Gannawarra Library Service
The Gannawarra Library Service staff have a host of activities planned to keep children busy during the school holidays at the Cohuna and Kerang branches.
Activities include:
Build It session at the Cohuna library on September 24 from 2.30pm.
Fly a kite event will be held at the Sir John Gorton library, Kerang, on September 25 and October 1 from 10.30am.
Wooden flying bird session at the Sir John Gorton library, Kerang, on September 26 from 10.30am.
Gardening workshop at the Sir John Gorton library, Kerang, on Thursday, October 3 from 11am.
The Built It and gardening workshop sessions will be held in partnership with Bunnings and a team member will be present to help children complete their projects.
Bookings for all sessions are essential and all children are to be accompanied by an adult.
Bookings can be completed at www.trybooking.com/CUWQP or by calling the Gannawarra Library Service on 5452 1546.
For more information regarding the Gannawarra Library Service and its programs, visit www.gsc.vic.gov.au/libraries
Domino’s is inviting children into its kitchen
Echuca Domino’s is offering exclusive pizza-making classes during the school holidays.
The whole family can get in on the fun and learn how to make delicious pizzas and sides.
All the mini chefs will take home a Domino’s apron, a chef’s hat and the tasty creations they make on the day.
The classes are only $10 a person and will be held every Wednesday from September 18 to October 9.
Spots are limited, so bookings are essential.
Bookings can be made at https://www.dominos.com.au/landing-pages/pizza-school-au
Port of Echuca school holiday fun
Port of Echuca is school holiday-ready, with two weeks of programs for kids and families to choose from.
There will be model boat building sessions for $10 a child done in two sessions on each day, either at 10.30 am or 1.30pm.
There are only 10 spots each session, so get in quick. The model boat building will be held on September 23, September 27, September 30 and October 4.
Local author and cartoonist Murray Ross will also be holding free sessions for children. He will be holding them on September 24, September 26, October 5 and October 6.
Kids will also get a chance to explore the port at night with an adventure torchlight tour for $15 per person and kicking off at 6.30pm. Each child will also get to take home a free gift pack. The adventure torchlight tours will run on September 24, September 26, October 1 and October 3.
There will also be a fun Pirate Day where kids can dress up as a pirate and take a self-guided scavenger hunt to find treasure. The Pirate Day’s will be held on September 25 and October 2.
To finish the school holidays with a bang, there will be a Sweat vs Steam race, where you can choose to either run against the paddle steamer or cruise to the finish line at your own pace. The race will begin at 8am on Sunday, October 6. There will also be a 7.45am paddle steamer cruise available on the PS Pevensey, which will run at a special cruise price of $15 for adults and $9.50 for children.
Spring into Campaspe Regional Libraries
Spring into fun at the library.
Enjoy the beautiful weather and engage in a variety of exciting activities this spring school holidays.
Campaspe Libraries, along with Colbinabbin, Lockington and Stanhope libraries, will be buzzing with events for everyone.
From footy fun in time for the grand final, to enjoying family pizza and movie time, there’s something for all.
Bookings are essential as places are limited and can be made online or in person, by phoning 5481 2400 or via www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/library
If you need to cancel your booking, please contact the library. Children need to be accompanied by an adult or carer during all activities.
Activities on the list for the two weeks are varied and cater for children of various ages.
Beach balls (ages 5+) — decorate a beach ball to play in the pool or at the beach.
Baby rhyme time — for babies up to 18 months.
Bunnings craft (ages 5+) — always a great session, with thanks to the team from Bunnings Echuca. Make a terracotta garden light.
CJ’s puppets (all ages) — catchy lyrics, audience interaction and quick-to-learn dance moves are all combined to make this exploration of the world of music an informative and entertaining experience.
Coaster sets (ages 5+) — decorate a set of six coasters and assemble a holder for them.
Dog lead hanger (ages 5+) — create a cute leash holder to be the envy of other pet owners.
Floating Earth (ages 5+) — watch the world float by with this fun, gravity-defying craft activity.
Foil art (ages 5+) — decorate a supplied mandala using brightly coloured foil.
Footy friends (ages 5+) — decorate a football player to become your footy mascot.
Footy fun (ages 5+) — decorate your team’s footy jumpers and play some footy games
Leaf insects (ages 5+) — use the wonders of nature to create an insect using leaves.
Lego and games (all ages) — choose a game to play or build an amazing Lego structure. Free play.
Matchbox bugs (ages 7+) — create a bug and design a matchbox home to carry it in.
Pizza and movie (all ages) — family fun in the library with pizza and a movie. Pizza available at $5 a head (adults included). Please book at Echuca library and indicate your favourite pizza. (Internet booking not available.)
Sand art (ages 5+) — brightly coloured sands are used to create a picture. Lots of different outlines to choose from.
Story time — for preschool aged children.
Toddler rhyme time — for children aged up to three.
The full program across the two weeks is:
Echuca library
September 23: 10.30am, toddler rhyme time; 3pm, beach balls.
September 24: 10am to 1pm, Lego and games; 2pm, dog lead hanger.
September 25: 2pm, footy fun; 5.30pm to 7pm, pizza and movie.
September 26: 11am, baby rhyme time; 2.30pm, Bunnings craft.
September 30: 10.30am, toddler rhyme time; 3pm, matchbox bugs.
October 1: 10.30am, coaster sets; 1pm to 5pm, coaster sets.
October 2: 3pm, leaf insects.
October 3: 11am, baby rhyme time; 2.30pm, floating Earth.
October 4: 10.30am, story time; 1pm, family movie.
October 5: 10.30am, family story time.
Tongala library
September 23: 1pm, footy friends.
September 24: 9am to noon and 1pm to 4pm, board games.
September 30: 1pm, dog lead hangers.
October 1: 9am to noon and 1pm to 4pm, board games.
Lockington
October 2: 10.30am, sand art.