The Bear Necessities - Stitch and Snuggle Toy Hospital Storytime

Next date: Friday, 30 October 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

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Join us during Children's Week and Buy Nothing New month for a fun teddy bear hospital Storytime!

Book an appointment with one of our teddy bear surgeons to get any rips, tears or missing eyes repaired by the team from A Fitting Connection (places limited), and take part in other crafty, cuddly activities! 

Share the magic of caring and repairing for our cuddly toy friends!

Event details

  • Date: Friday 30 October
  • Time - Activities: 10.30am to 12.30pm
  • Time - Storytime: 11am to 12noon
  • Venue: Croydon Library, Civic Square Croydon
  • Presenter: Your Library Croydon, A Fitting Connection and Waste Education
  • Cost: Free
  • Registrations are essential for mending
  • Auslan Interpreter available upon request

Book an appointment with a teddy bear surgeon 

More information about this event

For more information please contact Council's Waste Education Officer on 03 9294 5529 or email waste.education@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

Other Waste and Sustainability events

Council offers a range of free waste education initiatives including waste minimisation and recycling workshops, composting workshops, online webinars, waste and recycling competitions, and educational presentations for schools and community groups.

See all waste events and workshops

Get Tinny with the Fermented Mother

Thursday, 01 October 2026 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Discover how to turn affordable pantry staples into fresh, flavour-packed meals—without cooking or costly ingredients. Learn clever no-cook meal ideas, smart shopping hacks and easy ways to make canned and frozen foods shine. Enjoy tastings, share budget-friendly tips and take home simple 5-minute recipes.

Realm Building, Level Two, Rooms One and Two, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood 3134

Tagged as: , Community, Council run event, Education, Sustainability, Workshop

When

  • Friday, 30 October 2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location

Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon, 3136, View map

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Event summary

Cost

Free

Contact

Maroondah City Council
03 9294 5529
1300 88 22 33
waste.education@maroondah.vic.gov.au

Getting here

Walking

Croydon Library can be accessed from the Tarralla Creek Trail.


Parking

Free parking available across the road at Civic Square Shopping Centre.


Accessible parking and restricted parking available on Civic Square, adjacent to Croydon Library and Croydon Community Hub.


Public Transport

15 minute walk from Croydon Station on the Lilydale line.


Bus service within a 4 minute walk include the 688 (Croydon to Olinda), 690 (Croydon to Boronia) and 737 (Croydon to Monash University)


Plan your journey at ptv.vic.gov.au

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking available
  • Automatic half double doors at entry to building (large enough for electric scooters or wheelchairs)
  • Automatic double doors at entry to library
  • Accessible toilet available

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