Get ready for National Science Week at Altona Meadows Library and STEAM Centre! Our friendly library staff will help you discover the fantastic collection of books curated especially for the STEAM Centre. This week we are celebrating all things Science Fiction! From time travel to space exploration, we will help you find great recommendations…
Archives: Events
Introduction to Sashiko – Japanese Needlework
Discover the fascinating geometry behind traditional Japanese needlework. This class is part of the Whitehorse Manningham Library’s weeklong program of From Craft to Code events. Join Leanne O’Sullivan of Kimono House Japanese Textiles & Craft for an afternoon of hand-stitching. Leanne will guide you in this relaxing and enjoyable introduction to Sashiko, a traditional…
Family Weaving Workshop with Zsofia Samu
Make a woven artwork using the same weaving techniques behind early programming innovations! This class is part of the Whitehorse Manningham Library’s weeklong program of From Craft to Code events. Textile artist Zsofia Samu is leading this transformative workshop in which you will learn valuable new skills. Apply the same simple weaving techniques that…
Visible Mending Magic with Sarah Seahorse
Learn the art and positive environmental impacts of visible mending! This event is part of the Whitehorse Manningham Library’s weeklong program of From Craft to Code events. Learn the art of visible mending utilising repetitive & decorative hand stitching. This practice is meditative, fun and tells a beautiful story upon your well-loved clothing. For…
Drop-In Making: Optical Illusions
Discover the magical illusion techniques behind movie animation! This event is part of the Whitehorse Manningham Library’s weeklong program of From Craft to Code events. Uncover the illusion techniques that led to the invention of movies. Explore early animation devices like Zoetropes and Thaumatropes. Learn how to create your own physical animated sequences. …
Adult STEMM Coding Classes
Aimed at Adults (18 years and over) from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, this is a 5 week beginners STEMM Workshop to learn and experience coding using using Arduino software with the ardublock add-on. Participants will learn the basics of how to control lights, light sensors, motors and how to use this with sub-routines and Boolean logic. This course can…
Pitch Night at South West
Welcome to the Inaugural Pitch Night at South West! Join us for an exhilarating evening of innovative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit at the Liverpool Innovation Precinct. As part of National Science Week, this event showcases the brightest minds from South Western Sydney presenting their groundbreaking scientific ideas and business ventures. Whether you’re an aspiring…
STEMM Coding Classes for Girls
Are you interested in coding and electronics? This National Science Week STEMM workshop is for girls and non-binary persons aged 10 to 16. This 5-week beginner workshop will show you the fundamentals of coding and electronics using Arduino kits. You will learn the basics of controlling lights, light sensors and motors. We will show…
Growing for Future Survival
Students will get the opportunity to help plant pollinator attracting flowers or build bee hotels to be placed around the school once building works are complete. These will be strategically located to help sustain the bee population while reducing risks of stings to students and staff.
Brain Break – St. Munchin’s Primary School
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.