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Registration opens:
June 23rd, 2025

Unplug and Play

with Drummond Street. Bookings recommended
2025-07-16 10:30:00 2025-07-16 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Unplug and Play Enjoy some low-cost screen-free fun! From old-school games to learning something new. Together we'll discover how to use common household items to create epic family games. Recommended age: 5-8 Boronggook Drysdale Library - Multipurpose Room

Wednesday, July 16
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-07-16 10:30:00 2025-07-16 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Unplug and Play Enjoy some low-cost screen-free fun! From old-school games to learning something new. Together we'll discover how to use common household items to create epic family games. Recommended age: 5-8 Boronggook Drysdale Library - Multipurpose Room

Boronggook Drysdale Library

Multipurpose Room

Enjoy some low-cost screen-free fun! From old-school games to learning something new. Together we'll discover how to use common household items to create epic family games. Recommended age: 5-8

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.

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

AGE GROUP: | Children |

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

TAGS: | recommended |

Boronggook Drysdale Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0656
Hours

Boronggook Drysdale Library

Mon, Jun 16 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Jun 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Jun 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Jun 20 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 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

Baby Time
Mon, Jun 23, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Preschool Story Time
Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
The Junior Mix
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 5+ 
Paint Party - Bookings Essential
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room
Lose yourself in a world of colour as you experiment with different styles of paint and other materials. Will you... more
Lose yourself in a world of colour as you experiment with different styles of paint and other materials. Will you love watercolours or acrylics? Chalk or pastels? Recommended age Preschool - 12.
This event is full
Toddler Time
Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Introduction to Audacity
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
This session is designed to teach participants about the basics of Audacity, a free audio editing tool used by... more
This session is designed to teach participants about the basics of Audacity, a free audio editing tool used by podcasters around the world.
3D Printing Basics
Mon, Jun 30, 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.
Baby Time
Mon, Jun 30, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Preschool Story Time
Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
The Junior Mix
Tue, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 5+ 
Bad Art - Archibald edition
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Multipurpose Room
The Archibald prize is on its way. Don't have any artistic talent? Who cares, lets do it anyway and celebrate by... more
The Archibald prize is on its way. Don't have any artistic talent? Who cares, lets do it anyway and celebrate by letting your creative side run wild.
Toddler Time
Fri, Jul 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
3D Printing Basics
Mon, Jul 07, 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.
3D Printing Basics
Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Discussion Room 1
Discover what 3D printing is and how it works. Learn the basics of design and how to make your own custom name tag.
Baby Time
Mon, Jul 07, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
From Paddock to Plate - Bookings recommended
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
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.
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 9:00am
DIY Bulletin Board - Bookings recommended
Wed, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room
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.
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 9:00am
Storytelling with Art - Bookings essential
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Celebrate NAIDOC Week and learn more about Australian First Nations Art! Listen to stories and then create your own... more
Celebrate NAIDOC Week and learn more about Australian First Nations Art! Listen to stories and then create your own story using First Nations symbols and modern elements. Recommended age: 5-12.
Bots to the Rescue! - Bookings recommended
Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Complete challenges using Blue Bots. Missions include underwater clean-up, food harvest, The Very Hungry Caterpillar... more
Complete challenges using Blue Bots. Missions include underwater clean-up, food harvest, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and a healthy ways maze. Recommended age: 8-12.
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 9:00am
Baby Time
Mon, Jul 14, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Sustainable Sensory Play and Movement - Bookings recommended
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
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.
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 9:00am
Unplug and Play - with Drummond Street. Bookings recommended
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Enjoy some low-cost screen-free fun! From old-school games to learning something new. Together we'll discover how to... more
Enjoy some low-cost screen-free fun! From old-school games to learning something new. Together we'll discover how to use common household items to create epic family games. Recommended age: 5-8
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 9:00am
Foodie Fridge Magnets - Bookings Essential
Thu, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room
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.
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 9:00am
Seeds of Change: Growing Food the Green Way - Bookings recommended
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
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
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 9:00am
Bad Art - Archibald edition
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Multipurpose Room
The Archibald prize is on its way. Don't have any artistic talent? Who cares, lets do it anyway and celebrate by... more
The Archibald prize is on its way. Don't have any artistic talent? Who cares, lets do it anyway and celebrate by letting your creative side run wild.
Family Movie Time - Bookings recommended
Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Multipurpose Room
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended age: 5+
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 9:00am
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