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Registration opens:
June 23rd, 2025

From Paddock to Plate

Bookings recommended

2025-07-16 10:30:00 2025-07-16 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne From Paddock to Plate Where does your food come from? Learn about farming and growing your own food in this hands-on session. Plus, grow your own cress from seed! Recommended age: 5-8. Lara Library -

Wednesday, July 16
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-07-16 10:30:00 2025-07-16 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne From Paddock to Plate Where does your food come from? Learn about farming and growing your own food in this hands-on session. Plus, grow your own cress from seed! Recommended age: 5-8. Lara Library -

Where does your food come from? Learn about farming and growing your own food in this hands-on session. Plus, grow your own cress from seed! Recommended age: 5-8.

Bookings are recommended to save your place in the program.

Please cancel your booking 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: | Preschool | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | School Holidays | Make & Create | Children & Families |

TAGS: | recommended |

Lara Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0668

Hours

Lara Library

Mon, Jun 16 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Jun 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Jun 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Jun 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Jun 20 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 21 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 Closed

Tel: (03) 4201 0668

About the Library

The Lara Library is conveniently located next to Austin Park, in a central community hub shared with the Maternal Child Health Centre, Lara Kindergarten and Lara Community Centre. The branch features zones for children and young people, study and reading areas, public access PCs, free WiFi and two Apple iMac computers. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, and events and programs for adults are also run throughout the year.  

Upcoming events

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, quilter, knitter, or hand-stitcher, all are welcome. Bring... more
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, quilter, knitter, or hand-stitcher, all are welcome. Bring your own project and enjoy a fun, social afternoon.

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

Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

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

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for this hands-on workshop. Make your very own foodie fridge magnets, from recycled materials or polymer... more
Join us for this hands-on workshop. Make your very own foodie fridge magnets, from recycled materials or polymer clay. Recommended age: 8-12.
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discover the world of food through stories, songs and craft. Recommended age: Preschool.
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join us for this hands-on workshop. Make your very own foodie fridge magnets, from recycled materials or polymer... more
Join us for this hands-on workshop. Make your very own foodie fridge magnets, from recycled materials or polymer clay. Recommended age: 8-12.
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Where does your food come from? Learn about farming and growing your own food in this hands-on session. Plus, grow... more
Where does your food come from? Learn about farming and growing your own food in this hands-on session. Plus, grow your own cress from seed! Recommended age: 5-8.
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join us as we use new and recycled materials to create your very own bulletin board. BYO mementos such as photos,... more
Join us as we use new and recycled materials to create your very own bulletin board. BYO mementos such as photos, tickets, etc. Other materials supplied. Recommended age: 12-18.
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 9:00am