Chill out this season with the Goldfields Libraries Summer program

A colourful range of Christmas activities will be a highlight of the action packed Goldfields Libraries Summer program. The new program features an exciting range of activities and events for all ages to enjoy this season.

“We have some lovely Christmas activities coming up for all ages, including choir performances, special storytimes and children’s performances,” said Tammy Higgs, Goldfields Libraries Programs and Events Coordinator.

“Our awesome Summer Reading Club program is back, encouraging 5-12 year olds to get reading about heroes and villains over summer, with great prizes to be won,” said Ms Higgs.

Science will be a popular theme for children’s events this Summer with Maker Space activities, including robotics, squigglebots, periscopes and Minecraft, and the new Little Bang Discovery Club.

Families with babies and pre-schoolers can join the new 1000 Books Before School program, which involves reading 1000 books in the years leading up to starting school, with milestone incentives along the way.

Chinese New Year celebrations will go off with a bang to welcome in the Year of the Rooster, including performances by the Central Victorian Lion and Fu Wa teams and outdoor Tai Chi with Raymond Lee, Wushu/Tai Chi (5th Duan).

World AIDS day will be recognised at Bendigo Library with a panel discussion and quilt exhibition, in collaboration with the Victorian AIDS Council.

Young adults can get creative at the final Bendigo Young Writers event of the year – Zine Studio with expert zine artist Kelly Robson.

Literature fans can attend engaging author talks with Jacinta Halloran, Lauren Mitchell, Bruce Pascoe and Toni Jordan.

Book donations are sought for the annual Give New Worlds book drive throughout December and January. Books will directly assist children in disadvantaged communities.

Most events are free and many require bookings. For more information, visit: www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/seasonalprogram