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Activities for Kids at State Library of NSW
Situated in Sydney’s CBD between the Royal Botanic Gardens and Parliament House on Macquarie Street, the State Library of New South Wales is internationally renowned and one of Australia’s leading libraries.
With an extensive collection of over five million items, the State Library aims to collect, preserve and make accessible the documentary heritage of NSW. The Library also offers access to information and resources both onsite and online, and hosts a dynamic range of public programs through exhibitions, talks, tours and movies.
Monday 08 July
10am–noon
Abstract Architecture
Suitable for 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds.
Create your own abstract masterpiece using a combination of iPad digital media and the ‘aquarelle’ method. Be inspired by the ...
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Tuesday 09 July
10am–noon
Wearable Words Workshop
Suitable for 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds.
Design your own T-shirt! Sightsee around the State Library and turn your experience into a visually stunning word cloud and ...
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2–3pm
Tour: The Mysterious Mitchell
Suitable for 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds.
Come on a ‘discovery tour’ of the historic Mitchell Library to check out some of the hidden, mysterious and surprising ...
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Wednesday 10 July
9:30am–3pm
Photography Workshop for Kids
Suitable for 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds.
In this full day workshop you will develop camera skills, learn about composition and design and train your creative eye! ...
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Thursday 11 July
10–11am
Storytime at the Library
Suitable for 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
Join us for this fun-filled storytime and art activity. Suitable for preschoolers and their families. Meet in the Mitchell Library ...
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2–3pm
Tour: The Mysterious Mitchell
Suitable for 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds.
Come on a ‘discovery tour’ of the historic Mitchell Library to check out some of the hidden, mysterious and surprising ...
presented by State Library of NSW
5–7pm
Up Late at the Library - Animal adventures
Suitable for 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds.
Gear up with binoculars and safari hats as we head off on a safari around the library! This family event ...
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Friday 12 July
10am–noon
Wearable Words Workshop
Suitable for 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds.
Design your own T-shirt! Sightsee around the State Library and turn your experience into a visually stunning word cloud and ...
presented by State Library of NSW
1–2:15pm
Movie – Milo & Otis
Suitable for 15-18 year olds, 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
Are you a cat or a dog person? Come and see this classic movie featuring the adventures of two energetic ...
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