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Pastel coloured tassel rainbow keyring

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Create a rainbow keyring

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2026-10-01 14:30:00 2026-10-01 15:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Create a rainbow keyring Join friends new and old as we gather to learn weaving skills. Take home a rainbow keyring and a paper gift box. Recommended age: 8+ Boronggook Drysdale Library - Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room

Thursday, October 01
2:30pm - 3:30pm

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Boronggook Drysdale Library

Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room

Join friends new and old as we gather to learn weaving skills. Take home a rainbow keyring and a paper gift box. Recommended age: 8+

What to expect: 

  • This is a school holiday program facilitated by a library staff member, with a maximum group size of 15 participants.  
  • Children will learn basic knots, threading skills, construct a paper gift box, and create a rainbow keyring. 
  • The only thing you will need to bring is your eagerness to have fun! 

Bookings and supervision:  

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

Further information:â?¯If you have any questions about this program or requireâ?¯assistanceâ?¯to book, please contact the library on the details below.â?¯ 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | School Holidays | Art, Craft & Sewing |

TAGS: | recommended |

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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.

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