Week of Events
Save the date! Queenscliffe Literary Festival
For more than 10 years, we've brought Australia's finest writers, thinkers, and storytellers to the Bellarine Peninsula. What began as […]
Online Feedback: Picture Books
This online feedback clinic is an opportunity to work on your current picture book project or embark on a new […]
170 Years of State Library Victoria: Full-day Symposium
170 years ago, on 11 February 1856, State Library Victoria opened its doors to the public, designed to lead a […]
Klara and the Sun – cinema release
Klara and the Sun, based on the book of the same name by Kazuo Ishiguro opens 22 October for a […]
Navigating the Publishing Maze
This comprehensive two-day workshop covers publishing traditional and self-publishing options as well as everything in-between. In this workshop, author […]
Monday, October 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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October 20, 2026 -Our words, our way writers group
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October 20, 2026 -Li Cunxin: The Lucky Son
Our words, our way writers group
Our words, our way is a fledgling disabled writers group at Kathleen Syme Library. This is a free program guided […]
Li Cunxin: The Lucky Son
Li Cunxin, one of the world’s most acclaimed ballet dancers and cultural leaders, lifts the curtain on his much-anticipated second […]
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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October 21, 2026 -Writing Momentum writing workshops
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October 21, 2026 -Writing Essentials: Crafting Stories for Young Adults
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October 21, 2026 -Writing with emotional honesty
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October 21, 2026 -An Evening with Adam Liaw
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October 21, 2026 -Chaotic Musings: Poetry Social Club
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October 21, 2026 -Motley Openhaus
Writing Momentum writing workshops
Join creativity coach and writer Meg Dunley for a weekly online writing session designed to help you build and keep […]
Writing Essentials: Crafting Stories for Young Adults
Want to write young adult fiction? Maybe you have an idea or some writing you’d like to develop further in […]
Writing with emotional honesty
Join acclaimed author Lee Kofman for an insightful workshop exploring the power of emotional honesty in writing. Emotional honesty is […]
An Evening with Adam Liaw
The beloved cook, writer and broadcaster shares his extraordinary story, from MasterChef Australia to Asian Home Cooking. Following his triumphant MasterChef Australia win in 2010, […]
Chaotic Musings: Poetry Social Club
A welcoming and community-driven poetry open mic for everyone. Vibe Union is an inclusive, artistic collective welcoming diverse people of […]
Motley Openhaus
Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for […]
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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October 22, 2026 -Advanced Searching
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October 22, 2026 -The Paperback Book Club with Georgie
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October 22, 2026 -Josh Frydenberg in Conversation
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October 22, 2026 -The Paperback Book Club with Georgie
Advanced Searching
Information has never before been so readily available. With the click of a button, the world is your oyster. But […]
The Paperback Book Club with Georgie
The Paperback hosts two book clubs a month, one on the second Saturday of each month (led by Anna) and […]
Josh Frydenberg in Conversation
Josh Frydenberg opens up on family, leadership, the demands of public life and the changing nature of politics and civic […]
The Paperback Book Club with Georgie
The Paperback hosts two book clubs a month, one on the second Saturday of each month (led by Anna) and […]
Friday, October 23, 2026
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October 23, 2026 -Capturing Your Family Stories
Capturing Your Family Stories
Few things are more precious than hearing a loved one share the stories that matter most to them, especially when […]
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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October 24, 2026 -Responsive writing
Responsive writing
For novice and emerging writers, this workshop introduces methods of writing in response to the senses. Our bodies are constantly […]
Sunday, October 25, 2026
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October 25, 2026 -BOOK LAUNCH: Amazing Astro Animals by James Foley
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October 25, 2026 -Sunday Stories October
BOOK LAUNCH: Amazing Astro Animals by James Foley
The Little Bookroom is thrilled to be launching James Foley's incredible new non-fiction title, Amazing Astro Animals! Presented as […]
Sunday Stories October
Sunday Stories is a new evening of live storytelling featuring some of Australia's best fiction writers. On the last Sunday […]