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SUMMARY:Mobile Library Van - Lake Cathie Community Hub
DESCRIPTION:Our mobile library van has been travelling around the Port Macquarie Hastings region since January 2013. The service has primarily been aimed at rural schools. \nThanks to a grant from the State Government through the Regional Cultural Fund\, we also now service the communities at Lake Cathie and Sovereign Hills with van visits every fortnight. Please see our calendar for dates of upcoming visits. \nLake Cathie Community Hub every Fortnight from 10:00 – 12 noon
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/mobile-library-van-lake-cathie-community-hub-2-2/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Lake Cathie Community Centre\, Lot 3 Mulloway Drive\, Lake Cathie\, New South Wales\, 2445\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Mobile van
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ORGANIZER;CN="Port Macquarie Library":MAILTO:portlib@mnclibrary.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260119T040339Z
CREATED:20260119T040136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T040339Z
UID:10003551-1792663200-1792666800@mnclibrary.org.au
SUMMARY:Baby Bounce - Port Macquarie Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us at your local library for fun songs\, rhymes\, finger play\, and music for infants from birth to 1 year.
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/babybounce-port-macquarie-library-2-2-2/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Library\, 32 Grant St\, Port Macquarie\, New South Wales\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Kids & teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Port Macquarie Library":MAILTO:portlib@mnclibrary.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260119T040900Z
CREATED:20260119T040534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T040900Z
UID:10003637-1792663200-1792666800@mnclibrary.org.au
SUMMARY:Baby Bounce - Laurieton
DESCRIPTION:Join us at your local library for fun songs\, rhymes\, finger play\, and music for infants from birth to 1 year.
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/baby-bounce-laurieton/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Laurieton Library\, 9 Laurie St\, Laurieton\, NSW\, 2443\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Kids & teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Port Macquarie Library":MAILTO:portlib@mnclibrary.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260119T041543Z
CREATED:20260119T041434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T041543Z
UID:10003802-1792663200-1792666800@mnclibrary.org.au
SUMMARY:Storytime - Wauchope
DESCRIPTION:Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years\, with parent/carer.
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/storytime-wauchope-library-2-2-copy/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Wauchope Library\, 51 High St\, Wauchope\, NSW\, 2446\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Kids & teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Port Macquarie Library":MAILTO:portlib@mnclibrary.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261023T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260917T025356Z
CREATED:20260917T025356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T025356Z
UID:10004369-1792747800-1793815200@mnclibrary.org.au
SUMMARY:CHL Resident Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Port Macquarie Library is proud to showcase the creativity and talents of CHL residents at the CHL Port Macquarie Art Exhibition in support of Mental Health Awareness Month. \nThe CHL Resident Art Exhibition runs from Friday\, 23rd October to Wednesday\, 4th November. \n  \n 
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/chl-resident-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Library\, 32 Grant St\, Port Macquarie\, New South Wales\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:creative,Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Port Macquarie Library":MAILTO:portlib@mnclibrary.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261023T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261023T103000
DTSTAMP:20260119T043108Z
CREATED:20260119T042850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T043108Z
UID:10004195-1792749600-1792751400@mnclibrary.org.au
SUMMARY:Toddler Time - Wauchope Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us at your local library for music\, movement and a story. Suitable for 1-3 year olds with parent/carer.
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/toddlertime-wauchope-library-2-2-copy/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Wauchope Library\, 51 High St\, Wauchope\, NSW\, 2446\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Kids & teens
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261023T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261023T113000
DTSTAMP:20261005T224715Z
CREATED:20260904T005724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T224715Z
UID:10004339-1792749600-1792755000@mnclibrary.org.au
SUMMARY:Stay Smart Online - AI Literacy Workshop - LAURIETON
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Laurieton Library on Friday 23rd October at 10am for the interactive workshop “Stay Smart Online: AI Literacy for The Internet and Social Media”.\nThis short course for Australian adults is designed so you can learn how to understand how generative AI systems work\, recognise AI content\, fact check\, verify\, and think critically about AI content\, be aware of AI bias and use AI ethically and responsibly. \nPlease note you must bring your own smart phone\, tablet\, or laptop computer to take part in the course. \nThe course is part of AI literacy pilot program created by the University of Canberra and the Australian Library and Information Association. You will be asked to fill in an anonymous survey at the beginning and end of the course.
