YARRA JUNCTION LIBRARY1A HODDLE ST, YARRA JUNCTIONPH: 9800 6462MON 8 - FRI 12 APRIL (LIBRARY OPENING HOURS)ALL DAY CRAFT TABLE Colour and create at our all day activity table. All ages. FREE. Bookings not required.

WED 10 & 17 APRIL, 2:30PMTINY TOTS STORYTIME Join us for simple rhymes, fingerplays and stories in a storytime designed for the very young. Stay for a chat with other families after the session. Ages 0-12 months. FREE. Bookings not required.

THURS 11 APRIL, 11AM-12PMSTAR WARS ORIGAMI: MAKE AND TAKE Use the “Force” to fold some Star Wars favorites and check out the Origami Yoda Books. Ages 7-12. FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

MON 15 - THURS 18 APRIL (LIBRARY OPENING HOURS)ALL DAY EASTER CRAFT TABLEColour and create at our all day activity table. All ages. FREE. Bookings not required.

MON 15 APRIL, 10AM FAMILY EASTER STORYTIME Join us for stories, craft and an egg hunt. All ages. FREE. Bookings not required.

MON 15 APRIL,1PM-2PMCODING Come along for a session of coding fun! Create projects with Scratch and play games to learn new skills. No prior experience with coding is needed, and laptops are provided! Ages 7 plus. FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

MON 15 APRIL, 4PM-5PM3D PRINTING Learn how to create models in 3D, watch a demo of the printer in action, and design or choose a 3D model to have printed! A small print of your choice (under 25 grams) is included in the cost of this workshop. Ages 8 plus. COST $10. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

WED 17 APRIL, FROM 11AMGIANT EASTER BUNNY COLLAGE All ages.FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

HEALESVILLE LIBRARY110 RIVER STREET, HEALESVILLE PH: 9800 6497

MON 8 APRIL-THUR 18 APRIL, DURING LIBRARY OPENING HOURSCRAFT TABLE Drop in any time and create something special at our craft table. All ages. FREE. Bookings not required.

MON 8 APRIL, 1PM-3PM ROBOT WARS LEGO® BOOST Welcome to the creative world of coding where you’ll build Lego robots and program them to walk and move. STEM has never been more fun! BYO snacks and drinks.Ages 12 plus. COST $5 BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL (Yarra Ranges Youth Team PH 9294 6716 or yarrarangesyouth.eventbrite.com)

MON 8 APRIL, 11AMNATURE PLAY STORYTIME Join Rowanne at Coronation Park, Healesville for a fun storytime as part of Yarra Ranges Council’s Nature Play activities. All ages. FREE. Bookings not required.

TUES 9 APRIL 10AM TO 12PMCOOKING WITH KIDS Prepare for a chocolate mess with Healesville Salvos! For school aged children. COST $5. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

TUES 16 APRIL10AM-11AM & 12PM-1PMGASTRONOMICS Create edible jelly pearls and liquid balloons to create a delicious science experiment. Ages 8 plus. COST $5. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

BELGRAVE LIBRARYREYNOLDS LANE, BELGRAVEPH: 9800 6489

MON 8 APRIL-THUR 18 APRIL, DURING LIBRARY OPENING HOURSCRAFT TABLE Drop in any time and create something special at our craft and puzzle table. All ages. FREE. Bookings not required.

MON 8 APRIL, 11AM-12NOONICE PAINTING How can you paint with ice? Come along, find out and create a masterpiece to take home. Ages 5-10. FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

TUES 9 APRIL, 2PM-3PMIRISH DANCING Have a fun afternoon trying some Irish Dancing with Kate from The Victorian Irish Dance Academy. Ages 5-12. FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

THUR 11 APRIL , 10:30AM-12NOONWATERCOLOUR PAINTING Join popular local artist Bev Pergl as she shows you how to create a Fantasy landscape with “Mythical Creatures and Dragons”. Ages 6-12. COST $12. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

THUR 11 APRIL, 1PM-2:30PMAUTUMN LEAF PRINTS Have fun, printing Autumn Leaves with local artist Bev Pergl. Explore textures, draw your own tree and add leaf prints. Create animals from leaf prints.Ages 6-12. COST $12. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

MON 15 APRIL, 11AM-12NOONEASTER STORYTIME Come along for some fun stories, songs and of course, an egg hunt!Ages 3 plus FREE. Bookings not required.

