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Story Dogs 1:1 sessions

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2026-10-02 10:30:00 2026-10-02 10:45:00 Australia/Melbourne Story Dogs 1:1 sessions Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong readers. All dog teams are accredited and approved for this program. Ages 8+ Lara Library -

Friday, October 02
10:30am - 10:45am

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Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong readers. All dog teams are accredited and approved for this program. Ages 8+

Sessions are one on one with the child, the dog and their volunteer and for maximum 15mins each.

Please book for the children that is attending.

Story Dogs is an approved reading program and sessions will take place in a quiet part of the library. The dogs are kept on a leash at all times. Children are asked not to touch the dogs and to be guided by all instructions given by the volunteer.

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: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | School Holidays | Reading, Writing & Book Clubs |

TAGS: | recommended |

Lara Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0668
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Mon, Sep 14 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Sep 15 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Sep 16 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Sep 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Sep 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 19 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Sep 20 Closed
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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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Preschool Story Time
Wed, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Tech help drop in
Thu, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Toddler Time
Fri, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
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Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Baby Time
Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Active games
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Move your body and play games in this active session. Learn how to stay safe and be a good sport. Recommended age: 5-8
Knitting and crochet social group - Connect With Others
Wed, Sep 23, 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.
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Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tech help drop in
Thu, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 29, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Make and play with puppets - Bookings recommended
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tech help drop in
Thu, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Book Chat - Connect With Others
Thu, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join a relaxed conversation about books, discover new reads, and connect with fellow readers.
Story Dogs 1:1 sessions - Bookings recommended
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:15am
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong... more
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong readers. All dog teams are accredited and approved for this program. Ages 8+
Story Dogs - Group session
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet a trained Story Dog and their owner and listen to some stories read by a library staff member. This is a group... more
Meet a trained Story Dog and their owner and listen to some stories read by a library staff member. This is a group session. Ages 8+
Story Dogs 1:1 sessions - Bookings recommended
Fri, Oct 02, 10:15am - 10:30am
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong... more
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong readers. All dog teams are accredited and approved for this program. Ages 8+
Story Dogs 1:1 sessions - Bookings recommended
Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 10:45am
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong... more
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong readers. All dog teams are accredited and approved for this program. Ages 8+
Story Dogs 1:1 sessions - Bookings recommended
Fri, Oct 02, 10:45am - 11:00am
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong... more
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong readers. All dog teams are accredited and approved for this program. Ages 8+
Story Dogs 1:1 sessions - Bookings recommended
Fri, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:15am
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong... more
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong readers. All dog teams are accredited and approved for this program. Ages 8+
Story Dogs 1:1 sessions - Bookings recommended
Fri, Oct 02, 11:15am - 11:30am
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong... more
Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children so they become confident, lifelong readers. All dog teams are accredited and approved for this program. Ages 8+
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Fri, Oct 02, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended age: 5+
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Mon, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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