A girl sits at a table with crafting materials set before her.

Once Upon a Page

Calling all magazine lovers and creators! Be the author, illustrator, and designer of your very own mini magazine.

Age:
5 to 12
Location:
State Library of Victoria
328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Date/Time:
Saturday 5 to Sunday 20 July, 3 to 5pm daily
Cost:
Free (Drop-in)
A boy and a girl colour illustrations of people on paper before cutting them out with scissors.

Where else better than the Library to draw inspiration as you turn your imagination into an eight-page booklet or zine? Using the art materials provided, allow your creative self to be curious and bold as you create a book that’s uniquely yours.

Choose to take your creation home or leave it in the Library display for others to read.

This event is funded by the Department of Education Victoria to celebrate the 20th anniversary for the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge. To join the challenge visit https://www.vic.gov.au/premiers-reading-challenge.

A child in a white hoody threads paper cutouts illustrations onto string.

Presented with Museums Victoria as part of the Playbound Festival.

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