Afterschool Programs

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Each week during term time our libraries in Merbein, Mildura and Red Cliffs host afterschool programs for primary school aged kids.

LEGO Makers - Red Cliffs Library

LEGO Makers @ Red Cliffs Library is a free weekly program for young people.

Tuesdays during term time 3:45pm to 4:45pm

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Do you know a young person who loves LEGO?

Each week during term time Red Cliffs Library hosts LEGO Makers an afterschool program. 

Whether you take one of our LEGO challenges or use your imagination to build something amazing, it’s time to try your hand at being a LEGO master!  What will you build?

LEGO Maker sessions are free, no bookings required.

 

 

 

Mix it up - Mildura Library

Join us at Mildura Library for our after-school program during school terms, featuring engaging activities like mindfulness colouring, LEGO challenges, crafts, and tech fun. Designed for kids aged five to 13.

Wednesdays - 3:45pm to 4:45pm.

Mindfulness Colouring - 12 February,12 March

Kids are encouraged to take a break and relax while colouring.

LEGO Challenges - 5 February, 19 February, 5 March, 19 March, 2 April

Young people will have loads of fun using LEGO to solve engineering challenges or build something great.

Clever Kits - 26 February, 26 March

Get crafty and make something cute to take home! Bookings required and can be made by telephoning 03 5018 8350.

 

Contact 03 5018 8350 For more information.

 

 

 

Makerspace - Merbein Library

Makerspace at Merbein Library is a creative after school program that uses hands-on activities to explore and make.   

Bookings are essential.  For more information and bookings contact Merbein Library 03 5018 8361. 

Thursdays 3:45pm to 4:45pm

Term 1 Program

6 February -   Bee Bots and Osmos: Discover how gridlines help find locations on maps, train the Bee Bots to dance and how fun with the Osmos iPad games.

13 February - Spider fun: Make spider puppets and fluffy spider slime if you dare!

20 February – Jelly fish: Yikes, it a glow in the dark jelly fish

27 February – Shark attack: Learn about sharks and make a crazy magic fold and munch shark

6 March – Three little pigs and Humpty dumpty: Build the houses of the three little pigs and discover the science of Humpty Dumpy the egg.

13 March – Pop up dinosaur card: When you open the card, a dinosaur pops up.  The folds in the legs act as hinges that turn the interlocking 2D body shapes into a 3D dinosaur

20 March - Fun with magnets: Be amazed and make a magnetic maze and challenge yourself to design a masterpiece with magnets and washers.

27 March – Lego fun: Build a Lego city, skyscrapers and all.

3 April – Tinkering: Making things from boxes, what will you create

 

 

 

 

 

For more information

For more information about Afterschool programs please contact your local library, check our 'What's on the Library' calendar or follow us on social media.