Events and Programs
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Summer School Holiday Program - Water
Join us for a jam-packed school holiday program with these great activities...
Underwater Picture
Friday 9 January 10.30am at the Kerang Library. For more information and to book, click here
Movie Day with Zooper Doopers
Tuesday 13 January 10.30am at the Kerang Library. For more information and to book, click here
Tuesday 13 January 2.30pm at the Kerang Library. For more information and to book, click here
Glitter Globes
Wednesday 14 January 10.30am at the Cohuna Library. For more information and to book, click here
Wednesday 14 January 2.30pm at the Kerang Library. For more information and to book, click here
Keep Cool with Steam
Thursday 15 January 2.30pm at the Kerang Library. For more information and to book, click here
Watercolour Painting
Wednesday 21 January 10.30am at the Kerang Library. For more information click here
National Gallery of Victoria - Kids on Tour
Let's Party!
Monday 19 January 10.30am at the Kerang Library. For more information and to book, click here
Perfume Bottle Design
Monday 19 January 2.30pm at the Kerang Library. For more information and to book, click here
Seniors Puzzle Day
Come along for some puzzles, afternoon tea and a chat!
Big Summer Read
The Big Summer Read is back for 2025-2026!
It’s a great way for kids to stay connected with books during the holidays. Online registration is open now, giving families a simple way to join from home. The challenge encourages children to read regularly, explore new stories, and build confidence in their reading. It’s not just about ticking off titles—it’s about enjoying the journey, discovering favourite authors, and keeping minds active while school’s out.
One parent with one membership can manage all their children's entries online here, or paper forms are available in-branch (just make sure all are returned to us by February 9, 2026).
All children need to do to gain an entry is read or listen to 5 books, and/or read or listen to a book on 5 separate days (five books = 1 entry, ten = 2 entries etc.).
To help encourage reading there's some great prizes up for grabs, nationally and statewide -
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
And, every child who enters online and lists a Gannawarra branch as their local library, or who enters via paper forms, is eligible to enter our 'Gannawarra Library Service Members Only Competition' (children must be active members with us to win).
0 - 4 years $30 voucher
5 – 8 years - $50 voucher
9 – 12 years - $75 voucher
13 – 18 years - $100
Library Lovers Month - February
Take a sneak peek of what we have coming up February...
Stay Smart Online
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!
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.
An Evening with Geoff Parkes
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
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
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.