Summer school holiday fun at Hawkesbury Central Library, Gallery and Museum

6 December 2023

Lego Challenge, Minibot workshops, dinosaurs, makerspace and more! Hawkesbury Library Service, Hawkesbury Regional Gallery and Hawkesbury Regional Museum are presenting a range of fun programs to keep the kids entertained during the summer school holidays.

All activities are for school aged children (children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult). Bookings are required for some events with some events incurring a small fee.

HAWKESBURY LIBRARY SERVICE

Library workshops will be held at Hawkesbury Central Library, Ground Floor, Deerubbin Centre, 300 George Street, Windsor. Bookings are essential via Eventbrite https://hawkesburylibrary.eventbrite.com or call 4560 4460.

BOOKSALE – CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS

18 December - 21 January items selling from 20 cents!

Range of items for sale including picture books, story books and DVDs

LEGO CHALLENGE

Friday, 5 January 10am-11am and Monday, 22 January 10am-11am – cost $2 – ages 5+

Test your Lego building skills and imagination with these challenging tasks.

TUESDAY @ THE LIBRARY

Tuesday, 9,16, & 23 January 2pm-3:30pm – Free Avoid the summer heat and watch a new release movie. For details, check Eventbrite or call the library. Bring snacks. All welcome.

MINIBOT WORKSHOP FOR AGES 8-10 – cost $10 includes all materials

Friday, 12 January 10:30am-midday

Construct a bristlebot from a toothbrush and battery circuit.

MINIBOT WORKSHOP FOR AGES 10+ – cost $10 includes all materials

Friday, 12 January 2pm-3:30pm

Learn how to construct a scribblebot using a paper cup, markers and a battery circuit.

ME & ZOO ANIMAL PRESENTATION

Thursday, 18 January 2pm-3pm – $5 – ages 5+ accompanying adult free

Have fun interacting with animals including pythons and baby crocodiles!

HAWKESBURY REGIONAL GALLERY

Gallery workshops will be held at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, 1st floor, Deerubbin Centre, 300 George Street, Windsor. Bookings are essential via Eventbrite http://hawkesburygallery.eventbrite.com or call 4560 4441.

MARVELOUS MOBILES FOR AGES 8-12 – cost $15

Wednesday 17 January, 10am-midday

Develop skills in origami by constructing kinetic sculptures choose from planes, puppies and paper daisies.

COLLAGED LANDSCAPES

Wednesday, 24 January, 10am-midday– $15 – ages 6-10

Learn how to use textured paper and upcycle materials to assemble a collaged landscape.

MAKERSPACE

9 December to 10 March, 10am-4pm Daily Free - Drop in

Drop into our cardboard makerspace and get creative with self-guided activities or let your imagination run wild and create your own creations.

HAWKESBURY REGIONAL MUSEUM

Museum activities will be held at Hawkesbury Regional Museum, 8 Baker Street, Windsor. Bookings are essential via Eventbrite http://hawkesburymuseum.eventbrite.com or call (02) 4560 4655.

DINOSAUR IN 3D

Thursday, 17 January,10-11:30am – $15 – ages 4-7

Create your own favourite dinosaur character in 3D shapes.

3,2,1…TAKE OFF

Thursday, 18 January 1-3pm– $15 – ages 8-12

Explore the science of flying by making jets with launchers.

BOAT RACES

Thursday, 25 January 10am-midday– $15 – ages 8-12

Learn how to build a rubber band powered boat using a recycled drink bottle.

FIND THE FLABBITS ON HOLIDAY! FOR AGES 5+ FREE -Drop in

Junior explorers can use the activity booklet to solve the clues and find the Flabbit’s favourite things.