The Bookshop host regular events.
Bookings for events can be made at The Bookshop or (for most ticketed events) online at https://thebookshop.yapsody.com.
Follow our Facebook page for information about upcoming events.
Upcoming events:
Wednesday, 20 June 2018
Barry Hill and Don Watson: Essayists on the Essay
6.30pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Join two of Australia's pre-eminent essayists in Geelong for a lively conversation about the essay - and more.
Barry Hill is a poet, historian, biographer, journalist, librettist and critic. A collection of his essays - Reason and Lovelessness - was published by Monash University Publishing in March 2018.
Don Watson is a speechwriter, historian, biographer and screenwriter. A collection of his essays - There it is again - was published by Penguin Books Australia in November 2017.
This is a free event hosted by Geelong Regional Libraries.
The discussion will be facilitated by Mathew Jose from The Bookshop at Queenscliff.
Bookings and more information here:
http://www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whats-on/barry-hill-and-don-watson-essayists-essay
Friday, 6 July 2018
A Literary Trivia Night
Supporting the Indigenous Literacy Foundation
Prizes include signed books and book vouchers
$10 tickets available from The Bookshop 03 5258 4496
Saturday, 11 August 2018
Love Your Bookshop Day
Join us in Queenscliff for Love Your Bookshop Day.
Our program of activities will be announced soon.
Our past events include:
Sunday, 4 February 2018
Meet Stephanie Parkyn
Meet Stephanie Parkyn in store to chat about her historical novel 'Into the World' and have your copy signed by the author.
2.00pm
The Bookshop, 30 Hesse Street, Queenscliff
Free
Sunday, 3 December 2017
Whiteley on Trial with Gabriella Coslovich
in conversation with Roxie Bennett
2.30pm
Salt Contemporary Art, 33 Hesse Street, Queenscliff
$20 including a glass of wine and a $10 book voucher
Saturday, 2 December 2017
The Glass Soldier with Don Farrands
2.30pm
Uniting Church Queenscliff, corner Hesse and Stokes Streets, Queenscliff
$12 including a glass of wine
Sunday, 29 October 2017
The Bookshop Tour by Bill
3.00pm
The Bookshop, 30 Hesse Street, Queenscliff
A free event. No bookings required.
Saturday, 7 October 2017
Launch of The Swan Island Connection
Garry Spry, President of the Queenscliffe Historical Museum will launch Dorothy Johnston's The Swan Island Connection, the second book in Dorothy's sea-change mystery series set in Queenscliff.
4.00pm
Queenscliff Brewhouse, 2 Gellibrand Street, Queenscliff
Sunday, 1 October 2017
Advance Australia Where? with Michael Cooney
Join us for a special event with Michael Cooney, National Director of the Australian Republic Movement.
It has been almost 20 years since the Republic referendum failed, the Opposition has committed to hold a plebiscite on a Republic should it win office, and there's growing disquiet with 26 January as our national day.
In short, there has never been a more important time to hear from the National Director of the Australian Republic Movement.
Michael will make the case for an Australian Republic, quash some myths (we're pretty sure he'll confirm Queenscliff won't have to undergo a name change) and answer questions about the road ahead.
Republicans, monarchists and the undecided are all invited.
3.00pm
Salt Lounge (upstairs at Salt Contemporary Art), 30 Hesse Street, Queenscliff.
15 July 2017
Who in their right mind would be a politician?
Presented by Meanjin and The Bookshop at Queenscliff
Featuring Meanjin editor Jonathan Green and Guardian Australia politics editor Katharine Murphy
Join a discussion about how our political culture affects participants and what it means for the rest of us.
3.00pm
Uniting Church Queenscliff, corner Hesse and Stokes Streets, Queenscliff
$12 entry includes a glass or wine or sparkling water on arrival
8 July 2017
Reflections on Orwell with Dennis Glover
Hear Dennis Glover, author of The Last Man in Europe, reflect on the life and writing of George Orwell.
Glover's novel is published by Black Inc in July 2017. It will change the way we understand Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four.
3.00pm
Uniting Church Queenscliff, corner Hesse and Stokes Streets, Queenscliff
$12 entry includes a glass or wine or sparkling water on arrival