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*IN-PERSON* Get to know the Micro:bit

Bookings essential for every participant

Join us for this 4-week coding program with the Micro:bit micro-computer. Ages 8+

The BBC Micro:bit is a handheld programmable micro-computer that can be used for all sorts of cool creations; from robots to musical instruments. Come along to experience the endless possibilities of the Micro:bit in this 4-week program. Participants are requested to attend all sessions. Ages 8+

  • Please be sure to make a booking for every person over 12 months of age attending. 
  • Please follow the current government directives regarding face coverings.
  • Families are asked to follow library staff directions, practice physical distancing, and cancel their booking if anyone in their group is unwell on the day of the program.

Bookings close one day prior to the first session. If you require assistance, please contact library staff.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Coding & STEAM | Children & Families |

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Corio Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0658

Hours

Corio Library

Mon, Apr 15 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Apr 16 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Apr 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Apr 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Apr 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 21 2:00PM to 5:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0658

About the Library

This busy and vibrant branch serves Geelong’s northern suburbs. Highlights of this branch include zoned areas for study, reading and children’s activities, bilingual picture books, LOTE (Languages other than English) magazines, a learning English collection, World DVDs and a parenting collection. The library has a large meeting room for community hire, a range of accessibility features and a dedicated makerspace enabling discovery and creativity. Regular Baby, Toddler, Inclusive and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, as well as events and programs for adults taking place throughout the year. 

Upcoming events

Tue, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Build, control and program a Lego robot in this five week program. Get the most from Lego Mindstorms by attending... more
Build, control and program a Lego robot in this five week program. Get the most from Lego Mindstorms by attending all sessions. Ages 8+

Wed, Apr 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Always wanted to learn how to sew on a sewing machine? Then come and take a beginner's class at Corio Library.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Build, control and program a Lego robot in this five week program. Get the most from Lego Mindstorms by attending... more
Build, control and program a Lego robot in this five week program. Get the most from Lego Mindstorms by attending all sessions. Ages 8+

Wed, May 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, May 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill... more
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill levels are welcome.

Thu, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, tech activities, and good company. Ages 12+

Tue, May 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Build, control and program a Lego robot in this five week program. Get the most from Lego Mindstorms by attending... more
Build, control and program a Lego robot in this five week program. Get the most from Lego Mindstorms by attending all sessions. Ages 8+

Wed, May 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, May 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill... more
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill levels are welcome.

Thu, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
Always wanted to learn how to sew on a sewing machine? Then come and take a beginner's class at Corio Library.

Thu, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, tech activities, and good company. Ages 12+

Tue, May 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Build, control and program a Lego robot in this five week program. Get the most from Lego Mindstorms by attending... more
Build, control and program a Lego robot in this five week program. Get the most from Lego Mindstorms by attending all sessions. Ages 8+

Wed, May 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill... more
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill levels are welcome.

Thu, May 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, tech activities, and good company. Ages 12+

Mon, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bring along an empty jar and join other budding green thumbs at the Corio Library to create your own terrarium to... more
Bring along an empty jar and join other budding green thumbs at the Corio Library to create your own terrarium to take home.