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springvale library, springvale

Springvale library is a state-of-the-art, award winning and architecturally beautiful space that still manages to create a welcoming atmosphere like the community hub it sits on.

Outside, the space offers plenty of sensory and engaging experiences for kids to enjoy - a rainbow walkway, basketball court, table tennis tables, play equipment, pathways and trails as well as a water feature which Mamma’s 3 year old repurposed as his very own water play area (great for those warmer months but bring a change of clothes).

You’ll also notice from the outside, that this library has an onsite cafe (whhaaaat?!). With a service counter inside the library and a kiosk accessible externally from the hub’s grounds, Lucky Lulu serves up barista made coffee as well as pastries and cakes 6 days a week.

Now onto the main event - the library itself. Spanning over two levels, this space is immense. The Children’s Library/Junior Space can be found downstairs and is instantly identifiable by its red stepped amphitheater and blue craft/play corner. With rows and rows of kids books, pebble ottomans and even a small, cave like outdoor enclosure, this is a space you’ll need to lure the kids out of with a babychino and cookie from Lulus.

Upstairs, you’ll find plenty of seating options, quiet room, study studio, outdoor balcony space and “The Lounge” - an interactive, multipurpose rotunda where you can choose to study or watch tv/play video games.

The library has multiple programs to support children up to the age of 12 - from Baby Bounce and Storytime (sensitive sessions also available) for the littlies to their Family Fun program and school holidays activities for the bigger kids.