Summertime Fun!
This summer's set to be a scorcher! Chill out at the library with HEAPS of fun activities to keep you cool and entertained. Check them out below and make sure to book yourself a spot to avoid disappointment.
Download a copy of the program, pick one up at your local library, or view events below.
It's Christmas StorywalkEnjoy three special Christmas stories on a Storywalk through the main streets of Kyneton. Collect a Storywalk map and entry form to win a Christmas book from Kyneton Library.
Monday 15 November-Friday 24 December
Future Creations volume 5Join us for the launch of Future Creations Volume 5, a zine created by young people living in the Macedon Ranges. Light catering provided. A zine is a small-circulation, self-published work of original or appropriated texts and images, reproduced via a photocopier.  Saturday 4 December, 10.30am-12pm
Gisborne Library  Nintendo SwitchTest yourself with friends old and new with our Nintendo Switch on the big screen! All ages.
January Games Room ThursdaysThe Tammia’Long study room is a community gaming den on Thursdays during January. The Nintendo Switch will be hooked up to our widescreen TV, and a range of great board games and puzzles will be free to play - all day!
Thursdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 January Nature TableDrop in and explore our nature table. Feel a snakeskin, check out a mummified fox, do a real snake jigsaw puzzle, identify whose feather and whose home. Add something if you wish or bring in a photo if it’s too big! All ages.
Thursday 6 January-Wednesday 2 February Pig the Pug StorywalkWander around the very pleasant Rotary Gateway Park this Summer while enjoying the funny story of Pig the Pug by Aaron Blabey. Visit Kangaroo Flat Library for more Pig the Pug fun and activities!
Thursday 6 January-Wednesday 2 February
The Gruffalo StorywalkTake a stroll through the green and lovely Canterbury Gardens and enjoy the wonderful story of The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Continue the fun at Eaglehawk Library with The Great Gruffalo Hunt!
Friday 7 January-Friday 4 February
Tie Dyed SocksHave fun with colour and create a unique and groovy pair of socks just for you. Socks supplied . Ages 5-10 years. |
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 and create your own camera. It may be simpler than you think... Ages 7-12 years. Attendance at both sessions required.
Wednesday 12 & Thursday 13 January, 2-4pm
Bendigo Library Lego Robot DaySpend a day building and then coding a Lego Mindstorm Robot using our fantastic kits! Ages 10-14 years. Lunch provided.  Friday 14 January, 10.30am-3.30pm
Castlemaine Library TZR Reptiles and WildlifeChris Page is Bendigo’s local snake catcher. Join him and the crew from TZR Reptiles and Wildlife for a demo of snakes and snake catching, plus a great display of cuddly and not so cuddly wildlife. All ages.  Friday 14 January, 11am-12pm
Bendigo Library Sharppie ShoesMake your mark and create super cool and colourful shoes like no other! BYO white canvas sneakers (available from $3.50 at Kmart, up to $20 at Spendless Shoes) Ages 10-15 years.
Friday 14 January, 11.30am-12.30pm
Romsey Library Friday 14 January, 4-5pm
Kyneton Library Thursday 20 January, 1-2pm
Woodend Library Saturday 22 January, 11am-12pm
Gisborne Library Movie Matinee: Sing (G)In a city of humanoid animals, a hustling theatre impresario’s attempt to save his theatre with a singing competition becomes grander than he anticipates even as its finalists find their lives will never be the same. A delightful computer-animated musical comedy for kids.  Wednesday 19 January, 11am-12.45pm
Gisborne Library
Build a computerAre you curious about how a computer works? Come along and build one from scratch using our fantastic Kano kits. Ages 7-10 years.
Wednesday 19 January, 2-4pm
Bendigo Library Thursday 20 January, 2-4pm
Bendigo Library Carp Productions: The T-Rex Tea PartyJoin us for a T-RIFIC T-Rex party! Dance with the Diplodocus! Sing with the Stegosaurus! Fantastic interactive theatre about a cheeky dinosaur with lots to see and learn along the way. So sharpen your teeth and practice your roars for a totally roarsome time! For young families. Best suited to ages 4-8 years.
Friday 21 January, 10-11am
Friday 21 January, 1-2pmWoodend Library Castlemaine Library Friday 21 January, 3-4pm
Bendigo Library |
