But during July school holidays, Campaspe Regional Libraries are ready, with staff hosting a full program of fun activities for children to enjoy.
Echuca library
July 8: Celebrate and acknowledge NAIDOC Week and decorate an Indigenous-designed serpent. Free craft activity for children aged five and over. Bookings are essential for the 2pm session.
July 9: Block printing is a technique that allows you to quickly embellish and personalise fabric. Brought to you by A Fitting Connection. BYO old garment, pillow case or piece of fabric. Free craft activity for children aged five and over. Bookings for the 10am session are essential.
July 9: What can you make with some cardboard boxes and masking tape? Free craft activity for children aged five and over. Bookings are essential for the 2pm session.
July 10: Celebrate the Winter Blues Festival by painting your own guitar. $5 guitar. Take home immediately or leave at the library for display around town during the festival weekend. Craft activity for children aged five and over. Sessions will be held at noon, 1.15pm, 2.30pm, 3.45pm and 5pm. Bookings are essential.
July 11: Join our visitor Rima, from India, to learn some beautiful Bollywood dance moves. Free activity for children aged five and over. Please book for the 2pm session.
July 12: Movie day at 2pm. Come along and enjoy a free move for all the family. Bring along your own drinks and nibbles. Please book for everyone attending, parents and children. Infants under 12 months do not need to be counted for bookings.
Rhyme time and story time session also run at the library. Bookings are not required for these fun sessions.
A toddler rhyme time session is on July 8 at 10.30am.
Enjoy baby rhyme time on July 11 at 11am.
Story time sessions will be held on July 12 at 10.30am.
Tongala library
July 9: Celebrate and acknowledge NAIDOC Week and create a wooden Indigenous design. Free craft activity for children aged five and over. Please book for the 10.30am session.
Lockington library
July 10: A wooden clock kit is ready to be decorated, assembled and displayed. You will need to supply your own AA battery. Free activity for children aged five and over. Please book for the 10am session.
Please note our activities are tailored for the ages listed. Younger children are welcome to colour while older siblings take part.
Bookings are essential for some activities. To book, phone 54812400 or at www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/library
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