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Registration opens:
September 07th, 2026

Make Your Own Board Games

Bookings Recommended
2026-09-23 14:30:00 2026-09-23 15:30:00 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+ Newcomb Library - Children's Area

Wednesday, September 23
2:30pm - 3:30pm

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Newcomb Library

Children's Area

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 10 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 |

Newcomb Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0657
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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
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About the Library

Newcomb Library is a popular community gathering space and is situated within a busy shopping precinct. The branch features a range of services and facilities including public access PCs, free WiFi, zones for reading, study and working, and a large meeting room available for community hire. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, and events and lifelong learning programs for adults are run throughout the year. 

Upcoming events

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Computer Basics Part 1
Mon, Aug 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newcomb Meeting Room
New to computers? Come along and learn the basics in these straightforward sessions which will give you the... more
New to computers? Come along and learn the basics in these straightforward sessions which will give you the confidence to use computers in your everyday life.
Registration is now closed
Is That True? Verifying Claims Online - Navigating Mis & Disinformation Online 4
Tue, Aug 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newcomb Meeting Room
Have you ever encountered a public figure or news story claiming something that you weren?t sure about? Learn how... more
Have you ever encountered a public figure or news story claiming something that you weren?t sure about? Learn how you can fact check these claims.
Toddler Time
Tue, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Code Club - Scratch 1, 2 and 3 - Bookings recommended
Wed, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Newcomb Meeting Room North
Join us for Code Club and take a tour of Scratch1 or stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2... more
Join us for Code Club and take a tour of Scratch1 or stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings recommended. Recommended ages 8-15.
Registration is now closed
Baby Time
Thu, Aug 27, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Saving Family Stories - Introduction to the Photo and Video Digitisation Station
Thu, Aug 27, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn... more
Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn how you can bring them to digital life, ready to share with family and friends!
Artists Assemble! - Bookings recommended
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5-18
3D Printed Jewellery for Beginners
Fri, Aug 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
Newcomb Meeting Room
Learn the basics of designing your own 3D printed jewellery.
This event is full
Preschool Story Time
Fri, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Computer Basics Part 2
Mon, Aug 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newcomb Meeting Room
New to computers? Come along and learn the basics in these straightforward sessions which will give you the... more
New to computers? Come along and learn the basics in these straightforward sessions which will give you the confidence to use computers in your everyday life.
Book Chat
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.
Get to Know: Crime
Tue, Sep 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newcomb Meeting Room
Join us as we dive into the world of crime novels and help you to discover your next favourite author.
Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Game On! - Celebrating Youth Fest
Tue, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Experience fun and challenges in Game On! Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw... more
Experience fun and challenges in Game On! Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw cards, make your move! Recommended ages 12-18
Code Club - Scratch 1, 2 and 3 - Bookings recommended
Wed, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Newcomb Meeting Room North
Join us for Code Club and take a tour of Scratch1 or stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2... more
Join us for Code Club and take a tour of Scratch1 or stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings recommended. Recommended ages 8-15.
Registration is now closed
Home-school: Blossom Tree Art - Home Schooler Event - Bookings recommended
Thu, Sep 03, 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Area
Create art inspired by Japan's blossom trees. Explore mixed media art and create your own sensational masterpiece.... more
Create art inspired by Japan's blossom trees. Explore mixed media art and create your own sensational masterpiece. Recommended age: all ages
Baby Time
Thu, Sep 03, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Saving Family Stories - Introduction to the Photo and Video Digitisation Station
Thu, Sep 03, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn... more
Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn how you can bring them to digital life, ready to share with family and friends!
This event is full
Artists Assemble! - Bookings recommended
Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5-18
Preschool Story Time
Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Android Phone Chat
Mon, Sep 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newcomb Meeting Room
Come and have a chat about your Android phone, what issues you've run into and ask those technology questions you've... more
Come and have a chat about your Android phone, what issues you've run into and ask those technology questions you've always wondered about.
3D Printing Basics
Tue, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Newcomb Meeting Room
Learn how to use basic modelling tools to create some interesting objects and submit them to the 3D printer.
Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Code Club - Scratch 1, 2 and 3 - Bookings recommended
Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Newcomb Meeting Room North
Join us for Code Club and take a tour of Scratch1 or stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2... more
Join us for Code Club and take a tour of Scratch1 or stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings recommended. Recommended ages 8-15.
Registration is now closed
Baby Time
Thu, Sep 10, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Edible Plants in Your Neighbourhood - Seed Library Event
Thu, Sep 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Newcomb Meeting Room
From fruit trees to weeds, many neighbourhoods are full of edible plants. Why not come along and learn about edible... more
From fruit trees to weeds, many neighbourhoods are full of edible plants. Why not come along and learn about edible flora in your area?
Artists Assemble! - Bookings recommended
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5-18
Introduction to Veggie Gardening - Seed Library Event
Fri, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Shed
Join us to discuss the considerations and aspects of setting up a veggie patch for the first time.
Preschool Story Time
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Introduction to Sensory Gardening
Mon, Sep 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us as we explore the world of sensory gardens and look at how to plan your own garden.
Online Buying and Selling
Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Newcomb Meeting Room
Online buying and selling can be a great way of finding bargains and turning unwanted items into cash. Join us as we... more
Online buying and selling can be a great way of finding bargains and turning unwanted items into cash. Join us as we show you how it all works and share some of the pitfalls to avoid.
Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Green Screen Yourself - Celebrating Youth Fest
Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Area
Drop in and let us show you how to create impossible photos to share with family and friends using the library's... more
Drop in and let us show you how to create impossible photos to share with family and friends using the library's Green Screen. Recommended for 12+
Code Club - Scratch 1, 2 and 3 - Bookings recommended
Wed, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Newcomb Meeting Room North
Join us for Code Club and take a tour of Scratch1 or stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2... more
Join us for Code Club and take a tour of Scratch1 or stretch your coding muscles with advanced projects in Scratch 2 and 3. Bookings recommended. Recommended ages 8-15.
Registration is now closed
Baby Time
Thu, Sep 17, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Artists Assemble! - Bookings recommended
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5-18
Preschool Story Time
Fri, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Introduction to Cybersafety
Fri, Sep 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Newcomb Meeting Room
Find out how to stay safer online. Develop your cyber safety knowledge, increase your awareness of online risks and... more
Find out how to stay safer online. Develop your cyber safety knowledge, increase your awareness of online risks and the strategies to avoid those risks.
Saving Family Stories - Introduction to the Photo and Video Digitisation Station
Mon, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn... more
Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn how you can bring them to digital life, ready to share with family and friends!
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Let's Talk Scams
Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Develop an understanding of different scams and learn strategies to avoid being scammed.
Interactive Play Story Time
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Connect in this energetic story time where stories come to life through movement and play! Swish, splash and tiptoe... more
Connect in this energetic story time where stories come to life through movement and play! Swish, splash and tiptoe through 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' and more. Recommended Age: Preschool
Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 9:00am
Make Your Own Board Games - Bookings Recommended
Wed, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area
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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