Digital Literacy and Technology Programs
Stop Motion Makers
Enjoy the magic of animation, art and technology in this four week after school program, no experience needed!
Young people will:
- Learn principles of stop motion including Claymation and object animation
- Be involved in the collaborative creative process with guidance from our program expert
- Investigate the science behind animation including understanding frames and timing to tell a story
- Design visually appealing stop-motion animations that you can download to show your family and friends at the end of the program!
Burton Community Hub
Wednesdays, commencing 8 May, 3.45pm to 5pm
COST: $30 for 6 weeks. Bookings essential.
AGE: Recommended for children 7 to 13 years old.
Bookings essential. Register here.
Game Makers Express – at Salisbury East Neighbourhood Centre AND Bagster Road Community Centre
In 2024, video games are one of the largest entertainment industries and in this program, participants will explore how to make their own! In this four-week express course, participants will draw on classic game styles to create and code several different game genres. No special experience needed, you will be guided every step with the basics and beyond. At the end of the four weeks, you'll have your own games to challenge your friends and family to play too!
Location: Salisbury East Neighbourhood Centre
Time: 3:45pm - 5:00pm
When: Mondays, commencing May 6th for 4 weeks
Cost: $20 for 4 weeks. Bookings essential. Register here.
Recommended for children 8 -14 years old.
Location: Bagster Road Community Centre
Time: 3:45pm - 5:00pm
When: Monday, commencing June 3rd for 4 weeks (closed for public holiday)
Cost: $20 for 4 weeks. Bookings essential. Register here.
Recommended for children 8 -14 years old.
Circuit Makers
Learn how to code and control electronic devices. Discover how the BBC Micro:Bit can be coded to control a variety of electrical devices. In this course you’ll learn the basics of coding, building circuits, breadboarding and much more. Have fun creating clever little devices. Children under 13 years need adult supervision not necessarily in the class but present in the library.
Thursdays, commencing 9 May, 3.45pm to 5pm (during school term)
AGE: 8 to 14 years
COST: $30 for 6-week course.
Para Hills Community Hub
Bookings essential. Register here.
Digital Discoveries
Digital Discoveries workshops are a one-on-one opportunity for you to experience emerging technology at Salisbury Community Hub, like virtual reality, 3D printing and more with the guidance of our tech expert! Bookings essential.
Thursday mornings, 10am to 10.45am or 11am to 11.45am
AGE: All ages
COST: FREE
Salisbury Community Hub
Bookings essential. Register here.
Intro to Podcasting
Did you know the Burton Community Hub has its own podcast studio? If you are interested in wanting to know more come and join us for this FREE interactive session.
Saturday 11 May, 10.30am to 12pm
AGE: Suitable for adults
Burton Community Hub
COST: FREE
Bookings essential. Register here.
3D Printing Drop-In
Ever been curious about 3D printers and how to use them? Our new drop ins are the perfect chance to become familiar with 3D modelling and printing using the City of Salisbury Flashforge 3D printers. Come with your own designs or start an idea from scratch with guidance from our staff! Size limits for prints apply.
Wednesdays, commencing 8 May, 11am to 1pm
AGE: Suitable for adults
COST: FREE Burton Community Hub
Drop in, no bookings required.
Basic Tech Support
Bring your personal device.
Wednesdays, 10.45am to 11.30am at Para Hills Community Hub
Fridays, 9.30am to 10.15am at The Mawson Centre. Bookings essential for this location. Bookings essential for this location. Register here.
Ages: All ages
COST: FREE
Come along and enjoy a FREE one on one sessions with one of our friendly library staff to learn more about basic tech! Please bring your own device (computer, laptop, ipad) with you.
3D Printing Explorers
Join us for this brand new after school program at Salisbury Community Hub! Check out our awesome weekly themes on Eventbrite so you can see what you'll be designing and creating on the Flashforge 3D printers. Try just 1 or book into all 6 weekly sessions (bookings essential, we have a limit of 8 participants per class).
Tuesdays, 3.45am to 5pm at Salisbury Community Hub
Ages: 8 to 13 years
COST: $5 per session
Bookings essential for this location. Register here.
