Billie Rose, 4, was among the many youngsters that flocked to the Kyabram library across the two-week spring school holidays.
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Jemma Jones
During the spring holidays, a group of creative youngsters filled the libraries across the Campaspe Shire, escaping the pollen and unpredictable weather with books and an array of engaging hands-on activities.
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Every school holidays, the innovative Campaspe Shire libraries team designs a unique program to keep students engaged and entertained during their fortnight break from school.
This school holidays, Kyabram children enjoyed a diverse range of free activities including sand art, creating matchbox bugs and embracing footy fever by decorating their favourite football player.
The Bunnings team also hosted a special session where children crafted garden lights as gifts for their parents and grandparents.
Free Press journalist Jemma Jones captured a few creative moments from kids in the Kyabram library.
Lily Horton, 11, puts her drawing skills to good use in this activity put on by the Bunnings team.
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Jemma Jones
Brothers Josh Ciaverella, 7, and Patrick Ciaverella, 4, made stick bugs.
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Jemma Jones
Kobi Epere, 11, and his pot, which is sure to blend in nicely with the flowers at home.
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Jemma Jones
Mikayla Caroll, 10, Hannah Chaplin, 9, Zahli Duffey, 6, and Bella Hocking, 10, always make it out to the holiday activities at Kyabram library.
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Hannah Chaplin, 9, is happy with her bug creation.
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Jemma Jones
Odin Epere, 10, who attended with his brothers and sisters, shows off his creation.
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Georgie Rose, 6, wanted her pot light to match her blue shirt.
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Jemma Jones
Bella Hocking, 10, got creative with her stick bug, which she made with pipe cleaners, foil and googly eyes.
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Jemma Jones
Daisy Horton, 8, took inspiration for her pot light from lemon trees and sunsets.
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Zahli Duffey, 6, used cupcake wrappers to create this incredible stick bug.
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Mayley Hazelman, 6, matched her pot light with her pink and orange dress, decorating her creation with pink flowers and orange jewels.
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Diamond-Rose Horton, 6, is happy with her creation, which is sure to blend into the garden, with flowers decorating the sides.
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Jemma Jones
Jasmine Horton, 12, drew pink flowers and used stick-on pink flowers, too.
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Jemma Jones
Mikayla Caroll, 10, said her pot would be gifted to her nan and pop for their garden.
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Jemma Jones
