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Dave O'Neill: Children's Author Talk

2023-04-14 10:30:00 2023-04-14 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Dave O'Neill: Children's Author Talk Join local author, Dave O'Neill, as he shares his new Children's book, "The Seagull Who Soared". Enjoy the story, ask questions, and get creative with a fun craft activity. All ages. Torquay Library - Children's Area

Friday, April 14
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-04-14 10:30:00 2023-04-14 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Dave O'Neill: Children's Author Talk Join local author, Dave O'Neill, as he shares his new Children's book, "The Seagull Who Soared". Enjoy the story, ask questions, and get creative with a fun craft activity. All ages. Torquay Library - Children's Area

Torquay Library

Children's Area

Join local author, Dave O'Neill, as he shares his new Children's book, "The Seagull Who Soared". Enjoy the story, ask questions, and get creative with a fun craft activity. All ages.

Calling all story book lovers!

Geelong Regional Libraries invite you to participate in this children's author talk with local author, Dave O'Neill, as he shares his new picture storybook, “The Seagull who Soared”. 

Stevie the Seagull often dreams of exciting adventures, but can she find the courage to take to the skies and leave the safety of her beach at Torquay behind? This is a story to remind us all to ignore the voice of doubt and chase our dreams, no matter how big they are.

Bookings are essential, those on the waitlist will be contacted upon availability. 

Torquay Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0667

Hours

Torquay Library

Mon, Mar 27 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Mar 28 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Mar 29 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Mar 30 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Mar 31 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Apr 01 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Apr 02 1:30PM to 4:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0667

About the Library

Located in Torquay’s Surf City Plaza, adjacent to the Surf World Museum and Community Hall, Torquay Library is a popular community gathering space, particularly for families and holidaymakers. The branch features zones for reading, studying and working, a dedicated area for children, public access PCs and free WiFi. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, and many events and programs for adults are also run throughout the year.

Upcoming events

Mon, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Mon, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 8+ 

Tue, Apr 04, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Apr 04, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Apr 06, 11:45am - 12:15pm
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Tue, Apr 11, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Apr 11, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Apr 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Wed, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Thu, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Fri, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Join local author, Dave O'Neill, as he shares his new Children's book, "The Seagull Who Soared". Enjoy the story,... more
Join local author, Dave O'Neill, as he shares his new Children's book, "The Seagull Who Soared". Enjoy the story, ask questions, and get creative with a fun craft activity. All ages.

Tue, Apr 18, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Apr 18, 11:30am - 11:50am
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Wed, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Registration opens Wednesday, April 5 2023 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Registration opens Friday, April 7 2023 at 9:00am