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Arts and Craft Market & Family Fun Day

Arts and crafts stalls from local creatives and more!
2025-12-06 10:00:00 2025-12-06 13:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Arts and Craft Market & Family Fun Day You are welcome at the annual family fun day at the Torquay Library to celebrate the festive season, community and all things local. Torquay Library -

Saturday, December 06
10:00am - 1:00pm

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You are welcome at the annual family fun day at the Torquay Library to celebrate the festive season, community and all things local.

Discover unique gifts at our festive market, featuring a delightful array of arts and crafts stalls from talented local creatives and artisans.
Each item is lovingly handmade right here in our community, making every purchase truly special.

It’s the perfect place to find thoughtful stocking stuffers and one-of-a-kind treasures for everyone on your list!

Extra Family Fun:

  • Festive craft activities in the library
  • Lego and board games to play
  • Anyone who signs up as a new library member will be gifted with a tote bag!
  • And more!

At the Surf Coast Shire Visitor Information Centre:

  • Take a FREE photo with Santa!
  • Post a letter to the North Pole
  • Face Painting
  • More craft activities!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Festivals |

TAGS: | recommended |

Torquay Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0667
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Torquay Library

We're closed Friday September 25 due to Public Holiday
Mon, Sep 21 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Sep 22 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Sep 23 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Sep 24 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Sep 25 Closed
(Public Holiday)
Sat, Sep 26 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Sep 27 1:30PM to 4:00PM
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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

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Colour photography challenge - Bookings recommended
Wed, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
See the library through a different lens and find beauty in everyday things! Pick a colour and photograph different... more
See the library through a different lens and find beauty in everyday things! Pick a colour and photograph different objects to create your very own collage. Recommended age: 12-15.
Registration is now closed
Pokémon play time - Bookings recommended
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Come and join us as we discuss, craft and try to catch them all, in Pokémon play time this school holidays! We will... more
Come and join us as we discuss, craft and try to catch them all, in Pokémon play time this school holidays! We will be creating our own new Pokémon and looking for old favourites. Ages 5-8.
Create a rainbow keyring - Bookings recommended
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join friends new and old as we gather to learn weaving skills. Take home a rainbow keyring and a paper gift box.... more
Join friends new and old as we gather to learn weaving skills. Take home a rainbow keyring and a paper gift box. Recommended age: 8+
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Baby Time
Tue, Sep 29, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Craft a fabric badge - Bookings recommended
Tue, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Create your own upcycled fabric badges to personalise your tote, tee or hoodie! Learn simple sewing and creative... more
Create your own upcycled fabric badges to personalise your tote, tee or hoodie! Learn simple sewing and creative techniques while repurposing old clothes. No experience needed. Recommended ages: 12-18
Make and play with puppets - Bookings recommended
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Calling all puppeteers! Come and make your own puppet and have fun bringing your puppet to life using voices,... more
Calling all puppeteers! Come and make your own puppet and have fun bringing your puppet to life using voices, stories and settings. Recommended age: Preschool
Baby Time
Fri, Oct 02, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Recycled racers - Bookings recommended
Fri, Oct 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
On your marks, get set, go! Make a racing vehicle using recycled materials then test your design against other... more
On your marks, get set, go! Make a racing vehicle using recycled materials then test your design against other racers. Stopwatches provided. BYO imagination. Recommended age: 8+
Preschool story time
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading. Recommended age: preschool.
Baby time
Tue, Oct 06, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Toddler time
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Toddler time
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Surf Coast Book Club - Library Book Club - Thursday Group
Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Have you ever wanted to join a Book Club but couldn't find one that had room? Or the books being read were not... more
Have you ever wanted to join a Book Club but couldn't find one that had room? Or the books being read were not really your taste? Join us at the Torquay Library.
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Baby time
Fri, Oct 09, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Preschool story time
Mon, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading. Recommended age: preschool.
Game on!
Mon, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Experience fun and challenges in 'Game on!' Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw... more
Experience fun and challenges in 'Game on!' Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw cards, and make your move! Recommended ages: 8-15
Baby time
Tue, Oct 13, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
The youth mix
Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, tech activities, and good company. Recommended ages 12-18
Toddler time
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Toddler time
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Code club - Scratch 2 and 3 - bookings recommended
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for 'Code club' and stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings... more
Join us for 'Code club' and stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings recommended. Recommended ages 8-15.
Baby time
Fri, Oct 16, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Preschool story time
Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading. Recommended age: preschool.
Game on!
Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Experience fun and challenges in 'Game on!' Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw... more
Experience fun and challenges in 'Game on!' Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw cards, and make your move! Recommended ages: 8-15
Baby time
Tue, Oct 20, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
The youth mix
Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, tech activities, and good company. Recommended ages 12-18
Toddler time
Wed, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Toddler time
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Code club - Scratch 2 and 3 - bookings recommended
Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for 'Code club' and stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings... more
Join us for 'Code club' and stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings recommended. Recommended ages 8-15.
Baby time
Fri, Oct 23, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
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