What's On for Kids

What's on for Kids

Yarra Libraries supports early literacy development through the delivery of preschool programs including Storytime, Babytime and Rhymetime. These programs are held weekly during school term. We also help to foster a love of learning with regular after-school programs, covering STEAM subjects, arts and creativity, and run a separate program of events during school holidays.

Early literacy programs and Steam Labs will return for 2024 during school terms - join us from January 29!

Download our social story about visiting the library for Storytime

Autumn School Holiday Program 2024

Join us for School Holiday Fun! Explore crazy chemical reactions in our Mad About Science Workshop, make a unique Cyanotype print using pressed flowers, then try a variety of circus skills at the Fun Fit Circus Workshop. There'll be Native Botanical Art Collage with Rachel Gyan, Book Making with Kid's Own Publishing, a Dinosaur Discovery Presentation with Museums Victoria plus loads more!

Book in for School Holiday sessions via Eventbrite

Download a copy of the Autumn School Holiday Program

 

Early Literacy Programs

Yarra STEAM Labs After-School Programs

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    Maker Lab

    Program robots, make music, shoot movies, draw animations, and learn about all things STEAM! Ages 7+

    Monday • 4pm-5pm
    Richmond Library

    Tuesday • 4pm-5pm
    Bargoonga Nganjin

    Thursday • 3.45pm-4.45pm
    Carlton Library


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    Art Lab

    Let's get creative each week with fun arts and craft. All materials provided! Ages 5+


    Wednesday • 4pm-5pm
    Richmond Library

    Thursday • 3.45pm-4.45pm
    Collingwood Library

    Friday • 3.45pm-4.45pm
    Fitzroy Library

     

    Bookings are not required for Art Lab.

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    LEGO Lab

    Build a creation all by yourself! Each week, we'll take on new, exciting LEGO Challenges. Ages 5+

    Thursday • 4pm-5pm
    Bargoonga Nganjin



    Bookings are not required for Lego Lab.




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Read, Listen and Learn

  • Reading Lists

    Check out reading lists curated by our librarians to help educate and start discussion with kids of all ages.

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  • Auslan Storybooks
    Auslan Storybooks

    Deaf and hearing people of all ages who use Auslan can enjoy a wide range of stories.

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  • Comics Plus - Children's Library is written in a speech bubble.
    Comics Plus

    Comics Plus lets you enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga with no holds, waitlists or borrowing limits. 

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  • LOTE Online for Kids
    LOTE Online for Kids

    LOTE Online for Kids lets children watch and listen along online as narrators read up to 160 popular and classic stories in over 11 languages.

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    Australia Reads

    Need some help choosing school books? Check out this list of award-winning books, selected with help from Leesa from The Little Bookroom.

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  • Collage of book covers from First Nations Recommended Reads list
    First Nations Recommended Reads

    Check out our list of First Nations Recommended Reads, where you’ll find stories and non-fiction titles for young people of various age groups.

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    Studiosity - Online Homework Help

    Studiosity is an online platform which connects students and jobseekers to the best and brightest minds, so they can get help exactly when it's needed most  - all for free, 24/7.

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  • Photo of young hands typing on a white laptop
    Internet Safety Tips

    We are committed to raising awareness around online safety through participation in the eSmart Libraries program.

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    Kanopy Kids

    Thoughtful entertainment for kids (preschool and up). Parents can trust a curated selection of educational and enriching videos with developmentally appropriate, age-based ratings.

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    Read Along with Fitzroy Readers

    Follow along with our Children's Librarians as they read a selection of Fitzroy Readers.

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  •
    Short and Curly ABC Podcast

     A fast-paced fun-filled ethics podcast for kids and their parents, with questions and ideas to really get you thinking. It asks curly questions about animals, technology, school, pop culture and the future.

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    Storytime from Space

    Books read by astronauts from the International Space Station.

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Create and Play

  • Busy Things

    700+ curriculum-linked, fun, educational activities to play online. Trusted by thousands of schools and homes around the world!

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  • Game of Loans Scratch
    Game of Loans Scratch Project

    Have a go creating your own Game of Loans videogame with Scratch.

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  • Linkedin Learning: Programming for kids
    Programming for Kids

    This LinkedIn Learning course is designed to help parents and educators introduce programming concepts to kids of all ages (click here to activate your free access to LinkedIn Learning first).

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