Bathurst Library has been the place to be for many children in the community throughout the school holidays, and the fun is set to continue today with the Lego Block Party.
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The event will see around 40 children from ages five to 17 dive into the library's enormous collection of Lego to manufacture their own unique creations.
Library outreach programs officer Chris Halpin is encouraging children to think outside the box.
"The children will be able to create whatever they like, but we might end up setting a few challenges for them," Mr Halpin said.
"We may put the children into groups to see who can create the largest structure."
The event is an extension of the library's weekly Lego Club, run each Thursday during each school term.
Mr Halpin said the club attracts a number of eager participants each week.
"We average around 20 to 40 participants at each club meet, including children with special needs and parents," he said.
"Having an event involving Lego in the school holidays allows us to continue generating interest in the hobby."
The library has proven a popular venue for children throughout the school holidays, with all programs [including today's event] receiving capacity bookings.
Mr Halpin said the popularity of the Bathurst Winter Festival has helped bring more attention to the library.
"We've aimed some of our programs towards the Winter Festival, which has boosted our bookings," he said.
"Most people find out about our programs through word of mouth, and with the Ways of Seeing illumination set up outside, it's brought more foot traffic through this side of town."
The library has run various other programs throughout the school holidays, including a 3D printing workshop, a performance by children's comedian Sean Murphy and a teddy bears storytime.
Mr Halpin said the programs introduce children to the important role the library plays in the Bathurst community.
"Once people become regulars in the library, they form a lifelong bond," he said.
"We try to make our programs fun and engaging for children of various age groups."