Goldfields Libraries

October Read Now Titles
Get ready for an exciting month of new releases from some of the biggest names in fiction.
Throughout October, we'll be adding brand-new titles to our Read Now collection as they're published, giving you the chance to borrow them without the wait.

Keep an eye out for:
Fierceland by Omar Musa
Tell Me Something True by Michael Robotham
The French Illusion by John Grisham
The German Ward by Pip Williams
The Dying Light by Ann Cleeves
Partita by Barbara Kingsolver
The Heights by Ian Rankin
At Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat, Gisborne, and Woodend Libraries

Full Circle by Chris Hammer
Chain Reaction by Lee & Andrew Child
Peck & Peck by Bonnie Garmus
Adam & Eve by Jeffrey Archer
Group Chat by Zoë Foster Blake
The Paradise Resort by Tricia Stringer
King's Ransom by Matthew Reilly
At Kyneton, Castlemaine, Eaglehawk, Heathcote, and Romsey Libraries

From gripping crime and thrillers to contemporary fiction and literary favourites, there's something for every reader

Honours were rolled out at the historic Bridgewater Memorial Hall for one of the Loddon Valley’s most loved this month.

Community, friends and family gathered to pay tribute to the late children’s author, poet, educator and Dingee farmer, Lorraine Marwood, and her nationally-celebrated writing.

Lorraine’s friends and fellow writers Glenda Millard and Claire Saxby were in conversation with Bendigo editor Cecile Shanahan for the Goldfields Libraries/Loddon Valley Arts Trail event.

Full story here https://www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/2026/authors-bright-star-celebrated-in-loddon/

Take Action Now: Prepare a fire plan, clean up around your property, and talk to your family about fire safety.
To find a local CFA Get Fire Ready event visit cfa.vic.gov.au/getfireready

Pip Williams - The German Ward

Don’t miss the globally best-selling author of The Dictionary of Lost Words and The Bookbinder of Jericho, live in Bendigo.

Pip Williams will speak about the stories history leaves behind and the imagination needed to bring them to light.

Her latest novel, The German Ward, follows an English nurse and a German doctor who fall in love amid the upheaval of war. It’s steeped in history and desire, exploring forbidden love and the transformative power of art.

Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre and supported by City of Greater Bendigo.

Bookseller: Bookish.

Wednesday 7 October, 6-7pm
Capital Theatre, 50 View Street, Bendigo

Link to book is in the comments.

The Creativerse Festival - Kenny Chan's comic panelling workshop.

How do you tell a story through pictures? Why do heroes tend to face one direction?
Kenny Chan reveals the secrets of comic panelling; how to build motion, create action and tell a story in just a few frames.
Learn the answers, plus other fun and simple concepts to make your comics come alive.

Saturday 3 October, 1-2pm
Ulumbarra Theatre 10-20 Gaol Road, Bendigo
Age range: 9-14 years

https://thecreativerse.org.au/festival-program/

Our new Library of Things includes a range of Active Mind Kits.
Especially designed to support those experiencing memory changes, each kit contains books, puzzles, games and objects chosen to stimulate memories and spark conversations. And, they're lots of fun.
Naarah can recommend the cat-themed kit for fellow feline lovers. Simply come into the library, ask to register for the Library of Things, and start borrowing.

Looking for something free to do with the kids these school holidays?

There are still places available in a variety of school holiday activities across our libraries.

Some sessions require bookings, while others you can simply drop in and enjoy.

Check out the full program in the comments below and find out what's happening near you.

Thinking about making the switch to induction cooking?
Our Library of Things now includes portable induction cooktops, giving you the chance to try induction-style cooking before committing to a new appliance. They're also handy if you need a temporary extra cooktop for a special occasion or while your kitchen is out of action.

Karen from Woodend Library is excited to show off one of our newest additions.

To borrow from the Library of Things, you'll first need to register as a Library of Things member. Simply pop into your local library, sign up, and start borrowing items for FREE.

More info in the comments!

Library of Things
You can now borrow all sorts of things from the library – things for fun, things for sustainability, things to spark imagination and curiosity.

Borrowing from our Library of Things allows you to try before you buy, save money, avoid clutter and explore new interests.

The Library of Things (LoT) lets you borrow a wide range of useful items for free with your LoT membership.

Head to your local library to find out more, or check out our website here - https://www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/library-of-things/

Libby Reads online book club featuring Dark Desert Road with Tim Ayliffe

Join us for an evening of discussion with Tim Ayliffe, author of Dark Desert Road, September's featured book club title on the Libby App.
Ben Hobson will host an interactive discussion with Tim Ayliffe to discuss his new crime thriller book, and we invite you to join in the conversation!

This month's featured title is available with no waitlist as an eBook or eAudio on Libby!

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 7:30 PM
Register here - https://bit.ly/3V92i50