and snippets from dictionary pages, using words that resonate. Create effective, fun, and super easy dictionary magnets with flat … Read More »
Black out poems

Black out poems

Free
Pyramid Hill Library Agency
Craft new meaning from old words to create art that's as expressive as it is unique. Find poetry in the pages of forgotten books. We'll show you how to craft … Read More »
Studio Social

Studio Social

Free
Bendigo Library
Bring your art or craft materials and join in the creative fun. All welcome. Are you an artist or crafter who would like to meet with other creative people? Come … Read More »
Dictionary magnets

Dictionary magnets

Free
Wedderburn Library Agency
Create effective, fun, and super easy dictionary magnets with flat marbles and snippets from dictionary pages, using words that resonate. Create effective, fun, and super easy dictionary magnets with flat … Read More »
Dictionary magnets

Dictionary magnets

Free
Inglewood Library Agency
Create effective, fun, and super easy dictionary magnets with flat marbles and snippets from dictionary pages, using words that resonate. Create effective, fun, and super easy dictionary magnets with flat … Read More »
A Curious Circle

A Curious Circle

Free
Romsey Library
Tap into your creativity and enjoy making and connecting with other women in a friendly and inclusive setting. Gather together in an inclusive and friendly craft circle for creativity and … Read More »
Dictionary magnets

Dictionary magnets

Free
Boort Library Agency
Create effective, fun, and super easy dictionary magnets with flat marbles and snippets from dictionary pages, using words that resonate. Create effective, fun, and super easy dictionary magnets with flat … Read More »
Crafting connections

Crafting connections

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Join our relaxed and friendly gathering and connect over craft. BYO current craft project. Join our relaxed and friendly gathering and connect over craft. Bring along your current crochet, knitting … Read More »
Social Scrabble

Social Scrabble

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Join us for some social scrabble! Drop in and test your vocabulary against others in light-hearted social Scrabble. It's a great way to keep your brain active! Refreshments provided. Upcoming … Read More »
Castlemaine Library
Learn how cloud services like Google Drive, OneDrive, and iCloud can help you store, share, and access files anywhere. Learn how cloud services like Google Drive, OneDrive, and iCloud can … Read More »
Kangaroo Flat Library
Come along and try an outdoor Tai Chi Qigong session led by Welby Holistic Healing. Come along and try an outdoor Tai Chi Qigong session led by Welby Holistic Healing. … Read More »
Connecting with kids

Connecting with kids

Free
Bendigo Library
A workshop focusing on using emotional intelligence to understand and guide children's behaviour. A workshop focusing on using emotional intelligence to understand and guide children's behaviour, covering beliefs around parenting … Read More »
Studio Social

Studio Social

Free
Bendigo Library
Bring your art or craft materials and join in the creative fun. All welcome. Are you an artist or crafter who would like to meet with other creative people? Come … Read More »
Colour Me Happy

Colour Me Happy

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Take time out and join with others for some intricate, mindful and relaxing colouring. Resources and refreshments provided. Take time out and join with others for some intricate, mindful and … Read More »
Gisborne Library
A photographic view of city streets spanning the 1850s to 1870s, between the gold rushes and Marvellous Melbourne. Fragments of a forgotten Melbourne. Robyn Annear introduces her latest and greatest … Read More »
Kyneton Library
Forget Hallmark™, create your own tiny poems to express what you want to say. People often turn to tiny poems to express something they want to say – cards for … Read More »
Kangaroo Flat Library
Venture back into the days of silk stockings, fur stoles, compacts and tie pins - vintage style! Join us for memories, conversation and fun as we share our beautiful themed … Read More »
Family history online

Family history online

Free
Bendigo Library
An introduction to online resources and databases for researching and compiling your family history. An introduction to online resources and databases for researching and compiling your family history. BOOKINGS REQUIRED … Read More »
No tech games: Mahjong

No tech games: Mahjong

Free
Castlemaine Library
Put down the technology for a spell and immerse yourself in cosy tabletop games. Put down the technology for a spell and immerse yourself in the cosy tabletop games of … Read More »
Bendigo Library
A hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester as part of a plot against an evil ruler who has overthrown the rightful King. A hapless carnival performer masquerades as … Read More »
Jigsaw puzzle swap

