In January, the State Library of Victoria will be running a number of events to keep you busy if you are looking for something to do.
As Melbourne heats up, there are many cool things to see and do at State Library Victoria these Summer holidays.
Here are the highlights:
Gandel Storytelling Workshops: Storyline Express
All aboard the Storyline Express: a marvellous visual installation in the Pauline Gandel Children’s Quarter. Watch as the miniature locomotive carries its friendly, furry passengers through a bustling city created by our youngest visitors. With craft activities in the Library, children and their grownups can create buildings and characters and add them to the world of the Storyline Express.
This is a free event. Daily 10am – 6pm, from now until Thursday 2 March.
Kids Takeover
See the Library’s famous spaces transformed into an interactive, colourful and loud playground in what has become a school holiday tradition. There will be drumming and hip hop workshops, an interactive sound and drawing table with silent disco headsets, and you can even make your own library bag.
This is a free event with some paid events within the program. Bookings are essential. 10am – 3pm , Thursday 19 January.
Library on the Lawn
Pull up a bean bag and relax in the shade as the Library’s forecourt is transformed into an urban oasis for two weeks. There will be boxes of books to read for children and adults.
This is a free event. Daily 10am – 6pm, Thursday 19 January – Thursday 2 February.
Stories and Braille
Introduce your child to braille and experience storytelling like never before. Children will enjoy a braille story time and Q&A, turn letter sounds into braille and write a collective story in braille.
This a free event. Bookings are essential. 10.30am and 1pm, Tuesday 24 January.
Playdate at the Library: Happy Feet Fitness
Calling all movers-and-shakers! Step into the world of dance with resident host Happy Feet Fitness. These interactive classes are designed to boost youngsters’ confidence through dance and encourage participation and social interaction.
This is a free event. Commencing for 2023 on 18 January.
For more information visit slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on
