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Registration opens:
September 07th, 2026

Colour photography challenge

Bookings recommended
2026-09-24 14:30:00 2026-09-24 15:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Colour photography challenge See the library through a different lens and find beauty in everyday things! Pick a colour and photograph different objects to create your very own collage. Recommended age: 12-15. Waurn Ponds Library -

Thursday, September 24
2:30pm - 3:30pm

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See the library through a different lens and find beauty in everyday things! Pick a colour and photograph different objects to create your very own collage. Recommended age: 12-15.

What to expect:

  • This is a school holiday program facilitated by a library staff member with a maximum group size of 10.
  • You will be set a photography challenge to take photos of objects in the library of only one colour.
  • You can use your own camera or device or use a library iPad.
  • We will then use the program PicCollage to create digital collages.
  • You can print your creation in the library or send yourself a digital copy.

 Bookings:

  • 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.
  • Photograph by Ann-Maree Hannon.

AGE GROUP: | Youth |

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

TAGS: | recommended |

Waurn Ponds Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0670
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Mon, Aug 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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 2:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the Library

Waurn Ponds Library is located next to LeisureLink aquatic and fitness centre, over the road from Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre. The modern building features a children’s area on the ground floor with a semi-outdoor reading deck and family room. The first floor offers flexible areas for reading and study, and large non-fiction and young adult collections. Other features include public access PCs, free WiFi, coffee and vending machines, and a meeting room for community hire. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here. 

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