Kingston Libraries School Holiday Program - APRIL 2026
SCHOOL PROGRAM
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bookings for activities will open 7 days prior to each event at 11am.
To book library events: Phone: 1300 135 668
Online: library.kingston. vic.gov.au/events
In person: at any library branch
Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Please book only one space for your child if events are duplicated. Please arrive on time.
If you can’t make it, please cancel your booking online or by phone so someone else can attend.
All dates and times are correct at time of printing.
Bookings are required for all of our events, other than drop-in sessions/activities.
Cover Artwork:
Created by Henry Bult, aged 9.
BOOKMARK COMPETITION
Share your creativity by designing a bookmark for Kingston Libraries.
The competition opens Monday 20 April and closes Sunday 31 May 2026.
Open to children and young people aged 5–18 years who live, study, work or play in the City of Kingston.
Get creative using pencils, collage, paint — any medium you like.
$50 bookstore vouchers to be won
Your imagination is the limit!
TUESDAY 7 APRIL
Drop in Lucky Dip Craft
Clarinda Library & Patterson Lakes Library
10:30am - 12:30pm
All ages
Little Woodworkers
Cheltenham Library 11am - 12pm Ages 5 - 12
Parkdale Library 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages 5 - 12
Build a beautiful wooden toy while connecting with nature and learning why sustainability matters. Gain confidence using real tools, develop fine motor skills, and create joyful childhood memories that last a lifetime.
Drop in STEAM
Chelsea Library 2pm - 4pm
All ages
Movie Screening
Westall Library
3pm - 4:30pm
Movie rated PG recommended age 8+
WEDNESDAY 8 APRIL
Storytime & Craft
Aspendale Gardens Community Centre 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 3 - 7
Felt Sewing Bag Tag Craft
Cheltenham Library 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages 6 - 10
Hanging Wind Chime Craft
Parkdale Library 2pm - 3pm
Ages 5 - 9
Drop in Lucky Dip Craft Westall Library 2pm - 3:30pm
All ages
Recycled Book
Hedgehog Craft
Chelsea Library 3pm - 4pm
Ages 6 - 11
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
THURSDAY 9 APRIL
Mindful Colouring Laser
Etched Wooden Heart
Chelsea Library
10:30am - 11:30am
All 8 - 13
Felt Sewing Bag Tag Craft
Westall Library
10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 6 - 10
Drop in Lucky Dip Craft
Dingley Library
12pm - 1:30pm All ages
Beeswax Candle Rolling
Parkdale Library
2pm - 3pm
Ages 5 - 12
Osmo Coding
Patterson Lakes Library
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages 5 - 9
FRIDAY 10 APRIL
Sea Creature Paper Craft
Chelsea Library 10:30am - 11:30am Ages 5 - 10
Mini Music Box
Clarinda Library 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 6 - 12
Junkyard Beats Workshop
Cheltenham Library 10:30am - 11:30am Ages 5 - 10
Where recycling meets rhythm! Junkyard Beats uses reclaimed materials and music to create an interactive, creative experience. ENVIRO-Beats turns trash into beats that stick.
A variety of Board Games will be available for you to play in libraries, at all branches throughout the school holidays, just ask your friendly library staff to borrow one whilst visiting us.
HOLIDAY PROGRAM
MONDAY 13 APRIL
Beeswax Candle Rolling
Chelsea Library
10:30am - 11:30am
All 5 - 12
Mindful Colouring Laser
Etched Wooden Heart
Cheltenham Library
10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 8 - 13
Drop in STEAM
Clarinda Library
2pm - 4pm
All ages
Sea Creature Paper Craft
Parkdale Library
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages 5 - 10
Osmo Coding
Chelsea Library
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages 5 - 9
Drop in Lucky Dip Craft
Westall Library
2:30pm - 4pm
All ages
TUESDAY 14 APRIL
Storytime & Craft
Patterson Lakes Library 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 3 - 7
LEGO WeDo
Parkdale Library
10:30am - 12:30pm
Chelsea Library 1:30pm - 3:30pm
LEGO WeDo combines motorised builds with easy to learn coding!
