Activities galore in Bairnsdale and Paynesville
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East Gippsland Shire Council’s will host events across the shire during National Children’s Week, including at the Bairnsdale Library and Paynesville Customer Service Centre.
Council is supporting the annual celebration, this year being held from October 19-28, giving children and their families an opportunity to get involved in a variety of activities.
This year’s Children’s Week theme is based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Article 12. Children have the right to say what they think should happen and have their opinions taken into account.
A number of organisations, community groups and businesses are holding events and activities across East Gippsland to celebrate Children's Week and residents are encouraged to get involved and join in the celebrations.
Council’s free Bairnsdale and Paynesville events include:
Rhymetime – sessions last for about 30 minutes in which parents will learn rhymes, actions and activities to assist in their child’s literacy development. Date: Monday, October 22. Venue: Paynesville Customer Service Centre. Time: 10.30-11am. Ages: 0-2 years. Lego Club – explore your creativity with freestyle and themed construction activity. Date: Monday, October 22. Venue: Bairnsdale Library. Time: 4-5pm. Ages: 5-12 years. Storytime – sessions are held weekly at all East Gippsland Shire libraries and run for about 45 minutes. Sessions include 3-6 stories, songs, dancing, rhymes and craft activities. Date: Tuesday, October 23. Venue: Bairnsdale Library and Paynesville Customer Service Centre. Time: 11am-12pm. Ages: 2-5 years. Rhymetime – sessions last for about 30 minutes in which parents will learn rhymes, actions and activities to assist in their child’s literacy development. Date: Wednesday, October 24. Venue: Bairnsdale Library. Time: 10.30-11am. Ages: 0-2 years. Lego Club – explore your creativity with freestyle and themed construction activity. Date: Wednesday, October 24. Venue: Paynesville Customer Service Centre. Time: 3.40-4.40pm. Ages: 5-12 years. Games Session – play xBox and board games. Date: Wednesday, October 24. Venue: Bairnsdale Library. Time: 3.30-6pm. Ages: 5-12 (parents required to stay with younger children). Storytime with Dorothy the Dinosaur – a special Storytime including songs, activities and a visit from Dorothy the Dinosaur. Date: Thursday, October 25. Venue: Paynesville Customer Service Centre. Time: 11am-12pm. Ages: 0-5 years. Garden Craft Activity Session – listen to stories, play games, win prizes and make a craft for your garden at this after school session. Date: Thursday, October 25. Venue: Paynesville Customer Service Centre. Time: 3.45-4.45pm. Ages: 5-12 years. Storytime with Dorothy the Dinosaur – a special Storytime including songs, activities and a visit from Dorothy the Dinosaur. Date: Friday, October 26. Venue: Bairnsdale Library. Time: 11am-12pm. Ages: 0-5 years. Games Session – play xBox and board games. Date: Friday, October 26. Venue: Paynesville Customer Service Centre. Time: 3.30-5pm. Ages: 5-12 (parents required to stay with younger children).
For the full events program visit Council’s website, contact one of our Customer Service Centres, or call (03) 5153 9500.