National Science Week: Family day

Join us for National Science Week and explore this year’s theme: Species Survival. 

We will be hosting a line-up of creative science programs including makerspace workshops, informative talks, storytelling and performance, demonstrations, and interactive sessions.

All programs are free – perfect for the whole family!

Talks and performances

UPDATE: The native bee musical performance has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. There will now be a Rhymetime and Storytime session.

• 10:30am-11:00am: Rhymetime and Storytime - a fun interactive session of singing and rhymes that fosters a love of reading and helps develop important early literacy skills and social interaction. No booking required.

• 1:30pm-2:30pm: Surviving our Planet with Powerhouse – explore how science and technology have revolutionised sustainability and impacted species survival in our ever-changing world. Designed for 16+ years but all ages welcome. Book your spot. 

Interactive science maker activities

10am-12pm: learn the basics of makerspace activities:

• Makey Makey: endangered animals 

• Robotics  

• Light projections 

• Botanic prints on tote bags 

• Microscope projections 

• Insect badgemaking 

• Fluorescent drawing with plants, shells, and rocks 

• 3D print and laser cut demonstrations 

Other National Science Week events at Darling Square Library:

• Science Maker Lab 16+yrs Tuesday 13 August, 5:30pm-7:30 pm

• Knitting with Neuroscience: meet the researchers Thursday 15 August, 4pm-5 pm

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