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The longest book in the world

Creative workshop for all ages
2025-08-07 11:00:00 2025-08-07 12:00:00 Australia/Melbourne The longest book in the world Creatives of all ages are invited to join local artist Fern Smith to help create the longest book in the world! Lara Library -

Thursday, August 07
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-07 11:00:00 2025-08-07 12:00:00 Australia/Melbourne The longest book in the world Creatives of all ages are invited to join local artist Fern Smith to help create the longest book in the world! Lara Library -

Creatives of all ages are invited to join local artist Fern Smith to help create the longest book in the world!

This is a relaxed and safe space to freely express your creativity

All materials provided.

Free Event.

AGE GROUP: | Youth | Seniors | Preschool | Children | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Make & Create |

TAGS: | recommended |

Lara Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0668
Hours

Lara Library

Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
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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

Baby Time
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Toddler Time
Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Home-school: Blackout Poetry - Home Schooler Event - Bookings recommended
Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anyone can be a poet! Come try blackout poetry, also known as found poetry, a technique that uses existing words to... more
Anyone can be a poet! Come try blackout poetry, also known as found poetry, a technique that uses existing words to make a new text. Ages 8+
Toddler Time
Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Craft Corner
Fri, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Try new crafts or bring your own project to work on in a friendly, supportive community environment. Materials are... more
Try new crafts or bring your own project to work on in a friendly, supportive community environment. Materials are provided, and all skill levels are welcome.
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Toddler Time
Thu, Sep 18, 9:00am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Collage Storytelling Adventure - Bookings recommended
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Step into a world of imagination and creativity with this Storytelling Adventure! Cut, paste and design to explore... more
Step into a world of imagination and creativity with this Storytelling Adventure! Cut, paste and design to explore the art of collage. Recommended age: Preschool
Registration opens Monday, September 8 2025 at 9:00am
Novel Needlecraft
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
Woolly Wearables - Story time and craft with the National Wool Museum
Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Woolly Wearables is a hands-on, fun design adventure for kids aged 3 to 8 years.
Fantasy Lands - Bookings recommended
Mon, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Map out your own fantastical world to rival Oz, Middle-Earth, Narnia and Alagaesia in this fantasy map design... more
Map out your own fantastical world to rival Oz, Middle-Earth, Narnia and Alagaesia in this fantasy map design session. Create an entire world of your own imagining. Recommended age: 12-18
Registration opens Monday, September 8 2025 at 9:00am
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