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School Holiday Program: Chess Workshop (Beginners)

This is a Council led event.

16/07/2026 - Oatley Library.

Learn your Queen’s Gambit from your Sicilian Defence at our school holiday workshop, taught by experienced instructors from PlantChess Coaching.

With two workshops available (Beginners and Intermediate/Advanced), participants will have the opportunity to learn more about chess strategies for their level. These workshops are suitable for children and young people between 8-17 years old. 

They will also enjoy one-on-one games with other students to further develop their skills while being supported by expert instructors.

Spaces are limited, so bookings are essential.

 

Thursday 16 July 2026

 

Address  

Oatley Library 
26 Letitia Street, Oatley.
 

Time  

10.30am – 12.30pm.
 

Cost  

Free.
 

Bookings 

Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Book your spot using the button below.

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More information 

  • All materials and equipment will be provided. 

  • ​These workshops are suitable for children and young people between 8-17 years old. ​

  • For participants aged 12 years and under, parents and/or guardians of children must remain in the library for the duration of the program. For safety reasons, one parent/guardian can only be responsible for a maximum of 4 children (1:4 ratio).

  • For participants under the age of 16, parent and/or guardian contact details must be provided at the time of booking.

  • If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.

  • If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces and repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations, bookings may be refused in the future.

  • The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.

Accessibility Information:
Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.

Georges River Libraries offer a range of programs to support early literacy and foster community connection, please visit our library Programs and Events webpage.

For further information, please contact us on (02) 9330 6111 or email library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.