Winter School Holiday Program
Monday 29 June - Friday 10 July 2026
Join us at the library to explore, create and play these cool school holidays! We have plenty of free activities to keep kids aged 3 and up warm and cosy this winter. Join us for arts and crafts, boardgames, Storytime and even dancing! As usual, our friends from the Western BACE STEM Squad will be back with tech challenges to suit every level of gadget guru and coding champion.
Bookings for all programs will open at 9am on Monday 22 June 2026. Bookings are required for all programs unless otherwise specified.
You can make a booking:
Adult supervision is required at all programs for children under 12 years old.
Activities and Programs
Check Mates Holiday Chess Tournament (ages 7 to 14)
Test your chess skills against other local players these holidays! Come along for a friendly, non-elimination tournament at the library. Bring your friends, or make new ones on the day!
Tuesday 30 June, 10.30am to 1.30pm, Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub
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Tuesday 7 July, 10.30am to 1.30pm, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Book now Crayon Resistant Art (ages 5 to 12)
Come along to the library, and have fun drawing your favourite shapes, patterns or animals with crayon. Paint over your fun design with watercolour paint, to create a bright and colourful art piece!
Wednesday 1 July, 11am to 12pm, Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub
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Thursday 9 July, 11am to 12pm, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Mandala Foil Art (ages 5 to 12)
Peel, stick and rub your favourite colours and watch the magic happen as you create a shiny and colourful mandala. Your beautiful art piece is yours to take home with you after you're done!
Wednesday 8 July, 11am to 12pm, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Thursday 9 July, 11am to 12pm, Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub
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NAIDOC – Dancing with Majeda Beatty (ages 4+)
Come and celebrate NAIDOC Week with Majeda Beatty at Melton City Libraries. Majeda will take us on a journey of Australia's First Nation dreamtime and share with us the richness of both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through dynamic storytelling, traditional songs, interactive dances, and the sharing of language.
Majeda will present and demonstrate various instruments, artifacts and costumes specific to each culture, explain the cultural significance of ochre and body paint designs in Aboriginal culture. The meanings behind the flags will be discussed and the performance will conclude with dance instruction for your little ones to participate.
Friday 10 July, 11am to 12pm, Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub
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Friday 10 July, 2pm to 3pm, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Stories ALIVE show! (ages 3 to 9)
The Flying Bookworm Theatre Company presents Stories Alive at your local Library and Learning Hub, in a journey through three of their favourite stories - brought to life in a fun and theatrical way!
There will be silly costumes, larger-than-life characters, and even the chance to get on stage and act in the stories!
Tuesday 7 July, 11am to 12pm, Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub
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Tuesday 7 July, 2pm to 3pm, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Cosy Winter Movies – Flow (ages 12+)
These winter holidays, cosy up at the library with a selection of critically acclaimed movies. You can bring your friends, your family, blankets and snacks! Warm drinks will be provided.
(G, 85mins)
Wondrous adventure story Flow follows the tale of a brave cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet.
Thursday 2 July, 4pm to 5.30pm, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Cosy Winter Movies – Hunt for the Wilderpeople (ages 12+)
These winter holidays, cosy up at the library with a selection of critically acclaimed movies. You can bring your friends, your family, blankets and snacks! Warm drinks will be provided.
(PG, 100mins)
Hunt for the Wilderpeople follows Ricky, a defiant city kid, and his gruff foster uncle Hec as they become the subject of a nationwide manhunt after venturing into the New Zealand bush. Their reluctant partnership grows into an emotional bond during their quirky, heartfelt survival adventure.
Monday 6 July, 2pm to 3:45pm, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Teen Craft : Mosaic Terracotta Plates (ages 12 - 18)
Join us at your local Library and Learning Hub, and create a mosaic terracotta plate inspired by Islamic design, exploring symmetry, balance, and harmony as glass tiles come together in a meaningful, hands-on creative experience.
Delivered by Islamic Museum of Australia.
