This Winter, Campaspe Libraries are once again running the School Holiday Program from Monday 29 June to Friday 10 July 2026. Bookings are now open for a variety of exciting activities to keep children entertained these holidays across the shire.

A standout activity in the winter program is the chance to paint and personalise a guitar for entry into the Winter Blues Festival competition. Four sessions will be held at Echuca Library on Wednesday, 8 July, with a $10 entry fee per guitar, with all proceeds supporting the Winter Blues event.

Another featured event is the Toonworld model-making workshop, where children can design and build their own 3D character creations through a guided, hands-on activity that introduces professional model-making techniques.

The program features a mix of creative, hands-on and family-friendly activities, including Magnetic Frames, LEGO and games sessions, movies, and rhyme times for younger children. Bookings are essential as places are limited and can be made online at www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/library or by phoning 5481 2400. Refer to the program below for more information on session times and activity descriptions:
School Holiday Program:
B = Bookings essential
Children must be accompanied by an adult or carer during all activities.

Echuca Library:
Monday, 29 June at 10:30am - Toddler Rhyme Time and at 3:30pm Under the Sea (B 5+).
Tuesday, 30 June at 3:30pm - Sandart (B 5+).
Wednesday, 1 July at 2pm - Toonworld (B 8+)
Thursday, 2 July at 11am - Baby Rhyme Time and from 1-4:30pm LEGO and Games
Friday, 3 July at 10:30am - Storytime and at 1:30pm Movie TBA (B 5+)
Monday, 6 July at 10:30am - Toddler Rhyme Time and at 3:30pm Magnetic Frames (B 5+)
Tuesday, 7 July at 3:30pm - Nature Window (B 5+)
Wednesday, 8 July at 12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm - Decorate a Guitar (B 5+) *$10 per guitar, cash only please.
Thursday, 9 July at 11am - Baby Rhyme Time and from 1-4:30pm LEGO and Games
Friday, 10 July at 10:30am- Storytime and at 1:30pm Movie TBA (B 5+)

Kyabram Library:
Monday, 29 June at 1pm – Under the Sea (B 5+)
Tuesday, 30 June at 1pm - Sandart (B 5+)
Wednesday, 1 July at 3:30pm - Dream catcher (B 5+)
Thursday, 2 July from 10:30-4pm - LEGO and Games
Friday, 3 July from 10:30-4pm - LEGO and Games
Monday, 6 July at 1pm - Magnetic Frames (B 5+)
Tuesday, 7 July at 1pm - Nature Window (B 5+)
Wednesday, 8 July at 3:30pm - 3D Aussie Animals (B 5+)
Friday, 10 July from 10:30-4pm - LEGO and Games

Rochester Library
Tuesday, 30 June at 1:30pm - Movie TBA (B 5+)
Wednesday, 1 July at 1pm - Under the Sea (B 5+)
Thursday, 2 July at 10:30am - Toddler Rhyme Time and from 1-4pm LEGO and Games
Friday, 3 July from 10:30am-4pm - LEGO and Games
Tuesday, 7 July at 1:30pm - Movie TBA (B 5+)
Wednesday, 8 July at 1pm - Magnetic Frames (B 5+)
Thursday, 9 July at 10:30am - Toddler Rhyme Time
Friday, 10 July from 10:30am-4pm - LEGO and Games

Rushworth Library
Monday, 29 June at 10:30am - Under the Sea (B)
Tuesday, 30 June from 10:30am-4pm - LEGO and Games
Thursday, 2 July at 10:30am - Movie TBA (B 5+)
Monday, 6 July at 10:30am - Magnetic Frames (B)
Thursday, 9 July at 10:30am - Movie TBA (B)

Tongala Library
Tuesday, 30 June at 10:30am- Spin Tops (B 5+) and at 1:30pm Movie TBA (B)
Tuesday, 7 July at 10:30- Dino World (B 5+) and at 1:30pm Movie TBA (B)

Stanhope Library Depot
Wednesday, 8 July at 10:30am- Crafty Coasters (B)

Lockington Library Depot
Wednesday, 1 July at 10:30am- Crafty Coasters (B)

Activity Descriptions and Age Requirements:
• Baby Rhymetime – For babies up to 18 months.
• Storytime – For preschool‑aged children.
• Toddler Rhymetime – For children aged up to 3 years.
• Under the Sea- Create a moving under the sea picture.
• Sandart- Use coloured sand to create a masterpiece.
• Spin Tops- Decorate a spinning top and marvel at the blended colours as it spins.
• Crafty Coasters- Create a variety of different coasters.
• Magnetic Frames- Make some wooden frames and mini art to fill them.
• Dream Catcher- Create a beautiful wooden dream catcher.
• Movies- Bring your nibbles and drinks and enjoy a family movie together.
• Dino World- Build some wooden 3D dinosaurs to create your own dinosaur world.
• Nature Window- Create an art window filled with natural ingredients.
• 3D Aussie Animals- Using a paper template, create one of our favourite Australian animals.
• Guitar Painting- Buy a wooden guitar and decorate it for the Winter Blues Festival.
• Toonworld- Create dinosaurs and other mythical creatures from clay.
***NAIDOC Week Art will also be available at all library branches during opening hours.