Library on the Lawn
Throughout January, the Library’s forecourt will transform into an imagination playground for the youngest literary explorers.
Settle in for Storytime, collect a craft showbag or jump into parachute play. Supersize the fun with a collection of jumbo puzzles and a giant bubble dance party.
Looking to get a break from the summer heat? Head inside the Library to explore the iconic reading rooms and spaces while on a family scavenger hunt.
Program highlights:
10.15am and noon: Bubble Dance Party
10.30am and 11.30am: Storytime
11am: Parachute Play
12.15pm: Newspaper Catwalk creation time
12.30pm: Newspaper Catwalk
Hours 
| Date | Times |
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| Tue 6 Jan |
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| Wed 7 Jan |
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| Thu 8 Jan |
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| Tue 13 Jan |
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| Wed 14 Jan |
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| Thu 15 Jan |
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Location 
Forecourt
State Library Victoria
328 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000
Price and bookings
This is a free event
Booking not required
Contact details
Accessibility
All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.
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