Get ready for an afternoon of curiosity, creativity and discovery.
What happens when you mix curious young minds with a room full of science experiments, engineering challenges and creative problem-solving? You get an afternoon where learning feels like an adventure.
This National Science Week, Cooktown Library is inviting local families to discover just how exciting science can be, with a free STEM afternoon designed to get primary school-aged children thinking, creating and exploring through hands-on activities.
Whether they’re building, experimenting or uncovering how the world works, children will be encouraged to ask questions, test ideas and embrace the joy of discovering something new. It’s all about learning by doing, building confidence through curiosity and showing that science isn’t just something you read about—it’s something you can experience.
As part of Australia’s annual National Science Week celebrations, Cooktown Library is bringing the excitement of science closer to home, giving local children the chance to explore STEM in a welcoming, interactive environment where every question is worth asking.
So, if your child loves to tinker, create, investigate or simply enjoys trying something different, this is the perfect opportunity to spend an afternoon discovering together.
Science Week at Cooktown Library
Thursday 20 August 2026
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Cooktown Library
The session is free and suitable for primary school-aged children. Children must be supervised by a parent or carer throughout the event, and some activities may require adult assistance.
Come along, get curious and discover where a little imagination and a lot of science can take you.