Activities directory for families

Boroondara Library Service children's collections and programs encourage a lifelong love of reading from birth to primary school. Knowledgeable library staff are on hand to help develop early literacy and language skills in a fun and enriching environment.
We hope this curated collection of reading recommendations, programs and early literacy tips and hints will help you on the reading journey with your family.

Have you got a boy or girl aged 3-5 who would like to try rugby? Then we’ve got the perfect intro to one of the world’s most popular sports, right here in Boroondara!

Our Little Rugby Tikes program is specifically designed to help little hands learn the basic skills of catching and passing, little legs learn running and weaving and little hearts fell the joy of scoring a try and making new friends.

Rugby at any age is little more than that after all!

Cost is just $150. New players are very welcome at any time.

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.

School readiness program for 3 – 5 year olds. At Mrs Clarke’s school the emphasis is on creating a fun and nurturing environment where children learn through stories, games, singing and dancing.

A program run by a new mum for new mums. Join our exercise class, specifically targeting areas of concern for post-natal mothers and focusing on safe pelvic floor options. We welcome all fitness levels and encourage you to bring your babies along!

Quality CCS Approved sessional childcare programs in line with the Early Years Framework. For 6 months to 5 years: Wed and Fri 3 and 5 hours, and Thurs 5 hours.