What’s On at Goldfields Libraries

Gisborne Library
A screening of Steve’s fantastic talk, full of information and inspiration on navigating and supporting the development of boys.While highly regarded psychologist and author Steve Biddulph no longer does live … Read More »
Gisborne Library
A screening of Steve’s fantastic talk, full of information and inspiration on navigating and supporting the development of boys. While highly regarded psychologist and author Steve Biddulph no longer does … Read More »
Preemie scent hearts

Preemie scent hearts

Free
Woodend Library
Join us to stitch scent hearts for premature and very sick babies to assist with mother and baby bonding. Join us to stitch scent hearts for premature and very sick … Read More »
Gisborne Library
Phillipa introduces book one in her gripping new Melbourne series featuring Homicide Detective Liz Moorland. Local author Phillipa Nefri Clark introduces book one in her gripping new Melbourne series featuring … Read More »
Bendigo Library
We’re looking for artists to collaborate on permanent artwork for the Bendigo Library youth space. Artistic teens, come and collaborate on a permanent artwork for the Bendigo Library youth space! … Read More »
Castlemaine Library
We address the dangers, pressures and necessary conversations around vaping and other drugs that every parent needs to be aware of. We address the dangers, pressures and necessary conversations around … Read More »
Romsey Library
Enjoy crafting for fun and connection in a friendly and inclusive setting. Create with freedom from a range of craft materials. For adults. No skills required. Refreshments provided. BOOKINGS REQUIRED … Read More »
Castlemaine Library
Learn what you can do to protect yourself from being scammed, and what to do in the unfortunate case that you’re the victim of one. Online scams are increasing, with … Read More »
Power Saving Bonus help

Power Saving Bonus help

Free
Kyneton Library
Bring along your electricity bill and let us help you in applying for the Victorian Government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus. Bring along your electricity bill and let us help you … Read More »
Bendigo Library
Join us for memories, conversation and fun as we share our beautiful memory kit filled with objects from school days past. Remember the days of the old schoolyard? Marbles, skipping … Read More »
Seventy Plus 4 jazz band

Seventy Plus 4 jazz band

Free
Bendigo Library
A variety of familiar tunes from the 1920s to 1950s along with some Latin American music. Whilst mature in years, Kev Harvey and his band are young at heart and … Read More »
Know your gizmo

Know your gizmo

Free
Eaglehawk Library
Bring along your phone, laptop or tablet and let us bust your tech problems! Bring along your phone, laptop or tablet and let us bust your tech problems! We’ll help … Read More »
Bendigo Library
Learn how to protect yourself from being scammed, and what to do in the unfortunate case that you’re the victim of a scam. Online scams are increasing, with scammers becoming … Read More »
Castlemaine Library
Learn strategies that focus on creating a safe and healthy tech environment for your family. Parenting in a world driven by technology presents many challenges for parents and carers, with … Read More »
Footsteps of Longing

Footsteps of Longing

Free
Castlemaine Library
Arnold Zable, Pirooz Jafari and Suzanne Donisthorpe discuss types of homes, freedom and longing. In celebration of Refugee Week. Arnold Zable and Pirooz Jafari in conversation with Suzanne Donisthorpe – … Read More »
Crafting connections

Crafting connections

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Drop in with your current craft project and enjoy connecting with other crafters in a friendly and inclusive setting. Drop in with your current craft project and enjoy connecting with … Read More »
Heathcote Library
Do you remember eating bread and dripping, or cooking on a wood stove? Join us for memories, conversation and fun as we share our beautiful themed memory kits. Enjoy reflecting … Read More »
The Lake of Scars (G)

The Lake of Scars (G)

Free
Kyneton Library
Explores the beautiful, mysterious, scarred trees, middens and stone scatters of Lake Boort. Presented by Uncle Jack Charles. Presented by the late, great Uncle Jack Charles, The Lake of Scars … Read More »
Castlemaine Library
Why does the Horror genre exist? Why do we seek out scary stories? Is ‘horror’ somehow necessary for humans to understand themselves? Winter Solstice Special – HOORAY FOR HORROR A … Read More »
Bendigo Library
Refugee Kumut Imesh retraces the journey he took when forced to flee civil war in West Africa. Directed by David Fedele. For years, stories of West African migrants and refugees … Read More »
Crafting connections

