Recycled racers
Bookings recommended
Thursday, September 24
10:30am - 11:30am
On your marks, get set, go! Make a racing vehicle using recycled materials then test your design against other racers. Stopwatches provided. BYO imagination. Recommended age: 8+
What to expect:
- This is a school holiday program facilitated by a library staff member with a maximum group size of 20 children.
- This a hands-on workshop for both children and accompanying adults.
- Participants will learn about energy in relation to moving objects, make a wheel axle, craft a vehicle out of recycled materials to attach to the axle, then design a race track to race off against others.
- Discussion, resource sharing and teamwork will feature between participants.
Bookings and supervision:
- Children under 12 years must be supervised by a responsible person (adult or carer) in our libraries and our programs. Adult assistance and participation in this activity will be required.
- Bookings are essential to save your place in the program.
- Please cancel your booking if anyone in your group is unwell on the day of the program, or if you are no longer able to attend so we can contact our waitlist.
- Bookings close one day prior to the session.
Further information: If you have any questions about this program or require?assistance?to book, please contact the library on the details below.
AGE GROUP: | Children |
EVENT TYPE: | School Holidays | Games & Challenges | Coding & STEM | Art, Craft & Sewing |
TAGS: | recommended |
Lara Library
Hours
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Lara Library
| Mon, Aug 24 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 9:00AM to 1:00PM |
| Sun, Aug 30 | Closed |
Tel: (03) 4201 0668
About the Library
The Lara Library is conveniently located next to Austin Park, in a central community hub shared with the Maternal Child Health Centre, Lara Kindergarten and Lara Community Centre. The branch features zones for children and young people, study and reading areas, public access PCs, free WiFi and two Apple iMac computers. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, and events and programs for adults are also run throughout the year.