TUES 16 APRIL11AM-12PM & 2PM-3PMFRUIT & VEGGIE INK PRINTS Design and create a print using natural inks with fruits and vegetables as your paint brush. Ages 7 plus. FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Children aged 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult for all activities.

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WED 10 APRIL,1PM - 2PM & 3PM - 4PMMARIO MAKER Build, experiment, improve. Download, play, share. The possibilities are limitless! We provide the Nintendo 3DS consoles; you bring your imagination, energy and readiness to share. Ages 7 plus. FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

MOOROOLBARK LIBRARY7 STATION STREET, MOOROOLBARK PH: 9800 6480

MON 8 APRIL, 10:30AM-11AMKAMASHIBAI THEATRE STORYTIME Stories and fun. Ages 3 plus. FREE.BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

MON 8 APRIL, 11AM-4PMAUSTRALIAN ANIMALS PAPER CRAFT ACTIVITY TABLE Colour, create and stay as long as you like at our activity table. All ages. FREE. Bookings not required.

THU 11 APRIL, 10.30-11.30EASTER STORYTIME Easter Stories and easter craft. All ages. FREE. Bookings not required.

FRI 12 APRIL, 11AM-12PM & 2PM-3PMELECTRIC ART Use your STEAM skills and creativity to make a card masterpiece using electric circuits! You could make a light up card for someone, create a creature with glowing eyes, or even make a secret light up message! Ages 8 plus COST $5.BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

MON 15 APRIL, 11AM-12NOONREADING HOUR WITH HANNA AND ROWANNE Join us for stories, stories and more stories. All ages. FREE. Bookings not required.

TUE 16 APRIL, 7PM-8PMBEDTIME STORYTIME Come along for stories and songs, wear your pjs and bring your teddy. All ages. FREE. Bookings not required.

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REEFTON HOTEL1600 WOODS POINT ROAD MCMAHONS CREEK

THUR 11 APRIL, 11AM-2PMREEFTON FAMILY FUN DAY Come along to this family friendly event and meet the team from Linking Families Service Yarra Ranges Council. There will be a fun playspace and craft for young children plus a free BBQ provided by Yarra Ranges Council Community Development. Eastern Regional Libraries will be hosting STEAM activities including trying out our Wind Tunnel! See if you can float your creation!!! FREEBookings not required.

Children aged 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult for all activities.

ROWVILLE LIBRARYSTUD PARK SHOPPING CENTRESTUD ROAD, ROWVILLE PH: 9800 6443

SAT 6 APRIL, 10:30AM-11:15AMSILLY SATURDAY Nonsense stories and ridiculous rhymes. Make a mixed-up picture.Ages 3 plus. FREE. Bookings not required.

TUES 9 APRIL, 9:30AM-10:30AMNURSERY RHYME TIME Stories and songs based on traditional Nursery Rhymes. Create a Humpty Dumpty mosaic sticker picture. Ages 3-6. FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

FRI 12 APRIL, 6:30PM-7:30PMBUNNY BEDTIME STORYTIME Wear your pyjamas and come along for Bunny stories and songs. Make a cute Easter card and join in with the egg hunt. Ages 2 plus. FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

SAT 13 APRIL, 10:30AM-11:15AMSPECIAL SATURDAY STORYTIME - EASTER Easter stories, songs, rhymes and craft.Ages 2 plus. FREE. Bookings not required.

MON 15 APRIL, 11AM-12PM EASTER TREAT HOLDERS Decorate bunny and chick Easter treat holders using cardboard tubes and other stuff. Ages 5 plus. FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

TUES 16 APRIL9:30AM & 10:15AM (2 SESSIONS) MAKE AND TAKE: KNOX WOODWORKERSJoin the wonderful Knox Woodworkers and make a fantastic wooden creation to take home. Ages 4 plus. COST $5. (inc. 1 kit) Additional kits can be purchased for $5 on the day. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - please book for one session only.

WED 17 APRIL, 10AM & 2PM CODING Come along for a session of coding fun! Create projects with Scratch and play games to learn new skills. No prior experience with coding is needed, and laptops are provided! Ages 7 plus. FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

MON 8 APRIL-THUR 18 APRIL, DURING LIBRARY OPENING HOURSEASTER CRAFT TABLE Pop in anytime for some colouring in and simple pasting activities at our Easter Craft Table. All ages.FREE. Bookings not required.

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CROYDON LIBRARY5 CIVIC SQUARE, CROYDONPH: 9800 6448

MON 8 & 15 APRIL, 9AM-5PMEASTER CRAFT TABLE Drop in through the day and try some fun Easter craft activities. All ages. FREE. Bookings not required.

