Regular Programs
Please note: all our regular early years programming are only run during school term.
Baby Bounce
Sowing the seeds of literacy.
A music, movement and simple storybased session for carers and their prewalking babies.
Especially designed to empower carers with fun techniques for supporting baby’s development.
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Friday |
| Williamstown, 10.30am | Newport, 10.30am | Altona Meadows, 10.30am Altona, 10.30am |
Wriggle and Read
Active literacy for toddlers.
30 minutes of jiggling, wriggling, singing and reading, designed to model playbased literacy and numeracy strategies for carers and their energetic toddlers.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
| Newport, 10.30am Altona Meadows, 10.30am |
Altona, 10.30am | Williamstown, 10.30am | Altona North, 10.30am |
Storytime
Learn the love of books.
Storytime encourages imagination, socialisation and a life-long love of books and libraries, while preparing preschool-aged (three+) children and their carers for the routines of kinder and school.
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Altona North, 10.30am | Altona Meadows, 10.30am | Altona, 10.30am | Williamstown, 10.30am | Newport, 10.30am |
Creative Kids Club
Creative Kids Club is a drop-in after-school session for primary school kids offering a range of
STEAM-Focused activities such as craft, construction, science, robotics and more!
Runs weekly during school term. Sessions do not require bookings.
Kids 5 - 12 years
3.45pm - 4.45pm
Tuesdays - Altona North Community Library
Tuesdays - Newport Community Hub
Wednesdays - Williamstown Library
Thursdays - Altona Library
Fridays -Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
Technology Training
Introductory technology classes are held regularly at our branches at no charge. Learn the basics in a friendly and supportive environment. Recent class topics include introductions to Computers, the Internet, Word, iPads, and how to download eBooks.
See our upcoming technology classes
English Conversation Club
Would you like to practice your English in a relaxed setting and make new friends? Join our English Conversation Club.
English Conversation Club is a great way to meet people and enjoy conversations on a range of topics. Sessions are free, morning tea is provided, and everyone is welcome including children.
Every Monday - 3 February to 30 November 2020 (excluding school and public holidays)
10.00am to 11.30am
Laverton Community Hub, 95-100 Railway Avenue
Bookings not required.
English Conversation Class
Is English your new language? Come and improve your speaking at the weekly Conversation Class hosted by the Hobsons Bay Refugee Network.
This is a free class, with tea, coffee and biscuits provided.
Where: Altona Library
When: Mondays, 1pm to 3pm (excluding school and public holidays)
Contact: Jill MacKenzie 0439 994 705 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Joe Pellone 0431 915 970 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Heritage Help
New to family history or interested in Local history? Would like a few pointers to get started?
We will point you in the right direction with principles of family research and a range of helpful resources.why not book a 30-minute one-on-one introductory session with a member of the heritage team.
Where: Williamstown Library
Bookings email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 1300 462 542.
Book Groups
Do you want to make time for reading and socializing? Being part of a Book Group is a wonderful way to connect with other readers, spend time with friends, dissect books, find new good reads as well as re-visit old favourites.
Let's talk books
Enjoy a light morning tea as we talk books. Whatever you like to read we would love to hear about it. There will be a display of new books in the library and plenty of opportunity to share reading recommendations.
First Wednesday of each month
10.30am to 11.30am
Novel Saturdays
For all unpublished writers of fiction, non-fiction and memoir. Join us at Novel Saturdays for some focused writing time in a friendly environment. Each session will begin with a short discussion on a writing topic, followed by free time to get some words on paper.
Tea, coffee and WIFI available.
Please note that this is a supported writing group, and not a workshop or class.
Justice of the Peace
A Justice of the Peace will be available to the community on the following day and time:
Every Wednesday
12.30pm to 2pm
Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
Bookings not required.
Fabled Nights in Newport
Fabled Nights in Newport is an open-hearted space for people who want to learn to craft and tell true and traditional stories, heart to heart and without notes. Beginners and experienced storytellers are welcome. We ask that stories be no longer than 10 minutes, give or take. Listeners welcome.
Fabled Nights in Newport is hosted by Storytelling Australia Victoria. Cost: $5.00 or $3.00 (Storytelling Victoria and Newport Fiddle and Folk Club members). No bookings required.
21 February 2020
20 March 2020
17 April 2020
15 May 2020
19 June 2020
17 July 2020
21 August 2020
18 September 2020
16 October 2020
20 November 2020
7.30pm to 10pm
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