Bridgewater Library is committed to inspiring our local young people to pursue an interest in science. Our Cool Science program introduces young people to science concepts through experiments using everyday items that can be found in the kitchen of peoples’ homes. We know that the simple science experiment that a child does today may spark…
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Brain Break – Lara Primary School
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.
Brain Break – St James Lutheran College
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.
Why is it important to get a good night’s sleep?
In response to COVID-19 we are adapting the Waverley Library’s National Science Week talks to be delivered as an online talk live. These talks will take place through Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed to you within two hours of the event starting. Why is it important to get a good night’s sleep? University…
Inflammation – Manage the fire within
In response to COVID-19 we are adapting the Waverley Library’s National Science Week talks to be delivered as an online talk live. These talks will take place through Zoom. Your zoom link will be emailed to you within 2 hrs of the event starting. Join Dr Mehra Haghi from UTS as she discusses Inflammation in…
Science Pub Trivia – At home
Science Pub Trivia is on again in 2020- but this time, you can play along at home. Get your team together and tune in on Facebook Live for this entertaining evening: questions will cover all areas of the scientific world, the latest tech and pop culture too! There’ll be questions for everyone.
South Australian Museum Podcast: Collection Stories
Collection Stories will be the South Australian Museum’s first ever podcast series featuring stories about our collections. Over the course of four episodes listeners will hear firsthand from museum professionals about why museums keep things, what types of things we collect, what do we learn from them, how do we care from them, and how…
scienceXart: spot the maths
Can you think creatively and spot the maths that is all around you? You might notice maths on your way to school or around your house, or even make your own maths-themed art. Once you have spotted some maths, take a photo and explain the maths you have found in 240 characters. Entries will be judged based on creativity, mathematical merit and demonstration of…
Environment, Health or Wealth – Farm to Fork ECU Educational Game
Join us for a FREE online introduction to the Farm to Fork ECU – Educational Game. This event will start with a brief presentation by ECU staff on how computer games can be used in youth education and introduce viewers to the Farm to Fork ECU game. The facilitator will then work through the game…
Is Urban Farming the Future- Movie night
Join us for a community movie night – at home. Willoughby, Northern Beaches and Ku Ring Gai Library members have free access to the award-winning documentary “Brooklyn Farmer”. Then join our evening talk on urban planning with expert Donna Houston on Thursday 20 August, 7pm. 15 – 22 August, free screening with your library card…