Jigsaw puzzle swap

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Swap a jigsaw you've completed for one that's new to you. Bring along an unwanted puzzle to trade for one that's new to you. Puzzles must be at least 500 … Read More »
Heathcote Library
Forget Hallmark™, create your own tiny poems to express what you want to say. People often turn to tiny poems to express something they want to say – cards for … Read More »
Bendigo Library
A hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester as part of a plot against an evil ruler who has overthrown the rightful King. A hapless carnival performer masquerades as … Read More »
Elmore Library Agency
Trade, share and connect with other puzzle lovers. BOOKINGS REQUIRED ~~~~~~ Please provide a phone number when booking so we can confirm your attendance if needed. Your details will remain … Read More »
Bendigo Library
Seeking the history of a property in Victoria? BRAC now offers free access to a digital land records portal. Accessing digital land records. Are you seeking the history of a … Read More »
Studio Social

Studio Social

Free
Bendigo Library
Bring your art or craft materials and join in the creative fun. All welcome. Are you an artist or crafter who would like to meet with other creative people? Come … Read More »
Bendigo Library
Seeking the history of a property in Victoria? BRAC now offers free access to a digital land records portal. Accessing digital land records. Are you seeking the history of a … Read More »
Gisborne Library
Keep informed about changes to the My Aged Care system and the new Aged Care Act. Keep informed about changes to the My Aged Care system and the new Aged … Read More »
Digital declutter

Digital declutter

Free
Bendigo Library
Inbox overflowing? Can't find your files? We'll show you how to organise, delete and streamline your digital life. Inbox overflowing? Can't find your files? We'll show you how to organise, … Read More »
Kangaroo Flat Library
A natural history documentary following the day-to-day lives of a mob of wild kangaroos living in a remote valley of magical beauty. Come along and enjoy this superb natural history … Read More »
Bendigo Library
A special Auslan Storytime presented by a deaf storyteller and an Auslan interpreter. For both deaf and hearing children 2-6 years. Celebrating the vibrant and expressive language of Auslan - … Read More »
Kyneton Library
Presented by Commonwealth Bank, Kyneton. Gain the knowledge and practical skills to help you take control of your finances and build a better financial future. Presented by Commonwealth Bank, Kyneton. … Read More »
Gisborne Library
Whether beginner or expert, bring along your current project to share tips, ideas, and the love of crochet. Whether beginner or expert, bring along your current project to share tips, … Read More »
Studio Social

Studio Social

Free
Bendigo Library
Bring your art or craft materials and join in the creative fun. All welcome. Are you an artist or crafter who would like to meet with other creative people? Come … Read More »
Book Club Connections

Book Club Connections

Free
Romsey Library
Come along and connect with fellow book lovers at this relaxed literary-flavoured gathering. Are you interested in joining a book club? Is your book club looking for new members? Would … Read More »
Puzzle and chat

Puzzle and chat

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Come along and complete jigsaw puzzles while chatting with others. A good puzzler can complete a 500-piece jigsaw in three hours! But how quickly can a group of keen puzzlers … Read More »
Crafternooners

Crafternooners

Free
Kyneton Library
Come along and craft with others Meet with other crafters to try something new, or BYO current project to craft in company. NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED ~~~~~~ Please provide a phone … Read More »
Book Club Connections

Book Club Connections

Free
Bendigo Library
Come along and connect with fellow book lovers at this relaxed literary-flavoured gathering. Are you interested in joining a book club? Is your book club looking for new members? Would … Read More »
Saturday Philosophy

Saturday Philosophy

Free
Castlemaine Library
Gather with like-minded people to enjoy a session of thought-provoking ideas run by the Central Goldfields School of Philosophy. Gather with like-minded people to enjoy a session of thought-provoking ideas … Read More »
Woodend Library
Paul talks about one of early Victoria's most significant industrial actions. The building of the Bendigo and Ballarat railways and the fight for the eight-hour day. In the winter of … Read More »
Book Club Connections

Book Club Connections

Free
Bendigo Library
Come along and connect with fellow book lovers at this relaxed literary-flavoured gathering. Are you interested in joining a book club? Is your book club looking for new members? Would … Read More »
Studio Social

Studio Social

Free
Bendigo Library
Bring your art or craft materials and join in the creative fun. All welcome. Are you an artist or crafter who would like to meet with other creative people? Come … Read More »
Minecraft Lab

