OLiV: Our Library Van update – Tuesday 30 September

Please note: OLiV Our Library Van Pop-Up Library service will be at the
Rye Neighbourhood House 10am - 4pm (closed for lunch 1-2pm) instead of Blairgowrie on Tuesday 30 September.

STEAM Afternoons: STEAM in Motion - Hastings Library

Next date: Thursday, 16 October 2025 | 04:00 PM to 04:45 PM

Spark Curiosity with STEAM Afternoons. Recommended for ages 7-12.

Paper Airplane Launcher - Thursday 16 October, 4-4.45pm

Build and test your very own paper airplanes—then make a launcher to see how far they can really fly! Explore motion, energy, and the science of flight in this hands-on challenge.

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Magnetic Mazes - Thursday 23 October, 4-4.45pm

Discover the invisible power of magnets! Use a magnet to guide a paperclip through a plastic bottle maze without ever touching it. Learn how magnetic forces work and see if you can master the challenge.

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Paper Rollercoaster - Thursday 30 October, 4-4.45pm

Design and build a rollercoaster out of paper! Create twists, turns, and drops, then test how fast a marble can travel along your track. Experiment with gravity, speed, and engineering skills.

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Pompom Launcher - Thursday 6 November, 4-4.45pm

Engineer a simple launcher, then send pompoms flying across the room! Explore how stored energy turns into motion and test how far your creations can launch.

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Free, bookings essential.

Note: There is no need to book a parental ticket, although we do expect you to remain with the child through the program.