Digital Literacy and Technology Programs
Junior Podcasters
Join our brand new workshop for budding junior podcasters! Learn storytelling, recording and editing to create your own epic podcast!
Learn how to tell awesome stories, record episodes, sound effects and even edit your own audio like a pro. Each week you’ll build your skills with our awesome equipment in the studio guided by our experienced program facilitator, and by the end you’ll be able to share your recordings with friends and family!
Mondays, commencing 29 July, 3.45pm to 5pm
Burton Community Hub
AGE: 8 to 13 years
COST: $30 for 6 weeks.
Bookings essential as spots are strictly limited, don't miss out!
Please note that all attendees under the age of 12 require active adult supervision
Digital Artists
Calling all young artists! Learn the basics of digital art and use your creativity to make masterpieces with an iPad!
This six-week introductory course in digital art looks at how new and evolving technology influences the creative process. Digital artists will learn the skills of digital art using our iPad Pros, Apple Pencils and try out different techniques like digital painting, drawing, and even generating short animations. You'll be creating digital masterpieces in no time, no experience necessary!
Salisbury Community Hub
Tuesdays, commencing 30 July, 3:45pm to 5pm
AGES: 8 to 13 years
COST: $30 for 6 weeks
Bookings essential as spots are strictly limited, don't miss out!
Please note that all attendees under the age of 12 require active adult supervision
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!
Mawson Lakes Library
Wednesdays, commencing 7 September, 3.45pm to 5pm
COST: $20 for 4 weeks. Bookings essential.
AGE: Recommended for children 7 to 13 years old.
Bookings essential. Register here.
Game Makers Express
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: Para Hills Community Hub
Time: 3:45pm - 5:00pm
When: Thursdays, commencing 1 August for 4 weeks
Cost: $20 for 4 weeks. Bookings essential. Register here.
Recommended for children 8 -14 years old.
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.
Mondays, commencing 29 July, 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 Bookings essential for this location. Register here.
Fridays, 9.30am to 10.15am at The Mawson Centre. 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.
