Event Details
| Date: | 6 October 2026 |
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| Time: | 10:00 am |
| Duration: | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Location: | Glenorchy Library |
Event Description
Discover the fascinating world of holograms and light! For ages 6-12.
An interactive science workshop where participants explore how light behaves and discover the science behind amazing optical effects in everyday life. Delivered by The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS).
This session is recommended for ages 6-12.
Workshop Highlights
- Hands-on experiments: Play with lasers, light-bending prisms and DIY spectrometer tools.
- Real-world connections: Uncover the hidden optics inside security features and everyday devices.
- Take-home goodies: Every participant receives diffraction glasses to keep exploring optical effects at home.
Places are limited so please book.
About TMOS Outreach Team
The ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) brings together world-leading researchers from the Australian National University, University of Melbourne, University of Technology Sydney, University of Western Australia, and RMIT. Their outreach team, led by Professor Igor Aharonovich, aims to inspire future scientists through accessible public outreach.
Bookings essential.
Additional Information:
- Suitable for ages 8-12 years (or adjust to your chosen age group)
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian within the library
Parking:
- Library parking – Corner of Terry Street and Barry Street – Maximum 2-hour parking
- Glenorchy City Council Carpark off Barry Street - Maximum 2-hour parking
To ensure a successful event, please:
- Let us know if you can’t attend so we can give your place to someone else
- Let us know if you have any support needs or if a support person will be coming with you.
Accessibility:
- 2 permit mobility parking spaces in Glenorchy City Council Carpark - 2-hour parking limits
- Level access, automatic entrance doors, wide doorways and aisles for wheelchairs
- Accessible toilet and parenting room available
By registering for a Libraries Tasmania event, you agree to follow our policies – including the Responsible Conduct Policy and Safeguarding Children Policy.
Thank you for helping keep our spaces safe and respectful for everyone.
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