My little book of Christmas / Summer holiday fun activities

Hornsby Shire Library and Information Service

My little book of Christmas/Summer holiday fun activities

reading adventures

Summer reading club launch 2013/14 Join us at the launch of the children’s Summer Reading Club Enjoy a summer full of reading adventures for all ages.

Bring your child’s library card*, register for the club on the night and receive a kit with a logbook and goodies inside. We’ll have fun with a fairy, balloon twisting and temporary tattoos.

When Thursday 5 December, 5.30pm-6.30pm Where Hornsby Library

28-44 George Street, Hornsby Cost Free Enquiries 9847 6614

*Your child can join the library on the night if they don’t have a library card, or at any branch before or after the event.

Investigate and discover!

Reading through summer is fun! And there are great prizes to be won! Every library branch will have a weekly draw.

Have your logbook stamped at least 3 times during summer and your final stamp between 16 January and 19 January and then book for the Certificate Presentation Night and free show. The Presentation Night will feature a hilarious, side splitting, interactive comedy/mime performance by Carpe Idiotus on 23 January 2014. Major prizes for this year’s club will include 3 iPod shuffles and entry passes to the Koala Park Sanctuary, the Reptile Park, Australian Museum, Powerhouse Museum, Featherdale Wildlife Park, Taronga Zoo and Australian Maritime Museum.

Attend the launch or visit your local library at any time after the launch to enrol.

gingerbread

Gingerbread house making Come along with the whole family and be guided in making an amazing gingerbread house for the Christmas table.

The sessions cost $32.00 per family. The cost includes all the materials – house, icing, lollies, silver foil board, cellophane and ribbon.

When Monday 9 December, 6.30pm-8pm (Session 1) Where Hornsby Library 28-44 George Street, Hornsby Enquiries 9847 6614 When Tuesday 10 December, 6.30pm-8pm (Session 2) Where Hornsby Library 28-44 George Street, Hornsby Enquiries 9847 6614 When Where

Enquiries

Friday 13 December, 6pm-7.30pm Epping Library Chambers Court, Epping 9847 6120

When Saturday 14 December, 2.30pm-4pm Where Pennant Hills Library

Corner Ramsay and Yarrara Roads,

Pennant Hills Enquiries 9847 6100 Bookings are essential. Payment must be made at time of booking—no phone bookings.

pantomime

Christmas Pantomime The Hare and the Tortoise Be entertained by our very own cast of talented performers as they bring to life the well known fairy tale The Hare and the Tortoise.

Lots of refreshments and a special appearance by Santa.

This is a family event for ages 7 and under.

The cost is $5.00 (children under 12 months and adults free). Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

When Friday 13 December, 10.30am-11.30am Where Berowra Library

Community Centre, The Gully Road, Berowra Enquiries 9847 6140 When Where

Enquiries

Monday 16 December, 10.30am-11.30am Epping Library Chambers Court, Epping 9847 6120

When Where

Enquiries

Tuesday 17 December, 10.30am-11.30am Hornsby Library 28-44 George Street, Hornsby 9847 6614

When Wednesday 18 December, 10.30am-11.30am Where Pennant Hills Library

Corner Ramsay and Yarrara Roads, Pennant Hills Enquiries 9847 6100 Bookings are essential, in person with payment. No phone bookings. For further information call your library directly.

ancient egypt

Investigate Ancient History with Dr Egypt Dr Egypt’s Archaeology Adventures Have a blast with Dr. Egypt’s Archaeology Adventures workshop and be an archaeologist for a day! You’ll be taken through an archaeological investigation of an ancient Egyptian tomb, searching for the mummy! Be challenged as each team completes all the archaeological tasks to discover the secrets of Ancient Egypt revealed by the relics.

Ages 8-12. Cost $9.00.

When Where

Enquiries

Tuesday 14 January, 10.30am-11.30am Hornsby Library 28-44 George Street, Hornsby 9847 6614

When Wednesday 15 January, 10.30am-11.30am Where Pennant Hills Library

Corner Ramsay and Yarrara Roads, Pennant Hills Enquiries 9847 6100

Dr Egypt’s Marvellous Mummies Join Dr Egypt on a fun, interactive, entertaining and educational workshop about the mysteries of mummies.

You’ll be taken on a journey to visit a real archaeological dig in Egypt and then engage in a fun and hands-on experience to piece together Egyptian artefacts. Try writing in hieroglyphics, reconstruct the pottery and decode the bones and inscriptions of Ancient Egypt to learn all about their fascinating funerary beliefs and practices.

Ages 5-8. Cost $9.00.

When Where

Enquiries

Friday 17 January, 10.30am-11.30am Epping Library Chambers Court, Epping 9847 6120

When Friday 17 January, 2.30pm-3.30pm Where Berowra Library

Community Centre, The Gully Road, Berowra Enquiries 9847 6140 No phone bookings, payment in person when booking. For all activities, children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Contact your local branch for further details.

Only 30 places per session! Don’t be disappointed! Book now!

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