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Registration opens:
September 07th, 2026

Colour photography challenge

Bookings recommended
2026-10-01 14:30:00 2026-10-01 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. Leopold Library -

Thursday, October 01
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 |

Leopold Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0675
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Leopold Library

Mon, Aug 31 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Sep 01 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Sep 02 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Sep 03 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Sep 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 05 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Sep 06 Closed
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About the Library

Leopold Library was opened in 2018 and is situated within the Leopold Community Hub. The branch offers a welcoming and bright space with zones for working, comfortable reading and activities. A dedicated technology makerspace provides opportunities to develop creativity, imagination and problem solving. Public access PCs, free WiFi, a large area for children and young people, coffee machine, meeting room for community hire and comfortable seating are further features of this branch. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here. 

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