Young tech enthusiasts, get ready to put your engineering skills to the test.
TryBots is a hands-on robotics workshop designed to introduce children and families to the world of coding, robotics and problem-solving through interactive activities and challenges.
Hosted as part of the North Lakes Library’s school holiday activities, TryBots aims to encourage creativity and critical thinking while giving young people an insight into future technology careers. From beginner coders to budding engineers, the session is expected to appeal to children of all skill levels.
“These sessions are an opportunity for families to try their hand at coding and discover how robots work with the help of our Blue-Bots, educational robots which are available to borrow from our libraries,” a City of Moreton Bay spokesperson said.
Participants will be able to play games with robots as the players, learn some basic coding with the Tech Trolley, create a maze and send their robot off on a challenge before settling in for story time (10.30-11am) with a special guest robot who will play the piano as part of an immersion for Make Music Month.
Families attending can expect a lively atmosphere filled with challenges and demonstrations as participants test their creations and learn how robots respond to coding instructions. The session will also provide an opportunity for children to meet others with similar interests and discover new hobbies in science and technology.
“Our TryBots sessions showcase that technology is fun to explore,” the spokesperson said. “It’s all about sparking curiosity and building digital literacy.”
TryBots is a free event facilitated by the library team.
TryBots – North Lakes
- Saturday, 27 June, 9.30am-12pm
- North Lakes Library
- 10 The Corso, North Lakes.
Other events at your local library this month include:
Next Chapter Book Club
A great opportunity for adults and young adults with developmental disabilities to read and learn, make new friends, and enjoy a fun gathering.
- North Lakes – Wednesday, 10 June | 11.30am-12:30pm
Quiet hour at the library
City of Moreton Bay libraries have Quiet Hour sessions every week. The aim is to create a low-sensory setting to make the libraries accessible to the diverse needs of the community. During Quiet Hour, the library transforms into a sensory-friendly space for a calm and quiet library experience.
- Deception Bay – Saturday, 6 and 13 June | 12pm-1pm
- North Lakes – Wednesday, 3 and 10 June | 5pm-6pm
- Strathpine – Thursday, 4 and 11 June | 5pm-6pm
STEAM Station
Explore a world of science, tech, engineering, art and maths through hands-on discovery after school. Ages 5-11. Free.
- North Lakes – Monday, 8 and 22 June | 3.30pm-4pm
LEGO Engineers Club
Attendees will develop design thinking and engineering skills as they build and create with LEGO bricks. Free. Ages 5-12.
- Deception Bay – Tuesday, 9 and 23 June | 3.30pm-4.30pm
- North Lakes – Monday, 1 and 15 June | 3.30pm-4.30pm; Tuesday, 2 and 16 June| 10:30am-11.30am
- Strathpine – Monday, 8 and 22 June | 3.30pm-4.30pm
Signed Storytime
In this interactive session, library storytellers and Auslan interpreters will share the magic of picture book stories, action rhymes and songs. Free. No bookings required. For parents and children.
- North Lakes – Tuesday, 9 June| 10.30am-11am
- Strathpine – Thursday, 25 June | 9.30am-10am
Story Dogs
When children read to a dog, the outcomes are amazing! With their calm and loving nature, dogs provide a magical environment that helps children relax and improve their literacy skills and confidence. Families can book individual sessions for their children at participating libraries, excluding public holidays.
- Deception Bay – Thursday, 11 and 25 June | 3.30pm-4.30pm
- North Lakes – Saturday, 20 June | 11.30am-12.30pm
In Conversation with Relentless Records
Join the library for a music-industry themed talk with the team behind Relentless Records, a local independent label representing local musicians.
- North Lakes – Thursday, 4 June | 6pm-7.30pm
Book launch | Wings of Death
Join local author Ellen Read as she launches her latest mystery, Wings of Death, a classic mystery pitting an ambitious woman against an unknown foe.
- North Lakes – Saturday, 13 June | 11am-12pm
Messy Play
Drop in and play with play dough, paint, craft and more. Dress for getting messy. Free. For under 5s.
- Strathpine – Monday, 29 June | 9.30am-10.30am
Magic Mayhem
Join in this hands-on workshop where you can discover the secrets behind simple, amazing magic tricks. Free. Bookings required. For ages 5-11.
- Strathpine – Monday, 29 June | 3.30pm-4.15pm
Beginners 3D printing
Have a go at designing an object and the library will 3D print it for collection after the workshop. Free. Bookings required. For ages 8-11.
- Strathpine – Tuesday, 30 June | 2.30pm-4pm
Baby Rhyme Time
Baby Rhyme Time helps develop the skills needed to communicate and to learn to read. In a friendly and relaxed environment, you and your baby can learn rhymes, action songs and finger plays to share together. For parents and children, babies to two years old.
- Deception Bay
- Wednesday, 3, 10, 17 and 24 June | 9.30am-10am
- Friday, 5, 12, 19 and 26 June | 9.30am-10am
- North Lakes
- Monday, 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 June | 11am-11.30am
- Tuesday, – 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 June | 9.30am-10am
- Wednesday, 3, 10, 17 and 24 June | 9.30am-10am
- Thursday, 4, 11, 18 and 25 June | 11am-11.30am
- Friday, 5, 12, 19 and 26 June | 9.30am-10am
- Sunday, 7, 14, 21 and 28 June | 11am-11.30am
- Strathpine
- Wednesday, 3, 10, 17 and 24 June | 9.30am-10am
- Friday, 5, 12, 19 and 26 June | 9.30am-10am
Storytime
Storytime is a great way to develop a love of reading and introduce your child to books. Experience the magic of stories, action rhymes and songs with your child at the library. For parents and children aged 2-5 years.
- Deception Bay
- Tuesday, 2, 9 and 16 June 2026 | 10.30am-11am
- Saturday, 6, 13, 20 and 27 June | 10am-10.30am
- North Lakes
- Monday, 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 June | 9.30am-10am
- Wednesday, 10, 17 and 24 June |11am -11.30am
- Thursday, 4, 11, 18 and 25 June | 9.30-10.30am
- Saturday, 6, 13, 20 and 27 June |10.30am-11am
- Sunday, 7, 14, 21 and 28 June | 10.30am-11am
- Strathpine
- Thursday, 4, 11, 18 and 25 June | 9.30am-10am
- Saturday, 6, 13, 20 and 27 June | 9.30am-10am
Deception Bay Library
- 9 Bayview Terrace, Deception Bay, Ph: 5433 2970
North Lakes Library
- 10 The Corso, North Lakes, Ph: 3480 9900
Strathpine Library
- 1 Station Street, Strathpine, Ph: 3480 6698
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