Support Chilwell Library

Support Chilwell Library Chilwell Library was saved from closure in 2017 and we are now working hard to improve the library We now enter a new phase, with a new name and a new purpose.

In June, 2017, the interim council of the City of Greater Geelong decided to close the Chilwell Library, Newtown, with very little notice and no community consultation. A small group of concerned local residents, members of the library, began the fight to save Chilwell Library, Newtown’s only remaining community hub and a highly valued, intimate, friendly, sun-filled space for young and old alike

to enjoy books, magazines, children’s programs, computers and company. With great support from our local community, this fight was ultimately successful. The Save Chilwell Library Group led this fight and developed this Save Chilwell Library page. In the years since, the Save Chilwell Library Group has not stopped the fight for Chilwell Library, but has continued to meet regularly and to lobby both the council and the GRLC for improvements to the library. As a result, the library underwent significant refurbishment in 2019. Since then, the Save Chilwell Library Group has been advocating for further improvements to this much-loved community space, including the addition of meeting rooms and internal toilets, and opening up the southern aspect to take advantage of the view over the park, while retaining the much appreciated sun-drenched northerly aspect and intimate, “second lounge room” feel. The Save Chilwell Library Group is now the Chilwell Library Group and this page will hereafter be known as the Support Chilwell Library page. As we move toward a new phase in the development and growth of Chilwell Library, we continue to seek the support of you, the users of Chilwell Library, and local residents of the area. How you can support:
• follow our page and keep up to date with items that relate to Chilwell Library
• invite your contacts to follow our page
• become a member of Chilwell library and ensure all your family members have their own membership
• visit and borrow from Chilwell Library

Pop Up Library at Sladen ParkMon 24 November10am-1pm
19/11/2025

Pop Up Library at Sladen Park
Mon 24 November
10am-1pm

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03/07/2025

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New chapter for Chilwell library 📚

Our beloved Chilwell Library is turning a new page with a major redevelopment. This upgrade will further enhance the library's role as a vibrant community hub.

Thanks to a $2.5 million investment, supported by a $150,000 grant from the Victorian Government’s Living Libraries Infrastructure Program, you can look forward to:

☀️ A brighter, more inspiring space to read, learn and connect.
🤝 New meeting rooms for your local groups, clubs and community programs.
🚻 Improved amenities, including brand new public toilets, for a more comfortable visit.

The library is now temporarily closed to make way for this transformation, with construction kicking off from 7 July. We expect the doors to reopen in mid-2026.

While we're busy writing this exciting new story, book it over to our other friendly neighbouring libraries: Geelong Regional Libraries, Geelong West, Belmont or Highton.

We’re excited for this new chapter of Chilwell Library and the benefits it will bring to our community.

Find out more about the project: geelongaustralia.com.au/clr

Great news! The long awaited Chilwell Library upgrade is soon to begin.Find out all the information here -
26/06/2025

Great news! The long awaited Chilwell Library upgrade is soon to begin.

Find out all the information here -

The library will more than double in size and be transformed into a brighter, more flexible and welcoming space for the whole community. Based on community feedback, the new design will keep the warm, friendly feel of the current library, be more accessible and functional, and connect better with th...

19/10/2024

Chilwell Library Redevelopment nearly ready to commence:
We gratefully acknowledge the particular support of Councillors Peter Murrihy and Melissa Cadwell in getting the 2024-2025 budget approval for this redevelopment, and the tireless and continuing efforts, over the past seven years, of Peter Murrihy, on behalf of The Chilwell Library Group, Chilwell Library and our community.

19/10/2024

Community Update: Great news! Following the COGG budget approval in June for the redevelopment of our much valued Chilwell Library, we await the approaching project starting date! Be ready to see great changes happening soon.

27/06/2023

Coverage of the rally last Saturday.

26/06/2023

Council meeting tomorrow night, Tuesday 27th June, at 6pm.
Come along to support all those fighting to save all Geelong libraries and their current services from the forecast council cuts.

26/06/2023

Chilwell Library Upgrade Update
This week our group, The Chilwell Library Group, met with the 3 Council Officers responsible for community infrastructure planning and development to advocate for our Chilwell library upgrade to proceed as planned.

The aim of the meeting was to ensure the project remains on the priority project list and allocated funds from both state and local governments remain earmarked for the Chilwell Library Upgrade Project. We continue the fight for the vital upgrade of our community hub.

If you would like to help, email our local Councillors and state member and ask them to ensure the allocated funding to the Chilwell Library Upgrade Project.

- Peter Murrihy - [email protected]
- Melissa Cadwell - [email protected]
- Eddie Kontelij - [email protected]
- Christine Couzens - [email protected]

Council has announced an update to its proposed 2023/24 budget but libraries have not receive the required funding.Pleas...
23/06/2023

Council has announced an update to its proposed 2023/24 budget but libraries have not receive the required funding.

Please join the march this Saturday 10am from Geelong West Town Hall, to opposed library funding cuts.

The Greater Geelong Council will meet on Tuesday night (27 June) to consider a number of changes to its 2023-24 budget, following consideration of community feedback. A report to be voted upon during the meeting includes the following changes to the draft budget, recommended by the Council’s Submi...

Library FundingJoin the march this Saturday 10am at Geelong West Town Hall.
21/06/2023

Library Funding
Join the march this Saturday 10am at Geelong West Town Hall.

Local unions will march the streets of Geelong West on Saturday ahead of next week's decisive vote on the 2023/24 council budget.
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