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Design a Bookmark Competition!
Help us celebrate our 9th birthday by submitting to our Design a Bookmark competition. The winning designs will take home a cash prize and be made into specially printed bookmarks available for purchase in our shop. Can you believe we've been pedaling books to the...
Paul Bangay on ‘Big Garden Design’: Mon 23 Sep at The KO
We are thrilled to welcome Paul Bangay back to The KO Creative Studio on 23rd September to celebrate the release of his stunning new book ‘Big Garden Design’. Landscape designer Paul Bangay has an extraordinary ability to envisage scale and create gardens that feel as...
Annie Smithers in Geelong: Tues 10 Sep at The KO
Join us for a special in conversation event with celebrated chef Annie Smithers and Tulip’s Mike Jaques to celebrate Annie’s brilliant new memoir, ‘Kitchen Sentimental’. Annie Smithers is one of Australia's most highly regarded chefs and one of the first to truly...
Beatrix Bakes comes to Geelong: Thurs 13 June at The KO
Bakers and cake lovers, rejoice! Natalie Paull of Beatrix Bakes fame will be coming to Geelong for one special evening on Thursday 13 June. Natalie Paull has been baking and loving all things sweet for more than 25 years. She started cooking in professional kitchens...
We are hiring! Casual bookseller position available
WE ARE HIRING We are looking for a new bookseller to join our team. We have a casual position available for an applicant with a passion for reading and knack for outstanding customer service. If you’re wild about books, interested in small business, and keen to launch...
Bruce Pascoe at the Geelong Library: 13 May 2024
The new book by best-selling author Bruce Pascoe, Black Duck, is a deeply personal story about the consequences and responsibility of disrupting Australia’s history. When Dark Emu was adopted by Australia like a new anthem, Bruce found himself at the centre of a...
The New Modernist House at The KO Creative Studio: 8 May 2024
Join us for an evening with Patricia Callan, author of ‘The New Modernist House’, in conversation with José Rodriguez, director and principal architect of PLOT Architecture & Urbanism. The intuitive design, sun-lit spaces and tranquil vibe of Modernist houses...
Bri Lee at The KO Creative Studio: 8 April 2024
Our first event for 2024 is with powerhouse author Bri Lee, whose three books of critically acclaimed non-fiction have changed the way we see the legal system's handling of sexual assault cases; access and education; and beauty in Australia (Eggshell Skull, Who Gets...
Paul Bangay at The KO Creative Studio: 14 Nov 2023
Join us for an evening with Paul Bangay to celebrate the release of his new book, A Life in Garden Design. Paul will be in conversation with journalist and podcaster Corrie Perkin. This event is presented in collaboration with The Book Bird who will have books...
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