Logan Library & KRANK activities for school holidays
If you’re looking for activities to keep the kids entertained this school holiday, Logan Libraries has the answer, and it’s all online and free.
The programme, STEM Punks, gives kids the opportunity to explore a range of online free STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) activities, including becoming an amateur pet detective or undertaking a dark sky data mapping exercise.
Credit: Logan City Council
The online programme for kids aged eight and over, offers the chance to gain new skills in 3D mapping, coding and design, with the online CSI detective activity involving finding a lost pet using forensic science during three sessions that can be accessed over seven days.
Another activity helps kids discover how they can help create a dark sky within their home, city or town through 3D technologies, by creating their own light sensor to monitor the dark sky, learn how light pollution affects humans and animals and then create their own 3D data map.
Kids will need a laptop or desktop PC (or Mac) to access the activities via Google Chrome browser.
To register click here.This Weekend | Events happening in Logan City
Once registered, participants can complete these courses online anytime between
Monday, April 5 and Friday, April 9 for CSI pets and between Monday, April 12 and
Friday, April 16 for Dark Sky with STEM Punks.
Libraries are also offering free STEM take-home activity packs available for children aged three and over. Children aged five to 10-years-old can collect kits to make flying saucers, egg carton creations, koala clips and alpaca toys. Kits for young adults include dog coaster sets and test tube desk toys or gadgets.
For more information or to book into any activities visit here.
Logan City Council is also holding various activities throughout the school holidays through the KRANK program, which runs from April 6th to Sunday 18th.
You can visit Council website for all the information here.
Village Markets Beenleigh Historical Village
Credit: Beenleigh Historical Village
This Saturday April 10th, the Beenleigh Historical Village will be hosting the Village Markets. From 7am through to 12:30pm visitors can explore the various stalls selling candles, local artisans, pottery, jewellery, plants and crafts.
The Beenleigh Historical Village will also be open, with visitors encouraged to explore the beautiful heritage buildings with interesting collections items, and George Harch Museum filled with interesting displays.
“Our Tin Cup Café is also open for the public to sit down and relax over coffee and cake, and our Gallery in the Corridor sells beautiful art work for interested members of the public,” said Madeleine Green from Beenleigh Historical Village.
“Visitors can expect a quiet and relaxing environment in one of South East Queensland’s historical treasures.”
Pest Fishing Cup
Logan City Council’s annual Pest Fishing Cup in Demelo Park, Berrinba will be happening Saturday 10th with a host of prizes on offer for winners.
Not only is it one of South East Queensland’s biggest fishing events, but it actually helps clear waterways and wetlands of Carp and Tilapia, an official pest that was introduced to Australia in the 1970’s
Despite registrations being closed, visitors wanting to watch the event are very welcome – as long as COVID safety restrictions are followed.
The event is being delivered under the Scrubby Creek Implementation Plan and promotes the practice of responsible fishing and educates the community on pest fish and how to improve our waterways.
Working in partnership with the local fish stocking association, the Freshwater Fishing & Stocking Association of Queensland, as well as sponsors OzFish and Alvey Reels, the event will also be hosting wildlife and fish experts giving demonstrations and talks.
For more information click here.