Friday 3 July, 10am to 12pm, Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub
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Friday 3 July, 2pm to 4pm, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Teen Craft : Destash our Stash (ages 12 - 18)
This is a craft session with a twist – we will be supplying a range of craft materials from our storage, and you can use them up in whatever creative ways you can think of! And of course at the end, you get to take your amazing creations home!
Thursday 2 July, 1:30pm to 3:30pm, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Teen Craft : Deco Cream Dreams (ages 12 - 18)
Create cute, textured designs using deco cream, a paste-like adhesive that originated in Japanese kawaii culture. You will be provided a photo frame that you can decorate with pastel swirls and a variety of charms.
Wednesday 1 July, 2pm to 3:30pm, Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub
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Wednesday 8 July, 1:30pm to 3:30pm, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Teen Craft : Crochet for Beginners (ages 12 - 22)
Come along and meet our friends at House of Homemade - they're visiting the libraries to teach you crochet. This is absolutely perfect for anyone wanting to give the basics of crochet a go with hands-on guidance, good vibes, and plenty of yarny fun. All materials will be provided.
Thursday 9 July, 11am to 1pm, Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub
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Thursday 9 July, 3pm to 5pm, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Cosy Winter Boardgames (ages 12+)
Come and spend an afternoon at the library, exploring our board game collection. It doesn't matter if you come alone, or bring friends or family, you will be able to hang out, have fun and learn to play something new.
This is an open drop-in session; you can come or go at any time that suits you!
Monday 29 June, 2pm to 5pm, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Role-Playing Games at the Library (ages 12 - 22)
Come and experience a world presented by Dungeon Masters with experience running for younger players. This session is designed to introduce new players to the wonderful world of Dungeons and Dragons, in a safe and engaging manner. Roll for Initiative!
Tuesday 7 July, 2pm to 4pm, Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub
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Come and play Good Society, and take on role of a member of Regency high society. Prepare for stories of romance and scandals! Whether it's a comedy of manners or the tragedy of hubris and pride, this game style will appeal to those with a love of drama. Roll for theatrics, and don't forget to add your Charisma modifier!
Wednesday 8 July, 3:30pm to 5:30pm, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Western BACE STEM programs
Create. Code. Discover Zone (ages 9+)
Explore, experiment, and learn at your own pace while joining our friends from Kangan Institute to play and engage with exciting emerging tech and hands-on creative challenges.
Monday 29 June to Thursday 2 July, Melton Library & Learning Hub
Bookings are not required. Drop in any time from 10am to 1pm, or 2pm to 4pm. Learn more
Presented by the Western BACE STEM Squad and Kangan Institute
Bot Code Mission (ages 5 to 8)
Blast off on a mission with your bot!
Code it, steer it, and tackle space-themed challenges built for curious minds and quick thinkers.
Monday 29 June and Wednesday 1 July, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Presented by the Western BACE STEM Squad
Coding Jam Green (ages 8 to 10)
Whether you're just starting out or already a coding pro, this colourful, level-based event has something for everyone! Each 45-minute session is designed to match your skill level—from simple block coding to complex algorithms—making it the perfect mix of fun and learning.
New to coding? Perfect. The Green coding Jam is perfect for beginners to jump in, tinker, and build your first lines of code in a space designed to make it click. No experience needed, just curiosity.
Monday 29 June to Thursday 2 July, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Presented by the Western BACE STEM Squad
Data Detectives (ages 10 to 15)
Crack the code and think like a data detective! Dig into real-world data, spot the patterns hiding in plain sight, and turn numbers into smart moves.
Monday 29 June and Tuesday 30 June, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Presented by the Western BACE STEM Squad
Coding Jam Yellow (ages 9 to 12)
Whether you're just starting out or already a coding pro, this colourful, level-based event has something for everyone! Each 45-minute session is designed to match your skill level—from simple block coding to complex algorithms—making it the perfect mix of fun and learning.
In the Yellow Coding Jam, you can take your coding to the next level! Got the basics down? Time to level up. Tackle bigger projects, sharper challenges, and code that actually pushes you. Build bold. Code smart. Grow loud.
