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Chatty Cafe

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2026-11-04 11:00:00 2026-11-04 12:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Chatty Cafe Feeling a bit isolated - come to Lara Library for a free cuppa and friendly chat. Lara Library -

Wednesday, November 04
11:00am - 12:00pm

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Feeling a bit isolated - come to Lara Library for a free cuppa and friendly chat.

Relax, start a conversation and enjoy the space with others. You can also take advantage of our collection, newspapers and magazines.

Monthly on Wednesday 11:00am - 12:00pm at Lara Library

Free, no bookings required. 

AGE GROUP: | Youth | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Social Connection | Health & Wellbeing |

TAGS: | recommended |

Lara Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0668
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Lara Library

Mon, Oct 05 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Oct 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Oct 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Oct 08 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Oct 09 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 10 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Oct 11 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

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Baby time
Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Preschool story time
Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Chatty Cafe - Connect With Others
Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Feeling a bit isolated - come to Lara Library for a free cuppa and friendly chat.
Tech help drop in
Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Toddler time
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Artists assemble!
Mon, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5+
Artists assemble!
Mon, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5+
Baby time
Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Preschool story time
Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Tech help drop in
Thu, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Toddler time
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Journal your junk - Junk journaling and paper crafts
Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join fellow beginner and intermediate crafters to work on your memory keeping project while building your creative flow.
Artists assemble!
Mon, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5+
Artists assemble!
Mon, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5+
Baby time
Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Tech help drop in
Thu, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Toddler time
Fri, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Artists assemble!
Mon, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5+
Artists assemble!
Mon, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5+
Baby time
Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Preschool story time
Wed, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Knitting and crochet social group - Connect With Others
Wed, Oct 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill... more
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill levels are welcome.
Tech help drop in
Thu, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Toddler time
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Artists assemble!
Mon, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5+
Artists assemble!
Mon, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5+
Baby time
Tue, Nov 03, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Preschool story time
Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Chatty Cafe - Connect With Others
Wed, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Feeling a bit isolated - come to Lara Library for a free cuppa and friendly chat.
Tech help drop in
Thu, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Book Chat - Connect With Others
Thu, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join a relaxed conversation about books, discover new reads, and connect with fellow readers.
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