Ages 8–12

Build your own imaginary world using an assortment of shapes and materials. Free | Bookings not required

Eye spy your way through State Library’s exhibition, Jarjum Stories. Free | Bookings not required

There are some very sneaky secrets hidden around State Library this Summer Festival. Free | Bookings not required

3-day workshop to development skills to build and explore a virtual reality environment. Ticketed | Bookings essential

Drop in and help create State Library’s summer comic book story using sticky notes. Free | Bookings not required

Music, dance and story sessions featuring performances by Nana Magic and more. Free | Bookings not required

Spend some time with Dave Lowe, award-winning author of the My Hamster is a Genius. Ticketed | Bookings essential

Learn and apply basic engineering principles to make the ultimate NERF gun! Ticketed | Bookings essential

Engineer a robot racer using a custom-made robotics kit and on a large-scale track. Ticketed | Bookings essential

In this half-day workshop, create a short film featuring robotic stars you have learned to code! Ticketed | Bookings essential

Discover the styles and techniques of this unique art form originating from Japanese comic books. Ticketed | Bookings essential

Learn to write an engaging fictional short story. Ticketed | Bookings essential