Monday 29 June to Thursday 2 July, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Presented by the Western BACE STEM Squad
Sky Flyers Lab (ages 9 to 15)
Explore the science of flight as you build and launch your own paper planes. Discover how forces like lift and drag help your creations soar farther and faster in this fun, hands-on challenge.
Monday 29 June to Thursday 2 July, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Presented by the Western BACE STEM Squad
Coding Jam Orange (ages 10 to 13)
Whether you're just starting out or already a coding pro, this colourful, level-based event has something for everyone! Each 45-minute session is designed to match your skill level—from simple block coding to complex algorithms—making it the perfect mix of fun and learning.
Push your skills further in the Orange Coding Jam! Level up. Code deeper. Go further. Time to push past the basics and unlock your next coding challenge.
Monday 29 June to Thursday 2 July, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Presented by the Western BACE STEM Squad
Coding Jam Red (ages 11 to 15)
Whether you're just starting out or already a coding pro, this colourful, level-based event has something for everyone! Each 45-minute session is designed to match your skill level—from simple block coding to complex algorithms—making it the perfect mix of fun and learning.
The Red Coding Jam is the ultimate coding challenge. Loops, logic, and a whole lot of "wait, I made that?" Push past the basics, build interactive experiences, and bend code to your will. Bring the ideas. Leave with the skills to ship them.
Monday 29 June to Thursday 2 July, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Presented by the Western BACE STEM Squad
Wind Spin Challenge (ages 9 to 15)
Blow, Spin, Win! Harness the wind and build your own turbine. Tweak the blades, test the speed, and spin your way to the top.
Monday 29 June and Tuesday 30 June, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Presented by the Western BACE STEM Squad
Paper Table Showdown (ages 8 to 12)
Paper. Tape. One mission; build a table strong enough to hold a weighted object. Roll it, fold it, test it, and chase the record!
Monday 29 June and Tuesday 30 June, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Presented by the Western BACE STEM Squad
Float and Load : Boat Builder (ages 5 to 8)
Design. Build. Float. Engineer a boat that can carry the heaviest cargo without sinking. Add coins one by one, hold your breath, and see how long your boat stays afloat.
Tuesday 30 June and Thursday 2 July, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Presented by the Western BACE STEM Squad
Creative Studio : Design It (ages 10-15)
Welcome to your design studio. Sketch it, shape it, build it in 3D, all in your browser, all at your own pace. Bring an idea, leave with a creation.
Wednesday 1 July and Thursday 2 July, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Presented by the Western BACE STEM Squad
Code. Command. Conquer. (ages 8-12)
Think you've got what it takes?
Step up, write the code, command the action, and conquer every challenge thrown your way. Fast thinking. Sharp moves. Big wins.
Wednesday 1 July and Thursday 2 July, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Presented by the Western BACE STEM Squad
Arcade Coders (ages 9-15)
Code it. Play it. Beat it.
Bring retro arcade legends to life on a micro:bit, then remix them into something only you could make.
Wednesday 1 July and Thursday 2 July, Melton Library & Learning Hub
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Presented by the Western BACE STEM Squad
Frequently asked questions
My child is outside of the age limit for a program. Can they still join in?
We’ve done our best to include a range of activities for kids of all ages. Some events have an age limit to ensure that everyone gets the most out of our programs. We may not be able to accommodate children that are outside of the program age limit.
The activity I want to do is booked out. What can I do?
We understand it can be disappointing when this happens. If the program you are interested in is fully booked, you can add your name to the waiting list. We will send you an email if there is a cancellation.
Do I need to stay and supervise my child during the program? Or can I drop them off and pick them up?
A parent or guardian must stay with all children aged 12 and under during all programs. Library staff are not able to supervise young children.
Can I cancel a booking?
Things happen! We understand. If you have booked a place at one of our programs but can no longer attend, please contact us so that we can offer your place to someone else.
I am running late for my event. What should I do?
If you are running late, we will hold your booking for 10 minutes*. After this time, we will offer your place to the next person on the waitlist.
*Unfortunately, we cannot hold bookings for Western BACE STEM programs.
I have another question!
Please contact the library.
Phone 9747 5300 during library opening hours, or email library@melton.vic.gov.au