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Speed Date a Book

Library Lovers Speed Dating

2024-02-14 09:00:00 2024-02-14 17:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Speed Date a Book Come along on Wednesday 14th February and speed date a book. Leopold Library -

Wednesday, February 14
9:00am - 5:00pm

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Come along on Wednesday 14th February and speed date a book.

This fun free event allows you to speed date several books at once and find your perfect book match. Book speed dating is similar to traditional speed dating, but with books. Books are set up with tables around the library, ready for readers to have a quick pick. This is a great way to find your perfect match. Date as many new authors and genres as you want. Its not cheating if it's a fictional character!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellbeing | Games & Challenges |

TAGS: | recommended |

Leopold Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0675
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Leopold Library

Mon, Oct 12 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Oct 13 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Oct 14 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Oct 15 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Oct 16 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 17 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Oct 18 Closed
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Tel: (03) 4201 0675
About the Library

Leopold Library was opened in 2018 and is situated within the Leopold Community Hub. The branch offers a welcoming and bright space with zones for working, comfortable reading and activities. A dedicated technology makerspace provides opportunities to develop creativity, imagination and problem solving. Public access PCs, free WiFi, a large area for children and young people, coffee machine, meeting room for community hire and comfortable seating are further features of this branch. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here. 

Upcoming events

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Preschool story time
Mon, Oct 12, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Classics Book Chat - Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford
Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join our monthly book club to chat about classic novels and their screen adaptations.
Tech Help Drop In
Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Artists assemble!
Wed, Oct 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5+
Getting the most from Ancestry Library Edition
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Having trouble finding those elusive ancestors? Come and learn how Ancestry Library Edition may help you. Share your... more
Having trouble finding those elusive ancestors? Come and learn how Ancestry Library Edition may help you. Share your own tips and discoveries with others. Bookings required.
Toddler time
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Artists assemble! - Bookings recommended
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5-18
So you want to work in community services? - Career pathways series
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Do you want a make a difference in the community? Find out what it is like to work as a peer support worker, youth... more
Do you want a make a difference in the community? Find out what it is like to work as a peer support worker, youth worker or disability support worker from a panel of experts.
Preschool story time
Mon, Oct 19, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Baby time
Tue, Oct 20, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Tech Help Drop In
Tue, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Toddler time
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Conversation Club - Tell us what you think
Thu, Oct 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Conversation Club is a safe space for friendly discussion on topics chosen by the participants.
Artists assemble! - Bookings recommended
Thu, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5-18
Local history - My grandfather's medals
Fri, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us at the Leopold Library to hear Bryan Marra discuss his research into the locals at war.
Local history Q & A - History month 2026
Fri, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Local history is more than dates and buildings; it is memory, experience and community. Join Bryan Marra at Leopold... more
Local history is more than dates and buildings; it is memory, experience and community. Join Bryan Marra at Leopold library to pick his brain about local history and the early days of Leopold.
Preschool story time - IDPwD Storytime Takeover
Mon, Oct 26, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Baby time
Tue, Oct 27, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Tech Help Drop In
Tue, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Artists assemble!
Wed, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5+
Toddler time
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Artists assemble! - Bookings recommended
Thu, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5-18
Saving Family Stories - Introduction to the Photo and Video Digitisation Station
Mon, Nov 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn... more
Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn how you can bring them to digital life, ready to share with family and friends!
Preschool story time
Mon, Nov 02, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Baby time
Tue, Nov 03, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Tech Help Drop In
Tue, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Artists assemble!
Wed, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5+
Toddler time
Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Conversation Club - Tell us what you think
Thu, Nov 05, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Conversation Club is a safe space for friendly discussion on topics chosen by the participants.
Artists assemble! - Bookings recommended
Thu, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5-18
Friday Flicks - Movies at the Leopold Library
Fri, Nov 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Come along to the Leopold Library and watch a movie from the Library's e-collection streaming service, Kanopy.
Preschool story time
Mon, Nov 09, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Baby time
Tue, Nov 10, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Classics Book Chat - Great Expectations by Charles Dickins
Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join our monthly book club to chat about classic novels and their screen adaptations.
Tech Help Drop In
Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Artists assemble!
Wed, Nov 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5+
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