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STEAM into the Library - Maps

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2024-05-30 09:00:00 2024-05-30 10:00:00 Australia/Melbourne STEAM into the Library - Maps How do we find where we are? With maps of course! Join us to discover how maps work. This is part of the Geelong Regional Libraries STEAM into the Library program. Age: 3-5 Newcomb Library - Newcomb Meeting Room

Thursday, May 30
9:00am - 10:00am

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Newcomb Library

Newcomb Meeting Room

How do we find where we are? With maps of course! Join us to discover how maps work. This is part of the Geelong Regional Libraries STEAM into the Library program. Age: 3-5

This session is part of a four week preschool program linking children’s fiction to STEAM concepts and activities. This sessions focuses on maps. Maps are help us find our way in the world. This could mean a street map to help us get around our city or help a pirate find where treasure is buried.

Bookings are essential to save your place in the program.

Please cancel your booking if anyone in your group is unwell on the day of the program, or if you are unable to attend.

Bookings close one day prior to the session.

If you require assistance please contact library staff.

Children must be supervised by a responsible person (adult or carer) in our library programs. 

AGE GROUP: | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Coding & STEM |

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Newcomb Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0657
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Newcomb Library

Mon, Oct 26 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Oct 27 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Oct 28 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Oct 29 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Oct 30 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 31 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Nov 01 Closed
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About the Library

Newcomb Library is a popular community gathering space and is situated within a busy shopping precinct. The branch features a range of services and facilities including public access PCs, free WiFi, zones for reading, study and working, and a large meeting room available for community hire. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, and events and lifelong learning programs for adults are run throughout the year. 

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Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
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Tue, Oct 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Stop Motion Animation - Bookings Recommended
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Newcomb Meeting Room North
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Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Newcomb Meeting Room
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Baby Time
Thu, Oct 29, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Computer basics part 2 - Seniors Festival
Thu, Oct 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Newcomb Meeting Room
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Artists assemble! - Halloween
Thu, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
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Preschool story time - Halloween
Fri, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
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Mon, Nov 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us as we explore the world of seed saving.
Toddler Time
Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
*ONLINE* Cacti and succulents for beginners - Seed library event
Tue, Nov 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us as we learn about growing cacti and succulents for the first time.
Game On!
Tue, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Experience fun and challenges in Game On! Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw... more
Experience fun and challenges in Game On! Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw cards, make your move! Recommended Age: 12-18
Stop Motion Animation - Bookings Recommended
Wed, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Newcomb Meeting Room North
Use your imagination and creativity as you learn and explore the basics of Stop Motion Animation with Stop Motion... more
Use your imagination and creativity as you learn and explore the basics of Stop Motion Animation with Stop Motion Studio. Bring everyday objects to life in your own short film. Recommended Age: 8+
Baby Time
Thu, Nov 05, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Artists Assemble! - Bookings Recommended
Thu, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
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Android phone chat
Fri, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newcomb Meeting Room
Come and have a chat about your Android phone, what issues you've run into and ask those technology questions you've... more
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Preschool Story Time
Fri, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Toddler Time
Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
*ONLINE* Introduction to board game design part 1
Tue, Nov 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Board games have been bringing people together to compete, defeat, co-operate and collaborate for decades. Join us... more
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Code Club - Scratch 1, 2 and 3 - Bookings Recommended
Wed, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Newcomb Meeting Room North
Join us for Code Club and take a tour of Scratch1 or stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2... more
Join us for Code Club and take a tour of Scratch1 or stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings Recommended. Recommended Age: 8-15.
Baby Time
Thu, Nov 12, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Artists Assemble! - Bookings Recommended
Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended Age: 5-18
Is that real? AI images and deepfakes - Navigating mis & disinformation online 3
Mon, Nov 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newcomb Meeting Room
With AI generated content becoming more advanced, it is harder than ever to tell what is real. This session will... more
With AI generated content becoming more advanced, it is harder than ever to tell what is real. This session will explore AI and Deepfake content online and introduce strategies on identifying fakes.
Toddler Time
Tue, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
*ONLINE* Introduction to board game design part 2
Tue, Nov 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Board games have been bringing people together to compete, defeat, co-operate and collaborate for decades. Join us... more
Board games have been bringing people together to compete, defeat, co-operate and collaborate for decades. Join us in these online sessions to explore the basics of modern board game design.  
Code Club - Scratch 1, 2 and 3 - Bookings Recommended
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Newcomb Meeting Room North
Join us for Code Club and take a tour of Scratch1 or stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2... more
Join us for Code Club and take a tour of Scratch1 or stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings Recommended. Recommended Age: 8-15.
Baby Time
Thu, Nov 19, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
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Thu, Nov 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Newcomb Meeting Room
Join us as we dive into the world of romance novels and help you to discover your next favourite author.
Artists Assemble! - Bookings Recommended
Thu, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended Age: 5-18
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Fri, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Preschool Story Time
Fri, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
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Mon, Nov 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newcomb Meeting Room
Have you ever encountered a public figure or news story claiming something that you werenâ??t sure about? Learn how... more
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Toddler Time
Tue, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Code Club - Scratch 1, 2 and 3 - Bookings Recommended
Wed, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Newcomb Meeting Room North
Join us for Code Club and take a tour of Scratch1 or stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2... more
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