Journey around the world starts at library

WITH school holidays here, staff at Bannockburn Library are preparing to host activities aimed at keeping kids engaged over the break.

Three events will be on offer at the library during the two weeks out of class for primary school children.

Leanne Reinke, the library’s coordinator said the sessions will be a way for kids to stay entertained and educated during the break.

“The aim is to provide activities for these kids that offer them some educational opportunities as well as craft and fun and social connection,” she said.

“Normally during the school term, we offer activities for pre-school children so the holidays are our opportunity to host programs for the primary-aged kids.

“They provide a little bit of creative thinking while giving the kids a safe and accessible place over the break.”

The World Quest will be the first of the free events, taking place on Tuesday 27 June from 10.30am until 11.30am.

Two sessions on the Northern Lights will follow, on Thursday 29 June from 10.30am to 11.30am and Tuesday 4 July from 2pm to 3pm.

The World Quest is open to kids aged eight and older while the Northern Lights activities are for children aged from five and up.

The program’s theme is Our People, Our World, which Ms Reinke said is about showcasing different cultures around the globe to the children.

“It’s teaching kids about the global wonders of the world and looking at things like different cultures and continents,” she said.

“Things like the Northern Lights activities, they incorporate culture, science, and creativity and then they can explore further through a craft activity around illuminating colours and exploring that.”

Each event is capped at about 15 children, with registration required. To book, visit the Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation’s events page.