Minecraft Lab

Free
Eaglehawk Library
Come along and have some Minecraft fun! Come along to Minecraft Lab and enter our Minecraft world with other players. Ages 8-14 years. BOOKINGS REQUIRED ~~~~~~ Please provide a phone … Read More »
Colour Me Happy

Colour Me Happy

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Take time out and join with others for some intricate, mindful and relaxing colouring. Resources and refreshments provided. Take time out and join with others for some intricate, mindful and … Read More »
Crafting Connections

Crafting Connections

Free
Romsey Library
Join our friendly gathering and connect over craft. BYO current craft project. Join our friendly gatherings and connect over craft. Bring your current crochet, knitting or craft project, share tips … Read More »
Crafting connections

Crafting connections

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Join our relaxed and friendly gathering and connect over craft. BYO current craft project. Join our relaxed and friendly gathering and connect over craft. Bring along your current crochet, knitting … Read More »
Digital declutter

Digital declutter

Free
Bendigo Library
Inbox overflowing? Can't find your files? We'll show you how to organise, delete and streamline your digital life. Inbox overflowing? Can't find your files? We'll show you how to organise, … Read More »
Social Scrabble

Social Scrabble

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Join us for some social scrabble! Drop in and test your vocabulary against others in light-hearted social Scrabble. It's a great way to keep your brain active! Refreshments provided. Upcoming … Read More »
Kyneton Library
A fun, interactive Storytime celebrating bugs and other tiny creatures. Join us for a fun-filled science adventure all about insects and other tiny creatures! We'll start with a delightful story … Read More »
Romsey Library
A fun, interactive Storytime celebrating bugs and other tiny creatures. Join us for a fun-filled science adventure all about insects and other tiny creatures! We'll start with a delightful story … Read More »
Studio Social

Studio Social

Free
Bendigo Library
Bring your art or craft materials and join in the creative fun. All welcome. Are you an artist or crafter who would like to meet with other creative people? Come … Read More »
Woodend Library
A haunting tale of secrecy and the resilience of those who survive to carry the scars. Join bestselling author and award-winning ABC journalist Louise Milligan as she presents her new … Read More »
Boort Library Agency
A fun, interactive Storytime celebrating bugs and other tiny creatures. Join us for a fun-filled science adventure all about insects and other tiny creatures! We'll start with a delightful story … Read More »
Bendigo Library
Speakers from four faith traditions speak about their faith's traditions and attitudes towards caring for the earth. You are warmly invited to this special forum hosted by Bendigo Interfaith Council, … Read More »
Heathcote Library
A fun, interactive Storytime celebrating bugs and other tiny creatures. Join us for a fun-filled science adventure all about insects and other tiny creatures! We'll start with a delightful story … Read More »
Kangaroo Flat Library
Ras Ato from Ghana will join us for Storytime. Meet Ras Ato from Ghana, West Africa, who will share traditional African stories, games and musical instruments. A cultural experience not … Read More »
From hive to harvest

From hive to harvest

Free
Eaglehawk Library
Explore the fascinating life of bees - from queen to drone, hive roles, foraging, why bees swarm, and the beekeeper's role. Explore the fascinating life of bees - from queen … Read More »
Junk journals for kids

Junk journals for kids

Free
Romsey Library
Create your own special journal using recycled materials and quirky embellishments. Create your own special journal using recycled materials and quirky embellishments; a fun and creative way to preserve your … Read More »
Trace Balla: Treeshape

Trace Balla: Treeshape

Free
Castlemaine Library
Join Trace Balla as she launches her latest book, Treeshape. Trace Balla, much-loved creator of the multi-award-winning Rivertime, Leaflight and Rockhopping, has a new graphic novel about the trees in … Read More »
Bendigo Library
Ras Ato from Ghana will join us for Storytime. Meet Ras Ato from Ghana, West Africa, who will share traditional African stories, games and musical instruments. A cultural experience not … Read More »
Bonjour Storytime

Bonjour Storytime

Free
Woodend Library
Come along to Storytime in French and English. A joyful bilingual storytime featuring the French language. Ages 2-6 years. NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED ~~~~~~ Please provide a phone number when booking … Read More »
Kangaroo Flat Library
Learn strategies to create a safe and healthy tech environment at home. Technology is part of our reality, but setting boundaries around its use is not always easy. This workshop … Read More »
Bendigo Library
A fun, interactive Storytime celebrating bugs and other tiny creatures. Join us for a fun-filled science adventure all about insects and other tiny creatures! We'll start with a delightful story … Read More »
Studio Social

