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Local Author Favel Parrett

Talking about her new book
2023-12-09 13:00:00 2023-12-09 14:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Local Author Favel Parrett Part of the Summer Fun at the Library at the Torquay Library Torquay Library -

Saturday, December 09
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-12-09 13:00:00 2023-12-09 14:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Local Author Favel Parrett Part of the Summer Fun at the Library at the Torquay Library Torquay Library -

Part of the Summer Fun at the Library at the Torquay Library

Author of Past the Shallows; When the Night Comes; and There was Still Love, Favel Parrett is an award-winning author whose connection to the Surf Coast informs her writing. Her recent book Wandi is a novel for young readers, and this is now joined by her most recent release Kimmi: Queen of the dingos, as an ongoing tale of dingo survival.  

Join us at the Torquay Library to hear Favel Parrett talk about her new book and the Dingo Sanctuary. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Talks |

TAGS: | recommended |

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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

Preschool Story Time
Mon, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Chess Club
Mon, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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
Baby Time
Tue, Jul 30, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Toddler Time
Wed, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Toddler Time
Thu, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Mega LEGO CLUB
Thu, Aug 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join other LEGO fans for a drop in session between 3.30 and 4.30pm. Explore your creativity and see where your... more
Join other LEGO fans for a drop in session between 3.30 and 4.30pm. Explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+
Baby Time
Fri, Aug 02, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Home School: Escape the Maze - Home Schooler Event - Bookings essential
Fri, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create a devious maze of books, blocks, and LEGO. Then help our cute little Junior Bots navigate through and escape... more
Create a devious maze of books, blocks, and LEGO. Then help our cute little Junior Bots navigate through and escape your mastermind maze and monster infested creation. Ages 8+
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Play with OSMOS - Bookings Essential
Fri, Aug 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Solve puzzles, tell stories and supercharge your drawing skills with OSMO in this 4-week course. Ages 5+
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Preschool Story Time
Mon, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Chess Club
Mon, Aug 05, 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
Baby Time
Tue, Aug 06, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Toddler Time
Wed, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Toddler Time
Thu, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Mega LEGO CLUB
Thu, Aug 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join other LEGO fans for a drop in session between 3.30 and 4.30pm. Explore your creativity and see where your... more
Join other LEGO fans for a drop in session between 3.30 and 4.30pm. Explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+
Baby Time
Fri, Aug 09, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Play with OSMOS - Bookings Essential
Fri, Aug 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Solve puzzles, tell stories and supercharge your drawing skills with OSMO in this 4-week course. Ages 5+
This event is full
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Chess Club
Mon, Aug 12, 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
Baby Time
Tue, Aug 13, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Toddler Time
Wed, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Toddler Time
Thu, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Mega LEGO CLUB
Thu, Aug 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join other LEGO fans for a drop in session between 3.30 and 4.30pm. Explore your creativity and see where your... more
Join other LEGO fans for a drop in session between 3.30 and 4.30pm. Explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+
Baby Time
Fri, Aug 16, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Play with OSMOS - Bookings Essential
Fri, Aug 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Solve puzzles, tell stories and supercharge your drawing skills with OSMO in this 4-week course. Ages 5+
This event is full
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Chess Club
Mon, Aug 19, 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
Baby Time
Tue, Aug 20, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Sphero Challenge - Bookings essential
Tue, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fully programmable and highly advanced, Sphero BOLT is a robotic ball that delivers endless creative and fun... more
Fully programmable and highly advanced, Sphero BOLT is a robotic ball that delivers endless creative and fun challenges. Ages 8+
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Toddler Time
Wed, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Toddler Time
Thu, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Mega LEGO CLUB
Thu, Aug 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join other LEGO fans for a drop in session between 3.30 and 4.30pm. Explore your creativity and see where your... more
Join other LEGO fans for a drop in session between 3.30 and 4.30pm. Explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+
Baby Time
Fri, Aug 23, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Dino Stem Challenge - Bookings Essential
Fri, Aug 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Journey into the Jurassic era using the powers of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. 5+
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Chess Club
Mon, Aug 26, 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
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