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Activities tagged: library
Nature Collage
Hosted By: Victor Harbor Public Library
Spring is here so join us at the Victor Harbor Public Library to create a Nature Collage.
Visit our local area and collect 'loose' items from nature, bring them into the library, prior on the 8th of October between 10.30 - 11.30 am to create a nature inspired collage.
Please remember when collecting these nature items to do so responsibly in order to reduce environmental impact.
Cost: Free
Target Audience: All ages
Region: Fleurieu Peninsula
Where: Victor Harbor Public Library
When: Sunday 8 October
Registration Required:
Bookings can be made via the Victor Harbor Public Library Facebook page www.facebook.com/VictorHarborLibrary/events
For further information:
Gabbie Nottle 08 8551 0730 [email protected]
Anstey’s Nature Adventure Kits
Hosted By: Tea Tree Gully Library
Are you an adventurer or a discoverer? Our library mascot Anstey loves seeing children discovering the library, so we have put together a discovery kit full of all the tools you will need to go on an adventure, look for clues and find all the answers to our Anstey's Adventure Quiz! Kits are on loan for a maximum of two hours. Kids must be checked out and checked back in inside the library.
Cost: Free
Target Audience: 5 - 10 years
Region: Metro and Greater Adelaide
Where: Tea Tree Gully Library
When: Daily throughout the festival period.
Registration Required:
www.cttg.sa.gov.au/ansteyadventure
For further information:
Michelle Elliot 08 8397 7449 [email protected]
Bugs, Bats and Bees with Sophie Thomson
Hosted By: City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters
Children will learn all the fun and exciting facts about bugs, bats and bees and why they are so important to have in your garden.Before the workshop is over they'll have the chance to get crafty with a special activity.
Cost: Free
Target Audience: 5 - 12 years
Region: Metro and Greater Adelaide
Where: St Peters Library - Benquest Hall, 101 Payneham Road St Peters
When: Monday 2 October
Registration Required:
For further information:
Simone Wise-Carrig 0883 360 339 [email protected]
VR360 Video Experience
Hosted By: Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries Inc.
Experience Marine Life of SA. Put on your VR goggles and experience what it is like to SCUBA dive. See what it is like to swim with giant cuttlefish, sea lions, leafy sea dragons, Port Jackson sharks, sea jellies (or jelly fish) and a huge school of fish!
Cost: $3.00
Target Audience: 5+ years
Region: Metro and Greater Adelaide
Where: Hallet Cove Civic Library
When: Monday 2 October
Registration Required:
For further information:
Carl Charter 0466 278 187 [email protected]
VR360 Video Experience
Hosted By: Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries Inc.
Experience Marine Life of SA. Put on your VR goggles and experience what it is like to SCUBA dive. See what it is like to swim with giant cuttlefish, sea lions, leafy sea dragons, port Jackson sharks, sea jellies (or jelly fish) and a huge school of fish!
Cost: $3.00
Target Audience: 5+ years
Region: Metro and Greater Adelaide
Where: Hallet Cove Civic Library
When: Tuesday 3 October
Registration Required:
For further information:
Carl Charter 0466 278 187 [email protected]
Be a Nature Adventurer and Win!
Hosted By: City of Onkaparinga
Want to win a $50 gift card? During the October school holidays, grab your family, get out into nature and get ready to have some fun. Simply pick up an adventure sheet from your local Onkaparinga Library. The sheet has some awesome places in your local area for you to visit. Once your sheet is completed drop it back in the entry box at the library for the chance to win. Don’t forget to check out the nature displays set up at each Library that include a range of fantastic resources for you to takeaway to help you on your adventure into nature. Entries close Monday 16 October. View terms and conditions at www.onkaparingacity.com/natureplay
Cost: Free
Target Audience: Families (City of Onkaparinga residents)
Region: Metro and Greater Adelaide
Where: Aberfoyle Hub, Woodcroft, Noarlunga, Seaford, Willunga and Aldinga Libraries.
When: Daily throughout the festival period.
Registration Required:
No
For further information:
Visit the website
Whittling & Weaving
Hosted By: Mount Barker Community Library
Join us for a creative hands-on workshop with nature! Children will be guided by Nature Play SA educators to learn skills in whittling and weaving to create a tool and wovern art piece of their own. The sessions provide valuable opportunity for children to be creative, learn to use tools safely, take risks confidently, and practice self-control and persistence!
Cost: Free
Target Audience: 8 years and older
Region: Metro and Greater Adelaide
Where: Mount Barker Community Library (in the adjacent parklands) - 5 Dumas St, Mount Barker.
When: Wednesday 4 October
Registration Required:
yes – bookings will be available online from 12 pm Monday 18 Sept
For further information:
Call 8393 6400