PROGRAMHOLIDAYSCHOOL
SEPTEMBER 2022
All dates and times are correct at time of printing. Changes may be made in accordance with Government regulations. See our website for updates. BookingsINFORMATIONIMPORTANTforprogramwill open Friday 2 September at 10am. 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. Storytime and Tiny Tots programs continue as usual throughout the holidays. See website for details. Library closed Friday 23 September for grand final public holiday. ALL LIBRARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES ARE FREE 2 | School Holiday Program September 2022
Sensitive Storytime For preschool children 2-5 years. Sensitive Storytime is designed for preschool aged children with additional needs or those who simply prefer a quieter and calmer session.
Tiny Tots Rhyme Time For babies & toddlers 0-24 months. Encourage a love of stories and reading with your baby at our Tiny Tots program.
Saturday Storytime For families. A wonderful opportunity for busy parents to enjoy storytime at the library with their children. Have fun with stories, songs, rhymes and puppets. Find something new to read and borrow or rediscover old favourites.
Auslan Storytime For preschool children 2-5 years. Auslan Storytime is held at 10:30am at Cheltenham Library on the second Friday of each month during their regular storytime program and it is also live-streamed.
Saturday 17 September Cheltenham Library 10:30am Saturday 1 October Chelsea Library 10:30am
FOR STORYTIME LOCATIONS DATES AND TIMES, SCAN THE QR. 3Kingston Libraries |
Preschool Storytime For preschool children 2-5 years. You and your child will love Storytime at the library! Enjoy a fun 30 minute session of stories, action songs, rhymes and puppets.
Children + Families
Yoga For Kids Westall Ages11:30-12:30pmLibrary6-12
Wooden Bird Feeders
Meet Marcie with Dov, a friendly reading dog, learn about what Story Dogs do and listen to some stories. Dov will always be on a lead and Marcie will be always with Dov. Bookings required. Limited places. Drop-In Pirate Crafts All library branches At all branches in celebration of Talk Like a Pirate Day. Ahoy me hearties, ye best be checkin’ our website for hours of opening. Argh!
Chelsea Ages2:30-3:15pmLibrary5-12 Make and decorate a place for birds to have a little chatter or feed on some seed. Bookings required.
Clarinda Ages10:30-11:30amLibrary4-10
Story Dogs
Monday 19 SeptemberAuthorsTalk & Craft
It’s all Monkey Business at Cheltenham Library this morning with local duo author Amber Pettiona and illustrator Deb Mcnaughton reading and discussing their beautiful book, ‘Monkey Business’. Followed by a wonderful cheeky craft to make . Bookings required.
Minecraft 3D Printing Parkdale Ages10:30-11:30amLibrary8-14
Learn all about 3D printing. Design and print your own take-home Minecraft creation (to be collected at a later date). Bookings required.
Come along and join Audrey as she takes you on a wonderful journey of yoga. It will include stretches to warm you up, followed with yoga postures, breathing techniques and relaxation to support your focus, balance and mindfulness every day. In partnership with Kingston Active. Bookings required.
Cheltenham Ages10:30-11:30amLibrary4-11
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Tuesday 20 September Wooden Bird Feeders Clarinda Ages2:30-3:15pmLibrary5-12 Make and decorate a place for birds to have a little chatter or feed on some seed. Bookings required. Bug Hotel Chelsea Ages2:30-3:15pmLibrary8-15 Create a snug and safe home for bugs and insects in your garden. Virtual Reality Cheltenham Library Ages2-5pm13+ Have an out of this world experience right before your eyes. Try out our VR Headsets. Book in for a 15-minute time slot. Bookings required. Limited spaces. Dungeons & Dragons Parkdale Ages2:30-3:15pmLibrary12-17 Learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons - a fantasy tabletop role-playing game. Bookings required. 5Kingston Libraries |
Kingston Youth Services 81 Albert St, Mordialloc Ages2pm-4pm12-18
Meet Bron with Bento, a friendly reading dog, learn about what Story Dogs do and listen to some stories. Bento will always be on a lead and Bron will be always with Bento. Bookings required. Limited places.
Drop-in Lucky Dip Craft Chelsea, Cheltenham, Clarinda, Parkdale & Westall Libraries 1pm-5pm Get creative with some simple craft materials while visiting the library. No bookings required. Storytelling with Mr Badger
Get creative with designing your own skateboard deck to pop on your wall. Bring some design thoughts with you. Bookings required.
Story Dogs Patterson Lakes Library Ages 2:30-3:30pm4-10
Aspendale
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Wednesday 21
Ages2:30-3:30pmDingley10:30-11:30amCommunityGardensServiceLibrary5-95
Mr Badger tells this much loved, classic story celebrating the joys of nature and friendship. A delightful, intimate andanperformancestorytellingthatmakesidealfamilyoutingsharedexperience.
