STEM After School: Magic Magnets (8-12 years)

STEM After School: Magic Magnets (8-12 years)

Penshurst LibraryPenshurst, NSW
Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026 from 4 pm to 5 pm AEDT
Overview

Join us for STEM After School – our series of exciting hands–on discovery activities with Children’s Discovery Museum.

About This Event:

Join us for another exciting series of STEM After School hands-on discovery activities. Each week we will be covering a different scientific theme and undertaking investigations and constructions.


Wednesday 25 March 2026 | Magic Magnets

In this workshop we learn all about magnets and their mysterious ‘invisible’ forces of attraction. We discover what things are magnetic and how two magnets interact with each other. Create a temporary magnet and build your own magnetic fishing game to take home.


Cost: Free

Age: 8-12 years old

Experience: None required

Equipment: All materials provided.


About the Facilitator:

Children's Discovery create opportunities for children and their families to engage in life-long learning experiences. Our work is backed by research showing how early interventions, that spark imagination, build children's confidence, communication, collaboration, creativity and a can-do attitude.


Accessibility Information:

Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.


Terms and conditions:

  • For participants aged 10 years and under, parents and/or guardians of children must remain in the library for the duration of the program. For safety reasons, one parent/guardian can only be responsible for a maximum of 4 children (1:4 ratio).
  • For participants under the age of 16, parent and/or guardian contact details must be provided at the time of booking.
  • If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.
  • If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces, repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations may result in bookings being refused in the future.
  • The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.

Join us for STEM After School – our series of exciting hands–on discovery activities with Children’s Discovery Museum.

About This Event:

Join us for another exciting series of STEM After School hands-on discovery activities. Each week we will be covering a different scientific theme and undertaking investigations and constructions.


Wednesday 25 March 2026 | Magic Magnets

In this workshop we learn all about magnets and their mysterious ‘invisible’ forces of attraction. We discover what things are magnetic and how two magnets interact with each other. Create a temporary magnet and build your own magnetic fishing game to take home.


Cost: Free

Age: 8-12 years old

Experience: None required

Equipment: All materials provided.


About the Facilitator:

Children's Discovery create opportunities for children and their families to engage in life-long learning experiences. Our work is backed by research showing how early interventions, that spark imagination, build children's confidence, communication, collaboration, creativity and a can-do attitude.


Accessibility Information:

Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.


Terms and conditions:

  • For participants aged 10 years and under, parents and/or guardians of children must remain in the library for the duration of the program. For safety reasons, one parent/guardian can only be responsible for a maximum of 4 children (1:4 ratio).
  • For participants under the age of 16, parent and/or guardian contact details must be provided at the time of booking.
  • If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.
  • If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces, repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations may result in bookings being refused in the future.
  • The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.

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Highlights

  • 1 hour
  • In-person

Location

Penshurst Library

630 Forest Road

Penshurst, NSW 2222

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