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Library Events
We offer events for people of all ages at our libraries.

We host library events for children, teens and adults.

Events are divided into all-ages, children and teens, or adults.

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Find out about upcoming events by subscribing to our e-newsletter, Library Connect.

To subscribe, fill in the online form, pop into your library, or call us on 5152 4225.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

To check out the upcoming events, see the details below. To secure your spot, please visit TryBooking.

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A M Pearson Park
173 Day Avenue, Omeo
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, BBQ (Electric)


Park
Amy Shade Reserve
157-155 Main Road, Lindenow
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Shade Sail, Toilets, Gazebo, BBQ (Electric)

Park
Reserve
Apex Park
Cnr Princes Highway and Marine Parade, Lakes Entrance
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Toilets, Gazebo, BBQ (Electric)

Park
Reserve
Balmoral Crescent Reserve
52 Balmoral Crescent, Eastwood
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment

Park
Reserve
Baum Park
Princes Highway, Cann River
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Shade Sail, Toilets, BBQ (Electric), Skate Park

Park
Reserve
Bemm River Foreshore
Sydenham Parade, Bemm River
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Toilets, Gazebo, Boat Ramp, Jetty

Park
Reserve
Bonang Public Hall
213A Bonang Highway, Bonang
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Toilets

Hall
Reserve
Bruthen Rec Reserve
6 Murphys Lane, Bruthen
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Toilets

Hall
Park
Bullumwaal Road Reserve
127 Bullumwall Road, Wy Yung
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Shade Sail

Park
Reserve
Cameron Cresent
24 Cameron Crescent, Bairnsdale
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment

Park
Creighton St Park
Creighton St/Laughtons Road, Kalimna
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment

Park
Davies Street
7 Davies Street, Bairnsdale
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment

Park
Davison Oval
Macleod Street, Bairnsdale
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Skate park

Park
Reserve
Eastern Beach
Eastern Beach Road, Lakes Entrance
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Toilets, Gazebo, BBQ (Electric)

Park
Reserve
Esplanade - Foreshore
Esplanade, Lakes Entrance
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Toilets, Gazebo, Boat Ramp, Skate Park, Jetty

Park
Reserve
Ferry Reserve
Seventh Parade, Raymond Island
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Toilets, Gazebo

Park
Reserve
Forest Park
1 Nicholson Street, Orbost
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Toilets, Gazebo

Park
Reserve
Gilsenan Reserve West
Raymond St, Paynesville
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Skate Park

Park
Reserve
Harnham Drive
2A Harnham Drive, Bairnsdale
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment

Park
Hoddinott Street Reserve
19 Hoddinott Street, Bairnsdale
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Gazebo, BBQ (Electric)

Park
Reserve
Howitt Park
Howitt Park Reserve, Princes Highway, Bairnsdale
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 
  • Play Equipment
  • Toilets
  • Gazebo
  • BBQ (Electric)
  • Boat Ramp
  • Fishing Platform
  • BMX Track

Park
Reserve
Keyte Court Reserve
Keyte Court, Bairnsdale
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment

Reserve
Koala Court Reserve
15 Koala Court, Orbost
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment

Park
Reserve
Lake Tyers Recreation Reserve
Cnr Lake Tyers Beach & Mill Point Roads, Lake Tyres
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Toilets, Gazebo, BBQ (Electric)

Park
Reserve
Lindenow South Recreation Reserve
Fernbank-Lindenow South Road, Lindenow South
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Toilets, Gazebo


Park
Reserve
Livingstone Park
20 Creek Street, Omeo
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Toilets, Play Equipment, Gazebo, BBQ (Electric)

Park
Reserve
Lochiel Street Reserve
Lochiel St, Orbost
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Toilets

Park
Reserve
Main Street Buchan
26 Main Road, Buchan
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Toilet

Park
Main Street Service Road West
Main Street, Bruthen
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, BBQ (Electric), Skate Park

