Activities for under 8s

There are many ways you can keep reading from home with your library card. The Boroondara Library Service has videos, eBooks, audiobooks and magazines suitable for children of all ages available online. Call our staff if you need a hand to access them.

A fun and interactive dance session for the whole family presented by the Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre. Dance away all the stresses of the day before it has even started! Delivered online via zoom.

ALL Come Out To Play! helps children learn about respectful relationships and gender equality through music, song & dance. These free of charge music sessions are beamed direct from Hullaballoo Music’s audio visual studio straight into the comfort of your own home.

The MoveIt4Kids! team are thrilled to be now delivering their action packed, fun, inclusive music sessions LIVE and ONLINE. Move It 4 Kids is a high energy program funded by AUS Sport. The program offers comedy, music and movement to encourage good habits for the whole family. This project is a partnership with drummond street services, Hullaballoo Music for All and Playgroup Victoria.

Join the Ashburton Community Centre for one or all of our great online kids classes aimed at getting your kids up and moving and creating a warm shared experience between parent and child. Yoga, dance, groove and move. Suitable for babies through to 5 years. Delivered online via Zoom.

Craig Family Centre hosts an online catch up and informal discussion. Meet other local families, maintain social and peer-to-peer support during this challenging time. Occasional special guest speakers will be invited. Free during term 2.

Playgroup Victoria are bring playgroup to you on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10am on Zoom. Playgroup staff will be there to welcome you. They will be running interactive sessions with different activities for you to follow along with at home. There will be singing, fun and there will be LOTS of play!

Boroondara Libraries membership gives you free access to the Story Box Library which features videos of engaging Australian stories read by some of Australia's finest storytellers. Cheeky, charming and a whole lot of fun!

This is a group for families who may need extra support to participate in a community playgroup in a welcoming environment.  Each week a topic relevant to children's growth and learning is discussed and fun play activities for parent and child are organised. The sessions are usually held Fridays at the Hawthorn Community House, but are currently being conducted online due to COVID and days may vary.