For more details go to www.brisbane.qld.gov.au and Wynnum Library or
phone 3403 2199
Monday, 12 December |
1am – 12:30pm and 2pm to 3.30pm Wynnum Library
Ozobot treasure hunt
During this workshop, participants will work in pairs to create a simple program
for an Ozobot miniature robot to navigate a maze and get to the treasure. Ideal
for children aged 8-12 years. Bookings essential.
A BNEtechkids workshop.
Tuesday, 13 December | 3:30 – 4:15pmWynnum Library
Out of this world science show
Be blown away by an energetic and explosive science show with the Street
Science team! Presenters will ignite your imagination and show you out of this
world demonstrations that will leave you cheering for more. Ideal for children
aged 6-12 years. Bookings essential.
Presented as part of Brisbane City Council’s Summer Reading program
Thursday, 15 December | 10 – 11:30amWynnum Library
Scratch holiday cards
Learn how to use free online coding program Scratch to create a simple
interactive holiday card. No prior experience required. Ideal for children aged 912 years. Bookings essential.
Friday, 16 December | 2 – 4:30pmWynnum Library
Introduction to coding with NAO
Learn how to code humanoid robot NAO to speak and move using Choregraphe
software. Participants will create their own simple program, then see it in action
as NAO executes the movements with amazingly lifelike gestures.
Ideal for children aged 11-14 years with basic computer skills. Bookings essential
Monday, 19 December |
11am – 12:30pm AND 2pm to 4pm
Wynnum Library
Out of this world with Mechanica workshop
Travel out of this world and into future earth, the world of Mechanica. This
beautiful, steam-punk inspired picture book for older readers, created by
Brisbane-based illustrator and author Lance Balchin, is an encyclopaedia of
Mechanica creatures with fictional narrative. Participants will learn about the
creative process behind this innovative book and design their own Mechanica
creatures using mixed media.
Ideal for children aged 8-12 years. Bookings essential.
Presented as part of Brisbane City Council’s Summer Reading program.
Tuesday, 20 December | 3 – 4pmWynnum Library
Games at the library
Come and test your skill and knowledge by playing a variety of games in the
library. Ideal for children aged 7-12 years. Bookings essential.
Wednesday, 21 December | 2 – 3pmWynnum Library
Christmas origami
Learn how to use the art of paper folding to create simple Christmas decorations
and ornaments. Ideal for children aged 7-12 years. Bookings essential.
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Thursday, 22 December | 10 – 10:30amWynnum Library
Dance with NAO
Watch NAO move and dance in this unique robot performance. Be amazed as NAO
displays its lifelike gestures and movements through cool dance moves. Ideal for
all ages. Bookings essential.
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Thursday, 22 December | 11am – 12:30pmWynnum Library
Cut and paste poetry workshop
Create your own poem from found text. Pick pages from magazines, books
and newspapers, then erase or cut and paste words until they mean something
new. Cut and paste poetry is perfect for kids who are scared of the blank page or
want to splash around with words. This WordPool workshop is presented by
Sophie Tarrant.
Ideal for children aged 8-13 years. Bookings essential.
Presented as part of Brisbane City Council’s Summer Reading program
Thursday, 22 December | 6 – 6:30pmWynnum Library
Dance with NAO
Watch NAO move and dance in this unique robot performance. Be amazed as NAO
displays its lifelike gestures and movements through cool dance moves. Ideal for
all ages. Bookings essential.
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Friday, 23 December | 3 – 3:30pmWynnum Library
T'was the Night Before Christmas
Bring your Christmas cheer for a special reading of T’was the Night Before
Christmas, crafts and afternoon tea. Ideal for the entire family.
Wednesday, 28 December | 1:30 – 2:30pmWynnum Library
TED talk: Ideas worth spreading
Join us to learn about the latest developments in technology, and how they might
affect you. In these sessions we will watch TED talks presented by experts from
around the globe and participate afterwards in a relaxed discussion. Bookings
essential.
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Thursday, 29 December | 11am – 12:30pmWynnum Library
Dash and Dot robots
Discover a new world of learning, play and adventure with Dash and Dot robots.
Participants will learn programming concepts and send simple commands to
control a robot. No previous programming experience required. Ideal for children
aged 5-8 years. Bookings essential.
A BNEtechkids workshop.
Friday, 30 December | 2 – 3pmWynnum Library
Star Wars reads
In a galaxy not so very far away, join us to celebrate the world of Star Wars.
Discover new stories and join in with games, activities and craft. Ideal for
children aged 7-12 years. Bookings essential.
