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Ready, Set, Prep!

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2025-01-21 10:30:00 2025-01-21 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Ready, Set, Prep! All 2025 prep students are invited to join us at the library, dressed in their uniform, for a fun practice run session about all the wonderful things to expect on their first day at school! Boronggook Drysdale Library - Multipurpose Room

Tuesday, January 21
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-01-21 10:30:00 2025-01-21 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Ready, Set, Prep! All 2025 prep students are invited to join us at the library, dressed in their uniform, for a fun practice run session about all the wonderful things to expect on their first day at school! Boronggook Drysdale Library - Multipurpose Room

Boronggook Drysdale Library

Multipurpose Room

All 2025 prep students are invited to join us at the library, dressed in their uniform, for a fun practice run session about all the wonderful things to expect on their first day at school!

This is a practice run for 2025 prep students for getting up and ready for school and will also provide an opportunity to meet other children and families starting school in your area.

Please don't attend if anyone in your group is unwell on the day of the program.

Thanks for doing your bit to keep our community safe.

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

AGE GROUP: | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | School Holidays | Children & Families |

TAGS: | recommended |

Boronggook Drysdale Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0656
Hours

Boronggook Drysdale Library

Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 2:00PM to 5:00PM
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Tel: (03) 4201 0656
About the Library

The Boronggook Drysdale Library building, opened in April 2023, features communal spaces, quiet study areas, an adult changing places facility, a green roof, an internal courtyard garden, a City of Greater Geelong customer service point and resource-efficient systems. The sustainable building is a welcoming and safe space open to all.

Upcoming events

Ducks go splash! - Bookings recommended
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Duck into the library, shake your feathers out and have a quacking good time at this duck inspired story time. Age:... more
Duck into the library, shake your feathers out and have a quacking good time at this duck inspired story time. Age: Preschoolers
3D Printing Basics
Mon, Jan 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Discover what 3D printing is and how it works. Learn the basics of design and how to make your own custom name tag.
Look and Sea! - Bookings recommended
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Splash down beneath the ocean surface? What can you see below? Craft a see-through port hole to an underwater world.... more
Splash down beneath the ocean surface? What can you see below? Craft a see-through port hole to an underwater world. What incredible creatures will you see in the sea? Ages 5+
Create a splash with watercolours - Bookings recommended
Wed, Jan 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kitchen/Craft space
Explore water colour techniques and experiment with presentation ideas to create an amazing artwork. Ages:12-18.
Great Barrier Reef Exploration - Bookings recommended
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Take a virtual dive into the Great Barrier Reef with us. We will then make a splash by creating a painting, poster... more
Take a virtual dive into the Great Barrier Reef with us. We will then make a splash by creating a painting, poster or writing a letter advocating for ocean conservation. Ages 8+
Ripples of Emotion Storytime - In partnership with Drummond Street Services
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Join us for a special story time all about the Ripples of Emotions. This story time is in partnership with Drummond... more
Join us for a special story time all about the Ripples of Emotions. This story time is in partnership with Drummond Street Services. Ages: Preschool
Art splosh! - Bookings recommended
Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
No brushes allowed! Have fun with colour by splashing, rubbing, dripping and printing in this creative session. Ages 5+
Splish-Splash Science - Bookings recommended
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Will it sink, or will it float? Come along and find out in this fun-filled hands-on STEAM water-based session. Ages:... more
Will it sink, or will it float? Come along and find out in this fun-filled hands-on STEAM water-based session. Ages: Preschool
Story Time with the Museum Summer Roadshow - In partnership with the National Wool Musuem
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Multipurpose Room
Join us for Summer Story Time followed by craft and old time Wool Museum objects to handle. Ages 3+ Bookings... more
Join us for Summer Story Time followed by craft and old time Wool Museum objects to handle. Ages 3+ Bookings recommended.
Dive into Journaling - Bookings recommended
Wed, Jan 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kitchen/Craft space
Make your own art journal. Whether you are interested in a journal for drawing, for daily thoughts or just as a... more
Make your own art journal. Whether you are interested in a journal for drawing, for daily thoughts or just as a creative outlet. Spend some time decorating your own journal masterpiece. Ages 12-18
Great Barrier Reef Exploration - Bookings recommended
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Take a virtual dive into the Great Barrier Reef with us. We will then make a splash by creating a painting, poster... more
Take a virtual dive into the Great Barrier Reef with us. We will then make a splash by creating a painting, poster or writing a letter advocating for ocean conservation. Ages 8+
Street Art Workshop - with Leah Grant
Fri, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Multipurpose Room
Join us for this creative workshop that will be bursting in colour, with street artist Leah Grant. Ages 13-18.... more
Join us for this creative workshop that will be bursting in colour, with street artist Leah Grant. Ages 13-18. Bookings essential.
Look and Sea! - Bookings recommended
Mon, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Splash down beneath the ocean surface. What can you see below? Craft a see-through port hole to an underwater world.... more
Splash down beneath the ocean surface. What can you see below? Craft a see-through port hole to an underwater world. What incredible creatures will you see in the sea? Ages 5+
Ready, Set, Prep! - Bookings essential
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
All 2025 prep students are invited to join us at the library, dressed in their uniform, for a fun practice run... more
All 2025 prep students are invited to join us at the library, dressed in their uniform, for a fun practice run session about all the wonderful things to expect on their first day at school!
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