TUES 9 APRIL, 10AM-11AMSTORIES & STEAM AT THE POOL Join us at Aquahub for a morning of stories, songs, and raft making! Normal pool charges apply. All ages. Bookings not required.

TUES 9 APRIL, 2PM-3PMLEGO® BOOST Build, code, and play with LEGO® Boost Robots! We’ll work in pairs to build and program different models, make them move, and try out some tricky challenges! Ages 7 plus. COST $5. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

WED 10 APRIL, 11AM-5PMNEW BOOKS & BOOKMARKS Check out some new books while you’re visiting and make a special bookmark or two! All ages. FREE. Bookings not required.

THURS 11 APRIL, 10AM-11AMI SPY POSTERS Do you love looking in Jean Marzollo’s ‘I Spy’ books and solving the riddles?Make your own poster from lots of little pictures and write your own riddle. Ages 5-12 . FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

FRI 12 APRIL, 6:30PM-7:30PMBEDTIME STORYTIME Stories and fun for all the family. Come dressed in your pyjamas and bring a cuddly soft toy. All ages. FREE. Bookings not required.

TUES 16 APRIL, 11AM-12 NOONWHAT A HOOT! STORYTIME Enjoy some great stories and make your own flying owl. All agesFREE. Bookings not required.

WED 17 APRIL, 10AM-11AMBUILD-A-BOOK Create your own little book using book dust jackets and other bits and pieces. Ages 5-12. FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

THURS 18 APRIL, 10AM-11AMRECYCLED BOOK CRAFT Make a paper sculpture of your choice using old worn out paperbacks. BYO sharp pointed scissors.Ages 9 plus. FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

BORONIA LIBRARYPARK CRESCENT, BORONIA PH: 9800 6488

TUES 9 APRIL, 11AM-12NOONRHYME TIME Lots of traditional and new songs and rhymes. A simple craft activity follows.Ages 0-4 years. FREE Bookings not required.

WED 10 APRIL, 11AMEGG-GINEERING Can you design and build a package that will stop an Easter egg from breaking when something heavy is dropped on it? Bring your best ideas and creative mind! (Warning: chocolate eggs will be used in this activity). Ages 6 plus. COST $5BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

THUR 11 APRIL, 11AM-12NOONHURRAY FOR HAT! Hat stories and fun. Make a fantastic hat to take home. Ages 3 plus. FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

MON 15 APRIL, 6:30PM-7:30PMBEDTIME STORYTIME Come dressed in your pajamas and bring your teddy to this fun family storytime. All ages. FREE Bookings not required.

TUES 16 APRIL, 11AM-12NOONHOPPING GOOD FUN! Join us for an Easter inspired storytime. A simple craft activity follows. Ages 3 pus. FREE Bookings not required.

WED 17 APRIL, 11AM-12NOONSOARING KITES! Come make a kite, then see how high you can make it fly! Ages 4 plus. FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

WED 17 APRIL, 2PM-3PMPAPER BEAD JEWELLERY Recycle old magazines into beautiful beads to use in jewellery making. Ages 7 plusFREE Bookings not required.

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FOR ALL ACTIVITIES*

*Payment must be made at time

of booking(where fees are

applicable)

FERNTREE GULLY LIBRARY1010 BURWOOD HIGHWAYFERNTREE GULLY PH: 9800 6455

MON 8 APRIL-THUR 18 APRIL, DURING OPENING HOURSHOP INTO EASTER ALL DAY ACTIVITY TABLE Stop by our all day activity table, filled with lots of Easter themed fun. For an extra adventure, don’t forget to visit the playground behind the library. All ages. FREE. Bookings not required.

TUES 9 APRIL 11AM-12PM & 3PM-4PMYOUR BODY SCIENCE! Find out how your body works! Learn more about what’s inside you and what makes you tick. Ages 7 plus. COST $5. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

TUES 9 & 16 APRIL, 2PM-2:30PMTINY TOTS RHYME TIME Join us for simple rhymes, fingerplays and stories in a storytime designed for the very young. Stay for a chat with other families after the session. Ages 0-12 months. FREE. Bookings not required.

WED 10 & 17 APRIL, 11AM-11:45AM DANCE & SING FAMILY STORYTIME Come along to our musical storytime as we make our way through some your favourite storytime hits. Grab an instrument and join in the fun! Ages 1-6. FREE. Bookings not required.

