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Colourful winding path board game with icons and markers on the left side

Registration opens:
September 07th, 2026

Make your own board games

Bookings recommended
2026-09-30 10:30:00 2026-09-30 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Make your own board games Love board games? Challenge yourself and your friends to make your own! Put your craft skills to the test and design your own board or card game. Recommended age: 8+ Bannockburn Library -

Wednesday, September 30
10:30am - 11:30am

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Love board games? Challenge yourself and your friends to make your own! Put your craft skills to the test and design your own board or card game. 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.
  • Children will be provided with craft materials and templates for creating a board or card game.
  • Children can discuss their favourite board games as a group before creating a new game on their own or with friends.
  • Children may be able to play their game with others or play other participants’ games.

Bookings and supervision:

  • 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.

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 | Art, Craft & Sewing |

TAGS: | recommended |

Bannockburn Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0661
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Bannockburn Library

Mon, Aug 24 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Tue, Aug 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Aug 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Aug 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Aug 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 29 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Sun, Aug 30 Closed
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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

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Book Chat - Let's Talk Books!
Mon, Aug 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Come along and enjoy a conversation about the books you have been reading, hear recommendations and meet other readers.
Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
The Junior Mix
Wed, Sep 02, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO® and more. Recommended... more
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO® and more. Recommended ages 8+ 
Preschool Story Time
Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Cancelled
Baby Time
Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Banno Board Games
Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Join us weekly for board games and friendly chatter. Connect with friends and challenge them to a game or two. Drop... more
Join us weekly for board games and friendly chatter. Connect with friends and challenge them to a game or two. Drop in for a quick game or play the day away! All skills levels welcome.
Baby Time
Fri, Sep 04, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Garden Chat: How Does Your Garden Grow - Seed Library Event
Tue, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us to share gardening ideas, tips and knowledge. Learn about our seed library and see new additions to our... more
Join us to share gardening ideas, tips and knowledge. Learn about our seed library and see new additions to our collection on all things gardening!
The Junior Mix
Wed, Sep 09, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO® and more. Recommended... more
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO® and more. Recommended ages 8+ 
Preschool Story Time
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Cancelled
Baby Time
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Banno Board Games
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Join us weekly for board games and friendly chatter. Connect with friends and challenge them to a game or two. Drop... more
Join us weekly for board games and friendly chatter. Connect with friends and challenge them to a game or two. Drop in for a quick game or play the day away! All skills levels welcome.
Baby Time
Fri, Sep 11, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Bannockburn Library Book Club
Wed, Sep 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Come and join the monthly Bannockburn Library Book Club
The Junior Mix
Wed, Sep 16, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO® and more. Recommended... more
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO® and more. Recommended ages 8+ 
Preschool Story Time
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Banno Board Games
Fri, Sep 18, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Join us weekly for board games and friendly chatter. Connect with friends and challenge them to a game or two. Drop... more
Join us weekly for board games and friendly chatter. Connect with friends and challenge them to a game or two. Drop in for a quick game or play the day away! All skills levels welcome.
Cancelled
Baby Time
Fri, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Baby Time
Fri, Sep 18, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Create a rainbow keyring - Bookings recommended
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join friends new and old as we gather to learn weaving skills. Take home a rainbow keyring and a paper gift box.... more
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+
Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 9:00am
Playing with paint
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
No brushes allowed! Have fun playing with paint by splashing, rubbing, dripping and printing in this creative... more
No brushes allowed! Have fun playing with paint by splashing, rubbing, dripping and printing in this creative session. Recommended age 5-8.
Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 9:00am
Craft a fabric badge - Bookings recommended
Wed, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Create your own upcycled fabric badges to personalise your tote, tee or hoodie! Learn simple sewing and creative... more
Create your own upcycled fabric badges to personalise your tote, tee or hoodie! Learn simple sewing and creative techniques while repurposing old clothes. No experience needed. Recommended ages: 12-18
Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 9:00am
Interactive play story time
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Connect in this energetic story time where stories come to life through movement and play! Swish, splash and tiptoe... more
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Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 9:00am
Banno Board Games
Fri, Sep 25, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Join us weekly for board games and friendly chatter. Connect with friends and challenge them to a game or two. Drop... more
Join us weekly for board games and friendly chatter. Connect with friends and challenge them to a game or two. Drop in for a quick game or play the day away! All skills levels welcome.
Baby Time
Fri, Sep 25, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Book Chat - Let's Talk Books!
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Come along and enjoy a conversation about the books you have been reading, hear recommendations and meet other readers.
Library play time
Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Make new friends! Join our relaxed, play-based session that includes guided and free-play activities. Explore... more
Make new friends! Join our relaxed, play-based session that includes guided and free-play activities. Explore dress-ups, stories, games and more! Recommended age: 5-8.
Make your own board games - Bookings recommended
Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Love board games? Challenge yourself and your friends to make your own! Put your craft skills to the test and design... more
Love board games? Challenge yourself and your friends to make your own! Put your craft skills to the test and design your own board or card game. Recommended age: 8+
Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 9:00am
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