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A hanging mobile of an umbrella with childish drawings on it and hanging from it in hearts, plus a blue swirly cloud above it; pink background.
Until 21 Jun

My Love Umbrella

  • Free
  • Family and kids

Let your creativity rain down at State Library Victoria. Create your own ‘Love Umbrella' hanging mobile in this joyful, hands-on craft activity inspired by the children’s picture book, Under the Love Umbrella, by Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys.

Using a design specially created by Allison, assemble and decorate your own 3D umbrella, filling the mobile with people, places, pets and things that you would keep under your love umbrella.

Take home a beautiful reminder that, no matter what, you’re always surrounded by love.

Perfect for children aged 5-12 years. Please note: a parent or carer must attend this event for the entire duration with their child/children.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 30 May
  • 3pm - 5pm 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sun 31 May
  • 3pm - 5pm 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sat 6 Jun
  • 3pm - 5pm 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sun 7 Jun
  • 3pm - 5pm 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mon 8 Jun
  • 3pm - 5pm 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sat 13 Jun
  • 3pm - 5pm 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sun 14 Jun
  • 3pm - 5pm 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sat 20 Jun
  • 3pm - 5pm 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sun 21 Jun
  • 3pm - 5pm 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Location

State Library Victoria
328 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 8664 7000
  • email address: enquiries@slv.vic.gov.au
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Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Companion card accepted

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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Group of children seated on the floor while adults look on.
Until 7 Dec

Auslan Storytime

Bringing stories to life through visual language and movement, 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month.

  • Free
  • Family and kids
A night-time story session at the State Library Victoria, with young children and their grown-ups listening to a story while sitting on the floor or on beanbags; a colouful mural on the wall behind the story-teller.
Until 2 Jun

Storytime: After Dark

Snuggle up for an enchanting storytime after dark in the Pauline Gandel Children's Quarter.

  • Free
  • Family and kids
A busker performing in the street playing an electric guitar with his head facing downwards looking at the instrument.
Until 3 Jun

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.

  • Free
  • Family and kids
Young children and their parents listening to a story book being read aloud in a colourful environment with large dinosaur cutouts.
Until 30 Dec

Dino Days

Young dinosaur enthusiasts, aged 3-5 years, are invited to explore all things dinosaur.

  • Free
  • Family and kids
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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