April school holidays at the Libraries
Autumn is Tree-mendous!
Be inspired to get back to nature these school holidays as we celebrate the WA Tree Festival. Join the Libraries for a range of fun and creative activities featuring plants, animals and all things natural.
Cost is $4.00 per child per activity.
Bookings for the activities below open online on Monday 18 March, 9.30am.
Please note:
- Bookings and online payment are essential, there will be no refunds issued.
- Parents/carers of children under 12 years are required by library policy to remain in the building while their children attend the event.
- There is a maximum of three events per child
Activities on offer – bookings essential
Pyjama Story Time – Free
Thursday 4 April, 5.00pm – 6.00pm, Duncraig Library
Put on your pyjamas, bring your bedtime buddy or blankie and join us for a special evening of stories, songs and special activities at the library. Suitable for ages two to five years.
Register via Ticketbooth
Wildcards with Sean Adamas – FULLY BOOKED
Monday 8 April, 10.00 – 11.30am, Joondalup Library
Join artist Sean Adamas to create your own artwork based on the animals created for Uptown Wild Animals. You will be inspired by a variety of flora and fauna for this creative workshop. Suitable for ages five to 10 years.
Book via Ticketbooth
Minecraft Engineers
Tuesday 9 April, 2.00 – 3.00pm, Whitford Library
Let your imagination run wild at this special Minecraft activity and build amazing worlds with Redstone in creative mode. Discover new ideas and share your creations with the group. Please note you will need to bring your own device with Minecraft installed. Suitable for ages seven to 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth
All Natural Wall Hangings – FULLY BOOKED
Wednesday 10 April, 10.00 – 11.00am, Woodvale Library
Discover how to source natural materials from your backyard and create your own unique wall hanging or wind chime. Experiment with sticks, plants and all things natural to make a beautiful decoration for your garden or room. Suitable for ages seven to 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth
Worms, Worms, Worms – FULLY BOOKED
Thursday 11 April, 10.00 – 11.00am, Whitford Library
Discover the wonderful world of worms in this hands-on, informative, and entertaining activity. Learn about recycling and worm biology, and make your own mini worm farm to take home. Suitable for ages five to 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth
Nature Prints – FULLY BOOKED
Friday 12 April, 2.00 – 3.00pm, Duncraig Library
Have you ever wondered how to make prints using your own plants? Be inspired by nature and experiment with a selection of flowers and leaves to create textures and designs in clay. Suitable for ages seven to 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth
Free Activities – no bookings required
Treasure Hunt
All Libraries
Visit the Libraries any time during the school holidays and join in the special tree-themed Treasure Hunt. You could win a Dymocks book voucher.
Story Time
All Libraries
Come and enjoy stories, songs and creative play at our regular storytime sessions.
Suitable for children 2 – 4 years. For further information, visit the City’s website.
Holiday Toddler Time
Woodvale Library
Thursday 4 April, 10.00am
Thursday 11 April, 10.00am
Join in these special holiday sessions, with stories, singing, movement and active play. Suitable for children 18 – 30 months.
Imagination Station
Sunday 7 April, 2.00 – 3.00pm, Joondalup Library
Join in for an hour of craft activities and let your creative side run free. Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years.
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