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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

Add to Calendar 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 -

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

Hours
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Leopold Library

Mon, Jan 05 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Jan 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Jan 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Jan 08 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Jan 09 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jan 10 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Jan 11 Closed

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. 

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Thu, Jan 08, 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Fri, Jan 09, 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Fri, Jan 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Sat, Jan 10, 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Mon, Jan 12, 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Mon, Jan 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Library + Mini-Golf = Our Mini Mini-Golf Session. Design your own mini mini-golf course in the library and become a mini mini-golf star. Recommended ages 5+

Tue, Jan 13, 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Wed, Jan 14, 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Thu, Jan 15, 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Thu, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Fri, Jan 16, 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Sat, Jan 17, 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Mon, Jan 19, 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Tue, Jan 20, 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Tue, Jan 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
No brushes allowed! Have fun with colour by splashing, rubbing, dripping and printing in this creative session.... more
No brushes allowed! Have fun with colour by splashing, rubbing, dripping and printing in this creative session. Recommended ages 5+

Wed, Jan 21, 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Be inspired by the Ancient World. Become an architect and make your own ancient landmarks in this hands-on LEGO®... more
Be inspired by the Ancient World. Become an architect and make your own ancient landmarks in this hands-on LEGO® session. Recommended age: 8-12

Thu, Jan 22, 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Fri, Jan 23, 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Fri, Jan 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Mon, Feb 02, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Feb 03, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.