As winter settles in, there's nothing quite like snuggling up with a book and a steaming mug of hot chocolate.
While you indulge in some quiet time, why not treat the kids to exciting, cost-free activities at your local library?
The teams at Kyabram, Rushworth, Tongala and Stanhope libraries are putting on another stellar line-up of activities to keep students busy in the winter school holidays.
Whether your child enjoys crafting unique coasters and magnets or battling it out on the Nintendo Switch, these libraries have all bases covered.
Bookings are essential for most activities, and can be made through the Campaspe Shire website.
Monday, July 7
Rushworth library
10.30am: Jigsaw Coasters (aged 5+). Make a jigsaw coaster.
Kyabram library
3.30pm: Silly Heads (ages 5+). Create a funny face and turn it into a magnet.
Tuesday, July 8
Kyabram library
10.30am: Story time. For preschool aged children.
Rushworth library
10.30am: Silly Heads (ages 5+). Create a funny face and turn it into a magnet.
Tongala library
10am to noon: LEGO and games. Choose a game to play or build an amazing LEGO structure. Free play.
1pm: Silly Heads (ages 5+). Create a funny face and turn it into a magnet.
Wednesday, July 9
Kyabram library
1pm: Jigsaw Coasters (aged 5+). Make a jigsaw coaster.
Stanhope library
10.30am: Message Boards (aged 5+). Write a message and decorate it in your own style — finishes as a standing decoration.
Thursday, July 10
Kyabram library
10am to 4pm: Nintendo Switch (ages 6-12). Half-hour bookings available to have fun game playing on a Nintendo Switch.
Rushworth library
10.30am: Family movie. Family fun in the library with a movie.
1pm to 4pm: LEGO and games. Choose a game to play or build an amazing LEGO structure. Free play.
Friday, July 11
Kyabram library
10.30am to 4pm: LEGO and games. Choose a game to play or build an amazing LEGO structure. Free play.
Monday, July 14
Kyabram library
3.30pm: Message Boards (aged 5+). Write a message and decorate it in your own style — finishes as a standing decoration.
Rushworth library
1pm: Stocking Monsters (aged 5+): Create a scary or friendly monster from coloured stockings.
Tuesday, July 15
Kyabram library
10.30am: Baby rhyme time. For babies up to 18 months.
Rushworth library
10.30am: Message Boards (aged 5+). Write a message and decorate it in your own style — finishes as a standing decoration.
Tongala library
10am to noon: LEGO and games. Choose a game to play or build an amazing LEGO structure. Free play.
3pm: Message Boards (aged 5+). Write a message and decorate it in your own style — finishes as a standing decoration.
Wednesday, July 16
Kyabram library
3.30pm: Stocking Monsters (aged 5+): Create a scary or friendly monster from coloured stockings.
Thursday, July 17
Kyabram library
10.30am: CJ Puppets. Catchy lyrics, audience interaction and quick to learn dance moves are all combined to make this exploration of the world of music both an informative and very entertaining experience.
2pm to 4pm: Nintendo Switch (ages 6-12). Half-hour bookings available to have fun game playing on a Nintendo Switch.
Rushworth library
10.30am: Family movie. Family fun in the library with a movie.
1pm to 4pm: LEGO and games. Choose a game to play or build an amazing LEGO structure. Free play.
Friday, July 18
Kyabram library
10.30am to 4pm: LEGO and games. Choose a game to play or build an amazing LEGO structure. Free play.