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Kids

We hold a range of weekly activities at our libraries for children aged up to 12 years. These are designed to be fun and educational, helping your child grow and develop in social situations.

Some of our programs require registration, check each event for details.

We hold other special events and activities, especially during school holidays.

Library membership also opens up a range of online resources for you and your child.

Regular Kids Programs

	Baby Rhyme Time Fun filled sessions of rhymes, stories and songs to help your child develop language and literacy skills. For ages 0 to 1 years. Bookings not required. Visit our events page for the current schedule and more information.
	Toddler Time Toddler Time is specially designed to engage toddlers in all areas of childhood development through singing, stories, movement, literacy, language, and play. Suitable for ages 1 to 3 years. Bookings not required. Visit our events page for the current schedule and more information.
	Story Time Encourage a love of reading and help your child develop their literacy skills. Suitable for ages 3 to 5 years. Bookings not required. Visit our events page for the current schedule and more information.
	Bilingual Story Time Encourage a love of reading and support your child's bilingual language learning together. Share stories, songs and rhymes in English and your community language in a supportive and welcoming environment. Suitable for ages 0 to 5 years. Bookings not required. Visit our events page for current schedule and more information.
	Spanish Parents Group Bring your children to Maribyrnong Library for stories, play, and socialising. The group has a focus on continuing and strengthening the Spanish language, and Spanish and Latin American cultures with your children. Book online or speak with library staff. Visit our events page for the current schedule and more information.
	LEGO® Club Build, play and meet other LEGO®fans! Suitable for primary school aged children. Bookings not required. Visit our events for the current schedule and more information.
	LEGO® Robotics Build a robot and then use coding to make it obey your commands. The program aims to help develop skills and understanding of how technology and coding work together. Suitable for ages 8+ Book online or speak with library staff. Visit our events page for the current schedule and more information.
	Crafternoon Join us for a fun and crafty afternoon at the library! Make some projects together to take home. Suitable for primary school aged children. Book online or speak with library staff. Visit our events page for the current schedule and more information.
	Kids Club Kids Club is a new Saturday program, featuring fun and creative activities with something different each week! Projects may include arts and craft, games, science, engineering or even music. Suitable for ages 6+ Book online or speak with library staff. Visit our events page for the current schedule and more information.
	Code Club Code Club is a nationwide network of volunteer-led coding clubs with a mission to #GetKidsCoding. Maribyrnong Libraries use Code Club free resources and training to empower kids in the community to learn to code. Suitable for ages 8+ Book online or speak with library staff. Visit our events page for the current schedule and more information.
	Tuesday Techies Come along and try out a range of STEAM based devices, tools, games and resources to spark imagination and curiosity. Suitable for ages 6+ Bookings not required. Visit our events page for the current schedule and more information.
	Kids Knitting Club Calling all crafty kids to join Kids Knitting Club! Come along and develop your skills or learn from scratch - no knitting experience required. Suitable for ages 7+ Book online or speak with library staff. Visit our events page for the current schedule and more information.
	Kids Book Group Does your child love reading, and talking about books? Meet new friends and have fun in this weekly book group. Suitable for ages 8+ Book online or speak with library staff. Visit our events for the current schedule and more information.