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Story Dogs 1:1 sessions

Bookings essential

2024-10-03 10:00:00 2024-10-03 10:15:00 Australia/Melbourne Story Dogs 1:1 sessions Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong readers. All dog teams are accredited and approved for this program. Ages 8+ Torquay Library -

Thursday, October 03
10:00am - 10:15am

Add to Calendar 2024-10-03 10:00:00 2024-10-03 10:15:00 Australia/Melbourne Story Dogs 1:1 sessions Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong readers. All dog teams are accredited and approved for this program. Ages 8+ Torquay Library -

Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong readers. All dog teams are accredited and approved for this program. Ages 8+

Bookings are essential to save your place in the program.

Sessions are one on one with the child, the dog and their volunteer and for maximum 15mins each.

Please book for the children that is attending.

Story Dogs is an approved reading program and sessions will take place in a quiet part of the library. The dogs are kept on a leash at all times. Children are asked not to touch the dogs and to be guided by all instructions given by the volunteer.

Please cancel your booking if anyone in your group is unwell on the day of the program, or if you are no longer able to attend so we can contact our waitlist.

Bookings close one day prior to the session. If you require assistance, please contact library staff.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | School Holidays | Children & Families |

TAGS: | recommended |

Torquay Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0667

Hours

Torquay Library

Mon, Aug 18 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Aug 19 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Aug 20 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Aug 22 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 23 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 1:30PM to 4:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0667

About the Library

Located in Torquay’s Surf City Plaza, adjacent to the Surf World Museum and Community Hall, Torquay Library is a popular community gathering space, particularly for families and holidaymakers. The branch features zones for reading, studying and working, a dedicated area for children, public access PCs and free WiFi. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, and many events and programs for adults are also run throughout the year.

Upcoming events

Mon, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Mon, Aug 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Aug 26, 10:45am - 11:05am
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Tue, Aug 26, 2:10pm - 2:30pm
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Tue, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Fri, Aug 29, 10:45am - 11:05am
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Fri, Aug 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Mon, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Sep 02, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Sep 02, 2:10pm - 2:30pm
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Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Fri, Sep 05, 10:45am - 11:05am
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Fri, Sep 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Sep 09, 10:45am - 11:05am
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Tue, Sep 09, 2:10pm - 2:30pm
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Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Fri, Sep 12, 10:45am - 11:05am
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Fri, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Sep 16, 10:45am - 11:05am
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Tue, Sep 16, 2:10pm - 2:30pm
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Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Fri, Sep 19, 10:45am - 11:05am
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Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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