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School Holiday ActivitiesWynnum LibraryFor more details go to brisbane..au and Wynnum Library orphone 3403 2199Monday, 12 December | 1am?–?12:30pm and 2pm to 3.30pm Wynnum LibraryOzobot treasure huntDuring 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 LibraryOut of this world science showBe blown away by an energetic and explosive science show with the StreetScience 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 programThursday, 15 December | 10?–?11:30amWynnum LibraryScratch holiday cardsLearn how to use free online coding program Scratch to create a simple interactive holiday card. No prior experience required. Ideal for children aged 9-12 years. Bookings essential.Friday, 16 December | 2?–?4:30pmWynnum LibraryIntroduction to coding with NAOLearn 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 essentialMonday, 19 December | 11am?–?12:30pm AND 2pm to 4pm Wynnum LibraryOut of this world with Mechanica workshopTravel 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 LibraryGames at the libraryCome 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 LibraryChristmas origamiLearn how to use the art of paper folding to create simple Christmas decorations and ornaments. Ideal for children aged 7-12 years. Bookings essential.More info? Add to calendar? Forward to friendsThursday, 22 December | 10?–?10:30amWynnum LibraryDance with NAOWatch 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.More info? Add to calendar? Forward to friendsThursday, 22 December | 11am?–?12:30pmWynnum LibraryCut and paste poetry workshopCreate 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 programThursday, 22 December | 6?–?6:30pmWynnum LibraryDance with NAOWatch 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.More info? Add to calendar? Forward to Friday, 23 December | 3?–?3:30pmWynnum LibraryT'was the Night Before ChristmasBring 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 LibraryTED talk: Ideas worth spreadingJoin 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.More info? Add to calendar? Forward to friendsThursday, 29 December | 11am?–?12:30pmWynnum LibraryDash and Dot robotsDiscover 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 LibraryStar Wars readsIn?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 LibraryBook to movie event: Middle School: The Worst Years of My LifeWhen 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 LibraryLearn 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.More info? Add to calendar? Forward to friendsThursday, 5 January | 2:45?–?3:15pmWynnum LibraryLearn 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 LibraryIntroduction to littleBitslittleBits 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 LibraryIntroduction to coding with NAOLearn 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 essentialThursday, 12 January | 10am?–?12pmWynnum LibraryDrop in and meet NAONAO robot is visiting the library and looking forward to meeting you. See howthis 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.More info? Add to calendar? Forward to friendsThursday, 12 January | 2?–?3:30pmWynnum LibrarySphero robots in spaceCreate 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.More info? Add to calendar? Forward to friendsFriday, 13 January | 2?–?3pmWynnum LibraryChoose-your-own-adventure writing workshop with Dave LoweA ‘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 programSaturday, 14 January | 11:30am?–?12:30pmWynnum LibraryMinecraft unpluggedCelebrate 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 LibraryWriting 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 LibraryDash and Dot robotsDiscover 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 LibraryCheeky Monkey Club: Lost in the UniverseCheeky 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.? ................
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