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Ready, Set, Prep!

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2025-01-22 10:30:00 2025-01-22 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Ready, Set, Prep! All 2025 prep students are invited to join us at the library, dressed in their uniform, for a fun practice run session about all the wonderful things to expect on their first day at school! Torquay Library -

Wednesday, January 22
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-01-22 10:30:00 2025-01-22 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Ready, Set, Prep! All 2025 prep students are invited to join us at the library, dressed in their uniform, for a fun practice run session about all the wonderful things to expect on their first day at school! Torquay Library -

All 2025 prep students are invited to join us at the library, dressed in their uniform, for a fun practice run session about all the wonderful things to expect on their first day at school!

This is a practice run for 2025 prep students for getting up and ready for school and will also provide an opportunity to meet other children and families starting school in your area.

Please cancel your booking if you are no longer able to attend.

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

AGE GROUP: | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | School Holidays | Children & Families |

TAGS: | recommended |

Torquay Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0667

Hours

Torquay Library

Mon, Dec 23 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Dec 24 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
Thu, Dec 26 Closed
Fri, Dec 27 Closed
Sat, Dec 28 Closed
Sun, Dec 29 Closed

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.

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Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, Jan 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Splash down beneath the ocean surface. What can you see below? Craft a see-through port hole to an underwater world.... more
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Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
All 2025 prep students are invited to join us at the library, dressed in their uniform, for a fun practice run... more
All 2025 prep students are invited to join us at the library, dressed in their uniform, for a fun practice run session about all the wonderful things to expect on their first day at school!