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Story Dogs 1:1 sessions

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2025-10-01 10:45:00 2025-10-01 11:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Story Dogs 1:1 sessions 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+ Ocean Grove Library -

Wednesday, October 01
10:45am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-10-01 10:45:00 2025-10-01 11:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Story Dogs 1:1 sessions 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+ Ocean Grove 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.

Sessions are one on one with the child, the dog and their volunteer and for maximum 15mins each.

Please book for the children that is 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.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | School Holidays | Children & Families |

TAGS: | recommended |

Ocean Grove Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0655

Hours

Ocean Grove Library

Mon, Sep 01 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Sep 02 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Sep 03 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Sep 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Sep 05 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 06 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Sep 07 Closed

Tel: (03) 4201 0655

About the Library

Ocean Grove is the largest town on the Bellarine and boasts a long library history – a free library opened in the public hall in 1910 and our current library was opened as part of The Grove Centre in 1993. This busy library has frequent children’s activities enlivening the space and reflecting the diverse demographics of our community.

Upcoming events

Thu, Sep 04, 11:30am - 11:50am
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Thu, Sep 04, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Sep 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Sep 11, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Sep 11, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Learn the basics of Micro:Bits. From building a Magic 8 Ball to programming a Banana Keyboard. Ages 8+

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

Wed, Sep 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Sep 18, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Sep 18, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Learn the basics of Micro:Bits. From building a Magic 8 Ball to programming a Banana Keyboard. Ages 8+

Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 10:15am
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong... more
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+

Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children, so they become confident, lifelong... more
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+

Mon, Sep 22, 10:15am - 10:30am
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong... more
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+

Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 10:45am
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong... more
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+

Mon, Sep 22, 10:45am - 11:00am
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong... more
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+

Mon, Sep 22, 11:00am - 11:15am
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong... more
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+

Mon, Sep 22, 11:15am - 11:30am
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong... more
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+

Tue, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Registration opens Monday, September 8 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grab some pencils and let your creativity fly! Draw real-life legends or wild superheroes in a colourful celebration... more
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Thu, Sep 25, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Sep 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Discover the basics of Microsoft Word while designing your own Search and Find puzzle. Take home your puzzle to... more
Discover the basics of Microsoft Word while designing your own Search and Find puzzle. Take home your puzzle to challenge friends and family. Recommended age: 8-12
Registration opens Monday, September 8 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Sep 29, 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
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Tue, Sep 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Unleash your creativity with Neurographic Art! Explore your artistic inhibitions through lines and shapes in this... more
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Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children, so they become confident, lifelong... more
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+

Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:15am
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong... more
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+

Wed, Oct 01, 10:15am - 10:30am
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong... more
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+

Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 10:45am
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong... more
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+

Wed, Oct 01, 10:45am - 11:00am
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong... more
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+

Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:15am
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong... more
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+

Wed, Oct 01, 11:15am - 11:30am
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong... more
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+

Thu, Oct 02, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Oct 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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