Ages 8–12
Overview | Under 8s | Ages 8–12 | Ages 12–15 | Ages 15-17 | Family weekends in Jan
Imagination playscape
Build your own imaginary world using an assortment of shapes and materials.
Free | Bookings not required
Eye spy tour
Eye spy your way through State Library’s exhibition, Jarjum Stories.
Free | Bookings not required
Scavenger hunt at the Library
There are some very sneaky secrets hidden around State Library this Summer Festival.
Free | Bookings not required
VR club
3-day workshop to development skills to build and explore a virtual reality environment.
Ticketed | Bookings essential
Comic book Scrabble
Drop in and help create State Library’s summer comic book story using sticky notes.
Free | Bookings not required
Jarjum jams
Music, dance and story sessions featuring performances by Nana Magic and more.
Free | Bookings not required
How to be a writer with Dave Lowe
Spend some time with Dave Lowe, award-winning author of the My Hamster is a Genius.
Ticketed | Bookings essential
**SOLD OUT** Mod your own NERF gun
Learn and apply basic engineering principles to make the ultimate NERF gun!
Ticketed | Bookings essential
Robot racers
Engineer a robot racer using a custom-made robotics kit and on a large-scale track.
Ticketed | Bookings essential
Movie bots
In this half-day workshop, create a short film featuring robotic stars you have learned to code!
Ticketed | Bookings essential
Manga illustration workshop
Discover the styles and techniques of this unique art form originating from Japanese comic books.
Ticketed | Bookings essential
Create your own story: tales of the environment with Sam Wheeler
Learn to write an engaging fictional short story.
Ticketed | Bookings essential
Summer Festival
Free and ticketed activities and adventures
14 Dec 2019 – 25 Jan 2020
Throughout State Library