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The Longest Book in the World

A Community Arts project

2025-02-06 10:30:00 2025-02-06 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne The Longest Book in the World Creatives of all ages are invited to join local artist Fern Smith to help create the longest book in the world. Bannockburn Library -

Thursday, February 06
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-02-06 10:30:00 2025-02-06 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne The Longest Book in the World Creatives of all ages are invited to join local artist Fern Smith to help create the longest book in the world. Bannockburn Library -

Creatives of all ages are invited to join local artist Fern Smith to help create the longest book in the world.

The longest book in the world is a multi-disciplinary arts project aimed at producing a concertina book - the longest book in the world. This will be a community made travel book focusing on popular, treasured, and personal landmarks within the boundaries of the City of Greater Geelong to produce the longest book in the world. Geelong aims to beat the last recorded length of a concertina book of 814.26 metres created by Yang Shuanming of in Taiyuan, Shanxi China in 2019 (as recorded in the Guinness Book of records).

All equipment is supplied - just bring yourself.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Make & Create |

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Bannockburn Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0661

Hours

Bannockburn Library

Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 05 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed

Tel: (03) 4201 0661

About the Library

This modern, welcoming library provides invaluable community space and library services to the area. The branch features zones for children and young people, study and reading spaces, an outdoor courtyard and meeting rooms for community hire. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, as well as events and programs for adults taking place throughout the year.  

Upcoming events

Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Jul 02, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 8+ 

Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Fri, Jul 04, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for this hands-on workshop. Make your very own foodie fridge magnets, from recycled materials or polymer... more
Join us for this hands-on workshop. Make your very own foodie fridge magnets, from recycled materials or polymer clay. Recommended age: 8-12.

Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Play, move and create in this gentle sensory experience - perfect for calming curious minds and active bodies!... more
Play, move and create in this gentle sensory experience - perfect for calming curious minds and active bodies! Recommended age: 5-8.

Wed, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join us as we use new and recycled materials to create your very own bulletin board. BYO mementos such as photos,... more
Join us as we use new and recycled materials to create your very own bulletin board. BYO mementos such as photos, tickets, etc. Other materials supplied. Recommended age: 12-18.

Wed, Jul 09, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 8+ 

Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discover the world of food through stories, songs and craft. Recommended age: Preschool.

Fri, Jul 11, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discover the magic of growing food sustainably! Learn how plants grow through singing, stories, dancing and rhyming.... more
Discover the magic of growing food sustainably! Learn how plants grow through singing, stories, dancing and rhyming. For budding gardeners and nature lovers. Recommended age: Preschool

Tue, Jul 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Do your bit for the planet by bringing along and upcycling your old clothes or t-shirts into a fashionably unique... more
Do your bit for the planet by bringing along and upcycling your old clothes or t-shirts into a fashionably unique tote bag. Grab groceries in style! Recommended age: 12-18

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Make your own feast! Learn to make non-edible delights out of fluffy pom poms. Recommended age: 8-12.

Wed, Jul 16, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 8+ 

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Where does your food come from? Learn about farming and growing your own food in this hands-on session. Plus, grow... more
Where does your food come from? Learn about farming and growing your own food in this hands-on session. Plus, grow your own cress from seed! Recommended age: 5-8.

Fri, Jul 18, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Jul 23, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 8+ 

Fri, Jul 25, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.