Studio Social

Free
Bendigo Library
Bring your art or craft materials and join in the creative fun. All welcome. Are you an artist or crafter who would like to meet with other creative people? Come … Read More »
Book Club Connections

Book Club Connections

Free
Wedderburn Library Agency
Come along and connect with fellow book lovers at this relaxed literary-flavoured gathering. Are you interested in joining a book club? Is your book club looking for new members? Would … Read More »
Castlemaine Library
A fun, interactive Storytime celebrating bugs and other tiny creatures. Join us for a fun-filled science adventure all about insects and other tiny creatures! We'll start with a delightful story … Read More »
Tech tips and tricks

Tech tips and tricks

Free
Bendigo Library
Learn some tech tips that can help make life a little easier. We all love a good hack, whether it's a tip that saves time or money, or discovering something … Read More »
Heathcote Library
A playful, interactive storytime introducing little kids to simple first aid. It's never too soon for young children to become familiar with health and first aid. This Storytime with a … Read More »
Kangaroo Flat Library
A fun, interactive Storytime celebrating bugs and other tiny creatures. Join us for a fun-filled science adventure all about insects and other tiny creatures! We'll start with a delightful story … Read More »
Fiona Horne: Coven

Fiona Horne: Coven

Free
Bendigo Library
Coven is the ultimate guide to embracing your magick and finding your own personal path. Meet renowned witch and best-selling author Fiona Horne as she presents her new book Coven: … Read More »
Gisborne Library
Come along and catch a great movie on our big screen. Young families are invited to come along and enjoy this delightful classic film about a grumpy yet charming creature … Read More »
Romsey Library
Come along and catch a great movie on our big screen. Young families are invited to come along and enjoy this delightful classic film about a grumpy yet charming creature … Read More »
Social Book Club

Social Book Club

Free
Eaglehawk Library
A friendly gathering for book lovers to meet other book lovers. Come share the book you're currently reading and chat with others about different authors and books. You might even … Read More »
Kangaroo Flat Library
Stories and facepainting celebrating friends. Come along and enjoy a Storytime all about friends! Includes facepaintinf from 11am-12pm. NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED ~~~~~~ Please provide a phone number when booking so … Read More »
Kyneton Library
Learn how your clothing choices can impact the environment, and what to do about it. Join us for a talk on how your clothing choices can reduce your environmental impact. … Read More »
Junk journals for adults

Junk journals for adults

Free
Gisborne Library
Use your creative flair and recycled materials to create a customised journal. Why should kids have all the fun? Create a customised journal for you, using recycled materials and creativity … Read More »
Studio Social

Studio Social

Free
Bendigo Library
Bring your art or craft materials and join in the creative fun. All welcome. Are you an artist or crafter who would like to meet with other creative people? Come … Read More »
Bendigo Library
Learn what you can do to protect yourself from being scammed, and what to do should you be the victim of one. Online scams are increasing, with scammers becoming more … Read More »
Puzzle and chat

Puzzle and chat

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Come along and complete jigsaw puzzles while chatting with others. A good puzzler can complete a 500-piece jigsaw in three hours! But how quickly can a group of keen puzzlers … Read More »
Crafternooners

Crafternooners

Free
Kyneton Library
Come along and craft with others Meet with other crafters to try something new, or BYO current project to craft in company. NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED ~~~~~~ Please provide a phone … Read More »
Kyneton Library
Learn how to create your own plant-driven naturalist garden with advice and tips from Tim. In his first book, central Victorian horticulturalist Tim Pilgrim shares the joys of naturalistic gardening … Read More »
Crafting Connections

Crafting Connections

Free
Romsey Library
Join our friendly gathering and connect over craft. BYO current craft project. Join our friendly gatherings and connect over craft. Bring your current crochet, knitting or craft project, share tips … Read More »
Crafting connections

Crafting connections

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Join our relaxed and friendly gathering and connect over craft. BYO current craft project. Join our relaxed and friendly gathering and connect over craft. Bring along your current crochet, knitting … Read More »
Social Scrabble

Social Scrabble

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Join us for some social scrabble! Drop in and test your vocabulary against others in light-hearted social Scrabble. It's a great way to keep your brain active! Refreshments provided. Upcoming … Read More »
Saturday Philosophy

