Maker time for families 8-12 years

Discover the Makerspace at Darling Square Library with your children in this fun, hands-on session. Explore a range of creative and STEM activities using maker kits, microscopes, a marble run, wind tube, electronics and robotics kits.

The key activity for this month is using the laser cutter to make gliders and planes.

We’ll introduce you to a series of fun projects designed to develop your creative thinking skills. You could learn some basic coding to use a Sphero robot, or build simple circuits. Explore our Little Bits wall or complete a basic laser cutting project by etching a design onto plywood, acrylic or rubber.

Each monthly workshop offers different activities over the 2-hour session. Please note: while these activities vary each month, we do repeat some activities.

What you’ll have access to:

• Computing devices: high powered laptops and iPads

• STEM kits: Makey Makey, M-Bot, Edisons, Ozobots, Spheros and Little Bits

• Digital microscopes

• Maker activities: Make-Do, wind tube and marble run

• Creative activities: Badge making, printmaking and jewellery crafts

• Fabrication devices: 3D printer & laser cutter (please note: these activities are not offered every session)

Details:

• Cost: $10 for each child (accompanying adults are free).

• Suitable for: 8 to 12 years and their parents or guardians.

• Experience level: no prior making experience required.

More information:

Parents and guardians are encouraged to stay in the makerspace to engage with the activity alongside their child. Parents and guardians not staying in the makerspace are required to stay in the library during the session.

We aim to deliver inclusive and accessible events. If you have any particular access or communication needs please contact Christie Torrington, Makerspace Programs Coordinator on 9265 9333 or ctorrington@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au