Free & library

Free activities for kids in Melton and Brimbank, led by the library programs that run every school term. This page covers storytime, toddler sessions and children's programs in Brimbank, Brookfield, Burnside, Burnside Heights, Caroline Springs, Caroline Springs and Melton, City of Melton, Deer Park Library, Diggers Rest, Fraser Rise, Harkness, Melton, Melton West, Thornhill Park, Truganina and Weir Views, plus free library school holiday activities. Most sessions are free, but some need bookings, so check the library source for session times before you go.

Baby Bounce, Melton City Libraries

📍 Caroline Springs and Melton · Free

Stories and songs for babies 0–12 months. Caroline Springs Library: Tue 10–10.30am and Wed 11.30am–12pm; Melton Library: Tue and Wed 11.30am–12pm. School terms, no booking.

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Burnside Busy Kids Playgroup

📍 Burnside · Check site

Community playgroup for families with children 0–5 at Burnside Children's & Community Centre, 23 Lexington Drive. Mondays 10.30am–12pm.

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Diggers Rest Playgroup

📍 Diggers Rest · Check site

Playgroup with arts and crafts for children 0–5 at Diggers Rest Sports & Community Pavilion (cnr Plumpton Rd and Houdini Dr). Thursdays 10am–12pm, school term.

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Melton Enjoy Playgroup

📍 Melton · Free

Playgroup for children 0–5 at 11 Navigation Drive with free entry, tea/coffee and arts and crafts. Thursdays 10–11.30am.

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Botanica Springs Playgroup

📍 Brookfield · Check site

Community playgroup at Botanica Springs Children's & Community Centre, 249 Clarkes Road. Thursdays 9.30–11.30am, school term.

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Gather and Grow Playgroup

📍 Thornhill Park · Free

Free play-based playgroup hosted by Aspire Early Education at 52 Dorchester Street, with morning tea provided. Tuesdays 10–11.30am, all year including school holidays.

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PlayConnect Playgroup

📍 Melton West · Free

Free supported playgroup for children 0–5 with autism, developmental delays or behavioural concerns, at West Melton Children's and Community Centre. Tuesdays 10am–12pm, school term.

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