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Activities for Kids at State Library of NSW
from 14 March 2012
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 16 April
12:30–1:30pm
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 at the State Library and check out some of the ...
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2–3:30pm
Lovely Letters
Suitable for 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds.
Explore the decorative lettering of early handwritten manuscripts and be inspired by the beauty of the illuminated letter. Create your ...
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Tuesday 17 April
10:30am–noon
Lovely Letters
Suitable for 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds.
Explore the decorative lettering of early handwritten manuscripts and be inspired by the beauty of the illuminated letter. Create your ...
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1–3pm
My Book of Treasures
Suitable for 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds.
Choose your paper and ribbon, construct and cover your book and add pictures of your favourite treasures from the State ...
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Wednesday 18 April
9:30am–3pm
Claymation
Suitable for 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds.
Learn the basics of Claymation and create your own animal story! Suitable for children aged 8 years and above. Meet ...
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Thursday 19 April
2–3pm
Tour: Wild Art!
Suitable for 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds.
Explore the Lewin: Wild Art exhibition and create a digital artwork on an iPad! Meet in Mitchell Library vestibule.
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Friday 20 April
11:30am–1:30pm
My Book of Treasures
Suitable for 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds.
Choose your paper and ribbon, construct and cover your book and add pictures of your favourite treasures from the State ...
presented by State Library of NSW
2–3pm
Tour: Wild Art!
Suitable for 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds.
Explore the Lewin: Wild Art exhibition and create a digital artwork on an iPad! Meet in Mitchell Library vestibule.
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Tuesday 10 July
1–3pm
High tea at the State Library
Suitable for 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds.
Do you love cupcakes, cookbooks and creativity combined? Then join us for our first ever high tea at the State ...
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Thursday 12 July
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 at the State Library and check out some of the ...
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Friday 28 September
10–11am
Storytime with Nick Bland.
Suitable for 5-8 year olds, 3-5 year olds, 0-3 year olds.
In partnership with the Get Reading! program, author and artist Nick Bland will read from two of his books, including ...
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Wednesday 16 January
9:30am–3pm
Photography Workshop for Kids
Suitable for 12-15 year olds, 10-12 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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Monday 21 January
9:30am–3pm
Photography Workshop for Kids
Suitable for 12-15 year olds, 10-12 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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Tuesday 22 January
1–3pm
Art in a box
Suitable for 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds.
Discover some of the wonderful artworks in the State Library of NSW art collection and create your own mini gallery ...
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Wednesday 23 January
9:30–11:30am
Art in a box
Suitable for 8-10 year olds, 5-8 year olds.
Discover some of the wonderful artworks in the State Library of NSW art collection and create your own mini gallery ...
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Monday 15 April
9:30am–12:30pm
Digital Stories
Suitable for 12-15 year olds, 10-12 year olds.
Join us and use our iPads to create your own digital story about the State Library of NSW! Come on ...
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Tuesday 16 April
10–11am
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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1:30–2:50pm
Movie – The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
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.
The circle of life continues as Simba's daughter seeks adventure, ending up outside the Pridelands where she meets Kovu, son ...
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Wednesday 17 April
9:30am–noon
Picture yourself on the Goldfields
Suitable for 10-12 year olds, 8-10 year olds.
Ever wondered what life was like on the Australian Goldfields? Come along and take a look at the photos of ...
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Thursday 18 April
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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