Spring Holiday Program 2025
Stay and Play: STEM
Saturday 20 September
10.30am to 12.30pm
Maryborough Toy Library - Tate Building, 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough
Explore, build, and discover! From robots and marble runs to microscopes, our STEM toys spark curiosity and learning.
No bookings required - free entry for children accompanied by a carer.
www.maryboroughtoylibrary.org.au
Stay and Play: RIDE-ON TOYS AND ACTIVE PLAY
Tuesday 23 September
9.30am to 11am
Maryborough Toy Library - Tate Building, 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough
Zoom, scoot and play! Our ride-on toys and active play gear are perfect for burning off energy.
No bookings required - free entry for children accompanied by a carer.
www.maryboroughtoylibrary.org.au
SPRING THEMED CRAFT SESSION
Thursday 25 September
2pm to 4pm at Maryborough and Dunolly libraries
Drop in anytime during the session to enjoy some spring themed craft activities.
Best suited for ages 3-10yrs.
Free session, bookings not required.
Phone: 5461 9111
Stay and Play: OUTDOOR PLAY & SPORTS
Saturday 27 September (AFL Grand Final Day)
10.30am to 12.30pm
Maryborough Toy Library - Tate Building, 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough
Get active outdoors! Kick, throw and play with our sports equipment—perfect for Grand Final fun!
No bookings required - free entry for children accompanied by a carer.
🏀 contact Toy Library 🧸 >
Stay and Play: IMAGINATIVE PLAY
Tuesday 30 September
9.30am to 11am
Maryborough Toy Library - Tate Building, 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough
Step into a world of make-believe! Dress-ups, face painting, and imaginative play await creative minds.
No bookings required - free entry for children accompanied by a carer.
www.maryboroughtoylibrary.org.au
STORYTIME AND PICNIC
Tuesday 30 September
2pm to 4 pm
Dunolly Library, 40 Market Street
Join us for a special Spring themed storytime session followed by a picnic at the library. All ages welcome.
Free session, bookings not required.
Phone: 5461 9111
BABY CHICKS AT THE LIBRARY!
From Tuesday 30 September to Thursday 9 October
9am to 5pm weekdays, 9am to noon Saturdays
Maryborough Library, corner of Nolan and Alma streets
Come and meet our special visitors!
Have a cuddle with the chicks who have progressed out of the incubator, take photos, selfies and learn about the life cycle of chickens.
Visit as often as you like - you may be lucky enough to catch a hatching in action!
Phone: 5461 9111
MAKE A PERSONALISED SKETCHBOOK
Wednesday 1 October
10.30am to 11.30am
Central Goldfields Art Gallery, 1 Neill Street, Maryborough
Use your coolest art ideas – manga characters, stickers, pen and ink doodles, collage, and more… anything goes!
With artist and educator Jen Latch as your guide, you’ll pick up awesome tips and tricks to make your sketchbook truly unique. Best of all – you’ll take home your one-of-a-kind sketchbook, ready for all your amazing creations!
Suitable for school aged children, accompanied by a carer.
Cost: $5 per sketchbook (all materials included) - Bookings essential!
www.centralgoldfieldsartgallery.com.au/Contact~36
Stay and Play at the Goldfields Festival
Saturday 4 October
10am to 4pm
Phillips Gardens, Maryborough
Join in the fun, with the toy library’s most popular toys available to
play with. (Maryborough Toy Library will be closed on this Saturday)
www.maryboroughtoylibrary.org.au
EXPLORE THE STATION - DISCOVER GOLD!
Open 7 days
9am to 5pm
Visitor Centre - Maryborough Railway Station
- all about gold - animation in our theatrette
- weigh everyday objects and find out how much their weight is worth in gold
- free tote bag of activities
Phone: 1800 356 511
Email: visitorinfo@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au
StoryWalk
Always open
Phillips Gardens - Cnr Napier and Inkerman streets, Maryborough
Starting at the entrance to the Maryborough Library (91 Nolan Street) kids can read the first page of the book then walk to the next stop to read the next page...and so on around the gardens! Each term holidays the book is updated. The new story will be ‘Shearer’ by Neriday McMullin and Michael Tomkins
www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/storywalk
Sports Equipment Library
Maryborough Library: Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm
Hit the Skate and Scooter park with all the wheels and safety equipment you need for a fun adventure. Different sizes, from ages 3 up. Booking may be required. Free hire for Library Card holders.
🛹 Contact Sports Equipment Library 🛴 >
Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre: Tuesdays 9am to 1pm, Thursdays 1pm to 5pm
Basketballs, netballs, cricket bats, tennis racquets, and heaps more! Booking may be required. Free hire for Library Card holders.
🎾 Contact Sport Equipment Library Dunolly 🏉 >
Maryborough Community House: Mon-Thurs 9am to 4pm, Fridays 9am to 3pm
🏐 Contact Sports Equipment Library Community House 🏏 >