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Splish-Splash Science

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2025-01-22 10:30:00 2025-01-22 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Splish-Splash Science Will it sink, or will it float? Come along and find out in this fun-filled hands-on STEAM water-based session. Ages: Preschool Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) - Activity Room

Wednesday, January 22
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-01-22 10:30:00 2025-01-22 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Splish-Splash Science Will it sink, or will it float? Come along and find out in this fun-filled hands-on STEAM water-based session. Ages: Preschool Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) - Activity Room

Will it sink, or will it float? Come along and find out in this fun-filled hands-on STEAM water-based session. Ages: Preschool

Children must be supervised by a responsible person (adult or carer) in our libraries and our programs.
Bookings are recommended to save your place in the program.
Please cancel your booking if you are no longer able to attend so we can contact our waitlist.
Bookings close one day prior to the session. If you require assistance, please contact library staff.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | School Holidays | Preschoolers | Make & Create | Children & Families |

TAGS: | recommended |

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)
Phone: (03) 4201 0600
Hours

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)

Mon, Dec 23 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Dec 24 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
Thu, Dec 26 Closed
Fri, Dec 27 Closed
Sat, Dec 28 Closed
Sun, Dec 29 Closed
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