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Story Dogs

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2024-10-03 10:00:00 2024-10-03 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Story Dogs 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 - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-10-03 10:00:00 2024-10-03 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Story Dogs 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. There is a maximum of 6 children per session, please book for the children 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.

Children must be supervised by a responsible person (adult or carer) in our libraries and our programs.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | School Holidays | Children & Families |

TAGS: | recommended |

Torquay Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0667
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Torquay Library

Mon, Dec 16 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Dec 17 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Dec 18 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Dec 20 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Dec 21 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 1:30PM to 4:00PM
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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.

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