The long summer break is here, and Campaspe Shire libraries have planned engaging activities to keep children's minds active while offering parents a welcome air-conditioned retreat from the January heat.
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The dedicated teams at Kyabram, Rushworth, Tongala and Stanhope libraries are delivering another outstanding line-up of activities to keep students engaged throughout the long summer school holidays.
Whether your child enjoys hands-on crafting like sand castles and bracelets or creative building with Lego, these libraries have thoughtfully covered all interests and age groups.
Bookings are essential for most activities, and can be made through the Campaspe Shire Council website.
Monday, January 5
Rushworth
10.30am: Sand Castles (ages 5+). Construct a sand castle and decorate. Please bring a two-litre ice cream container.
Tongala
1pm: Sand Castles (ages 5+). Construct a sand castle and decorate. Please bring a two-litre ice cream container.
Tuesday, January 6
Tongala
All day: Lego and games. Free play.
Kyabram
1pm: Sand Castles (ages 5+). Construct a sand castle and decorate. Please bring a two-litre ice cream container.
Wednesday, January 7
Stanhope
10.30am: Sand Castles (ages 5+). Construct a sand castle and decorate. Please bring a two-litre ice cream container.
Kyabram
1pm: 2D to 3D (ages 5+) Design pictures on special paper that will turn into 3D decorations.
Thursday, January 8
Kyabram
All day: Lego and games. Free play.
Rushworth
10.30am: Movie morning. Family fun in the library with a movie.
Friday, January 9
Kyabram
2pm: Bunnings craft (ages 5+). Activity session by Bunnings Echuca.
Monday, January 12
Rushworth
10.30am: Party Hats (all ages). In this activity, children are invited to decorate a party hat with stickers.
Tongala
1pm: Party Hats (all ages). In this activity, children are invited to decorate a party hat with stickers.
Tuesday, January 13
Tongala
10.30am: Movie morning. Family fun in the library with a movie.
Kyabram
1pm: Party Hats (all ages). In this activity, children are invited to decorate a party hat with stickers.
Wednesday, January 14
Kyabram
1pm: Take the Cake (all ages). In this activity, children are invited to draw their own celebration cake, using their imagination and creativity to capture memories of special occasions.
3pm: Storywalk (all ages). Enjoy the story of Alice in Wonderland as you take a walk in the fresh air.
Thursday, January 15
Rushworth
10.30am: Movie morning. Family fun in the library with a movie.
Kyabram
All day: Lego and games. Free play.
Monday, January 19
Rushworth
10.30am: Big Summer Read Tea Party (all ages). Fun crafts and a celebration tea party. The Lucky Spot winner will be announced and there will be games to play with some prizes.
Tongala
1pm: Big Summer Read Tea Party (all ages). Fun crafts and a celebration tea party. The Lucky Spot winner will be announced and there will be games to play with some prizes.
Tuesday, January 20
Tongala
All day: Lego and games. Free play.
Kyabram
1pm: Alice bracelets and key fobs (ages 7+). Make yourself an Alice in Wonderland-inspired bracelet or key fob.
Wednesday, January 21
Kyabram
1pm: Big Summer Read Tea Party (all ages). Fun crafts and a celebration tea party. The Lucky Spot winner will be announced and there will be games to play with some prizes.
Thursday, January 22
Rushworth
All day: Lego and games. Free play.
Friday, January 23
Kyabram
All day: Lego and games. Free play.