Crafting connections

Free
Eaglehawk Library
Drop in with your current craft project and enjoy connecting with other crafters in a friendly and inclusive setting. Drop in with your current craft project and enjoy connecting with … Read More »
Social Scrabble

Social Scrabble

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Drop in and test your vocabulary against others in light-hearted social scrabble. Drop in and test your vocabulary against others in light-hearted social Scrabble – a great way to keep … Read More »
Bendigo Library
Come join the celebration as we relaunch the fabulous 1000 Books Before School program! Come join the celebration as we relaunch the fabulous 1000 Books Before School program! For young … Read More »
Saturday Philosophy

Saturday Philosophy

Free
Castlemaine Library
Meet up with like-minded people to enjoy a session of thought provoking ideas run by the Central Goldfields School of Philosophy. Read More »
Gisborne Library
Bring along a current project and share your love of all things crochet. Beginners welcome. Are you new to crochet, or would you like to learn? Are you working on … 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 »
Kyneton Library
Showcasing the library’s new poetry collection and introducing some of our talented local poets. Join a delightful event showcasing the library’s new poetry collection and introducing some of our talented … Read More »
Kangaroo Flat Library
Learn how to protect yourself from being scammed, and what to do in the unfortunate case that you’re the victim of a scam. Online scams are increasing, with scammers becoming … Read More »
Kyneton Library
Alyce introduces books 1 and 2 in her apocalyptic dystopian trilogy, where all males die at 2, and women must deal with the male problem. Local author Alyce Elmore introduces … Read More »
Weave a Turtle

Weave a Turtle

Free
Bendigo Library
Come along and weave your very own turtle in this introductory weaving activity. In celebration of NAIDOC Week. Come along and weave your very own turtle in this introductory weaving … Read More »
Make-do and mend

Make-do and mend

Free
Kyneton Library
Bring along an item to work on and rediscover simple techniques like darning, stitching and patching in our friendly mending circle. Join our friendly mending circle and rediscover simple techniques … Read More »
Outdoor Tai Chi

Outdoor Tai Chi

Free
Bendigo Library
Come and try tai chi, incorporating movement and breathing to invigorate the body and calm the mind. Come and try Tai Chi with Raymond from Welby Holistic. Enjoy Tai Chi … Read More »
Kyneton Library
Learn how to protect yourself from being scammed, and what to do in the unfortunate case that you’re the victim of a scam. Online scams are increasing, with scammers becoming … Read More »
Eaglehawk Library
Heard of Netflix and ABC iView, but don’t know how they work? Join us for an informal introduction to these and other streaming services. Heard of Netflix and ABC iView, … Read More »
Kangaroo Flat Library
Join passionate artist and facilitator Marilyn Andrews for a series of four workshops introducing drawing skills and techniques. Join passionate artist and facilitator Marilyn Andrews for a series of four … Read More »
The Lake of Scars (G)

The Lake of Scars (G)

Free
Gisborne Library
Explores the beautiful, mysterious, scarred trees, middens and stone scatters of Lake Boort. Presented by Uncle Jack Charles. Presented by the late, great Uncle Jack Charles, The Lake of Scars … Read More »
Castlemaine Library
Find out everything you need to know about buying or building a tiny home on wheels. Thinking about buying or building a tiny house on wheels? Find out everything you … Read More »
Bendigo Library
We’re looking for artists to collaborate on permanent artwork for the Bendigo Library youth space. Artistic teens, come and collaborate on a permanent artwork for the Bendigo Library youth space! … Read More »
Castlemaine Library
Learn how apps, devices and technology can help you improve and maintain your health and generally wellbeing. Interested to know how apps, devices and technology can help you to improve … Read More »
Woodend Library
Join local children’s author Dee White for a series of four workshops covering character, plot, point of view, dialogue and setting. A great opportunity for kids who love reading and … Read More »
Romsey Library
Enjoy crafting for fun and connection in a friendly and inclusive setting. Embrace a wintery Christmas spirit and enjoy making an advent calendar or similar. For adults. No skills required. … Read More »
Minecraft for kids