Ages 6 - 12
Felt Sewing Bag Tag Craft
Dingley Library 2:30pm - 3:30pm Ages 6 - 9
Drop in Lucky Dip Craft Highett Library 2:30pm - 4pm All ages
Movie Screening
Cheltenham Library 2:30pm - 4pm
Movie rated PG recommended age 6+
WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL
Indi Sphero Cars
Cheltenham Library
1:30pm - 2:15pm & 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Ages 5 - 10
Mindful Colouring Laser
Etched Wooden Heart Parkdale Library 2pm - 3pm
Ages 8 - 13
Drop in STEAM
Westall Library
2pm - 4pm
All ages
Make your own:
Wooden Desk Basketball
Chelsea Library
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages 6 - 12
THURSDAY 16 APRIL
Mini Music Box
Parkdale Library
10:15am - 11:15am
Ages 6 - 12
Magician Luke the PROGRAM
Hanging Wind Chime Craft
Chelsea Library
10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 5 - 9
Drop in Lucky Dip Craft
Patterson Lakes Library
2:30pm - 4pm
All ages
Recycled Book
Hedgehog Craft
Highett Library
3pm - 4pm
Ages 6 - 11
FRIDAY 17 APRIL
Drop in Lucky Dip Craft
Chelsea Library
10:30am - 12pm All ages
Sea Creature Paper Crafts
Clarinda Library
10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 5 - 10
Make your own:
Wooden Desk Basketball Parkdale Library
10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 6 - 12
Cheltenham Library 11am - 11:45am
Ages 4 - 12
Luke the Magician delivers a fast-paced, 45-minute interactive comedy magic show packed with laughs, music, and amazing moments. Kids and adults alike are pulled into the fun, making it an unforgettable shared experience for the whole crowd.
TEENS
Latch Hook Wall Hanging
Chelsea Library
Wednesday 8 April | 5:30pm - 7pm
Ages 13 - 17
Come and relax in the library and create a beautiful latch hook wall hanging by hand. Enjoy a calm, mindful crafting session that encourages creativity, focus, and time to unwind.
Macrame Wall Hanging
Cheltenham Library
Thursday 16 April | 3pm - 4:30pm
Ages 13 - 17
Try something new and get hands-on in this easy macramé session for youth. Slow down, clear your mind, and enjoy creating a one-of-a-kind piece through relaxed, mindful making.
Hang out, join in, discover something new.
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Mask Masterpieces: Create Your Own Venetian Mask
Kingston Arts Centre
Mon 13 Apr | 10am – 11:30am
Ages 7-13 | $20 $3 transaction fee applies.
Create a unique Venetian-style mask, bursting with personality and creativity – perfect for dress-ups, display, or just showing off!
Fantasy Map Making
Kingston Arts Centre
Tue 14 Apr | 10am – 11:30am
Ages 7-13 | $20 $3 transaction fee applies.
A hands-on, creative world-building class. Take home your one of a kind fantasy map, extra map paper and a full guide to continue world-building at home.
Star For a Day: School of Rock
Kingston Arts Centre
Tue 14 Apr | 9am – 1:30pm
Ages 7-12 | $50 $3 transaction fee applies. Sing, act, move and create with the Australian Musical Theatre Academy. Step into the electrifying world of rock music and musical theatre with a high-energy workshop inspired by the hit musical School of Rock!
Paint and Patterns: Design Your Own Pencil Case
Kingston Arts Centre
Wed 15 Apr | 10am – 11:30am
Ages 7-13 | $20 $3 transaction fee applies. Decorate your very own canvas pencil case using colours, patterns and a variety of creative materials.
Bookings are required for all Kingston Arts holiday program events.
Book online kingstonarts.com.au/for-kids
Critter Creation
Kingston Arts Centre
Thu 16 Apr | 10am – 11:30am
Ages 7-13 | $20 $3 transaction fee applies. Create whimsical and unique characters using natural materials. Mimic the magic of nature in this character design class and take home your own critter friend.
Synth Studio
Kingston Arts Centre
Thu 16 Apr | 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm
Ages 8-13 | $20 $3 transaction fee applies. Try out different electronic synth machines and share the sounds you create along the way. Take part in a fun, improvised ‘Synthesiser Symphony’ performance at the end of the session!
The Box Show
Kingston City Hall
Tue 14 Apr | 10am – 11am
Ages 5-12 | $15 $3 transaction fee applies.
Tag along for a day in the life of a bunch of musical misfits as they reinvigorate the junk that the world has forgotten.