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Thursday 22 September Sphero Robotics Jnr Cheltenham Ages10:30-11:30amLibrary5-7 Get to know our Sphero robots. Learn how to direct them through a maze and more. Bookings required. Story Dogs Chelsea Ages2:30-3:30pmLibrary4-10 Meet Jan with Blossom, a friendly reading dog, learn about what Story Dogs do and listen to some stories. Blossom will always be on a lead and Jan will be always with Blossom. Bookings required. Limited places.Polymer Clay Westall Ages2:30-3:30pmLibrary11-17 Create miniature cutie patooties with polymer clay. Bookings required. 7Kingston Libraries |
1000 BOOKS BEFORE SCHOOL
Share 1000 books with your child in the years before they start school to prepare them for formal learning and nurture a love of books, reading and language.
For preschool children 0-5 years. Register via the Beanstack App and collect your bag from the library.
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It’s never too early to start reading to your child – even newborns. You can read a thousand different books or read one book a thousand times! Books experienced at library storytime sessions, preschool, daycare and playgroup can also be counted towards your child’s total. You’ll get a free library bag when you register, there are milestone rewards to collect as you progress through the program, and of course there’s a certificate at the end. The program is completed when your child reaches 1000 books or they start school.
Ages2:30-3:30pmLibrary11-17
Come along and join Audrey as she takes you on a wonderful journey of yoga. It will include stretches to warm you up, followed with yoga postures, breathing techniques and relaxation to support your focus, balance and mindfulness every day. In partnership with Kingston Active. Bookings required.
Create miniature cutie patooties with polymer clay. Bookings required.
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Polymer Clay Chelsea
Drop-In Lucky Dip Craft Cheltenham, Highett & Patterson Lakes Libraries Ages12-5pm.8-14 Get creative with some simple craft materials while visiting the library. Bookings required. Kingston Libraries
Westall Ages11:30-12:30pmLibrary12-18
Parkdale
Learn all about 3D printing. Design and print your own take-home Minecraft creation (to be collected at a later date). Bookings required. Yoga for Young Adults
Bug Hotel Clarinda Ages10:30-11:15amLibrary8-15
Create a snug and safe home for bugs and insects in your garden. Bookings required.
Monday 26 September
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Minecraft 3D Printing
Ages10:30-11:30amLibrary8-14
Tuesday 27 September Jungle Diorama Cheltenham Library Ages2:30-3:30pm7-11 Create a place where monkeys, jaguars, snakes and all the other creatures of the jungle can thrive in this paper diorama craft activity. Bookings required. Storytime & Craft Aspendale Ages2:30-3:30pmCommunityGardensService3-8 Join us for stories, songs, and simple craft. Bookings required. Sphero Robotics Jnr Westall Ages2:30-3:30pmLibrary5-7 Get to know our Sphero robots. Learn how to direct them through a maze and more. Bookings required. Dungeons & Dragons Parkdale Library Ages3-5pm12-17 Learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons - a fantasy tabletop role-playing game. Bookings required. 10 | School Holiday Program September 2022
The BIG Summer Read starting 1st December. Check our website and in-branch closer to the date. 11Kingston Libraries |
Kingston
Storytime at the Gallery Arts 979 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin 2-3pm Enjoy stories and craft for children aged 2-6 in the beautiful chamber at the Gallery. Bookings required. Bug catcher Ages2:30-3:30pmLibrary3-7 decorate your bug catcher, then forage in the garden to find some natural bedding and a bug or two. Bookings required. Lucky Dip Craft Chelsea, Clarinda, Parkdale & Westall Libraries 1-5pm. Get creative with some simple craft materials while visiting the library.
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Wednesday 28 SeptemberStoryDogs Cheltenham Library Ages4-5pm4-10 Meet Kate with Gracie, a friendly reading dog, learn about what Story Dogs do and listen to some stories. Gracie will always be on a lead and Kate will be always with Gracie. Bookings required. Limited spaces.
Drop-In
Make,
Dingley
Meet a friendly reading dog, learn about what Story Dogs do and listen to some stories. Dogs will always be on a lead. Bookings required. Limited spaces.
Zumba Kids
Dingley
Yoga for Young Adults Patterson Lakes Library Ages3-4pm12-18
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Carp ZooPerformanceTheatreParty!
Thursday 29 September
Ages2:30-3:30pmParkdale10:30-11:30amLibraryLibrary4-10
Create a place where monkeys, jaguars, snakes and all the other creatures of the jungle can thrive in this paper diorama craft activity. Bookings required. Bug Catcher Cheltenham Library Ages2:30-3:30pm3-7 Make, decorate your bug catcher, then forage in the garden to find some natural bedding and a bug or two. Bookings required.
