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A girl drawing with a green pencil in a crafting room with tens of coloured picture frames on the yellow wall behind her.
19 Sep – 4 Oct

The Activity Hub

  • Free
  • Family and kids

Create, play and explore at The Activity Hub at State Library Victoria.

Drop into The Activity Hub during the school holidays for hands-on family activities. Discover a mix of crafty surprises, including Pocket House inspired by These Long-Loved Things by Josh Pyke and Ronojoy Ghosh, along with other activities to spark your imagination.

Make, play and create something special to take home. Whether you stay for a quick activity or settle in for a while, The Activity Hub is a place to enjoy making memories together.

Perfect for children aged 5–12 years. No bookings are required, drop in anytime.

Please note: A parent or carer must attend with their child/children.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 19 Sep
  • 1pm - 4pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sun 20 Sep
  • 1pm - 4pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mon 21 Sep
  • 1pm - 4pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tue 22 Sep
  • 1pm - 4pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Wed 23 Sep
  • 1pm - 4pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Thu 24 Sep
  • 1pm - 4pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fri 25 Sep
  • 1pm - 4pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sat 26 Sep
  • 1pm - 4pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sun 27 Sep
  • 1pm - 4pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mon 28 Sep
  • 1pm - 4pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tue 29 Sep
  • 1pm - 4pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Wed 30 Sep
  • 1pm - 4pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Thu 1 Oct
  • 1pm - 4pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fri 2 Oct
  • 1pm - 4pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sat 3 Oct
  • 1pm - 4pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sun 4 Oct
  • 1pm - 4pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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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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.

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