In the lead up to Science Week, check out the STEM events at the library in July including STEM Projector Light Workshops and aMAZEing Algorithms for Kids.
National Science Week: 9 - 17 August 2025
National Science Week is an annual celebration of science and technology, with the aim to spark an interest in science in young people, and encourage them to find fascination in the world that we live in.
This year's theme is Decoding the Universe: Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language.
Join us at the Library for our inaugural Science Fair or check out our range of STEM kits available to borrow.
2025 Science Fair
Saturday 9 August, 10am - 1pm
Forestville Library, 6 Darley Street Forestville
Explore the world of science with a wide range of interactive programs for all ages!
Starr’s Planetarium Dome Show: Tycho goes to Mars
10am - 11am, suitable for ages 5+
Join Tycho as he searches for water on cold, dusty Mars. Luckily, he meets Oppy, the NASA rover, who can help him explore! This show also includes a guided ‘What’s in the sky tonight’ and Indigenous stories presentation.
Starr's Planetarium Dome Show: The Great Solar System Adventure
11am - 12pm, suitable for ages 7+
Join showman extraordinaire "The Great Schiaparelli" as he takes you on a death-defying space-time adventure - from the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto. This show also includes a guided ‘What’s in the sky tonight’ and Indigenous stories presentation.
Starr's Planetarium Dome Show: Stories in the Stars - The night sky of the Boorong people
12 - 1pm, suitable for ages 8+
Explore Indigenous Australian astronomy and their stories of the night skies, including descriptions of constellations that cannot be seen from northern latitudes. This show also includes a guided ‘What’s in the sky tonight’ presentation.
Rain Maker Craft
10 - 11am, suitable for ages 4+ with guardian supervision
Create your very own rain maker and hear the musical sounds of rain as you bring it to life!
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Rocketry Display
10am - 1pm, suitable for all ages
Blast off with an exciting display of rockets from the NSW Rocketry Association and George from YouTube’s Air Command Rockets. Take the opportunity to browse and learn about different types of rockets.
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Questacon Mars Exhibition
10am - 1pm, suitable for all ages
Explore Mars up close and learn some fascinating facts at this special photo exhibition, curated by Questacon.
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STEM Professionals
10.30am - 1pm, suitable for all ages
Join the Superstars of STEM and UNSW’s STEMM Champions as they share their experiences as STEM professionals. Learn about their exciting roles as Microbiologist, Polar Marine Biologist, Acoustic Engineer, Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Environmental Scientist, Cancer researcher, Chemical engineer, and many more!
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Penguin Talk
11am - 12pm, suitable for all ages
Learn all about penguins with Northern Beaches Council's Bushland and Biodiversity Team.
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STEM Discussion Panel
12 - 1pm, suitable for all ages
Hear from Dr Caitlyn Forster and Diana Omuoyo as they discuss their experiences as an Entomologist and Observability Solution Architect and answer questions from Northern Beaches Council's Youth Advisory Group.
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Enquiries: 8495 5028 or libraryprograms@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au