Campaspe Shire Mayor Rob Amos said the range of activities offers something for all ages and in a range of locations around the shire.
“We are pleased to be able to run the program from our newly refurbished library in Rushworth and it’s great to see an activity scheduled at the Colbinabbin library depot too.”
The holiday program features fun and educational activities for a variety of ages and interests from beading bracelets to rock painting, family pizza and movie nights as well as the usual baby and toddler rhymetime sessions.
The holiday program is also incorporating the newly launched library teen takeover which will be happening on alternating Wednesdays at the Echuca and Kyabram libraries for the rest of the year.
The following activities and sessions will be offered, beginning on Tuesday, April 2, following the Easter long weekend.
Toddler rhymetime: for toddlers to enjoy. A session is on at Rochester on April 2 at 10.30am.
Wooden garden wind chimes: decorate the supplied wooden house and attached the chimes to hang in your garden. Session is on at Colbinabbin on April 3 at 10.30am.
Paddle boats: Make your own paddle boat using simple materials to provide hours of fun in the water. A session for children aged five and over is on at Rochester on April 3 at 10.30am.
Bird feeders: use paddle-pop sticks to build a structure for attracting beautiful birds into your garden. A session for children aged five and over is on at Rochester on April 4 at 1pm.
Lego and games: choose a game to play or build an amazing Lego structure. Free play. A session is on at Rochester on April 9 from 10.30am to noon.
Flushed: what happens to the things we flush down the toilet? In this engaging educational session from Coliban Water, children will see and interact with (almost) all aspects of the sewage system. Children aged six to 12 can join our educators for a fun exploration of how our wastewater is managed. A session is on at Rochester on April 10 at 10.30am.
Bracelet beading: create a colourful beaded bracelet which you can keep or gift to a loved one. A session for children aged five and over is on at Rochester on April 11 at 10.30am.
The library services are still in the temporary location at shop 6/2 Gillies St Rochester. Bookings are essential on 54812400 or at www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/library
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