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Ready, Set, Prep!

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2026-01-22 10:30:00 2026-01-22 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Ready, Set, Prep! All 2026 prep students are invited to join us at the library, dressed in their uniform, for a fun practice run session about all the wonderful things to expect on their first day at school! Bannockburn Library -

Thursday, January 22
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-01-22 10:30:00 2026-01-22 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Ready, Set, Prep! All 2026 prep students are invited to join us at the library, dressed in their uniform, for a fun practice run session about all the wonderful things to expect on their first day at school! Bannockburn Library -

All 2026 prep students are invited to join us at the library, dressed in their uniform, for a fun practice run session about all the wonderful things to expect on their first day at school!

This is a practice run for 2026 prep students for getting up and ready for school and will also provide an opportunity to meet other children and families starting school in your area.

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

AGE GROUP: | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | School Holidays | Preschoolers | Children & Families |

TAGS: | recommended |

Bannockburn Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0661

Hours
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Bannockburn Library

Mon, Dec 22 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Tue, Dec 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Dec 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas Closure)
Fri, Dec 26 Closed
(Christmas Closure)
Sat, Dec 27 Closed
(Christmas Closure)
Sun, Dec 28 Closed
(Christmas Closure)

Tel: (03) 4201 0661

About the Library

This modern, welcoming library provides invaluable community space and library services to the area. The branch features zones for children and young people, study and reading spaces, an outdoor courtyard and meeting rooms for community hire. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, as well as events and programs for adults taking place throughout the year.  

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Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Sat, Jan 17, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 5:00pm
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