General News
17 January, 2026
School holiday activity in Hopetoun
Yarriambaick Libraries once again ran their school holiday activities over January.
We are very lucky to have been selected to partner with the National Gallery of Victoria for their NGV Kids on Tour program.
Last Thursday at Hopetoun & District Neighbourhood House, we looked at nature inspired by artist Olaf Breuning.
We read his book ‘My Nature’ and went on to create some wonderful pieces of nature-inspired artwork.
We had 9 people in attendance, including locals and visitors to Hopetoun.
To avoid the overbearing heat, everyone stayed on well into the afternoon. We made origami hearts, cranes, and boxes.
The library returns to Neighbourhood House again on January 22 for NGV’s ‘Take the Cake’ activities.
We’ll be packing plenty of sprinkles and glitter, decorating cupcakes and party hats, and playing party games.
Other library news:
Big Summer Read competition - not too late to sign your children up.
Log the books you read or the number of days you read. There are also plenty of activities on the website to keep the kids entertained for the rest of the school holidays.
As part of the Big Summer Read, the library is running a photo competition.
Please take a picture of yourself reading to your pet or an animal and email it to the library.
Great prizes are on offer, and it is open to all ages.
For more information on the school holiday activities, the big summer read, and the photo comp, email libraries@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au or call 5398 1270.
– STACEY DRAGE