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/stay-smart-online-ai-literacy-workshop-laurieton/
LOCATION:Laurieton Library\, 9 Laurie St\, Laurieton\, NSW\, 2443\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information,Talks & workshops,Technology & Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261023T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260918T065820Z
CREATED:20260917T034507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T065820Z
UID:10004373-1792751400-1792756800@mnclibrary.org.au
SUMMARY:Dyslexia Workshop with Jess Manton Specialist Education Services
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Friday 23rd October at 10:30am for this informative workshop.  This is the first of two events for Dyslexia Awareness Month this October. \nParents\, teachers\, tutors\, carers and allied health professionals are invited to attend this FREE session to learn more about supporting young people with dyslexia. \nWe are super excited to have award-winning Jess Manton from Jess Manton Specialist Education Services run this workshop to give you helpful strategies to support your child’s reading and writing skills development at home. \nThis is a practical workshop where you’ll learn hands-on strategies you can start using straight away. \nDon’t forget to wear RED and join us at Port Macquarie Library for one or both of our dyslexia related events in October! \nFollow link below to register for our second event for the month: \nBe Dyslexia Aware Webinar – Thursday 29th October at 11:00am \nBe Dyslexia Aware Webinar
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/dyslexia-workshop-with-jess-manton-specialist-education-services/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Library\, 32 Grant St\, Port Macquarie\, New South Wales\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information,Talks & workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Port Macquarie Library":MAILTO:portlib@mnclibrary.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261023T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260923T053231Z
CREATED:20260923T053231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T053231Z
UID:10004344-1792764000-1792771200@mnclibrary.org.au
SUMMARY:The Library Film Club Presents
DESCRIPTION:A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors\, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. \nYear: 2025\nGenre: Drama\nRuntime: 136 min\nClassification: M – Sex scenes\nStarring: Margot Robbie\, Jacob Elordi
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/the-library-film-club-presents-28/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Library\, 32 Grant St\, Port Macquarie\, New South Wales\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Film Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Port Macquarie Library":MAILTO:portlib@mnclibrary.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261024T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260910T010213Z
CREATED:20260909T011506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T010213Z
UID:10004359-1792841400-1792846800@mnclibrary.org.au
SUMMARY:Girls in STEM Club
DESCRIPTION:Calling all mini biology enthusiasts and question askers!\nHave you ever wondered what cells are? How our lungs work? Or why we need sleep?\nLearn all about this and more in our human biology workshops with presenter\, Jorja Schofield! Across five weeks\, girls aged 7-12 years will learn how STEM is important in health and develop a better understanding of human biology. \nWeek 1: Microscopes and microscopic organisms\nWeek 2: Exploring DNA: what is it and how can we extract it from fruit?\nWeek 3: Professionals week – exploring Radiology and Speech Pathology\nWeek 4: Exploring the brain\nWeek 5: Finale – a little bit of everything! \nThere will be plenty of time for open-ended exploration and creativity each week\, so the girls can work at their own pace with support from Girls in STEM Club expert volunteers! \nWho: Girls 7-12 years old (students enrolled in primary school\, including homeschool)\nLocation: Port Macquarie Library meeting room\nTime: Saturday 11:30am – 1pm\, drop off no earlier then 11:15\nDate: October 10th\, 17th\, 24th\, 31st and November 7th\nCost: Completely free!\nHost: Girls in STEM Club and Port Macquarie library \nBookings essential: BOOK HERE \nPlease contact Girls in STEM Club with any further questions via email: girls-in-stem-club@outlook.com \nMore information is also available at the website: Girls in STEM Club \nRegistration covers all 5 mandatory weekly sessions. If you can’t make one of the sessions please let the host know ASAP! \nGirls in STEM Club is a weekend STEM Club program\, in partnership with Port Macquarie library. It is made possible due to funding from the New South Wales Government Regional STEM Community Activity Seed Grant\, allowing us to provide opportunities for young girls in the Hastings region to engage with STEM.
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/girls-in-stem-club/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Library\, 32 Grant St\, Port Macquarie\, New South Wales\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Kids & teens,Talks & workshops,Technology & Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261026T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261026T103000
DTSTAMP:20260914T232749Z
CREATED:20260119T042452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T232749Z
UID:10004117-1793008800-1793010600@mnclibrary.org.au
SUMMARY:Toddler Time - Port Macquarie Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us at your local library for music\, movement and a story. Suitable for 1-3 year olds with parent/carer.
