Skip to main content
close
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Read and Roar

Registration now closed

Read and Roar

Phonics-based family program

2025-05-15 16:00:00 2025-05-15 17:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Read and Roar Unlock the magic of reading with our phonics-based family program designed to help grow young learners' minds. Come explore the world of phonics with us & watch your child roar into reading! Age:Preps Torquay Library -

Thursday, May 15
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 16:00:00 2025-05-15 17:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Read and Roar Unlock the magic of reading with our phonics-based family program designed to help grow young learners' minds. Come explore the world of phonics with us & watch your child roar into reading! Age:Preps Torquay Library -

Unlock the magic of reading with our phonics-based family program designed to help grow young learners' minds. Come explore the world of phonics with us & watch your child roar into reading! Age:Preps

This 10 week child and parent/carer support program will be filled with engaging phonics games, catchy songs, and hands-on activities that teach the connection between letters and sounds.

Facilitated by experienced library staff with a passion for early literacy.

Age Range: Targeting preps up to yr2 (developing at their own pace)

Early Learners: children who are just beginning to learn to read or children who may be "developing at their own pace" in reading or struggling with phonemic awareness

Emergent Readers: Children who are starting to connect sounds with letters and are developing basic reading fluency.
Provide learning hands on options to support neuro-diverse children, children with learning difficulties, CALD community
 

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

Please book for child only.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Children & Families | After School Programs |

TAGS: | |

Torquay Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0667

Hours
Skip Opening Hours widget

Torquay Library

Mon, Nov 03 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Nov 04 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Nov 05 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Nov 06 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Nov 07 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Nov 08 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Nov 09 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

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

Mon, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in... more
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in a friendly environment. Suitable for beginners and advance players. Ages 8-15

Tue, Nov 11, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, games, tech activities, and good company. Ages 12+

Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Fri, Nov 14, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Mon, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in... more
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in a friendly environment. Suitable for beginners and advance players. Ages 8-15

Tue, Nov 18, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, games, tech activities, and good company. Ages 12+

Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Fri, Nov 21, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Mon, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in... more
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in a friendly environment. Suitable for beginners and advance players. Ages 8-15

Tue, Nov 25, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, games, tech activities, and good company. Ages 12+

Wed, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Nov 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Fri, Nov 28, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Mon, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in... more
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in a friendly environment. Suitable for beginners and advance players. Ages 8-15

Tue, Dec 02, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, games, tech activities, and good company. Ages 12+

Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Fri, Dec 05, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Mon, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in... more
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in a friendly environment. Suitable for beginners and advance players. Ages 8-15