Looking for something to do these school holidays? Goulburn Valley Libraries is holding a number of events over the term break to keep the kids entertained, including the return of the Mobile Library.
The Shepparton, Mooroopna and Tatura libraries have lots of activities planned, for kids big and small.
Shepparton Library
Intro to nature journaling
Monday, June 26, 11.15am to 12.15pm
Suited for all skill levels, the nature journaling session will involve a short walk to the river, followed by a nature journaling session in this introduction session. You will also receive your own nature journal kit to take home.
Super spy glasses
Tuesday, June 27, 10.30am to 11.30am
For all the young spies out there, this session will involve making your own super spy glasses.
NAIDOC Week scary-tailed possums and echidnas
Thursday, July 7, 10.30am and 6pm
Using a paper plate, you will create these animals in a crafting activity.
Mooroopna Library
Agents in disguise
Wednesday, June 28, 10.30am to 11.30am
Ever wanted to hide in plain sight? This session encourages you to get creative and come up with a disguise so you can blend into your surroundings.
Spies in Disguise (PG)
Wednesday, June 28, 10.30am to noon
Mooroopna Library will be holding a movie morning, showing Spies in Disguise.
When the world’s best spy is turned into a pigeon, he must rely on his nerdy tech officer to save the world.
NAIDOC Week door hanger lizards
Friday, July 7, 11am
This crafting activity will get you to design a lizard with lots of colour and Indigenous-designed craft paper to hang over your door.
Tatura Library
Secret scribbles and fingerprints
Thursday, June 29, 11am to noon
This activity will show you how to make your messages disappear, enabling you to write your very own secret messages, as well as taking a look at our fingerprints.
Mobile Library
Katunga, Tuesday, June 27, noon to 1pm
Tungamah, Thursday, June 29, 10.45am to 11.45am
Katamatite, Thursday, July 6, 10.30am to 11.30am
Join the Mobile Library at three different locations for fun crafts, including windmills, foam glider planes and NAIDOC Week spinning tops game.
Can’t make it to one of these sessions? #TakeHome packs will also be available to pick up and complete at home. Each pack contains four craft templates, with instructions and extra supplies to complete them all. The activities are suitable for all ages, with adult supervision recommended for children under six.
You can pick up a #TakeHome pack from your local Goulburn Valley Library and the Mobile Library from June 23 to July 9, or download the packs on the Goulburn Valley Libraries website.
Booking is essential for all the school holiday programs, as spaces are limited.
More information on the holiday program and a full list of activities can be found at gvlibraries.com.au/holidays