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Play and Explore – Georges River Libraries

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  • Hurstville Library
    Corner of Queens Road and Dora Streets, Hurstville, NSW 2220, Australia

Get ready to grow your mind and ignite your curiosity as Georges River Libraries sow seeds of wonderment in an exciting lineup of activities in our annual celebration play and explore for National Science Week.

Explore the wonders of life on earth with our down-and-dirty lineup of activities; learn how the oldest gardens were cultivated and traditional and contemporary uses of bushfood, snuggle in for Storytime Science, immerse yourself in the world of sensational succulents paint a virtual garden scape, design a pot to be 3D printed, or scavenge the library for seeds. There will also be tabletop discoveries, interactive installations, and plenty of opportunities to play and explore.  

 

10.00am-2.00pm - Seed Sphere Scavenger Hunt | Ages 5+ 
10.00am-2.00pm - Virtual Art Gardenscape | Ages 12+
10.00am-2.00pm - Design and 3D Print a Plant Pot | $8.50 | Ages 10+
10.00am-2.00pm - Tabletop Discoveries | All ages
10.00am-11.00am - Bushfood Exploration | Ages 4-14
10.30am-11.30am - Storytime Science: Tiny Wonders | Ages 3+
12.30pm-1.30pm - Sensational Succulents Workshop | Ages 5-12
12.30pm-1.30pm - Storytime Science: Tiny Wonders | Ages 3+ 

We recommend booking a space for the workshops so that you don’t miss out.

Whether you're greening your thumbs or uncovering the secret life of plants, there’s something for everyone. Bring the family along and join Georges River Libraries in celebrating Australia’s largest annual festival of science and innovation. 

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