Events and Programs
Keep an eye out here and on the Gannawarra Library Service Facebook page for current and upcoming events.
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Big Summer Read
The Big Summer Read has finished for 2025-2026!
Watch this space to see who our 'Gannawarra Library Service Members Only Competition' winners are and if we have any National or Statewide winners!
National Prizes
- 0-4 years: Picture Book Bundle Pack
- 5-8 years: Books and Activity Pack
- 9-12 years: Bluetooth Headphones
- 13-18 years: Kobo eReader
Statewide Prizes
- 0-4 years: Book Pack + Zoos Victoria Membership
- 5-8 years: Book Pack + Zoos Victoria Membership
- 9-12 years: Book Pack + Zoos Victoria Membership
- 13-18 years: Book Pack + Zoos Victoria Membership
Gannawarra Library Service Members Only Competition Prizes
0 - 4 years $30 voucher
5 – 8 years - $50 voucher
9 – 12 years - $75 voucher
13 – 18 years - $100
Library Lovers Month - February
February is Library Lovers' Month and we have heaps planned for the month.
Take a look below...
Stay Smart Online - Tuesday 10 February
Come along to a one-hour presentation aimed at showing you tips and tricks to help stay safe on-line. Designed by the University of Canberra, this session is aimed at seniors, but open to all.
To book, call 5452 1546.
Speed-date a Book! - Thursday 12 February
Just like speed-dating, spend 5 minutes reading a book before moving on to the next one. If like what you read, we will add your name to a list to borrow the book (have another date ;-).
A light supper will be available. To book, call 5452 1546.
Activity and Coffee Afternoon - Friday 13 February
Come along to the Cohuna Library and spend a pleasant afternoon with new and old friends
Please book for catering purposes.
An Evening with Geoff Parkes - Tuesday 24 February
Join us when we host author Geoff Parkes at the Glasshouse.
Amanda will be chatting with Geoff about the release of his second powerful crime novel that explores isolation, justice and what happens when those we trust transpire against us.
If you're a fan of crime novels and up for a good time and a few laughs, bring your questions as we talk about writing, crime and unspoken 'laws'.
Book for this event by calling 5452 1546.
Teen Book Club - commencing Friday 13 February
Join us for our Teen Book Club, second Friday of the month at the Kerang Library.
Starting from 5.30pm, come along and discuss your latest read.
Give us a call or drop in and let us know you're coming so we can have some snacks available!
Program runs during school terms only.
Cain's Jawbone - commencing Wednesday 25 February
Do you like word puzzles? Do you think you could solve the murders in a book if all the pages were out of order?
Accept the challenge and come along to the Sir John Gorton Library Kerang on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, starting 25 February, 2026.
No booking required.
Jigsaw Swap
Come along to the Kerang Library and swap used (complete) jigsaws with others.
Starting Saturday 7 March, 2026.
Book Chat - Kerang
Enjoy a relaxing morning as we share favourite books, get ideas on what to read next and discuss book inspired themes.
Morning tea provided.
Books on Wheels
Books on Wheels delivers books, magazines, audio books and DVDs to people who are unable to access the library themselves.
To register for the Books on Wheels contact the Sir John Gorton Library on (03) 5452 1546.
Once registered, a library staff member will contact the participant to get to know them and gain
an understanding of the types of resources they would like to receive and arrange delivery.