Slither with the snakes, bounce with the kangaroos, and swing from tree to tree with the cheeky monkeys - watch out for the snapping crocodiles too! Bookings required.
Patterson Ages2:00-2:45pmCommunityLakesCentre6+. Zumba is a Latin inspired dance/exercise class with easy-to-follow moves and great music. Wear comfortable clothes and runners. Bookings required. Call 9581 3040.
Come along and join Audrey as she takes you on a wonderful journey of yoga. It will include stretches to warm you up, followed with yoga postures, breathing techniques and relaxation to support your focus, balance and mindfulness every day. In partnership with Patterson Lakes Community Centre and Kingston Active. Bookings required. Kingston Libraries |
Clarinda Ages10:30-11:30amLibrary5-10
Jungle Diorama Chelsea Ages2:30-3:30pmLibrary7-11
Story Dogs
Friday 30 SeptemberVirtualReality Westall Library Ages2-5pm13+ Have an out of this world experience right before your eyes. Try out our VR Headsets. Book in for a 15-minute time slot. Bookings required. Limited places. Sphero Robotics Jnr Highett Ages2:30-3:30pmLibrary5-7 Get to know our Sphero robots. Learn how to direct them through a maze and more. Bookings required. Animals of Oz Chelsea Ages1-2pmCheltenham11am-12pmLibraryLibrary5-12 Backyard Biodiversity – A local animals show. We will be introduced to some of the wonderful animals that are native to our backyards, and the suburbansurroundingareas. Bookings required. 14 | School Holiday Program September 2022
Check out the exciting new junior and YA eBooks and eAudio titles on Borrowbox. To get the app view online kingston.borrowbox.com 15Kingston Libraries |
Follows the epic journeys of two fish, the overly cautious Marlin and his curious son, Nemo, who become separated in the Great Barrier Reef when Nemo is taken from his ocean home. Despite his fears of the open sea, Marlin embarks on a dangerous trek to find Nemo. Buoyed by the companionship of a friendly but forgetful fish named Dory, Marlin finds himself the unlikely hero of a thrilling journey to rescue his son. Snacks provided.
MOVIES
22ThursdaySeptember Dingley Rated4-5:30pmLibraryPG
In a Manhattan apartment building, Max’s life as a favourite pet is turned upside-down, when his owner brings home sloppy mongrel Duke. They must put their quarrels aside when they learn that adorable white bunny Snowball is building an army of lost pets determined to wreak Snacksrevenge.provided.
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With his theatrical company a local success, Buster Moon is dreaming of bigger things. Buster Moon and his friends must persuade reclusive rock star Clay Calloway to join them for the opening of a new show. Snack provided.
BYO Water Bottle.
Rated10-11.30amPG
Rated10-11.30amPG
Chelsea Activity Hub
22ThursdaySeptember
Chelsea Activity Hub
After a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark and Ms. Tarantula are finally caught. To avoid a prison sentence, the animal outlaws must pull off their most challenging con yetbecoming model citizens. Under the tutelage of their mentor, Professor Marmalade, the dubious gang sets out to fool the world that they’re turning good. Snack provided.
BYO Water Bottle. To Call:book:9581 3045 or visit in person. HUBS
To Call:book:9581 3045 or visit in person.
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® LegoDrop-IN Kids of all ages welcome. Drop in Lego® – available at all branches, all school holidays. A variety of board and card games are available at all branches, all school holidays. DROP IN FAMILY BOARD GAMES 18 | School Holiday Program September 2022
LOCATED AT: • Chelsea Library • Westall Library • Dingley Library • Clarinda Library XBOX AVAILABLEONETOPLAY 19Kingston Libraries |
Phone 1300 135 668 Email library@kingston.vic.gov.au Web library.kingston.vic.gov.au TIS 131 450 TTY 133 677 Contact Us FIND YOUR NEAREST BRANCH Chelsea 1 Chelsea Rd Cheltenham 12 Stanley Ave Clarinda 58A Viney St Dingley Village 31C Marcus Rd Highett 310 Highett Rd Moorabbin Shop 5, 1 Taylor St Parkdale 96 Parkers Rd Patterson Lakes 54 Thompson Rd Westall Library 35 Fairbank Rd Clayton South Sundowner Community Centre 24 Sundowner Ave, Clarinda VIC 3169 Chelsea Activity Hub 5 Showers Ave, Chelsea VIC 3196 Patterson Lakes Community Centre 54-70 Thompson Rd, Patterson Lakes VIC 3197 Westall Community Hub 35 Fairbank Rd Clayton South 3169 Aspendale Gardens Community Service 103-105 Kearney Dr, Aspendale Gardens VIC 3195