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Ready, Set, Prep!

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2026-01-21 10:30:00 2026-01-21 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! Lara Library -

Wednesday, January 21
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-01-21 10:30:00 2026-01-21 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! Lara 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 |

Lara Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0668

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Lara Library

Mon, Dec 15 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Dec 16 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Dec 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Dec 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Dec 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Dec 20 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Dec 21 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.  

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