July school holidays at the Libraries
The Duncraig Library is turning 50 years old in July! Join us as we celebrate this milestone birthday across all the City of Joondalup Libraries. There are lots of fun and creative activities, the Birthday Treasure Hunt, and a special Complete the Comic Competition featuring Max the Duncraig Library whale.
Bookings for the activities below open online on Monday 17 June at 9.30am.
Please note:
- Cost is $4.00 per child per activity.
- 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
Ocean Art and Mindfulness – FULLY BOOKED
Session One: Monday 1 July, 2.00pm – 3.00pm, Woodvale Library. Book via Ticketbooth
Session Two: Monday 8 July, 2.00pm – 3.00pm, Whitford Library. Book via Ticketbooth
Enjoy an afternoon of creativity and relaxation with Laura from Aqua Kre-Artz. Be inspired by the wonders of the ocean to design and paint your own canvas, using a variety of painting tools and experimenting with colours and textures. Within this calming and creative environment, learn about the benefits that art can have in developing positivity and self-awareness. Suitable for ages 7 – 12 years.
Campfire Story Time – Free
Tuesday 2 July, 5.00pm – 6.00pm, Joondalup Library
Pop on your Ugg boots, bring a blanket and join us for our Campfire Story Time under the library lights. Suitable for ages 2 – 5 years. Register via Ticketbooth
Comic Making with Sean E Avery – FULLY BOOKED
Wednesday 3 July 10.00am – 11.00am, Duncraig Library
Join Sean E Avery, award winning author/illustrator and Duncraig local, for a comic making workshop. In this fun hands-on session, children will learn about the processes of graphic storytelling, including character development and comic lettering, and enjoy Sean’s interactive drawing demonstrations. As part of Duncraig Library’s 50th Birthday celebrations in July, Sean created the amazing artwork featuring Max the Library whale, and designed the Complete the Comic competition which is running throughout the school holidays. As well as making their own mini comic to take home, children will also get tips on creating a story about Max the Whale for the birthday competition. Suitable for ages 7 – 10 years. Book via Ticketbooth
Ready, Set…Jigsaw!
Friday 5 July, 2.00pm – 3.30pm, Whitford Library
Are you a pro at puzzles? Put your puzzle proficiency to the test and compete in a kid’s only puzzle competition. You’ll work in teams to put together a 200-piece puzzle. First team to finish wins! Suitable for ages 8 – 12 years. Book via Ticketbooth
Birds of Prey – FULLY BOOKED
Tuesday 9 July, 10.00am – 11.00am, Woodvale Library
Get up close and personal with natures top predators! Take the opportunity to hold and feel a Wedge-tailed Eagle and Brown Falcon, while learning lots of interesting facts about these fascinating creatures. Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years. Book via Ticketbooth
Party Time! – FULLY BOOKED
Friday 12 July, 10.00am – 11.30am, Duncraig Library
Come along to celebrate Duncraig Library’s 50th birthday with a party! It will be an exciting morning filled with stories, songs, fun games, craft and more. There will be special party packs and of course, it wouldn’t be a party without birthday cakes! Suitable for ages 4 – 7 years. Book via Ticketbooth
Free activities – no bookings required
Complete the Comic Competition
Award-winning author/illustrator and Duncraig local Sean E Avery, has designed a comic competition featuring Max the Duncraig Library whale. We will be awarding awesome prizes to children from Kindy to 12 years who complete the most creative comic about Max. Pick up a competition entry form from your local Library or download the PDF here.
Treasure Hunt
Visit the Libraries any time during the school holidays and join in the special Duncraig Library Birthday-themed Treasure Hunt. You could win a Dymocks book voucher!
Story Time
Come and enjoy stories, songs and creative play at our regular story time sessions. Suitable for children 2 – 4 years. More information.
Holiday Toddler Time at Woodvale Library
Thursday 4 July, 10.00am
Thursday 11 July, 10.00am
Join in these special holiday sessions, with stories, singing, movement and active play. Suitable for children 18 – 30 months.
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