Park
Reserve
Mallacoota Reserve
1 Develling Drive, Mallacoota
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Toilets, Gazebo, BBQ (Electric), Skate Park

Park
Reserve
Marine Parade - Foreshore
245 Marine Parade, Lakes Entrance
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Toilets, Gazebo, Boat Ramp, Jetty

Park
Reserve
McEacharn St Reserve
McEacharn St, Bairnsdale
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Toilets, Gazebo, BBQ (Electric), Boat Ramp, Fishing Platform, BMX Track

Park
Reserve
Newlands Arm Foreshore
Dawson Cove, Newlands Arm
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Shade Sail, Toilets, Gazebo, BBQ (Electric), Fishing Platform, Jetty

Park
Reserve
Nichol Street Reserve
Nichol Street, Bendoc
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Gazebo, BBQ (Electric)

Park
Reserve
Nicholson River Reserve
Princes Highway, Nicholson
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Shade Sail, Toilets, Gazebo, BBQ (Electric), Boat Ramp, Fishing Platform, Jetty

Park
Reserve
Omeo Recreation Reserve
Park Street, Omeo
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Toilets

Reserve
Orbost Recreation Reserve
Salisbury Street, Orbost
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Skate Park

Park
Reserve
Panoramic Drive Reserve
Panoramic Drive, Lakes Entrance
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment

Park
Reserve
Patterson Park
63 Metung Road, Metung
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment

Park
Paynesville Community Lions Park
60 Esplanade, Paynesville
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 
  • Play Equipment
  • Shade Sail
  • Toilets
  • Gazebo
  • BBQ (Electric)
  • Boat Ramp
  • Jetty

Park
Reserve
Scott Street Reserve
Scott Street, Orbost
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment

Park
Reserve
Service Road Reserve
Main Street Service Road West, Bruthen
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Skate Park, BBQ (electric)

Park
Reserve
Simpson Park
Newlands Arm
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Shade Sail, Toilets, Gazebo, BBQ (Electric), Fishing Platform, Jetty

Park
Reserve
Skidale Close Reserve
Skidale Close, Lake Tyres
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment. Gazebo, BBQ (Electric)

Park
Reserve
Sunset Cove Reserve
Sunset Cove, Paynesville
Hall
Park
Reserve
Phone: 

Play Equipment, Toilets, Gazebo, BBQ (Electric), Boat Ramp, Jetty

Park
Reserve
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Events and programs for adults

Phone 5152 4225 or book in person at the library for these free events.

Join us for this inspiring event with author Deb Gray!

Meet Deb Gray, a woman whose story of resilience and courage will leave you awestruck. Born with no arms and only tiny legs, Deb was expected to be forgotten. But her parents defied the odds, bringing her home with love and determination. Deb’s path in life was unclear, but she forged ahead with strength and independence.

Now, Deb shares her remarkable journey - one of defying expectations, embracing life on her own terms, and finding love, adventure, and meaning. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear her powerful story of survival, passion, and the unbreakable human spirit.

Come hear Deb’s story because against all odds, life truly is what you make it.

Lakes Entrance Service Centre

Friday 24 January, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm

 

Bairnsdale Library Book Club

Bairnsdale Library will be trialing a monthly Book Club for anyone interested in meeting new people and discussing a shared book.

To register your interest, visit the Bairnsdale Library or phone 5152 4225 for more information.

Reading Circles - Adult Literacy Program

Do you want to get better at reading?

Come in, have a cuppa, learn how to use the library, and improve your reading.

Join us each Wednesday from 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm, Bairnsdale Library, Meeting Room 3. It’s free!

If you'd like to know more about this program, call us on 5152 4225 or visit Bairnsdale Library.

Events and programs for children

Wildlife Show – Black Snake Productions

Wild fun these holidays!

Join us at the library these summer holidays to learn more about the amazing diversity of wildlife found in the Australian bush, including a range of reptiles, frogs, invertebrates, birds, mammals and marsupials!

