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Summer Fun at the Library at Torquay Library

Celebrating Community and Summer
2023-12-09 10:00:00 2023-12-09 15:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Summer Fun at the Library at Torquay Library You are welcome at the annual family fun day at the Torquay Library to celebrate summer, community and all things local. Torquay Library -

Saturday, December 09
10:00am - 3:00pm

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You are welcome at the annual family fun day at the Torquay Library to celebrate summer, community and all things local.

Join us for family fun day at the Torquay Library

All day - Browse the local artists’ market for Chrissy presents

From 10am - Get your face painted

At 10:15am - Join us for Storytime

From 10:30am - Plant your own sunflower seed with the Surf Coast Celebration of Sunflower and the Seed Library

From 11am - Enjoy some Mexican street food from Perla Taco

From 11am - Join the origami folding and paper plane flying

At 1pm - Meet local author Favel Parrett. Bookings required.

All day - Library members get discounted entry to the Australian Nation Surf Museum

All day - A FREE library bag with every new membership

All day - Join the library – they are not what they used to be!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Festivals |

TAGS: | recommended |

Torquay Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0667
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Torquay Library

Mon, Sep 07 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Sep 08 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Sep 09 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Sep 10 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Sep 11 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 12 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Sep 13 1:30PM to 4:00PM
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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

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Preschool Story Time
Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Game On!
Mon, Sep 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Experience fun and challenges in Game On! Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw... more
Experience fun and challenges in Game On! Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw cards, make your move! Recommended ages 8-15
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 15, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
The Youth Mix
Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, tech activities, and good company. Recommended ages 12-18
Toddler Time
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Toddler Time
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Code Club - Scratch 1, 2 and 3 - Bookings recommended
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for Code Club and take a tour of Scratch 1 or stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch... more
Join us for Code Club and take a tour of Scratch 1 or stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings recommended. Recommended ages 8-15.
Baby Time
Fri, Sep 18, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Interactive play story time
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Connect in this energetic story time where stories come to life through movement and play! Swish, splash and tiptoe... more
Connect in this energetic story time where stories come to life through movement and play! Swish, splash and tiptoe through 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' and more. Recommended age: Preschool
Active games - Winchelsea Community House - Bookings recomended
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Winchelsea Shire Hall - 28 Hesse St, Winchelsea VIC 3241
Move your body and play games in this active session. Learn how to stay safe and be a good sport. Recommended age: 5-8
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 22, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Create a rainbow keyring - Winchelsea Community House - Bookings recommended
Tue, Sep 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Winchelsea Shire Hall - 28 Hesse St, Winchelsea VIC 3241
Join friends new and old as we gather to learn weaving skills. Take home a rainbow keyring and a paper gift box.... more
Join friends new and old as we gather to learn weaving skills. Take home a rainbow keyring and a paper gift box. Recommended age: 8+
Surf Coast Book Club - Library Book Club - Tuesday Group
Tue, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Have you ever wanted to join a Book Club but couldn't find one that had room? Or the books being read were not... more
Have you ever wanted to join a Book Club but couldn't find one that had room? Or the books being read were not really your taste? Join us at the Torquay Library.
Colour photography challenge - Bookings recommended
Wed, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
See the library through a different lens and find beauty in everyday things! Pick a colour and photograph different... more
See the library through a different lens and find beauty in everyday things! Pick a colour and photograph different objects to create your very own collage. Recommended age: 12-15.
Pokémon play time - Bookings recommended
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Come and join us as we discuss, craft and try to catch them all, in Pokémon play time this school holidays! We will... more
Come and join us as we discuss, craft and try to catch them all, in Pokémon play time this school holidays! We will be creating our own new Pokémon and looking for old favourites. Ages 5-8.
Create a rainbow keyring - Bookings recommended
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join friends new and old as we gather to learn weaving skills. Take home a rainbow keyring and a paper gift box.... more
Join friends new and old as we gather to learn weaving skills. Take home a rainbow keyring and a paper gift box. Recommended age: 8+
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 29, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Craft a fabric badge - Bookings recommended
Tue, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Create your own upcycled fabric badges to personalise your tote, tee or hoodie! Learn simple sewing and creative... more
Create your own upcycled fabric badges to personalise your tote, tee or hoodie! Learn simple sewing and creative techniques while repurposing old clothes. No experience needed. Recommended ages: 12-18
Make and play with puppets - Bookings recommended
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Calling all puppeteers! Come and make your own puppet and have fun bringing your puppet to life using voices,... more
Calling all puppeteers! Come and make your own puppet and have fun bringing your puppet to life using voices, stories and settings. Recommended age: Preschool
Baby Time
Fri, Oct 02, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Recycled racers - Bookings recommended
Fri, Oct 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
On your marks, get set, go! Make a racing vehicle using recycled materials then test your design against other... more
On your marks, get set, go! Make a racing vehicle using recycled materials then test your design against other racers. Stopwatches provided. BYO imagination. Recommended age: 8+
Preschool story time
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading. Recommended age: preschool.
Baby time
Tue, Oct 06, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Toddler time
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Toddler time
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Surf Coast Book Club - Library Book Club - Thursday Group
Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Have you ever wanted to join a Book Club but couldn't find one that had room? Or the books being read were not... more
Have you ever wanted to join a Book Club but couldn't find one that had room? Or the books being read were not really your taste? Join us at the Torquay Library.
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Baby time
Fri, Oct 09, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Preschool story time
Mon, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading. Recommended age: preschool.
Game on!
Mon, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Experience fun and challenges in 'Game on!' Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw... more
Experience fun and challenges in 'Game on!' Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw cards, and make your move! Recommended ages: 8-15
Baby time
Tue, Oct 13, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
The youth mix
Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, tech activities, and good company. Recommended ages 12-18
Toddler time
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
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