Little ones across the region can send in their Christmas gift lists to Santa at several libraries.
Post a letter to the jolly red fellow at special mailboxes at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre (The Dome), Waurn Ponds Library, Leopold Library and Corio Library.
By filling in a Santa letter request form, children can receive a letter or email reply from Mr Claus himself. Santa mailboxes will also be at The Carousel and Wurriki Nyal, the City’s new civic precinct at 137 Mercer Street, Geelong.
The City’s Christmas in Geelong program will also include a giant selfie trail.
Capture a cute Christmas selfie at one or all of the 26 locations across the region, including six at libraries. You can jump into a snow globe, surf with Santa, have a kiss under the mistletoe and more.
Make sure to get snapping at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre (Bauble Bliss, Portal to the North Pole and Christmas Balloons), Belmont Library (Milk for Santa), Corio Library (Choo Choo Train), Geelong West Library (Pat Rudolph), Lara Library (Snowy Snow Globe) and Ocean Grove Library (Peeking Presents).
Much-loved local children’s entertainer Granny Lee is set to delight pre-school and primary-aged children with Christmas stories, singalongs and activities.
The free Saturday events will run at Leopold Library on 19 November at 10.30am, Waurn Ponds Library on 26 November at 10.30am, Geelong Library & Heritage Centre (The Dome) on 10 December at 10.30am and Corio Library on 17 December at 10.30am.
Mayor Trent Sullivan, member of the Geelong Regional Library Corporation Board, said the region is fortunate to have so many libraries that make a difference in the community.
“Libraries play a vital role in engaging the community, encouraging connection and fostering a love of learning,” he said.
“Council is thrilled that we could join forces with the Geelong Regional Library Corporation to help deliver some Christmas fun and joyful experiences after a difficult few years.”
Visit geelongaustralia.com.au/christmas for more information.