Paynesville Service Centre

Monday 20 January

10.00 am – 11.00 am

Bairnsdale Library

Monday 20 January

2.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Omeo Service Centre

Tuesday 21 January

11.00 am – 12.00 pm

Orbost Service Centre

Wednesday 22 January

10.00 am – 11.00 am

Lakes Entrance Service Centre

Wednesday 22 January

2.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Video games and board games – no bookings required

Ages 5 - 12

Get your game on and join us for some fun with the Nintendo Switch and board games!

Come along and enjoy some free game time with your library’s Nintendo Switch and board game collection.

There’s fun for the whole family between our video and board games. The games provided are suitable for the 5 to 12 age group.

This is not a supervised event. Parents should consider staying with younger children.

Bairnsdale Library

2 January - 30 January

9.00 am - 5.30 pm

Paynesville Service Centre

2 January - 30 January

9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Omeo Service Centre

17 January - 30 January

9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Orbost Service Centre

2 January - 15 January

9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Mallacoota Service Centre - X-Box available

2 January - 30 January

Monday - Wednesday: 10.00 am - 2.00 pm

Thursday - Friday: 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm

School Holiday Activity – Design Your Own Tote Bag

Join us these school holidays for an exciting craft activity!

Decorate your very own tote bag with vibrant designs, drawings, and your own personal flair. Come ready to express your creativity and make a personalised, eco-friendly accessory.

All materials are provided, just bring your imagination!

Mallacoota Service Centre

Wednesday 15 January

2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Science Discovery Boxes available for loan

Are your little ones curious about the world? Do they want to know more about the night sky, or how sound travels? We’re excited to announce that library members can now borrow one of 17 different Science Discovery Boxes – themed, age appropriate science and nature kits.

There are three ranges available:

  • Spark! Discovery Boxes are designed for ages 8-12. Boxes include The Human Body, Mini Beasts and even a proper telescope!
  • Spark! Curiosity Discovery Boxes are designed for ages 5-7. Boxes include Metal Detector, Houdini, and Flight or Fall.
  • Spark! Junior Discovery Boxes are designed for ages 3-5. Boxes include Magnetism, Measurement, and Light and Colour.

Each activity is carefully researched and comes with helpful notes to explain the activity. These boxes are designed to be used with adult supervision and participation – they’re a great family activity.

These kits are available at the Bairnsdale Library, however, you can place a reservation online, by phone or in person at the library and the kit (when available) will be sent to your local branch or mobile library for collection.

As we anticipate high demand for these boxes the loan period is four weeks, with a limit of one kit per family. Borrowers will be fully responsible for the boxes that they borrow. Loss or damage of items will incur a charge.

Science Discovery Boxes catalogue

For more information, phone 5152 4225

Libraries After Dark events

Bairnsdale Library is open late on Thursday nights as a safe and warm place to hang out.

We offer a range of events to enjoy, or just come in and use the library resources or relax.

To find out about our upcoming activities, visit the Libraries After Dark page.

Events and programs for Teens

Seed Library

Are you keen to start your own garden at home? Join our free seed library and start planting!

The Seed Library is available at each of our libraries across the region, including Mobile Libraries and lets you cultivate food and plants at home, share seeds, and build your gardening knowledge. Together, we don’t just grow plants, we grow a community. Library members can borrow up to three seed packets at any one time to plant and grow in their home gardens.

How does it work?

Borrow: Borrow up to three packets of seeds from your Library

Grow: Plant the seeds in your garden

Collect: Harvest seeds from your garden

Return: Return seeds to your nearest library to share with others.

How to become a Seed Library member

Visit your nearest Library and speak to our friendly staff to begin borrowing. If you aren't yet a member of the library, join today.

Interested in helping with the East Gippsland Seed Library?

We are seeking volunteers to assist with the packing of seeds for our Seed Library. Workshops are held monthly at the Bairnsdale Library.

If you enjoy gardening and/or working with seeds, this may be the perfect opportunity for you to meet with like-minded people and help the community continue to grow produce from their own homes.

Interested in volunteering? Phone 5152 4225

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