General News
7 November, 2025
Big name authors coming to library
A TRIO of top Australian authors are coming to the city this month as the Warrnambool Library continues to attract some of the biggest names in Australian literature.
Tomorrow (Saturday, November 8) Indie award-winning author Toni Jordan will appear as part of the Reader’s Rendezvous series to discuss her new novel, ‘Tenderfoot.’
Her debut novel, ‘Addition,’ has been adapted for film and is due for release next year.
Australia’s best-selling non-fiction author Peter FitzSimons will visit the library on Wednesday, November 19 to discuss his brand-new book ‘The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop.’
The day prior, November 18, popular rural storyteller Rachael Treasure will host a special morning tea event to talk about her latest novel, ‘Milking Time,’ as well as the people, animals and landscapes that inspire her stories.
Warrnambool mayor Cr Ben Blain said that three years on from the opening of the new Library and Learning Hub, the venue had earned a reputation as a welcoming, high-quality events space.
“One of the key goals behind the new library was to create a contemporary space where people can come together to learn and to connect,” he said.
“The new building is both functional and beautiful, and feedback from authors, publishers and audiences has been overwhelmingly positive.
“In the past few months alone, we’ve worked with Tim Ross, Sally Rippin and Pip Williams, and now Peter FitzSimons, Rachael Treasure and Toni Jordan.
“It’s a real credit to our library staff who have built strong industry connections and are establishing an impressive track record of very well-received events.”
When it comes to hosting major authors, Cr Blain believes Warrnambool is now well and truly on the map.
Warrnambool library manager Maryanne Vagg said the events were a wonderful way to celebrate the shared joy of reading.
“Reading can be a bit of a solitary pursuit at times, so it’s really special to get together to have conversations with authors and with fellow booklovers,” she said.
“Two people reading the same book is one of the most intimate experiences you can share with a stranger.
“It’s a way to instantly make a connection and then the conversation just flows. Whatever you like to read, your community is out there, and these events help you to find them.”
Bookings are essential as places are limited for these special events.
To book simply visit library.warrnambool.vic.gov.au or contact the Warrnambool Library for details.