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/toddlertime-port-macquarie-library-2-copy/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Library\, 32 Grant St\, Port Macquarie\, New South Wales\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Kids & teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Port Macquarie Library":MAILTO:portlib@mnclibrary.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261027T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261027T110000
DTSTAMP:20260119T041236Z
CREATED:20260119T041023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T041236Z
UID:10003724-1793095200-1793098800@mnclibrary.org.au
SUMMARY:Baby Bounce - Wauchope
DESCRIPTION:Join us at your local library for fun songs\, rhymes\, finger play\, and music for infants from birth to 1 year.
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/babybounce-wauchope-library-2-2-copy/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Wauchope Library\, 51 High St\, Wauchope\, NSW\, 2446\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Kids & teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Port Macquarie Library":MAILTO:portlib@mnclibrary.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261027T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261027T110000
DTSTAMP:20260119T041932Z
CREATED:20260119T041819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T041932Z
UID:10003883-1793095200-1793098800@mnclibrary.org.au
SUMMARY:Storytime - Laurieton
DESCRIPTION:Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years\, with parent/carer.
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/storytime-laurieton-library-2-2-copy/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Laurieton Library\, 9 Laurie St\, Laurieton\, NSW\, 2443\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Kids & teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Port Macquarie Library":MAILTO:portlib@mnclibrary.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261027T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261027T110000
DTSTAMP:20260119T042340Z
CREATED:20260119T042246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T042340Z
UID:10004043-1793095200-1793098800@mnclibrary.org.au
SUMMARY:Storytime - Port Macquarie
DESCRIPTION:Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years\, with parent/carer.
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/storytime-port-macquarie-library-2-2-copy/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Library\, 32 Grant St\, Port Macquarie\, New South Wales\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Kids & teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Port Macquarie Library":MAILTO:portlib@mnclibrary.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261028T110000
DTSTAMP:20260119T042141Z
CREATED:20260119T042032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T042141Z
UID:10003963-1793181600-1793185200@mnclibrary.org.au
SUMMARY:Storytime - Port Macquarie
DESCRIPTION:Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years\, with parent/carer.
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/storytime-port-macquarie-2-copy/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Library\, 32 Grant St\, Port Macquarie\, New South Wales\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Kids & teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Port Macquarie Library":MAILTO:portlib@mnclibrary.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T110000
DTSTAMP:20260119T040339Z
CREATED:20260119T040136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T040339Z
UID:10003552-1793268000-1793271600@mnclibrary.org.au
SUMMARY:Baby Bounce - Port Macquarie Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us at your local library for fun songs\, rhymes\, finger play\, and music for infants from birth to 1 year.
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/babybounce-port-macquarie-library-2-2-2/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Library\, 32 Grant St\, Port Macquarie\, New South Wales\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Kids & teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Port Macquarie Library":MAILTO:portlib@mnclibrary.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T110000
DTSTAMP:20260119T040900Z
CREATED:20260119T040534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T040900Z
UID:10003638-1793268000-1793271600@mnclibrary.org.au
SUMMARY:Baby Bounce - Laurieton
DESCRIPTION:Join us at your local library for fun songs\, rhymes\, finger play\, and music for infants from birth to 1 year.
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/baby-bounce-laurieton/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Laurieton Library\, 9 Laurie St\, Laurieton\, NSW\, 2443\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Kids & teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Port Macquarie Library":MAILTO:portlib@mnclibrary.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T110000
DTSTAMP:20260119T041543Z
CREATED:20260119T041434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T041543Z
UID:10003803-1793268000-1793271600@mnclibrary.org.au
SUMMARY:Storytime - Wauchope
DESCRIPTION:Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years\, with parent/carer.
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/storytime-wauchope-library-2-2-copy/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Wauchope Library\, 51 High St\, Wauchope\, NSW\, 2446\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Kids & teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnclibrary.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Storytime-image-2021.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Port Macquarie Library":MAILTO:portlib@mnclibrary.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261030T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261030T103000
DTSTAMP:20260119T043108Z
CREATED:20260119T042850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T043108Z
UID:10004196-1793354400-1793356200@mnclibrary.org.au
SUMMARY:Toddler Time - Wauchope Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us at your local library for music\, movement and a story. Suitable for 1-3 year olds with parent/carer.
