Fizzics Education: Create a Catapult

Lab.LX is a youth and adult-focused experimental space for STEAM education.L﻿ab.LX is a purpose built space for young people and adults to engage with exciting aspects of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics). Through Lab.LX, the Fairfield City Open Libraries are able to provide learning and recreation opportunities, as well as access to advanced technological equipment.lab.LX is located in Whitlam Library Cabramatta and its key features include:High-end gaming PC's designed for Game Design, Video/Audio Production, 3D Modelling/Animation, Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion 360, Ableton.Educational and creative classesF﻿able RobotsF﻿lashForge 3D printersM﻿eta Quest 2 VR HeadsetsL﻿EGO Learning SystemA﻿rduino Electronics, Makey Makeylab.LX STEAM is a children-focused space for STEAM education through structured learning and creative play. Aimed at children and caregivers, lab.LX STEAM provides hands-on opportunities to explore.lab.LX- Whitlam Library, Cabramatta165 Railway Parade Cabramatta NSW 2166lab.LX STEAM- Bonnyrigg Library100 Bonnyrigg Avenue Bonnyrigg NSW 2177Fairfield City Open Libraries provides a range of educational and entertaining programming for adults. Please see links below for more Fairfield City Open Library events:All Eventshttp://FCOpenLibraries.eventbrite.comAdult Programshttp://adultprogramsfcc.eventbrite.comChildren's Programshttp://childrensprogramsfcc.eventbrite.comYouth Programshttp://youthprogramsfcc.eventbrite.com

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Join us in Creating and Testing your very own Catapult!

Wetherill Park Library

Get ready to launch! Ever wondered how to launch something without using your hands? In this hands-on session, budding engineers will explore the science of levers and energy as they build their very own working catapult using STEAM skills. Test it out and see how far you can send your creation flying!For ages: 7-12.When: Thursday 22 January, 2026Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pmWhere: Wetherill Park Library561-583 Polding St, Wetherill Park NSW 2164Details: Registration RequiredCustomers are limited to ONE registration per day for programs with multi sessions. Workshops include a 10 minute arrival and a 10 minute pack up time, as part of the duration of the workshop.For all enquiries, please contact Fairfield City Open Libraries on (02) 9725 0333.Library Membership:It is recommended that all attendees are library members of the Fairfield City Open Libraries. If you are not a member, please click the link below to sign up. Membership is free and for everyone.<a href="https://www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/Services/Fairfield-City-Open-Libraries/Join-our-Library" title="https://www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/Services/Fairfield-City-Open-Libraries/Join-our-Library" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Join our Library Fairfield City Council (nsw.gov.au)</a>Cost: FreeLIBRARY PROGRAMS TERMS AND CONDITIONSChildren attending ProgramsChildren are recommended to be within the age range mentioned above.Guardians responsible for children under the age of 12 are required to remain within the library premises for the entire duration of the program. Please note that guardians must be 16 years of age or older. For more information, please refer to <a href="https://www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/Your-Council/Safety-of-Children-and-Young-People" title="https://www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/Your-Council/Safety-of-Children-and-Young-People" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fairfield City Council Child Safe Policy.</a>Program facilitators are committed to maintaining a respectful and positive environment for all attendees. Please be aware that any inappropriate or offensive behaviour, whether by attendees or guardians, will not be tolerated. In such cases, attendees and guardians may be asked to leave the program.Photography, filming, and recordingCouncil accredited photographers may be taking photographs during Council run events, which may include photographs of you and/or members of your family. These photographs may be used by Council at any time for social, promotional, or advertising purposes. The photographs may also be provided to media outlets such as local newspapers. If you do not consent to you or your family’s photograph being taken, please notify event staff at the time of entry. Council does not accept liability if no notification by you is made during the event and your photograph is taken and used for the above purposes.Participation in a ProgramPlease note that on occasions, workshops may be rescheduled or cancelled due to low enrolment or unexpected circumstances. We will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes through email.If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking on Eventbrite to open up spots for others or get in touch with Library staff on 9725 0333. Failure to notify us of non-attendance may impact future ticket reservations.If you fail to show up for an event as advertised, we reserve the right to reallocate vacant spots to other participants 10 minutes after the scheduled start time.The right of admission is reserved by council staff or event coordinators.Health and SafetyFor the safety of all attendees, we kindly request that you refrain from attending any workshops or programs if you are experiencing any illness, respiratory issues, or symptoms related to COVID-19 (such as fever, coughing, sore throat, fatigue, or shortness of breath). Please notify the library if you are unable to attend by calling 9725 0333.DisclaimerPlease note that program bookings are handled via Eventbrite, an external website. We recommend reviewing their <a href="https://privacy.eventbrite.com/policies" title="https://privacy.eventbrite.com/policies">privacy policy </a>and other disclaimers to understand how they store and use your information.We will make every attempt to ensure accuracy, currency, and reliability of the information provided by third parties in advertising our programs. However, changes in circumstances beyond our control and editorial errors may occur from time to time, which could impact the quality of this information. Confirmation of any program information can be sought by calling 9725 0333.

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