Spring into the library this September!
Published on 12 September 2024
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 Library Depots, 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. Get creative with Lego, enjoy interactive games, and celebrate the season with sand games and decorating beachballs ready for summer! We’re offering a range of activities that cater to different ages and interests, ensuring that children and families have a delightful time while exploring and learning.
Bookings are essential as places are limited and can be made online, in person or by phoning 5481 2400. If you need to cancel your booking, please contact the library. Children need to be accompanied by an adult or carer during all activities.
The full program across the two weeks is:
Echuca Library
- Monday, 23 September -
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- 10.30am - Toddler Rhymetime
- 3pm - Beachballs
- Tuesday, 24 September -
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- 10am - 1pm - Lego & games
- 2pm – Dog lead hanger
- Wednesday, 25 September -
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- 2pm – Footy Fun
- 5.30 - 7pm - Pizza & Movie
- Thursday, 26 September -
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- 11am - Baby Rhymetime
- 2.30pm – Bunnings Craft
- Friday, 27 September – Public Holiday
- Monday, 30 September -
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- 10.30am - Toddler Rhymetime
- 3pm – Matchbox Bugs
- Tuesday, 1 October -
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- 10.30am – Coaster Sets
- 1 - 5pm Coaster Sets
- Wednesday, 2 October -
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- Thursday, 3 October -
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- 11am - Baby Rhymetime
- 2.30pm – Floating Earth
- Friday, 4 October -
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- 10.30am - Storytime
- 1pm – Family Movie
- Saturday, 5 October -
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- 10.30am – Family Storytime
Kyabram Library
- Monday, 23 September - 10.30am – Sand Art
- Tuesday, 24 September -
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- 10.30am - Toddler Rhymetime
- 3pm Floating Earth
- Wednesday, 25 September - 3.30pm Footy Friends
- Thursday, 26 September - All Day - Lego & Games
- Friday, 27 September – Public Holiday
- Monday, 30 September - 10.30am - Matchbox Bugs
- Tuesday, 1 October - 2pm – Leaf insects
- Wednesday, 2 October - 2.30pm – Bunnings Craft
- Thursday, 3 October - All Day - Lego & Games
Rochester Library
- Tuesday, 24 September, 1pm - Footy Friends
- Wednesday, 25 September, All Day - Lego & Games
- Tuesday, 1 October, 10.30am - CJ Puppets
- Wednesday, 2 October, 1pm - Matchbox Bugs
- Thursday, 3 October, 10.30am – Sand Art
- Friday, 4 October, 2pm - All Day - Lego & Games
Rushworth Library
- Monday, 23 September, All Day - Lego & Games
- Tuesday, 24 September, 10am – Footy Friends
- Monday, 30 September, All Day - Lego & Games
- Tuesday, 1 October, 2pm – CJ Puppets
- Thursday, 3 October, 10.30am – Coaster Set
Tongala Library
- Monday, 23 September - 1pm - Footy Friends
- Tuesday, 24 September, 9 am-12noon / 1-4pm – All Day Board Games
- Monday, 30 September, 1pm – Dog Lead Hangers
- Tuesday, 1 October, 9 am-12noon / 1-4pm – All Day Board Games
Stanhope
- Wednesday, 25 September, 12noon – Foil Art
Colbinabbin
- Wednesday, 25 September, 10am – Sand Art
Lockington
- Wednesday, 2 October, 10.30am – Sand Art
Activities
- Beach Balls (Ages 5+) - The weather will start to warm up soon! Decorate a beach ball to play in the pool or at the beach.
- Baby Rhymetime - For babies up to 18 months
- Bunnings Craft (Ages 5+) - Always a great session with thanks to the team from Bunnings Echuca. Making terracotta garden lights.
- 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 both an informative and very entertaining experience.
- Coaster Sets (Ages 5+) - Decorate a set of 6 coasters and assemble a holder for them.
- Dog Lead Hanger (Ages 5+) - Create this 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 teams footy jumpers and play some footy games
- Leaf Insects (Ages 5+) - Use the wonders of nature to create an insect using leaves.
- LEGO & 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 & Movie – (All ages) - Family fun in the library with pizza, and a movie. Pizza available at $5 per 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.
- Storytime - For preschool aged children
- Toddler Rhymetime - For children aged up to 3 years
To coordinate an interview or seek further information contact:
Communications Unit, on 5483 6985