What’s On at Goldfields Libraries

Romsey Library
A fantastic four-week science course for little kids (and their grown-ups). Calling all mini scientists and their parent or carer. Sign up for this fantastic four-week series of scientific exploration, … Read More »
Kids and worry

Kids and worry

Free
Bendigo Library
Learn strategies to help kids worry less. This workshop discusses strategies that may help children worry less, providing information and practical tools to assist children in managing their emotions. Part … Read More »
Inglewood Library Agency
Join us as we launch our exhibition of tiny IDAHOBIT masterpieces created by you, our creative community! Celebrate pride and belonging and join us as we launch our exhibition of … 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 »
Boort Library Agency
Join us as we launch our exhibition of tiny IDAHOBIT masterpieces created by you, our creative community! Celebrate pride and belonging and join us as we launch our exhibition of … 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 »
Kyneton Library
An uplifting novel about the courage to be seen. Two families grappling with big questions about love, identity and what really matters. Meet author Krysteen Dvoracek as she shares her … Read More »
Bendigo Library
Be inspired by Mal Brown's impressive pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago Trail. In October 2025, Mal Brown completed the Camino Coastal Pilgrimage from Porto (Portugal) to Santiago de Compostela … Read More »
Heathcote Library
Design your own rainbow-themed creation in celebration of IDAHOBIT. Come along to this hands-on craft session inspired by IDAHOBIT and enjoy designing your own rainbow-themed creation using polymer clay. All … Read More »
Social Book Chat

Social Book Chat

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Bring your curiosity and current read, and we’ll chat about all things bookish. Love reading but no time for a regular book club? No worries, just drop in! Bring along … Read More »
Family history online

Family history online

Free
Bendigo Library
Learn how to research your family history online. An introduction to online resources and databases for researching and compiling your family history. BOOKINGS REQUIRED ~~~~~~ Please provide a phone number … 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 »
Getting ready for winter

Getting ready for winter

Free
Bendigo Library
Learn how to get your home ready for the winter chill. Winter is on its way. Now is a great time to think about what you can do to your … 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 »
AI for beginners

AI for beginners

Free
Castlemaine Library
Learn all about AI (Artificial Intelligence) in this beginner-friendly session. Curious about what AI (artificial intelligence) actually is, or wanting to be aware of evolving developments? Come along to this … Read More »
Online library resources

Online library resources

Free
Bendigo Library
Learn all about the library catalogue and our library app. Ever wondered how to get the best out of the library catalogue, webpage or Spydus App? Come along and learn … Read More »
The Sensory Sanctuary

The Sensory Sanctuary

Free
Heathcote Library
A safe space for kids to engage in their own way. A welcoming retreat where every child can explore, relax and engage in their own way. Perfect for children seeking … Read More »
Minecraft Lab

Minecraft Lab

Free
Castlemaine Library
Come along and have some Minecraft fun! Come along to Minecraft Lab and enter our Minecraft world with other players. Ages 8-12 years. BOOKINGS REQUIRED ~~~~~~ Please provide a phone … Read More »
Book Club Connections

Book Club Connections

Free
Woodend 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 »
Woodend Library
David Szalay and Michelle de Kretser live-streamed on our big screen as part of the Sydney Writers' Festival. Please note: This is a live-streamed event. No presenters will be at … Read More »
Castlemaine Library
David Szalay and Michelle de Kretser live-streamed on our big screen as part of the Sydney Writers' Festival. Please note: This is a live-streamed event. No presenters will be at … Read More »
Bendigo Library
David Szalay and Michelle de Kretser live-streamed on our big screen as part of the Sydney Writers' Festival. Please note: This is a live-streamed event. No presenters will be at … Read More »
Castlemaine Library
Amitav Ghosh, Luke Kemp and Clare Wright live-streamed on our big screen as part of the Sydney Writers' Festival. Please note: This is a live-streamed event. No presenters will be … Read More »
Castlemaine Library
Susan Choi live-streamed on our big screen as part of the Sydney Writers' Festival. Please note: This is a live-streamed event. No presenters will be at Castlemaine Library. Louisa goes … Read More »
Woodend Library
Mick Herron, Suzie Miller and Benjamin Law live-streamed on our big screen as part of the Sydney Writers' Festival. Please note: This is a live-streamed event. No presenters will be … Read More »
Castlemaine Library
Mick Herron, Suzie Miller and Benjamin Law live-streamed on our big screen as part of the Sydney Writers' Festival. Please note: This is a live-streamed event. No presenters will be … 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 »
Curious Kids: Robots!

Curious Kids: Robots!

Free
Bendigo Library
A fun, interactive Storytime all about robots! Are you a robot? How can you tell? After enjoying a fun story about a robot adventure, we'll dive into the exciting world … Read More »
Curious Kids: Robots!

Curious Kids: Robots!

