Winter Holiday Fun 2026

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SATURDAY 27 JUNE

10.30am to 12.30pm

Calling all Builders!

Maryborough Toy Library (opposite VicRoads) - www.maryboroughtoylibrary.org.au 

If you love building things and knocking them down, this session is for you. Come explore all the fun construction tools we have. 

No bookings required - free entry for children accompanied by a carer

TUESDAY 30 JUNE

9.30am to 11am

Sensory Explorers

Maryborough Toy Library (opposite VicRoads) - www.maryboroughtoylibrary.org.au 

We'll be highlighting all our fun sensory toys during this stay and play session. 

No bookings required - free entry for children accompanied by a carer

THURSDAY 2 JULY

Maryborough Library 11am

Dunolly Library 2pm

Science Fun at the Library

Join us for a fun hands-on workshop session, learning and experimenting with sound & vibration followed by a Science show with Mad Science Mayhem.

Bookings strictly required. Suitable for ages 5 - 12yrs. Free session. Contact the Library on 5461 9111. 

SATURDAY 4 JULY

10.30am to 12.30pm

Music and Movement

Maryborough Toy Library (opposite VicRoads) - www.maryboroughtoylibrary.org.au 

Come shake your sillies out and wiggle the morning away. 

No bookings required - free entry for children accompanied by a carer

TUESDAY 7 JULY

9.30am to 11.30am

Monster Craft

Maryborough and Dunolly libraries

Join us for a fun session full of monster themed craft activities.

Bookings not required. Best suited for ages 3 - 10yrs. Free session. 

TUESDAY 7 JULY

9.30am to 11am

My Magical Imagination

Maryborough Toy Library (opposite VicRoads) - www.maryboroughtoylibrary.org.au 

Bring your creative, unique brains to explore all our "make believe" toys - dressing up welcome!! 

No bookings required - free entry for children accompanied by a carer

TUESDAY 7 JULY

5 to 7pm

So, you think you can Game!

Maryborough Toy Library (opposite VicRoads) - www.maryboroughtoylibrary.org.au 

***NEW***: Bring your skills and friends to try out one of our many amazing board games. Pizza and snacks provided, ages 10+. 

No bookings required - free entry for children accompanied by a carer

WEDNESDAY 8 JULY

10.30am to 11.30am

GO WILD!

Central Goldfields Art Gallery

Join arts educator Jennifer Latch for a fun, hands-on workshop for primary age creators. Inspired by our current exhibitions, children will explore mixed media and the idea of wild weather – combining paper, fabric, yarns, oil pastels and ribbons to create their own wild styled landscapes. It’s going to be a messy, fun and unique activity for creative kids. 

Suitable for children 6–12 years of age.Cost: $5 per child. Bookings required – limited places. Call 03 5461 6600 or email cgsc.art@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au. All children under 16 must be accompanied by a carer.

SATURDAY 11 JULY

10.30am to 12.30pm

Christmas in July

Maryborough Toy Library (opposite VicRoads) - www.maryboroughtoylibrary.org.au 

Come enjoy some festive activities, games and vibes. 

No bookings required - free entry for children accompanied by a carer

Sports Equipment Library

Maryborough Library: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturdays 9am to 12noon. Contact the Library on 5461 9111.

Dunolly Neighbouhood Centre, 18 Havelock Street: Monday to Thursday 

A range of sporting equipment available to hire for free. 

StoryWalk - new book for Winter! 

Starting at the entrance to the Maryborough Library kids can read the first page of the book then walk to the next stop to read the new page...and so on around the Gardens. Each school holidays the book is updated. Winter’s story is Sunday Skating by Andrea Rowe and Hannah Somerville. 

Location: Maryborough Library and Phillips Gardens, cnr Alma and Nolan streets.

Visitor Centre