Wednesday, 4 January | 3:30 – 4:30pmWynnum Library
Book to movie event: Middle School: The Worst
Years of My Life
When Rafe Khatchadorian transfers to a new middle school, his epic imagination
and slight problem with authority gets him into trouble with his rule-crazed
teachers and Principal Dwight. Rafe and his best friend Leo devise a plan to break
every rule in the school’s Code of Conduct and the chaos begins! Based on the
popular book by James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts, join in the fun at this special
event to celebrate the upcoming film release of Middle School: The Worst Years of
My Life.
Ideal for children aged 9-12 years. Bookings essential.
Thursday, 5 January | 2 – 2:30pmWynnum Library
Learn how to play chess with Chess Mates (for
children aged 7-10 years)
Chess Mates aims to teach older students emotional intelligence and teamwork as
well as more advanced chess skills. Children will be given chess puzzles and
taught openings. Those who don’t know how to play will learn the basics of the
game. Ideal for children aged 7-10 years. Bookings essential.
Presented as part of Brisbane City Council’s Summer Reading program.
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Thursday, 5 January | 2:45 – 3:15pmWynnum Library
Learn how to play chess with Chess Mates (for
children aged 7-10 years)
Chess Mates aims to teach older students emotional intelligence and teamwork as
well as more advanced chess skills. Children will be given chess puzzles and
taught openings. Those who don’t know how to play will learn the basics of the
game. Ideal for children aged 7-10 years. Bookings essential.
Presented as part of Brisbane City Council’s Summer Reading
Friday, 6 January |
11am – 12:30pm AND 2.30 to 3.30 Wynnum Library
Introduction to littleBits
littleBits are simple electronic circuits that snap together to create prototypes.
Using littleBits, children will design and create machines while learning about the
basics of circuits, motors and motion. No prior experience required. Ideal for
children aged 9-12 years. Bookings essential.
A BNEtechkids workshop.
Tuesday, 10 January | 2 – 4:30pmWynnum Library
Introduction to coding with NAO
Learn how to code humanoid robot NAO to speak and move using Choregraphe
software. Participants will create their own simple program, then see it in action
as NAO executes the movements with amazingly lifelike gestures.
Ideal for children aged 11-14 years with basic computer skills. Bookings essential
Thursday, 12 January | 10am – 12pmWynnum Library
Drop in and meet NAO
NAO robot is visiting the library and looking forward to meeting you. See how
this amazing humanoid robot can sense its environment and interact with people
using surprisingly lifelike gestures and movement. Drop in any time between the
listed times. Ideal for all ages. Bookings essential.
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Thursday, 12 January | 2 – 3:30pmWynnum Library
Sphero robots in space
Create your own solar system by programming Sphero to orbit the sun. Join a
coding adventure that is out of this world. No prior programming experience
required. Ideal for children aged 9-12 years. Bookings essential.
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Friday, 13 January | 2 – 3pmWynnum Library
Choose-your-own-adventure writing workshop
with Dave Lowe
A ‘choose-your-own-adventure’ is a kind of book where the reader decides which
path to take. During this fun workshop, internationally published author of the
Stinky & Jinks series, Dave Lowe, shows how to plan and write one.
Ideal for children aged 8-13 years. Bookings essential.
Presented as part of Brisbane City Council’s Summer Reading program
Saturday, 14 January | 11:30am – 12:30pmWynnum Library
Minecraft unplugged
Celebrate the amazing world of Minecraft. Discover books about Red Stone,
building and crafting. Create your own Minecraft portrait, share your favourite
potions and join in with games activities and crafts.
Ideal for children aged 7-12 years. Bookings essential.
Monday, 16 January | 2 – 3:30pmWynnum Library
Writing workshop: Mission to Mars… and
beyond!
Blast off on a dangerous mission through outer space guided by award-winning
author, Aleesah Darlison. Create several space logs (diary entries) as you travel
through the galaxy evading meteoroid showers and black holes. What obstacles
will you face? What creatures will you discover? And will they be friend or foe?
Either way, it’s going to be an amazing adventure!
Ideal for children aged 7-12 years. Bookings essential.
Tuesday, 17 January | 3 – 4:30pmWynnum Library
Dash and Dot robots
Discover a new world of learning, play and adventure with Dash and Dot robots.
Participants will learn programming concepts and send simple commands to control a
robot. No previous programming experience required. Ideal for children aged 5-8
years. Bookings essential.
A BNEtechkids workshop.
Wednesday, 18 January | 2 – 2:45pmWynnum Library
Cheeky Monkey Club: Lost in the Universe
Cheeky Monkey meets a sad robot who is lost and far from home – he can’t
remember where he lives. With help from Cheeky Monkey and his friends, the
Robot Guide Book and a large robot key, can the robot find his way back home?
Ideal for children aged eight years and younger.