Minecraft for kids

Free
Bendigo Library
Enjoy exploring our Minecraft world with other kids – adventures, challenges and so much fun! Ages 7-11 years. Enjoy exploring our Minecraft world with other kids – adventures, challenges and … Read More »
Minecraft for kids

Minecraft for kids

Free
Bendigo Library
Enjoy exploring our Minecraft world with other kids – adventures, challenges and so much fun! Ages 7-11 years. Enjoy exploring our Minecraft world with other kids – adventures, challenges and … Read More »
Woodend Library
Gregory introduces his sixth novel, a breathtakingly beautiful and lyrical cultural reckoning, reflecting a writer at his peak. Introducing Gregory Day, novelist, poet and musician whose sixth novel reflects a … Read More »
Crafting connections

Crafting connections

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Drop in with your current craft project and enjoy connecting with other crafters in a friendly and inclusive setting. Drop in with your current craft project and enjoy connecting with … Read More »
Bendigo Library
Gregory introduces his sixth novel, a breathtakingly beautiful and lyrical cultural reckoning, reflecting a writer at his peak. Introducing Gregory Day, novelist, poet and musician whose sixth novel reflects a … Read More »
Kyneton Library
Come on a pictorial tour of local and significant buildings and sites telling the Malmsbury bluestone story from 1856-1980s. Presented by Dr Susan Walter, Coordinator Bendigo Regional Archives Centre. Kyneton … Read More »
Gisborne Library
Join us to stitch scent hearts for premature and very sick babies to assist with mother and baby bonding. Join us to stitch scent hearts for premature and very sick … Read More »
Bendigo Library
Learn how to capture your memories in writing, with Carmel Bird. Do you remember winter evenings when you were very young? Snuggling up on the couch while the cold wind … Read More »
Romsey Library
Learn about the library’s new Sustainable House Kits and find out how being energy efficient can save you money and help our planet. Join Sue from Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group … Read More »
Power Saving Bonus help

Power Saving Bonus help

Free
Dingee Library Agency
Bring along your electricity bill and let us help you in applying for the Victorian Government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus. Bring along your electricity bill and let us help you … Read More »
Seventy Plus 4 Jazz Band

Seventy Plus 4 Jazz Band

Free
Inglewood Library Agency
A variety of familiar tunes from the 1920s to 1950s along with some Latin American music. Whilst mature in years, Kev Harvey and his band are young at heart and … Read More »
Romsey Library
Create beautiful, textured coasters or baskets from scrap fabric destined for landfill. No experience required. Create beautiful, textured coasters or baskets from scrap fabric destined for landfill. Learn how easy … Read More »
Heathcote Library
Learn about the nestboxes installed at the Spring Plains Nature Conservation Reserve and then visit them. Join Biolinks Central Victoria facilitator Cameron O’Mara, for a short talk about the 200 … Read More »
Social Scrabble

Social Scrabble

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Drop in and test your vocabulary against others in light-hearted social scrabble. Drop in and test your vocabulary against others in light-hearted social Scrabble – a great way to keep … Read More »
Bendigo Library
Hugh talks about his ninth novel – a domestic mystery with a tenacious plotline of secrets, twists, romance and devastating acts of revenge. We are so happy to welcome beloved … Read More »
Power Saving Bonus help

Power Saving Bonus help

Free
Elmore Library Agency
Bring along your electricity bill and let us help you in applying for the Victorian Government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus. Bring along your electricity bill and let us help you … Read More »
Crafting connections

Crafting connections

Free
Eaglehawk Library
Drop in with your current craft project and enjoy connecting with other crafters in a friendly and inclusive setting. Drop in with your current craft project and enjoy connecting with … 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 »
Bendigo Library
Let the experts from the Bendigo Family History Group get you started on your family history journey. Interested in discovering a little about your family history? The experts from the … Read More »
Dying to know you

