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Story Time (Altona)

27 Mar 2025 Join us for stories, songs and rhymes that will take you on adventures, exploring the seasons, animals, world around us and much, much more.

Altona Library, 123 Queen St, Altona 3018

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Baby Time (Altona)

27 Mar 2025 Join us for a gentle and engaging session of songs, rhymes, stories, and literacy tips to nurture baby’s early language development and love of books and reading.

Altona Library, 123 Queen St, Altona 3018

1 more date

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LEGO at the Library (Altona Meadows)

27 Mar 2025 Construct and create with LEGO! Drop-in sessions. For primary ages 5-12.

STEAM Centre at Altona Meadows Library, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows 3028

1 more date

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TableTop TakeOver

27 Mar 2025 Drop-in on Thursday nights for our TableTop gaming nights. For high school age 12-17.

Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown 3016

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Story Time (Williamstown)

28 Mar 2025 Join us for stories, songs and rhymes that will take you on adventures, exploring the seasons, animals, world around us and much more.

Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown 3016

1 more date

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Story Time (Laverton)

28 Mar 2025 Join us for stories, songs and rhymes that will take you on adventures, exploring the seasons, animals, world around us and much more.

Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Ave, Laverton 3028

1 more date

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Tea, Tech and Training: Introduction to Social Media

28 Mar 2025 Grab a tea or coffee, get comfy and learn a different tech topic each week via Be Connected.

Altona Library, 123 Queen St, Altona 3018

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Baby Time (Williamstown)

28 Mar 2025 Join us for a gentle and engaging session of songs, rhymes, stories, and literacy tips to nurture baby’s early language development and love of books and reading.

Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown 3016

1 more date

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STEAM Discovery Time

28 Mar 2025 STEAM Discovery Time is a program designed for preschoolers and their parents/carers to explore a variety of topics through play-based learning. For ages 3 - 5.

Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows 3028

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LEGO at the Library (Newport)

28 Mar 2025 Construct and create with LEGO! Drop-in sessions. For primary ages 5-12.

Newport Community Hub, 13 Mason St, Newport 3015

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STEAM Club

28 Mar 2025 Join us for STEAM club! Use your creativity and play in a scientific way. For primary school ages 5-12.

Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows 3028

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Story Time (Newport)

31 Mar 2025 Join us for stories, songs and rhymes that will take you on adventures, exploring the seasons, animals, world around us and much more.

Newport Community Hub, 13 Mason St, Newport 3015

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Mahjong Monday at Altona North Library

31 Mar 2025 Join us to learn how to play Mahjong. All welcome - beginner or expert.

Altona North Community Library, cnr Millers and MacArthur Road, Altona North 3025

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Baby Time (Newport)

31 Mar 2025 Join us for a gentle and engaging session of songs, rhymes, stories, and literacy tips to nurture baby’s early language development and love of books and reading.

Newport Community Hub, 13 Mason St, Newport 3015

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Phonics and Writing Discovery Time

31 Mar 2025 Phonics and Writing Discovery Time is a program designed for preschoolers and their parents/carers to explore a variety of topics through play-based learning. For ages 3-5.

Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown 3016

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Monday Makerspace

31 Mar 2025 Join us every Monday afternoon in our Community Makerspace at the STEAM Centre at Altona Meadows Library. For ages 18+

Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows 3028

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LEGO at the Library (Altona)

31 Mar 2025 Construct and create with LEGO! Drop-in sessions. For primary school ages 5-12.

Altona Library, 123 Queen St, Altona 3018

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Mindful Mondays

31 Mar 2025 Bring your primary school aged children to Mindful Mondays and learn the skills of mindfulness, positive self-talk and relaxation.

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers and McArthurs Roads, Altona North 3025

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Story Time (Altona Meadows)

01 Apr 2025 Join us for stories, songs and rhymes that will take you on adventures, exploring the seasons, animals, world around us and much, much more.

Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows 3028

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Mahjong and Board Games at Seabrook Community Centre

01 Apr 2025 Join us to learn how to play Mahjong (and other board games available).Beginner or expert, everyone is welcome.

Seabrook Community Centre, 15 Truganina Avenue, Seabrook 3028

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Friends of Altona Libraries Book Sale

01 Apr 2025 Items for sale include books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, and more.

Altona Library, 123 Queen St, Altona 3018

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Baby Time (Altona Meadows)

01 Apr 2025 Join us for a gentle and engaging session of songs, rhymes, stories, and literacy tips to nurture baby’s early language development and love of books and reading.

Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows 3028

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Library

Environmental Discovery Time

01 Apr 2025 Environmental Discovery Time is a program designed for preschoolers and their parents/carers to explore a variety of topics through play-based learning. For ages 3-5.

Altona Library, 123 Queen St, Altona 3018

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Comic Club

01 Apr 2025 Comic Club is a weekly after school program that provides primary school children with the opportunity to expand upon their vivid imagination through drawing and storytelling. Primary school ages 5-12.

Altona Library, 123 Queen St, Altona 3018

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Story Time (Seabrook)

02 Apr 2025 Join us for stories, songs and rhymes that will take you on adventures, exploring the seasons, animals, world around us and much, much more.

Seabrook Community Centre, 15 Truganina Avenue, Seabrook 3028

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Library

Arts Discovery Time

02 Apr 2025 Arts Discovery Time is a program designed for preschoolers and their parents/carers to explore a variety of topics through play-based learning. For ages 3-5.

Newport Community Hub, 13 Mason St, Newport 3015

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Library

Mahjong at Altona Library

02 Apr 2025 Join us to play Mahjong at Altona Library (advanced level).

Altona Library, 123 Queen street, Altona 3018

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LEGO at the Library (Williamstown)

02 Apr 2025 Construct and create with LEGO! Drop-in sessions. For primary ages 5-12.

Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown 3016

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Art Club

02 Apr 2025 Our Art Club is designed and delivered by a skilled artist and children’s librarian. Primary school ages 5-12.

Newport Community Hub, 13 Mason St, Newport 3015

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Games Night for Adults

02 Apr 2025 Game night for Adults - Come and play some games with old friends and new!

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers and McArthurs Road, Altona North 3025

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Device Advice (Williamstown)

03 Apr 2025 Book in a 30-minute appointment and have your tech questions answered by our friendly digital team!

Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows 3025

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Heritage Help

03 Apr 2025 Book a free, 30-minute session with Hobsons Bay’s Heritage Librarian at Williamstown Library.

Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown 3016

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Let's Talk Books

03 Apr 2025 Join us to talk about the books you have recently read to share reading recommendations and reading ideas.

Altona Library, 123 Queen Street, Altona, Altona 3018

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Tea, Tech and Training: Getting Ready to Travel Safely

04 Apr 2025 Grab a tea or coffee, get comfy and learn a different tech topic each week via Be Connected.

Altona Library, 123 Queen St, Altona 3018

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Coral Reef Craft at Williamstown (Ages 5-8)

08 Apr 2025 Dive into creativity this school holiday with the Coral Reef Project at the library!

Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown 3016

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Coral Reef Craft at Williamstown (Ages 9-12)

08 Apr 2025 Dive into creativity this school holiday with the Coral Reef Project at the library!

Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown 3016

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Story Box Library (Ages 5-8)

09 Apr 2025 Join us for an exciting program featuring the beautiful picture book 'Footprint' by Phil Cummins, on the Storybox Library Hub.

Altona Library, 123 Queen St, Altona 3018

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Story Box Library (Ages 9-12)

09 Apr 2025 Join us for an exciting program featuring the beautiful picture book 'Footprint' by Phil Cummins, on the Storybox Library Hub.

Altona Library, 123 Queen St, Altona 3018

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Library

Device Advice (Altona Meadows)

10 Apr 2025 Book in a 30-minute appointment and have your tech questions answered by our friendly digital team!

Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows 3025

8 more dates

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Cardboard Maker Space

10 Apr 2025 Calling all young builders! Join us at the library for a Cardboard Construction Makerspace session designed especially for primary-aged children.

STEAM Centre at Altona Meadows Library, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows 3028

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Nursery Rhyme Story Time

11 Apr 2025 Bring your little ones to the recently re-opened library at Altona North for a Nursery Rhyme Story Time with the one and only Rockin' Russell!