Free
Woodend Library
A fun, interactive Storytime all about robots! Are you a robot? How can you tell? After enjoying a fun story about a robot adventure, we'll dive into the exciting world … 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 »
AI for beginners

AI for beginners

Free
Bendigo Library
Learn all about AI (Artificial Intelligence) in this beginner-friendly session. Curious about what AI (artificial intelligence) actually is, or wanting to be aware of evolving developments? Come along to this … Read More »
AI for beginners

AI for beginners

Free
Bendigo Library
Learn all about AI (Artificial Intelligence) in this beginner-friendly session. Curious about what AI (artificial intelligence) actually is, or wanting to be aware of evolving developments? Come along to this … Read More »
AI for beginners

AI for beginners

Free
Bendigo Library
Learn all about AI (Artificial Intelligence) in this beginner-friendly session. Curious about what AI (artificial intelligence) actually is, or wanting to be aware of evolving developments? Come along to this … Read More »
Bendigo Library
Welcome to Country and the Central Victorian Indigenous Film Festival launch. Film screening included. To mark National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 Jun)and launch the Central Victorian Indigenous Film Festival, Bendigo … Read More »
Bendigo Library
Learn about some of Professor Barry Golding's key findings and implications from his groundbreaking book, Six Peaks Speak. Downstream of Six Peaks Speak Presented by Professor Barry Golding. Professor Golding's … Read More »
Curious Kids: Robots!

Curious Kids: Robots!

Free
Gisborne Library
A fun, interactive Storytime all about robots! Are you a robot? How can you tell? After enjoying a fun story about a robot adventure, we'll dive into the exciting world … Read More »
Curious Kids: Robots!

Curious Kids: Robots!

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
A fun, interactive Storytime all about robots! Are you a robot? How can you tell? After enjoying a fun story about a robot adventure, we'll dive into the exciting world … Read More »
Curious Kids: Robots!

Curious Kids: Robots!

Free
Elmore Library Agency
A fun, interactive Storytime all about robots! Are you a robot? How can you tell? After enjoying a fun story about a robot adventure, we'll dive into the exciting world … Read More »
Kids and Worry

Kids and Worry

Free
Woodend Library
Learn strategies to help kids worry less. This workshop discusses strategies that may help children worry less, providing information and practical tools to assist children in managing their emotions. Part … 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 »
Curious Kids: Robots!

Curious Kids: Robots!

Free
Eaglehawk Library
A fun, interactive Storytime all about robots! Are you a robot? How can you tell? After enjoying a fun story about a robot adventure, we'll dive into the exciting world … 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 »
Curious Kids: Robots!

Curious Kids: Robots!

Free
Castlemaine Library
A fun, interactive Storytime all about robots! Are you a robot? How can you tell? After enjoying a fun story about a robot adventure, we'll dive into the exciting world … 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 Whether you embroider, knit, weave, crochet or would like to learn, you're welcome to join our monthly textile and fibre craft skill share. Bring … Read More »
Bendigo Library
Celebrate World Environment Day and create your own beeswax wrap. Create your own unique beeswax wraps and ditch plastic wrap to help our environment. For adults. BOOKINGS REQUIRED ~~~~~~ Please … 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 »
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 »
Elmore Library Agency
Bendigo writer Lauren Mitchell shares some inspiring advice and examples, then leads you through gentle writing exercises. Everyone has a story in them. Use the stories of your life to … 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 »
Auslan Storytime

Auslan Storytime

Free
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 »
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 »
Castlemaine Library
Tips and tricks for parenting tweens and preparing for teens. For parents and carers of primary school-aged children. Learn how understanding and parenting this age can help set parents up … 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 »
Social Book Chat

Social Book Chat

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Bring your curiosity and current read, and we’ll chat about all things bookish. Love reading but no time for a regular book club? No worries, just drop in! Bring along … 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 Whether you embroider, knit, weave, crochet or would like to learn, you're welcome to join our monthly textile and fibre craft skill share. Bring … 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 »
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 »
Auslan Storytime

Auslan Storytime

Free
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 »
Junk journals for adults

Junk journals for adults

Free
Gisborne Library
Create or continue working on a customised journal using recycled materials. Back by special demand! Create or continue working on a customised journal just for you, using recycled materials and … 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 »
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 game of … Read More »
Social Book Chat

Social Book Chat

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Bring your curiosity and current read, and we’ll chat about all things bookish. Love reading but no time for a regular book club? No worries, just drop in! Bring along … 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 Whether you embroider, knit, weave, crochet or would like to learn, you're welcome to join our monthly textile and fibre craft skill share. Bring … Read More »
Auslan Storytime

Auslan Storytime

Free
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 »
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 »
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 game of … Read More »
Social Book Chat

Social Book Chat

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Bring your curiosity and current read, and we’ll chat about all things bookish. Love reading but no time for a regular book club? No worries, just drop in! Bring along … 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 »
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 »