April Holiday Activities Program

Hornsby Shire Library & Information Service

My little book of April holiday fun activities

Storytime

Holiday Storytime family event Join us for stories, songs, craft and refreshments When Thursday 18 April, 10am-11am Where Hornsby Library 28-44 George Street, Hornsby Cost Gold coin entry Bookings Essential on 9847 6614 When Friday 19 April, 10.30am-11.30am Where Berowra Library

The Gully Road, Berowra Bookings Essential on 9847 6140 When Monday 22 April, 10.30am-11.30am Where Epping Library

Chambers Court, Epping Bookings Essential on 9847 6120

Join us for stories, songs and supper When Tuesday 23 April, 6.30pm-7.30pm Where Pennant Hills Library Cnr Ramsay and Yarrara Roads, Pennant Hills Cost Gold coin entry Bookings Essential on 9847 6100 Come in your pyjamas and bring your favourite bedtime friend.

magic circus show

JDs world of magic Joel Howlett is back with his fabulous Magic Circus Show Welcome to the wonderful world of the Circus!

JD’s Magic Circus has been put together by award winning performer, Joel Howlett and is suitable for the whole family to enjoy. The show consists of fun filled magic with plenty of opportunity for audience participation, juggling and a breathtaking display of skill on a Giraffe Unicycle help to add to the carnival atmosphere!

When Friday 19 April, 10.30am-11.20am Where Epping Library Chambers Court, Epping Cost $9 Bookings Payment at time of bookings No phone bookings Enquiries 9847 6120 When Wednesday 24 April, 10.30am-11.20am Where Berowra Library

The Gully Road, Berowra Cost $9 Bookings Payment at time of bookings No phone bookings Enquiries 9847 6140

magic show

JDs world of magic Joel Howlett is back with his fabulous Magic Show International Award Winning Magician Joel Howlett presents an amazing magic show that will make you laugh and smile!

It will have you gob-smacked!

Come and experience audience participation, juggling, live doves and rabbits, spectacular stage illusions and breathtaking sleight of hand and manipulations!

When Friday 19 April, 2pm-2.50pm Where Pennant Hills Library Cnr Ramsay and

Yarrara Roads, Pennant Hills Cost $9 Bookings Payment at time of bookings No phone bookings Enquiries 9847 6100 When Wednesday 24 April, 2pm-2.50pm Where Hornsby Library

28-44 George Street, Hornsby Cost $9 Bookings Payment at time of bookings No phone bookings Enquiries 9847 6614

sea cReatures

Rangers on the run The marvellous hands on under the sea show Explore the world of rock pools and the habits of sea creatures.

A totally interactive show that allows children (aged 4-12) to hold and touch a large range of marine creatures under water and learn interesting facts about their habitats.

When Monday 22 April, 10.30am-11.30am Where Hornsby Library

28-44 George Street, Hornsby Cost $9 Bookings Payment at time of bookings No phone bookings Enquiries 9847 6614 When Tuesday 23 April, 1.30pm-2.30pm Where Berowra Library The Gully Road, Berowra Cost $9 Bookings Payment at time of bookings No phone bookings Enquiries 9847 6140 When Friday 26 April, 10.30am-11.30am Where Epping Library

Chambers Court, Epping Cost $9 Bookings Payment at time of bookings No phone bookings Enquiries 9847 6120 When Friday 26 April, 1.30pm-2.30pm Where Pennant Hills Library Cnr Ramsay and

Yarrara Roads, Pennant Hills Cost $9 Bookings Payment at time of bookings No phone bookings Enquiries 9847 6100

good reads

A guide to encouraging your child’s reading Hornsby library organises the children’s collection using the following levels going from the easiest at the bottom to the more challenging at the top.

When your child starts independently reading, it is advisable to oversee their selections to make sure they are suitable for their reading and maturity levels. Children differ in their reading tastes, some may enjoy humorous stories others may like mysteries or animal stories. On the library website in the “For kids” section under “Good reads” is a list of different children’s genres with a variety of authors and series to tempt children’s reading tastes. These titles are directly linked to the library catalogue so that you can check availability.

Staff at the libraries are available for any guidance in selection that you might need. Remember, a great way to encourage good reading habits in children is when they see their parents reading.

JF JUNIOR PAPERBACKS EJF EARLY JUNIOR FICTION RED DOT PICTURE BOOKS PICTURE BOOKS (NO DOT) YELLOW DOT BOARD BOOKS

Visit our website hornsby.nsw.gov.au/library for future events for all the family  Author

talks

 Family

history seminars

 Art

exhibitions

 Friday

Features with a variety of speakers

 Creative

writing seminars

 Multicultural

community events

ebooks Have you found our eBooks for young adults and children, yet?

Visit ďƒ¨ hornsby.nsw.gov.au/library/elibrary Go to the Getting Started section and you will be on your way to downloading from our huge collection of eBooks.

There are plenty of popular titles and authors ranging from picture books to early readers, junior fiction and lots of great young adult titles.

bubs n books storytime sessions Monday Hornsby Library, 10am

Friday Pennant Hills Library, 10am Sessions occur within school terms only.

preschool storytime sessions Monday Epping Library, 10.30am

Tuesday Hornsby Library, 10am Hornsby Library, 11am Pennant Hills Library, 10am

Wednesday Pennant Hills Library, 10am Pennant Hills Library, 11am

Thursday Hornsby Library, 10am

Friday Epping Library, 10.30am Berowra Library, 10.30am Sessions occur within school terms only.

Hornsby Shire Library & Information Service Hornsby

Berowra

Epping

Galston

Pennant Hills

28-44 George Street Ph: 9847 6614

Community Centre, The Gully Road Ph: 9847 6140

Chambers Court Ph: 9847 6120

357 Galston Rd Ph: 9847 6160

Cnr Ramsay and Yarrara Roads Ph: 9847 6100

For library activities and events for all ages please visit

hornsby.nsw.gov.au/library