Come and join us for some free and fun activities!
We’re super excited to be able to welcome you back INTO THE LIBRARY these school holidays! We have heaps to keep the kids entertained (and safe) during the winter school holiday break, so make sure to pop in and check what's on offer!
Download a copy of the program, pick one up at your local library, or view events below.
Bedtime Bluey StorywalkGrab the family, and a torch, and head out for a very special Bedtime Bluey Storywalk. Enjoy glow in the dark elements of the Bluey book Fruit Bat as you take an evening stroll around the gardens. Equally as enjoyable in daylight! Collect a StoryWalk map from Eaglehawk Library or start at the Sailors Gully Rd park entry. The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk is a registered service mark owned by Ms Ferguson.
Friday 25 June - Monday 12 July The Very Hungry Caterpillar Find & SeekRemembering Eric Carle 1929-2021. Can you find all the food the Very Hungry Caterpillar ate? Collect an entry form to find and seek - hand in for a small reward and the chance to win an Eric Carle book pack. Ages 4-12 years.
Monday 28 June - Friday 9 July Plank PlayCreate simple and more complex structures with our Green Hat Workshop plank kit. Inspiration for creative minds! For the young and young at heart.
Monday 28 June - Friday 9 July WiiUDrop in and enjoy some Wii U action with friends old and new!
Monday 28 June - Friday 9 July Polymer Clay CreationsHave fun with polymer clay - make colourful beads for a key chain or necklace, or craft a funky rainbow bangle. Ages 8+ years.
Monday 28 June, 2-3pm Tarnagulla Library Agency  Tuesday 29 June, 11.30-12.30pm Pyramid Hill Library Agency Wednesday 30 June, 10am-12pm Wedderburn Library Agency The Field Trip presents: Find Your VoiceCome along and hear young people aged 8-25 present short 3 minute talks on a variety of topics of local interest. You may be surprised to hear what they have to say! Ages 8+.
Monday 28 June, 11am Romsey Library Tuesday 29 June, 11am Woodend Library Wednesday 30 June, 1pm Castlemaine Library Nintendo SwitchTest yourself with friends old and new with Ninentdo Switch on the big screen. All ages.
Tuesday 29 June & 6 July Friday 2 & 9 July Saturday 3 &10 July during opening hours Kangaroo Flat Library Wednesday 30 June & 7 July, Lanterns & tealight holdersCreate a beautiful individual lantern or tealight holder using jars and colourful tissue paper. Perfect for the Bedtime Bluey StoryWalk! Ages 4-12 years.
Tuesday 29 June & Friday 9 July, 10.30am Eaglehawk Library Through the lens: create a cameraWhat did it take to take a photo before the digital revolution? Come along and see how it was done. It may be simpler than you think... Ages 8-14 years. Participants need to attend both sessions. Cameras and images will be on display during National Science Week with thanks to our funders.
Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 June, 1.30-3pm Bendigo Library | Very Hungry Caterpillar necklacesMake your own Very Hungry Caterpillar to wear around your neck using coloured card and pasta - so cute! Ages 4-8 years.
Wednesday 30 June & Thursday 8 July, 10.30am Kangaroo Flat Library Friday 2 July, 10am Woodend Library Friday 2 & Tuesday 6 July, 10.30am Eaglehawk Library Monday 5 July, 11am Elmore Library Agency Monday 5 July, 2pm Tarnagulla Library Agency Tuesday 6 July, 10.30am Kyneton Library Tuesday 6 July, 11.30am Pyramid Hill Library Agency Wednesday 7 July, 10am Wedderburn Library Agency Wednesday 7 July, 10am & 11am Gisborne Library Wednesday 7 July, 10.30am-12pm Bendigo Library Wednesday 7 July, 10.30am & 11.30am Castlemaine Library Wednesday 7 July, 1pm Inglewood Library Agency Thursday 8 July, 10.30am Boort Library Agency Friday 9 July, 9am-12pm Heathcote Library Felt BirdsHand stitch a small bird from pieces of felt. Can be made into a bookmark, hung on a ribbon, placed on a stick or made into a brooch!8+ years. Wednesday 30 June, 10.30am Gisborne Library Monday 5 July, 10.30am Woodend Library Tuesday 6 July, 10.30am Romsey Library Alan Brough: Charlie and the war against the granniesYou probably recognise Alan as a team captain on the ABC TV show 'Spicks and Specks' - he is also a comedian, musician and author who loves to talk to kids about writing, jokes and how to weaponize handkerchiefs! Join Alan for a wonderful interactive spoken word and musical performance based on his book Charlie and the War Against the Grannies. Ages 7-12 years.
Wednesday 30 June, 2-3pm Online via Zoom Catapults and CrossbowsCreate mini catapults and cross bows from pop sticks and see how they fire! 8+ years.
Thursday 1 & Wed 7 July, 10.30am Kangaroo Flat Library Wednesday 7 July, 2.30pm Kyneton Library Thursday 8 July, 10.30am Romsey Library MinecraftEnjoy adventures, challenges and awesome fun with other Minecraft fans in our specially built minecraft worlds. Ages 8-12 years. 1 session per child. Laptops supplied.
Thursday 1 July, 12.30-1.30pm Thursday 1 July, 2-3pm Friday 2 July, 12.30-1.30pm Friday 2 July, 2-3pm Bendigo Library Thursday 8 July, 11am-12pm Thursday 8 July, 2-3pm Friday 9 July, 11am-12pm Friday 9 July, 2-3pm Castlemaine Library Dee White: Writing workshopLocal author Dee White will show how to write stories based on your personal experiences and identity. Dee will introduce literary techniques to add layers of meaning. A must for budding young writers! Ages 11-14 years.
Tuesday 6 July, 10.30-11.30am Woodend Library |