Saturday Philosophy

Free
Castlemaine Library
Gather with like-minded people to enjoy a session of thought-provoking ideas run by the Central Goldfields School of Philosophy. Gather with like-minded people to enjoy a session of thought-provoking ideas … Read More »
Bendigo Library
A special Auslan Storytime presented by a deaf storyteller and an Auslan interpreter. For both deaf and hearing children 2-6 years. Celebrating the vibrant and expressive language of Auslan - … Read More »
For the love of crochet

For the love of crochet

Free
Gisborne Library
Whether beginner or expert, bring along your current project to share tips, ideas, and the love of crochet. Whether beginner or expert, bring along your current project to share tips, … Read More »
Colour Me Happy

Colour Me Happy

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Take time out and join with others for some intricate, mindful and relaxing colouring. Resources and refreshments provided. Take time out and join with others for some intricate, mindful and … Read More »
Studio Social

Studio Social

Free
Bendigo Library
Bring your art or craft materials and join in the creative fun. All welcome. Are you an artist or crafter who would like to meet with other creative people? Come … Read More »
Studio Social

Studio Social

Free
Bendigo Library
Bring your art or craft materials and join in the creative fun. All welcome. Are you an artist or crafter who would like to meet with other creative people? Come … Read More »
Crafting connections

Crafting connections

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Join our relaxed and friendly gathering and connect over craft. BYO current craft project. Join our relaxed and friendly gathering and connect over craft. Bring along your current crochet, knitting … Read More »
Saturday Philosophy

Saturday Philosophy

Free
Castlemaine Library
Gather with like-minded people to enjoy a session of thought-provoking ideas run by the Central Goldfields School of Philosophy. Gather with like-minded people to enjoy a session of thought-provoking ideas … Read More »
Gisborne Library
Whether beginner or expert, bring along your current project to share tips, ideas, and the love of crochet. Whether beginner or expert, bring along your current project to share tips, … Read More »
Studio Social

Studio Social

Free
Bendigo Library
Bring your art or craft materials and join in the creative fun. All welcome. Are you an artist or crafter who would like to meet with other creative people? Come … Read More »
Puzzle and chat

Puzzle and chat

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Come along and complete jigsaw puzzles while chatting with others. A good puzzler can complete a 500-piece jigsaw in three hours! But how quickly can a group of keen puzzlers … Read More »
Crafternooners

Crafternooners

Free
Kyneton Library
Come along and craft with others Meet with other crafters to try something new, or BYO current project to craft in company. NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED ~~~~~~ Please provide a phone … Read More »
Social Scrabble

Social Scrabble

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Join us for some social scrabble! Drop in and test your vocabulary against others in light-hearted social Scrabble. It's a great way to keep your brain active! Refreshments provided. Upcoming … Read More »
Bendigo Library
A special Auslan Storytime presented by a deaf storyteller and an Auslan interpreter. For both deaf and hearing children 2-6 years. Celebrating the vibrant and expressive language of Auslan - … Read More »
Studio Social

Studio Social

Free
Bendigo Library
Bring your art or craft materials and join in the creative fun. All welcome. Are you an artist or crafter who would like to meet with other creative people? Come … Read More »
Crafting Connections

Crafting Connections

Free
Romsey Library
Join our friendly gathering and connect over craft. BYO current craft project. Join our friendly gatherings and connect over craft. Bring your current crochet, knitting or craft project, share tips … Read More »
Crafting connections

Crafting connections

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Join our relaxed and friendly gathering and connect over craft. BYO current craft project. Join our relaxed and friendly gathering and connect over craft. Bring along your current crochet, knitting … Read More »
No tech games: Mahjong

No tech games: Mahjong

Free
Castlemaine Library
Put down the technology for a spell and immerse yourself in cosy tabletop games. Put down the technology for a spell and immerse yourself in the cosy tabletop games of … Read More »
Studio Social

Studio Social

Free
Bendigo Library
Bring your art or craft materials and join in the creative fun. All welcome. Are you an artist or crafter who would like to meet with other creative people? Come … Read More »
Colour Me Happy

Colour Me Happy

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Take time out and join with others for some intricate, mindful and relaxing colouring. Resources and refreshments provided. Take time out and join with others for some intricate, mindful and … Read More »
Studio Social

Studio Social

Free
Bendigo Library
Bring your art or craft materials and join in the creative fun. All welcome. Are you an artist or crafter who would like to meet with other creative people? Come … Read More »