Summertime is fun-time at the library!
We have heaps of activities to keep the kids entertained during the long summer holidays.
Get out into nature and discover some creepy, crawly bugs in your garden, or stay out of
the heat and hang out with some very talented and funny local authors.
Download a copy of our Summertime Fun program, pick one up at your local library,
or view events below. And don't forget to sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge
for a chance to win some great prizes!!
Carp Productions ~ The Best Christmas Ever!It’s Christmas Eve and the Chief Elf is in a spin with the arrival of a mischievous new elf trailing chaos behind her! The reindeer are rowdy, the Christmas Tree is testy, the sleigh is shabby and the toys are cracked! Will the new elf cause a catastrophe or remind us of the true spirit of Christmas? A cheerful and jolly virtual performance from the fabulous team at Carp Productions. For young families.
Wednesday 9-Wednesday 23 December.
Castlemaine Story WalkEnjoy a Story Walk around Castlemaine this summer with family and friends. Five popular walking locations have been transformed into a Story Walk so you can enjoy some best-loved picture books along the way - you may discover a new favourite together! Stories are aimed at children 8 years and under, but can be enjoyed at any age. Story Walk competition Story Walk participants can go in the running to win a book pack of all five Story Walk books by finding the picture of an Australian animal hidden on each story walk. Find the animal and its Dja Dja Wurrung name, take a picture and email it to castlemaine@ncgrl.vic.gov.au, along with a comment about what you liked about doing a story walk for a chance to win. The competition closes on 1 February 2021, and winners will be notified on Tuesday 2 February. The Story Walk Project is a collaboration between Mount Alexander Shire Council and Goldfields Libraries, aiming to foster literacy, language and enjoyment of stories.
Tuesday 15 December-Monday 15 March.
Bug Off photography challengeJoin our all ages digital photography challenge! Photograph spiders and insects busy about their everyday lives, capturing fine detail and movement (a magnifying glass makes a great close up lens). Best images displayed in our Online Bug Off Gallery. Prizes for most fascinating images. Send entries to: programs@ncgrl.vic.gov.au, with the subject Bug Off.
December-February Easy Build Bug HotelsBuild a Bug Hotel for your garden to encourage insect pollination. Bug hotels provide nest and hibernation sites for helpful garden insects such as ladybirds, bees and butterflies. Materials: plastic bottle with ends cut off, string, sticks, bark, leaves, dried moss, pinecone, gumnuts, etc.
Video tutorial available Friday January 1. |
Alan Brough ~ Charlie and the War Against the Grannies Comedian, musician, author and team captain from 'Spicks and Specks' Alan Brough presents a spoken word and musical performance on his book Charlie and the War Against the Grannies. Topics include the dangers of chilli sauce, evil grannies, farting in wardrobes and more... Ages 6-12 years.
Wednesday 13 January, 2-3pm |
Sessions with this icon are run via Zoom. You will need an internet-connected device to participate. A session link will be emailed to you after you have booked your place.