June-July 2008

To make a booking, phone 03 8664 7555 or email learning@slv.vic.gov.au.

Super-action storytelling!

Hear storyteller Bernard Caleo’s entertaining reading of stories from the Trojan War (the Trojan Horse and Achilles’ Heel) in the morning, then return for a fun afternoon workshop where each child creates a digital picture-book with their own illustrations and narration! Parents must accompany children. (For ages 5 to 12.)
Sun 29 June & 6 July, storytelling 10.30–11.30am, workshop 12–2pm
Meet in front foyer
Bookings required

Really old books!

Enjoy a free, one-hour guided tour of the magnificent exhibition Mirror of the World: books and ideas to see rare and beautiful books from the Middle Ages to today. Then join in an optional half-hour activity where children can make their own illustrated book.
Tues 1, Thurs 3, Tues 8 & Thurs 10 July, 10.30–11.30am
Meet in front foyer
No bookings required (to arrange a group tour, call Cathy on 03 8664 7279) 

Ned Kelly’s laptop: Family tour

Visit the exhibition The changing face of Victoria to discover the story of Ned Kelly. See Ned’s original armour, plus photographs and records from the time, and even the laptop on which Peter Carey wrote The True History of the Kelly Gang. Followed by an optional half-hour children’s activity, making a replica of Ned’s helmet (for ages 5 to 12).
Tues 8 & Thurs 10, July 1–2pm
Meet in front foyer
No bookings required (to arrange a group tour, call Cathy on 03 8664 7279)

Sporting heroes: Digital workshop

Kick the winning goal for the Grand Final! Hit the ball for six at the Boxing Day Test! Shoot the deciding goal for the Opals! Using your own illustrations and stop motion animation, tell the tale of a sensational sporting moment. Inspiration for your story can be taken from the Sport and War exhibition on show at the Library, and you can take a DVD home to keep. (For ages 7 to 13.)
Mon 7–Fri 11 July,  10.30am–4pm daily
Venue: Experimedia
Bookings required
Cost: $40

Make a ‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’

Make the caterpillar from the famous children’s story The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Just ask for the caterpillar activity pack in the Play Pod. (Young children must be supervised by an adult.)
Mon 30 June–Sun 13 July, 10am–5pm daily
Venue: Experimedia
No bookings required