Name: How to hologram with TMOS at Kingston Library
Start: 2026-10-05T14:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-10-05T16:00:00+11:00
Location: Kingston Library

Event Details

Date:	5 October 2026
Time:	2:00 pm
Duration:	2 hours
Location:	Kingston Library

Event Description

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 12-17

Bookings reequired

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.

Parking:

· Maximum 2 hour stay in the library car park

· Parking in Channel Court shopping complex is maximum 3 hours.

To ensure a successful event, please:

· Let us know if you can’t attend so we can give your place to someone else

· Don't attend if you are unwell

· Follow hygiene practices eg. hand sanitising

· 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 next to the library - 2 hour parking limits

· Level access, automatic entrance doors, wide doorways and aisles for wheelchairs

· Accessible toilet with a change table for children

· Parenting room in Channel Court shopping centre next to the library.

Please contact us if you need more information about this program:

· Kingston Library on (03) 6165 6208

· kingston.library@libraries.tas.gov.au

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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Ages 13-17

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