Hornsby Shire Library & Information Service

My little book of October school holiday fun activities

storytime

Holiday storytime Join us for stories, songs, craft and refreshments $2 per child for children 18 months+ for all sessions. When Wednesday 25 September, 10.30am-11.30am Where Galston Community Centre 33 Sylvan Street, Galston Enquiries 9847 6738 When Thursday 26 September, 10am-11am Where Hornsby Library 28-44 George Street, Hornsby Enquiries 9847 6614 When Friday 27 September, 10.30am-11.30am Where Berowra Library The Gully Road, Berowra Enquiries 9847 6140 When Friday 27 September, 10.30am-11.30am Where Epping Library Chambers Court, Epping Enquiries 9847 6120

Join us for stories, songs and supper When Tuesday 1 October, 6.30pm-7.30pm Where Pennant Hills Library Corner Ramsay and Yarrara Roads, Pennant Hills Enquiries 9847 6100 Come in your pyjamas and bring your favourite bedtime friend. Payment must be made at time of booking窶馬o phone bookings. Tickets are not refundable. The above apply for all sessions.

flower making

Flower making workshop Come along and make your very own amazing flower bouquet. Choose the colours and flowers and create your design! Recommended age 7-12. Parents and children under 2 accompanying a sibling do not require payment. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Parents and carers are welcomed. When Monday 23 September, 10.30am-11.30am Where Hornsby Library 28-44 George Street, Hornsby Cost $5 Enquiries 9847 6614 When Tuesday 24 September, 10.30am-11.30am Where Berowra Library The Gully Road, Berowra Cost $5 Enquiries 9847 6140 When Wednesday 25 September, 2pm-3pm Where Pennant Hills Library Corner Ramsay and Yarrara Roads, Pennant Hills Cost $5 Enquiries 9847 6100 When Where Cost Enquiries

Friday 27 September, 2pm-3pm Epping Library Chambers Court, Epping $5 9847 6120

Bookings are essential. Payment must be made at time of booking窶馬o phone bookings. Tickets are non refundable.

experiment

Scienzaviva The interactive “Let’s find out” Science show Great for budding young scientists! Recommended age 5-14. Parents and children under 2 accompanying a sibling do not require payment. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

When Where Cost Enquiries

Monday 30 September, 10.30am-11.30am Hornsby Library 28-44 George Street, Hornsby $9 9847 6614

When Monday 30 September, 2.30pm-3.30pm Where Pennant Hills Library Corner Ramsay and Yarrara Roads, Pennant Hills Cost $9 Enquiries 9847 6100

Let’s have fun with Science Have fun while learning with these fantastic hands on science activities. Activities include: jumping sultanas, fishing using magnets, tornadoes in a bottle, mini volcanoes and more! Recommended age 5-12. When Where Cost Enquiries

Friday 4 October, 10.30am-11.30am Berowra Library The Gully Road, Berowra $9 9847 6140

Wheelie Things Experience the incredible world of science with this hands on activity! Learn how to make your own dragster. Construct a large water wheel, work out how a ball rolls up hill by itself, and see how a Cartesian diver is made and much more! Recommended age 5-12. When Where Cost Enquiries

Friday 4 October, 2.30pm-3.30pm Epping Library Chambers Court, Epping $9 9847 6120

Bookings are essential. Payment must be made at time of booking—no phone bookings. Tickets are non refundable.

music and rhythm

Andy Jones and Kam-o-kidz Back by popular demand! The Ultimate Aerobic and Fitness Program Kam-o-Kidz is a fun filled, aerobic—fitness/percussion program that incorporates dance, movement, music, percussion, chanting and participation. The show uses twelve specifically written pieces of music that showcase all styles and rhythmic beats in a fast, fun and engaging way. Children are so involved in the show they do not realise it is exercise and fitness! They get to sing, dance, jump, chant and clap. Recommended age 5-12. Parents and children under 2 accompanying a sibling do not require payment. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

When Where Cost Enquiries

Tuesday 15th October, 5.30pm-6.30pm Hornsby Library 28-44 George Street, Hornsby $5 9847 6614

Bookings are essential. Payment must be made at time of booking—no phone bookings. Tickets are non refundable.

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children's programs

children's programs at Hornsby Library and branches

bubs and books

(for babies 0-18 months) Hornsby Library, Monday — 10am Pennant Hills Library, Friday — 10am

toddler tales

(for children 18 months to three years of age) Hornsby Library, Monday — 11am

Parents please choose the appropriate program suitable for your child’s age. Sessions occur within school terms only.

preschool storytime sessions at Hornsby Library and branches (for children 3-5 years of age)

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 and 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

Corner Ramsay and Yarrara Roads Ph: 9847 6100

For library activities and events for all ages please visit

hornsby.nsw.gov.au/library