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/toddlertime-wauchope-library-2-2-copy/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Wauchope Library\, 51 High St\, Wauchope\, NSW\, 2446\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Kids & teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mnclibrary.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Toddler-Time-image.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261030T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261030T110000
DTSTAMP:20260914T233852Z
CREATED:20260914T233852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T233852Z
UID:10004341-1793354400-1793358000@mnclibrary.org.au
SUMMARY:Talking Tech for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Port Macquarie Library on Friday October 30th at 10:00am for our Talking Tech for Seniors program. Technology assistance has never been friendlier! The library is running free classes providing tutorials on technology essentials. We will run a short session from the ‘Be Connected’ program followed by a Q&A session with your own device over morning tea. \n 
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/talking-tech-for-seniors-oct-2026/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Library\, 32 Grant St\, Port Macquarie\, New South Wales\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information,Seniors,Technology & Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="Port Macquarie Library":MAILTO:portlib@mnclibrary.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261030T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261030T163000
DTSTAMP:20261018T232945Z
CREATED:20260904T005801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T232945Z
UID:10004338-1793372400-1793377800@mnclibrary.org.au
SUMMARY:Stay Smart Online - AI Literacy Workshop - PORT
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Port Macquarie Library on Friday 30th October at 3pm for the interactive workshop “Stay Smart Online: AI Literacy for The Internet and Social Media”.\nThis short course for Australian adults is designed so you can learn how to understand how generative AI systems work\, recognise AI content\, fact check\, verify\, and think critically about AI content\, be aware of AI bias and use AI ethically and responsibly. \nPlease note you must bring your own smart phone\, tablet\, or laptop computer to take part in the course. \nThe course is part of AI literacy pilot program created by the University of Canberra and the Australian Library and Information Association. You will be asked to fill in an anonymous survey at the beginning and end of the course.
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/stay-smart-online-ai-literacy-workshop-port-2/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Library\, 32 Grant St\, Port Macquarie\, New South Wales\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information,Talks & workshops,Technology & Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="Port Macquarie Library":MAILTO:portlib@mnclibrary.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261031T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260910T010213Z
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SUMMARY:Girls in STEM Club
DESCRIPTION:Calling all mini biology enthusiasts and question askers!\nHave you ever wondered what cells are? How our lungs work? Or why we need sleep?\nLearn all about this and more in our human biology workshops with presenter\, Jorja Schofield! Across five weeks\, girls aged 7-12 years will learn how STEM is important in health and develop a better understanding of human biology. \nWeek 1: Microscopes and microscopic organisms\nWeek 2: Exploring DNA: what is it and how can we extract it from fruit?\nWeek 3: Professionals week – exploring Radiology and Speech Pathology\nWeek 4: Exploring the brain\nWeek 5: Finale – a little bit of everything! \nThere will be plenty of time for open-ended exploration and creativity each week\, so the girls can work at their own pace with support from Girls in STEM Club expert volunteers! \nWho: Girls 7-12 years old (students enrolled in primary school\, including homeschool)\nLocation: Port Macquarie Library meeting room\nTime: Saturday 11:30am – 1pm\, drop off no earlier then 11:15\nDate: October 10th\, 17th\, 24th\, 31st and November 7th\nCost: Completely free!\nHost: Girls in STEM Club and Port Macquarie library \nBookings essential: BOOK HERE \nPlease contact Girls in STEM Club with any further questions via email: girls-in-stem-club@outlook.com \nMore information is also available at the website: Girls in STEM Club \nRegistration covers all 5 mandatory weekly sessions. If you can’t make one of the sessions please let the host know ASAP! \nGirls in STEM Club is a weekend STEM Club program\, in partnership with Port Macquarie library. It is made possible due to funding from the New South Wales Government Regional STEM Community Activity Seed Grant\, allowing us to provide opportunities for young girls in the Hastings region to engage with STEM.
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/girls-in-stem-club/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Library\, 32 Grant St\, Port Macquarie\, New South Wales\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Kids & teens,Talks & workshops,Technology & Science
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