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Registration opens:
September 07th, 2026

Moment of mindfulness for youth

Bookings recommended
2026-10-01 14:30:00 2026-10-01 15:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Moment of mindfulness for youth Connect with others and learn practical mindfulness skills that you can use in your daily life! Recommended ages: 12-18 Bannockburn Library -

Thursday, October 01
2:30pm - 3:30pm

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Connect with others and learn practical mindfulness skills that you can use in your daily life! Recommended ages: 12-18

Are you curious about mindfulness, but don’t know where to start? This bite-sized program, specially designed for youth, provides a short burst of deep connection amidst a busy daily schedule.

What to expect:

  • This is a school holiday program facilitated by a library staff member with a maximum group size of 10.
  • You will learn and practice different mindfulness techniques, such as box breathing, gratitude journalling, body scan meditation and mindful colouring.
  • Please note this is not a therapeutic program.

Bookings:

  • 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.

Further information:?

If you have any questions about this program or require?assistance?to book, please contact the library on the details below.? 

AGE GROUP: | Youth |

EVENT TYPE: | Social Connection | School Holidays | Health & Wellbeing | Art, Craft & Sewing |

TAGS: | recommended |

Bannockburn Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0661
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Bannockburn Library

Mon, Aug 31 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Tue, Sep 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Sep 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Sep 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Sep 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 05 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Sun, Sep 06 Closed
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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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