We’re exploring ways to improve library services for residents in our hinterland and coastal towns outside Torquay.

Current mobile library snapshot

Geelong Regional Libraries currently provide a mobile library bus for up to 15 hours per week across Aireys Inlet, Anglesea, Deans Marsh, Lorne and Winchelsea.

While the current service is useful, it’s only available for community use when the vehicle is in town which can make it difficult for some to access. The bus is also aging and facing increasing maintenance and reliability challenges.

With the vehicle nearing the end of its working life, we’re exploring other ways to make library services more convenient, reliable and accessible for everyone.

Future options - have your say

We’d love your input on what is most important to you about how you engage with the library service.

We’re not reducing library services - we’re considering more flexible and accessible options that might better meet community needs.

Options such as:

• Permanent click-and-collect locations.
• Library collections co-located in community facilities with regular staff visits.
• 24/7 library lockers or cabinets where residents can browse, borrow and return items at a time that suits.

Your input will help shape what these services look like.

Have your say by completing the survey by Sunday 30 November, 2025.