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A watercolour picture of a child sitting on top of a giant pile of books in a garden with flowers and oversize bumble bees against green grass and blue sky.
9 – 17 Apr

Once Upon a Time...en Español

  • Free
  • Family and kids

Kids aged 4 to 9 years can join in a fun-filled Spanish storytime event at the Instituto Cervantes.

It's a great way to introduce children to the language in a playful and interactive environment.

Storytellers will keep children entertained with exciting tales and adventures.

Hours

Date Times
Thu 9 Apr
  • 10am - 12pm 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mon 13 Apr
  • 10am - 12pm 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wed 15 Apr
  • 10am - 12pm 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fri 17 Apr
  • 10am - 12pm 10:00am - 12:00pm

Location

Instituto Cervantes
11 Lygon St
Carlton 3053

Open in maps location for Instituto Cervantes

Price and bookings

This is a free event

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 02 9274 9200
  • email address: bibsyd@cervantes.es
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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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