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Enjoy spring at the Libraries this October with a range of fun activities that inspire creativity and encourage curiosity.
Please note:
- Cost is $5 per child per activity.
- Online bookings open at 9am on Monday 14 September.
- 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.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page for free events.
| Event | Date, time and location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Design a Jigsaw Puzzle | Wednesday 30 September, 10-11am, Woodvale Library | Get creative and design your very own jigsaw puzzle for others to solve. A fun, hands-on activity that encourages imagination and problem solving. Suitable for ages 6-10 years. |
| Alpacas and Stories - Session 1 | Friday 2 October, 11am-midday Duncraig Library | Story Time gets extra fluffy! Trot along to this special alpaca-themed Story Time and meet real life alpacas from Mamoes Alpaca Farm. Suitable for ages 4-9 years. |
| Alpacas and Stories - Session 2 | Friday 2 October, 12:30-1:30pm Whitford Library | Story Time gets extra fluffy! Trot along to this special alpaca-themed Story Time and meet real life alpacas from Mamoes Alpaca Farm. Suitable for ages 4-9 years. |
| Potion Making - Session 1 | Monday 5 October, 1-1:45pm Joondalup Library | Step into the magical world of potion making! In this hands-on activity attendees will make their own herbal tea blends and fragrant bath salt mixes using a variety of dried herbs, flowers and natural ingredients. Suitable for ages 10-14 years. |
| Potion Making - Session 2 | Monday 5 October, 2:15-3pm Joondalup Library | Step into the magical world of potion making! In this hands-on activity attendees will make their own herbal tea blends and fragrant bath salt mixes using a variety of dried herbs, flowers and natural ingredients. Suitable for ages 10-14 years. |
| Forces of Fun | Tuesday 6 October, 10-11:30am Duncraig Library | Explore the concepts of centripetal force and belt transmission with the Young Engineers and build your own circus carousel using special motorised Lego kits. Suitable for ages 6-12 years. |
| Joking Around with Mark Guthrie | Wednesday 7 October, 10-11:30am Woodvale Library | Create your own jokes with Australian illustrator and writer Mark Guthrie. Mark will teach the process and layout of designing a joke book from the very first page to the last punchline. Suitable for ages 7-12 years. |
| Cartooning with Mark Guthrie | Wednesday 7 October, 1-2:30pm Joondalup Library | Create your own fun and colourful cartoons with Australian illustrator and writer Mark Guthrie. Mark will share his experiences working for Walt Disney Studios and help children explore character design, facial expressions and simple drawing techniques. Suitable for ages 7-12 years. |
| Create a Circuit Maze | Thursday 8 October, 10-11am Whitford Library | Do you have excellent hand-eye coordination? Test your skills as you work in pairs to design and solve a buzzing circuit maze. Learn about simple circuitry and challenge yourself and your friends. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. |
| Dungeons and Dragons | Thursday 8 October, 2:15-4:15pm Woodvale Library | Join in for an epic Dungeons and Dragons adventure full of mystery, teamwork and daring quests. Guided by a friendly Dungeon Master from Totally Board, players will build characters, solve problems and bring their fantasy to life. Suitable for ages 13-17 years. |
| Wild Wind Chimes | Friday 9 October, 10-11am Joondalup Library | Let your creativity shine by painting and decorating your own beautiful mandala and minibeast sun catcher and wind chimes. Take home your colourful masterpieces to display in your garden or share with someone special. Suitable for ages 6-10 years. |
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Free activities – no bookings required
Treasure Hunt
Visit the Libraries any time during the school holidays and complete the treasure hunt.
Holiday Time
Join us for interactive play, creative storytelling and quality time for families to enjoy together during the school holidays.
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| Joondalup, 10am | Duncraig, 10am | Whitford, 10am | Woodvale, 10am |
| Wednesday 30 September, Wednesday 8 October | Thursday 1 October, Monday 5 October, Thursday 8 October | Friday 2 October, Saturday 3 October, Friday 9 October, Saturday 10 October | Friday 2 October, Saturday 3 October, Friday 9 October, Saturday 10 October |
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Holiday Toddler Time
Woodvale Library, 10am
- Thursday 1 October
- Thursday 8 October
Join in these special holiday sessions, with stories, singing, movement and active play. Suitable for children 18-30 months.
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