THUR 11 APRIL, 9:30AM-10:15AM & 10:30AM-11:15AM (2 SESSIONS)MAKE AND TAKE: KNOX WOODWORKERSJoin the wonderful Knox Woodworkers and make a fantastic wooden creation to take home. Ages 4 plus. COST $5. (inc. 1 kit) Additional kits can be purchased for $5 on the day. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - please book for one session only.

FRI 12 APRIL, 11AM-12PM CONSTRUCTION TIME AT THE LIBRARY Like to build? Let your imagination run wild as we use blocks of all shapes and sizes to build fantastic structures in this creative storytime. Ages 3-6. FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

TUES 16 APRIL, 11AM-12PM SCHOOL HOLIDAY STEAM: MINI MAKERS Why should the big kids have all the fun? Join us for a special STEAM storytime and discovery session designed for young minds. Please dress your child for mess. Ages 3-5. FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

THUR 18 APRIL, 11AM-12PMEASTER STEAM CIRCUIT Do you enjoy a challenge? Put your mind to work as we make our way through our Easter themed STEAM activity circuit. Food may be used. Please advise of any allergies at the time of booking Ages 5 plus. FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

REALM LIBRARYRINGWOOD TOWN SQUARE179 MAROONDAH HIGHWAYRINGWOOD PH: 9800 6430

MON 8 APRIL - THURS 18 APRIL, DURING LIBRARY OPENING HOURSHOLIDAY FUN ACTIVITY TABLEColour, create and craft at our all day activity table. All ages. FREE. Bookings not required.

TUES 9 APRIL, 11AM-11:30AMTINY TOTS STORYTIME Join us for simple rhymes, fingerplays and stories in a storytime designed for the very young. Stay for a chat with other families after the session. Ages 0-12 months. FREE. Bookings not required.

WED 10 APRIL, 11AM-12PMBEADED ANIMAL KEYRINGS Be creative and bead your very own unique animal keyring. Which animal will you choose? Ages 8 plus.FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

THUR 11 APRIL 11AM-12PM & 2PM-3PMMAKEY MAKEY STEAM ACTIVITY Does electric fruit sound weird to you? Use our makey makeys to turn fruits and vegetables into a musical instrument, or to control a game. Experiment and create! Ages 6 plus. COST $5. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

MON 15 APRIL, 1PM - 4PMLIBRARY SCAVENGER HUNT Search and you may just find something a little unexpected at Realm, and have some fun too! Ages 8 plus. FREE Bookings not required.

TUES 16 APRIL, 2PM-4PMEASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA Hop in and join us for Easter craft and activities that will keep any bunny happy! Ages 5 plus. FREE. Bookings not required.

WED 17 APRIL, 11AM-11:45AMTODDLER STORYTIME Join us for rhymes, songs and stories. Ages 12 months - 3 years. FREE. Bookings not required.

LILYDALE COMMUNITY LIBRARYBUILDING LA, BOX HILL INSTITUTE LILYDALE LAKESIDE CAMPUS,1 JARLO DRIVE, LILYDALE PH: 9800 6457

MON 8 APRIL - THURS 18 APRIL, DURING LIBRARY OPENING HOURSALL DAY ACTIVITY TABLEDrop in any time and enjoy simple crafts and activities. FREE. Bookings not required.

WED 10 APRIL, 11AM -12:30PMFAMILY MOVIE: NUTCRACKER & THE FOUR REALMS (PG)A young girl is transported into a magical worldof gingerbread soldiers and an army of mice.COST $6 (Includes popcorn and drink)COST $8 (Includes popcorn, drink and coffee/hot chocolate for adults). BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

THUR 11 APRIL 10:30AM–11:30AMBEEKEEPING FUN Come on a safe and happy bee adventure! Meet Jay from Organicsway Honey Farm with his amazing live Bee hive and see how bees make honey. Taste some delicious honey then enjoy our Busy Bee Crafts activity table. Family event - all ages welcome. FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

FRI 12 APRIL 11AM-12PM & 2PM-3PMMINECRAFT Minecraft is back at your library! Come and play Minecraft Education - craft, create and learn while building a worldtogether! Laptops will be provided for this event. Ages 7 plus. FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

WED 17 APRIL, 11AM -12:30PMFAMILY MOVIE: MARY POPPINS RETURNS (PG)The Magical Nanny returns!COST $6 (Includes popcorn and drink)COST $8 (Includes popcorn, drink and coffee/hot chocolate for adults). BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

