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How to be an Astronaut

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2026-01-16 10:30:00 2026-01-16 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne How to be an Astronaut Listen to a book, sing songs and watch videos of real astronauts to learn fun facts about space. Plus, make an awesome rocket ship to fly home. Recommended age: Preschool. Boronggook Drysdale Library - Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room

Friday, January 16
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-01-16 10:30:00 2026-01-16 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne How to be an Astronaut Listen to a book, sing songs and watch videos of real astronauts to learn fun facts about space. Plus, make an awesome rocket ship to fly home. Recommended age: Preschool. Boronggook Drysdale Library - Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room

Boronggook Drysdale Library

Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room

Listen to a book, sing songs and watch videos of real astronauts to learn fun facts about space. Plus, make an awesome rocket ship to fly home. Recommended age: 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 | Children & Families | Art, Craft & Sewing |

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Boronggook Drysdale Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0656

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Boronggook Drysdale Library

Mon, Jan 05 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Jan 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Jan 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 08 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Jan 09 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jan 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 11 2:00PM to 5:00PM

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

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Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room
All 2026 prep students are invited to join us at the library, dressed in their uniform, for a fun practice run... more
All 2026 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!
Registration is now closed

Fri, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room
Delve into the magic of colour through stories, songs and rhymes in this interactive story time. Discover how mixing... more
Delve into the magic of colour through stories, songs and rhymes in this interactive story time. Discover how mixing colours creates new colours with paint and imagination! Recommended age: Preschool

Sat, Jan 10, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended age: 5+

Mon, Jan 12, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Come and play Gridball and Lawn games with Reclink Australia at Boronggook Drysdale Library. No experience or... more
Come and play Gridball and Lawn games with Reclink Australia at Boronggook Drysdale Library. No experience or equipment required.

Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room
Expand your knowledge and creativity as you learn about unusual animals - real and imagined! Take a quiz. Make,... more
Expand your knowledge and creativity as you learn about unusual animals - real and imagined! Take a quiz. Make, decorate, and describe your own curious creature. Recommended age: 5-8.

Thu, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room
Illuminate the night sky and bring to life your very own light-show landscape. Recreate the wonder of the vast... more
Illuminate the night sky and bring to life your very own light-show landscape. Recreate the wonder of the vast galaxy or aurora borealis with pastel chalk and paint. Recommended ages: 8-12

Fri, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room
Listen to a book, sing songs and watch videos of real astronauts to learn fun facts about space. Plus, make an... more
Listen to a book, sing songs and watch videos of real astronauts to learn fun facts about space. Plus, make an awesome rocket ship to fly home. Recommended age: Preschool.

Sat, Jan 17, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended age: 5+

Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room
Library + Mini-Golf = Our Mini Mini-Golf Session. Design your own mini mini-golf course in the library and become a... more
Library + Mini-Golf = Our Mini Mini-Golf Session. Design your own mini mini-golf course in the library and become a mini mini-golf star. Recommended ages 5+

Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room
Learn about codes that were used before computers and are still in use today. Uncover the secret messages in the... more
Learn about codes that were used before computers and are still in use today. Uncover the secret messages in the codes we have provided and make your own to share. Recommended age 8-12.

Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room
No brushes allowed! Have fun with colour by splashing, rubbing, dripping and printing in this creative session.... more
No brushes allowed! Have fun with colour by splashing, rubbing, dripping and printing in this creative session. Recommended ages 5+

Sat, Jan 24, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended age: 5+

Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Fri, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Feb 02, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

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

Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO® and more. Ages 5+ 

Thu, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room
Build and construct Lego® WeDo 2.0 models which can be programmed and brought to life with simple, drag-and-drop... more
Build and construct Lego® WeDo 2.0 models which can be programmed and brought to life with simple, drag-and-drop software. Please be sure to cancel your booking if you are unable to attend. Ages 5-12

Fri, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.