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers and McArthurs Roads, Altona North 3025

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Tea, Tech and Training: Managing Passwords

11 Apr 2025 Grab a tea or coffee, get comfy and learn a different tech topic each week via Be Connected.

Altona Library, 123 Queen St, Altona 3018

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Let's Talk Games

12 Apr 2025 Got a game to recommend or a ‘sick 360 no scope’ to talk about? Come share it at Game Club, a book club style event where gamers talk about all types of game play. For ages 18+

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers and McArthurs Roads, Altona North 3028

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The Brillant World of Tom Gates

14 Apr 2025 Love to doodle and draw? Come and make your mark in this giant drawing session. For ages 8-12.

Altona Library, 123 Queen St, Altona 3018

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Rock your World

15 Apr 2025 Join us for a treasure hunt in the library to uncover hidden gems of knowledge. For ages 9-12.

Altona Library, 123 Queen St, Altona 3018

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Coral Reef Craft at Newport (Ages 5-8)

16 Apr 2025 Dive into creativity this school holiday with the Coral Reef Project at the library!

Newport Community Hub, 13 Mason St, Newport 3015

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Library

Coral Reef Craft at Newport (Ages 9-12)

16 Apr 2025 Dive into creativity this school holiday with the Coral Reef Project at the library!

Newport Community Hub, 13 Mason St, Newport 3015

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Library

Migrant Melbourne: Karen Culture, Craft and Heritage Exhibition

17 Apr 2025 Presented by the Australian Karen Organisation, this exhibition showcases the workmanship of handcrafted baskets and clothing traditional to the culture of the Karen people of Burma.

Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Ave, Laverton 3028

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Device Advice (Newport)

17 Apr 2025 Book in a 30-minute appointment and have your tech questions answered by our friendly digital team!

Newport Community Hub, 13 Mason St, Newport 3015

8 more dates

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Device Advice (Altona)

24 Apr 2025 Book in a 30-minute appointment and have your tech questions answered by our friendly digital team!

Altona Library, 123 Queen St, Altona 3018

14 more dates

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Way-back Workshops: Researching Family Military History

24 Apr 2025 Upskill your local and family research and collecting in small group workshops with our Heritage Librarian at Williamstown Library.

Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown 3016

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Heritage Story Time with Aunty N'arwee't Carolyn Briggs

29 Apr 2025 Invite your imagination on a trip back in time and share in the magic of storytelling. Suitable for ages 3-5.

Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown 3016

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Unboxing History: Comic Club Special

29 Apr 2025 Join us for a hands-on session where we make guesses, find clues and create stories about unusual historical objects. For ages 5-12.

Altona Library, 123 Queen St, Altona 3018

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These Walls Speak Volumes with authors Ken James and Pam Baragwanath

30 Apr 2025 This Heritage Hobsons Bay Festival, learn about the legacy of the Mechanics' Institutes movement from the expert authors.

Newport Community Hub, 13 Mason St, Newport 3015

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Unboxing History: Art Club Special

30 Apr 2025 Join us for a hands-on session where we make guesses, find clues and create artworks about unusual historical objects. For ages 5-12.

Newport Community Hub, 13 Mason St, Newport 3015

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Device Advice (Laverton)

01 May 2025 Book in a 30-minute appointment and have your tech questions answered by our friendly digital team!

Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton 3028

5 more dates

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Tea, Tech and Training: Researching your Family History

02 May 2025 Grab a tea or coffee, get comfy and learn a different tech topic each week via Be Connected.

Altona Library, 123 Queen St, Altona 3018

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Device Advice (Altona North)

08 May 2025 Book in a 30-minute appointment and have your tech questions answered by our friendly digital team!

Altona North Community Library, Corner Millers and McArthurs Roads, Altona North 3025

5 more dates

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Everyday Permaculture with the Urban Nanna

14 May 2025 With sustainable living more crucial than ever, 'Everyday Permaculture' offers practical, adaptable solutions for any space.

Altona Library, 123 Queen St, Altona 3018

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Way-back Workshops: Introduction to Ancestry® Library Edition

22 May 2025 Upskill your local and family research and collecting in small group workshops with our Heritage Librarian at Williamstown Library.

Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown 3016

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The Art of Bonsai to find inner peace

05 Jun 2025 This workshop explores the ancient art of bonsai, nurturing the inner self and promoting a slower pace of life.

Altona Meadows Library, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows 3028

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The Wellbeing Journal

12 Jun 2025 We have all heard of people keeping a diary or journal, but have you thought how it can enhance your mental health and wellbeing?

Altona Meadows Library, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows 3028

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Turning Sleep into Wellbeing

19 Jun 2025 Are you waking up full of energy and refreshed? If not, then join this workshop for an opportunity to uncover ways to improve your sleep.

Altona Meadows Library, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows 3028

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