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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

Add to Calendar 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 -

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 | Children & Families |

TAGS: | recommended |

Torquay Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0667

Hours

Torquay Library

Mon, Sep 08 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Sep 09 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Sep 10 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Sep 12 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 13 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 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, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in... more
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in a friendly environment. Suitable for beginners and advance players. Ages 8-15

Tue, Sep 16, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Sep 16, 2:10pm - 2:30pm
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, tech activities, and good company. Ages 12+

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Fri, Sep 19, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Tue, Sep 23, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Map out your own fantastical world to rival Oz, Middle-Earth, Narnia and Alagaesia in this fantasy map design... more
Map out your own fantastical world to rival Oz, Middle-Earth, Narnia and Alagaesia in this fantasy map design session. Create an entire world of your own imagining. Recommended age: 12-18

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grab some pencils and let your creativity fly! Draw real-life legends or wild superheroes in a colourful celebration... more
Grab some pencils and let your creativity fly! Draw real-life legends or wild superheroes in a colourful celebration of awesome, every day and out-of-this-world heroes. Recommended age: 5-8

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Come and join us for this amazing Lego® challenge and use your Lego® skills to construct your very own self... more
Come and join us for this amazing Lego® challenge and use your Lego® skills to construct your very own self portrait. Recommended age: 8+
This event is full

Mon, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Unleash your creativity with Neurographic Art! Explore your artistic inhibitions through lines and shapes in this... more
Unleash your creativity with Neurographic Art! Explore your artistic inhibitions through lines and shapes in this relaxing, mindful drawing workshop for teens. Recommended age: 12-18

Tue, Sep 30, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Bring recycled materials to life! Listen to stories of young builders to inspire your child's project before... more
Bring recycled materials to life! Listen to stories of young builders to inspire your child's project before building with recycled materials in this imaginative session. Recommended age: Preschool

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
What do you love about your face? How do you smile? Create your face with playdough in this hands-on... more
What do you love about your face? How do you smile? Create your face with playdough in this hands-on session! Allergy alert: Products contains gluten. Recommended age: 5-8

Fri, Oct 03, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Fri, Oct 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Discover the basics of Microsoft Word while designing your own Search and Find puzzle. Take home your puzzle to... more
Discover the basics of Microsoft Word while designing your own Search and Find puzzle. Take home your puzzle to challenge friends and family. Recommended age: 8-12