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Torquay Library - Meet the Picture Book Creators & Story Time
Apr
14
10:30 AM10:30

Torquay Library - Meet the Picture Book Creators & Story Time

Meet Local Picture Book Creators Stef Gemmill, Kay Baillie, Renee Treml at Torquay Library Story Time

Join us for a special event with 3 local children's book authors, Kaye Baillie, Stef Gemmill and Renee Treml.

Three local children's book creators will share their stories to take young readers from a mama roo's pouch to a bathtub full of outback animals, and then ride a dragon in their dreams. Join Kaye Baillie, Stef Gemmill and Renee Treml for stories, take-home activities and more.

Bookings essential as places are strictly limited. 

  • All family members over 12 months of age require a separate booking, including adults.

  • Please follow the current government directives regarding face coverings.

  • Families are asked to follow library staff directions, practice physical distancing, and cancel their booking if anyone in their group is unwell on the day of the program.

Bookings close one day prior to the session. If you require assistance to make a booking, please contact library staff.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Children & Families |

Surf Coast Picture Book Creators - Stef Gemmill, Renee Treml, Kay Baillie story time.

Surf Coast Picture Book Creators - Stef Gemmill, Renee Treml, Kay Baillie story time.

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Mar
27
10:00 AM10:00

Multi Arts Centre Torquay Open Day - Story Time with Stef and Kaye

  • 77 Beach Road Torquay, VIC, 3228 Australia (map)
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Join local chiildren’s authors Stef Gemmill and Kaye Baillie for stories, songs and art activities at the MAC Torquay Open Day. Story time starts at 10:30am for children.

All day event filled with performances, art exhibitions, portrait painting, writers workshops, food trucks and more.

Starts at 10am - 77 Beach Rd, Torquay VIC 3228 next to the library.

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Pitch It! Competition
Sep
1
to Sep 30

Pitch It! Competition

I am very excited to be on the judging panel for this fantastic competition. Prizes include manuscript assessments by top publishers and editors. Entries open 1 September. Get writing those KidLit pitches peeps! Thanks to

Just Write For Kids Australia

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CBCA Storytime with author Stef Gemmill
Jun
22
12:00 PM12:00

CBCA Storytime with author Stef Gemmill

Lunchtime live Story Time with children’s author Stef Gemmill.

Reading from her latest picture book In My Dreams and her acclaimed book on homelessness and change, A Home For Luna, Stef will share insights on how her stories came about and her creative process.

Suitable for schoolroom classes, teachers, emerging writers and established authors.

Tune in at facebook.com/cbcansw

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Collingwood Children's Farm - Party Animals!
Nov
3
10:00 AM10:00

Collingwood Children's Farm - Party Animals!

Stef Gemmill and other authors will be in the animal barn for story time and craft activities.

Join us as we celebrate 40 years of fun at the Collingwood Children's Farm!

Featuring the Meatsmith BBQ, local beer and wine, Melbourne Farmer's Market stalls, storytelling and workshops in the barn, plus more to come!

Plus, live music by Emma Donovan and the Putbacks, Jess Ribeiro, Saint Jude, The Burnt Sausages, The Orbweavers, The Ookerpookers (Ft. Liam Gerner), Cold Gold, Amadou Jaly Suso, Farm Hand Bush Band, and more to be announced

 

$45 Adults, $20 Kids, $90 Family

Tickets from Trybooking

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