Dying to know you

Free
Kyneton Library
Join local published poet Anne Gleeson for readings and a light-hearted chat about things to do with the last stage of life. Join local published poet Anne Gleeson for readings … Read More »
Make-do and mend

Make-do and mend

Free
Kyneton Library
Bring along an item to work on and rediscover simple techniques like darning, stitching and patching in our friendly mending circle. Join our friendly mending circle and rediscover simple techniques … Read More »
The Memory Place

The Memory Place

Free
Castlemaine Library
Join us for memories, conversation and fun as we share our beautiful themed memory kits. Join us for memories, conversation and fun as we share our beautiful themed memory kits. … Read More »
Saturday Philosophy

Saturday Philosophy

Free
Castlemaine Library
Meet up with like-minded people to enjoy a session of thought provoking ideas run by the Central Goldfields School of Philosophy. Read More »
Kangaroo Flat Library
Learn how to use emergency apps that warn of bushfires and floods, call for help, report hazards and more. A practical workshop empowering you to use technology more effectively before, … Read More »
Gisborne Library
Bring along a current project and share your love of all things crochet. Beginners welcome. Are you new to crochet, or would you like to learn? Are you working on … Read More »
Pyramid Hill Library Agency
Learn what you can do to protect yourself from being scammed, and what to do in the unfortunate case that you’re the victim of one. Online scams are increasing, with … Read More »
Gisborne Library
Film adaptation of the novel ‘A Man Called Ove’ by Fredrik Backman. Starring Tom Hanks. Film adaptation of the novel A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. An American comedy-drama … Read More »
Kangaroo Flat Library
Heard of Netflix and ABC iView, but don’t know how they work? Join us for an informal introduction to these and other streaming services. Heard of Netflix and ABC iView, … Read More »
Online family history

Online family history

Free
Castlemaine Library
Learn how to get started with researching your family history. Learn how to get started with researching your family history using library resources like Ancestry and Find My Past. BOOKINGS … Read More »
Kyneton Library
Learn about the library’s new Sustainable House Kits and find out how being energy efficient can save you money and help our planet. Join Sue from Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group … Read More »
Woodend Library
Learn how to protect yourself from being scammed, and what to do in the unfortunate case that you’re the victim of a scam. Online scams are increasing, with scammers becoming … Read More »
Online family history

Online family history

Free
Kyneton Library
Learn how to get started with researching your family history. Learn how to get started with researching your family history using library resources like Ancestry and Find My Past. BOOKINGS … Read More »
Bendigo Library
Join us for memories, conversation and fun as we share our beautiful memory kit filled with hobbies and games from the past. Join us for memories, conversation and fun as … Read More »
Beyond Google Earth

Beyond Google Earth

Free
Gisborne Library
Learn all about Google Earth – your personal tour guide of the world’s greatest cultural attractions. Google Earth contains much more than maps; it’s also your personal tour guide of … Read More »
Wedderburn Library Agency
Do you remember eating bread and dripping, or cooking on a wood stove? Join us for memories, conversation and fun as we share our beautiful themed memory kits. Enjoy reflecting … Read More »
Boort Library Agency
Come along to our fun, friendly and warm craft-a-noon session and create a sparkling snowflake. Come along to our fun, friendly and warm craft-a-noon session and create a sparkling snowflake. … Read More »
Know your gizmo

Know your gizmo

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Bring along your phone, laptop or tablet and let us bust your tech problems! Bring your phone, laptop or tablet and let us bust your tech problems! We’ll help you … Read More »
Crafting connections

Crafting connections

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Drop in with your current craft project and enjoy connecting with other crafters in a friendly and inclusive setting. Drop in with your current craft project and enjoy connecting with … Read More »
Crafting Connections

Crafting Connections

Free
Heathcote Library
Enjoy the company of others whilst creating a sparkling snowflake. For teens and adults. Enjoy the company of others whilst creating a sparkling snowflake. No skills needed. Materials supplied. For … Read More »