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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

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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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Phone: (03) 4201 0667
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Mon, Nov 09 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Nov 10 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Nov 11 10:00AM to 5:30PM
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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.

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Toddler time
Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Code club - Scratch 2 and 3 - bookings recommended
Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for 'Code club' and stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings... more
Join us for 'Code club' and stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings recommended. Recommended ages 8-15.
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Surf Coast Book Club - Library Book Club - Thursday Group
Thu, Nov 12, 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, Nov 13, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Preschool story time
Mon, Nov 16, 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, Nov 16, 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, Nov 17, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
The youth mix
Tue, Nov 17, 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, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Toddler time
Thu, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Code club - Scratch 2 and 3 - bookings recommended
Thu, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for 'Code club' and stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings... more
Join us for 'Code club' and stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings recommended. Recommended ages 8-15.
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Baby time
Fri, Nov 20, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Preschool story time
Mon, Nov 23, 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, Nov 23, 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, Nov 24, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
The youth mix
Tue, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, tech activities, and good company. Recommended ages 12-18
Surf Coast Book Club - Library Book Club - Tuesday Group
Tue, Nov 24, 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.
Toddler time
Wed, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Toddler time
Thu, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Code club - Scratch 2 and 3 - bookings recommended
Thu, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for 'Code club' and stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings... more
Join us for 'Code club' and stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings recommended. Recommended ages 8-15.
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Baby time
Fri, Nov 27, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Cancelled
Preschool story time
Mon, Nov 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading. Recommended age: preschool.
Preschool story time - International Day of People with Disability
Mon, Nov 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
IDPwD Storytime Takeover is a story time session that helps children and families learn about disability and... more
IDPwD Storytime Takeover is a story time session that helps children and families learn about disability and inclusion. Recommended age: 3+
Game on!
Mon, Nov 30, 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, Dec 01, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
The youth mix
Tue, Dec 01, 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, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Toddler time
Thu, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Code club - Scratch 2 and 3 - bookings recommended
Thu, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for 'Code club' and stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings... more
Join us for 'Code club' and stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings recommended. Recommended ages 8-15.
This event is full
Baby time
Fri, Dec 04, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Preschool story time
Mon, Dec 07, 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, Dec 07, 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, Dec 08, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
The youth mix
Tue, Dec 08, 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, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Toddler time
Thu, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Code club - Scratch 2 and 3 - bookings recommended
Thu, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for 'Code club' and stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings... more
Join us for 'Code club' and stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings recommended. Recommended ages 8-15.
This event is full
Surf Coast Book Club - Library Book Club - Thursday Group
Thu, Dec 10, 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.
This event is full
Baby time
Fri, Dec 11, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
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