Libraries in the Macedon Ranges will be offering a variety of activities for all ages over summer and the Christmas period, providing reading challenges, entertainment and a place to relax.
At Woodend Library, author Karen Martin will host an author talk and launch her new book, Little Book of Red Flags, on Saturday, December 14.
After Christmas, the library will host a ‘nature tables’ activity in the library, where children can touch and feel objects like dinosaur bones and shells along with origami sessions.
Woodend Library manager Emma Keenan said the Big Summer Read, happening across Macedon Ranges libraries, aims to keep kids reading over the school holiday period.
“That’s a promotion that’s run by Public Libraries Victoria … kids can take a booklet and once they read 10 books, [they] bring the booklet back in and … win prizes,” Ms Keenan said.
Gisborne Library manager Sara Shaw said that apart from the programs offered at Macedon Ranges libraries, they also offer a “cool space to hang out in the hot weather.”
Gisborne Library will offer movie screenings, drop-in craft activities, and will also be promoting the Big Summer Read challenge.
“We find January is a quiet period, so we try and plan to use it as a passive programming in our space … where people can just come and hang out and meet up with friends,” Ms Shaw said.
Romsey Library will host film screenings throughout December and January.
A full list of library programs across the Macedon Ranges can be viewed on the Goldfields Libraries website.
Details: goldfieldslibraries.com
Oscar Parry