THUR 18 APRIL, 11AM-12NOONEASTER STORYTIME & CARD MAKING For all ages! FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

THUR 18 APRIL2PM-3PM & 4PM-5PMLEGO® BOOST Build, code, and play with LEGO® Boost Robots! We’ll work in pairs to build and program different models, makethem move, and try out some tricky challenges! Ages 7 plus. COST $5. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

KNOX LIBRARY425 BURWOOD HIGHWAYWANTIRNA SOUTH PH: 9800 6470

MON 8 APRIL, 2PM-3PMLET’S RELAX AND READ! THE READING HOUR RETURNS WITH SUE AND HELEN Join us for stories, stories and more stories AND new books to borrow! All ages. FREEBookings not required.

TUES 9 APRIL, 10AM & 2PMSTOP MOTION: Come along and make your own Stop Motion film! Use the library’s plasticine to make models and figurines to make your story come to life in a video! Ages 6 plus. FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

WED 10 APRIL, 10AM-NOONLET’S RELAX: MAKE AND TAKE IT! Come anytime between 10 and 11.30 and make one of our simple craft activities; allow 30 mins to complete your choice. Ages 3 to 12. FREEBookings not required.

TUES APRIL 16, 10AM-NOONLET’S WORK IT OUT – THE CHICKEN OR THE EGG? WHO CAME FIRST Stories and activities based on eggs and chickens. Come anytime between 10 and 11.30; allow ½ hour to listen to a story and make something fun. Ages 4-12. FREE Bookings not required.

WED 17 APRIL 2PM-2.45PM & 3PM-3.45PMLET’S RELAX, CODE & PLAY MARIO MAKERS! Have fun with the world of Super Mario. Ages 7 plus. FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

BAYSWATER LIBRARYSHOP 26, GROUND FLOORMOUNTAIN HIGH SHOPPING CENTRE7-13 HIGH ST, BAYSWATER. PH: 9800 6498

MON 8 - THUR 18 APRIL - DURING OPENING HOURS ALL DAY HOLIDAY CRAFT & ACTIVITY TABLE There will be craft to make, puzzles to solve and art to create! Ages 2 plus. FREE. Bookings not required.

TUES 9 APRIL, 11AM - 12PMDRAWING FOR LAUGHS! Bring your creativity & imagination along to this fun, easy art session.Ages 3 plus. FREE. Bookings not required.

WED 10 APRIL, 11AM - 12PMOUR FAVOURITE BOOKS - WITH DEB & MICHELLE Join us for a relaxing, hour of storytime filled with books you’ll love! All ages. FREE.Bookings not required.

THUR 11 APRIL, 6PM - 7PMBEDTIME STORY-TIME Pack your favourite teddy, pop on your pyjamas and head to this fun story-time for all the family. All ages. FREE. Bookings not required.

FRI 12 APRIL, 11AM - 12:30PMPASTA ART You can make a pasta mobile , thread a pasta necklace/bracelet, create a pasta mosaic or build a pasta creature! Which will you chose? Ages 4 plus. FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

TUES 16 APRIL, 11AM - 12PMEASTER STORY-TIME Come on bunnies, hop along to this special Easter story-time session to be followed by a fun, craft activity! All ages. FREE. Bookings not required.

WED 17 APRIL,11AM - 12PM & 2PM-3PMBUNGEE TOYS Use elastic bands, rulers, and other materials to measure distance and create a fun bungee jump, all while keeping our toys safe from hitting the ground! Toys will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own for extra fun! Ages 7 plus. FREE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

MONTROSE LIBRARY935 MOUNT DANDENONG TOURIST RDMONTROSE PH: 9800 6490

MON 8 - THURS 18 APRIL(DURING LIBRARY HOURS)HOLIDAY FUN ACTIVITY TABLE Colour, create and craft at our all day activity table. All ages. FREE. Bookings not required.

THUR 11 APRIL, 10AM - 3:30 PM CRAFT TABLE - VEGETABLE PLOT To coincide with the Yarra Ranges Council ‘Vegetable Plot’ performance, Montrose Library will have a craft activity with a vegetable theme. Join us before or after both performances. All ages.FREE. Bookings not required.

THUR 18 APRIL 9:30-10:30AM & 10:30-11:30AMMAKEY MAKEY Does electric fruit sound weird to you? Use our makey makeys to turn fruits and vegetables into a musical instrument, or to control a game. Experiment and create! Ages 6 plus. COST $5. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL