Kingston Libraries - School Holiday Program January 2024

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

ALL LIBRARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES ARE FREE

Bookings for program 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.

If you can no longer attend, please be kind and cancel your bookings online or over the phone so that another may have your space.

All dates and times are correct at time of printing.

The library will be closed for the Easter Public Holidays Friday 29 March- Monday 1 April inclusive.

Please note regular Children + Families programming does not run during school holidays. They will recommence the week beginning Monday 15 April.

The City of Kingston proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respect to their Elders, past and present and emerging.

Tuesday 2 April

Movie Screening

Parkdale Library

Rated G

10:30am - 12pm

Ages 6+

Buster Moon, an eternally optimistic koala who puts on the world’s greatest singing competition to save his crumbling theatre. Five contestants emerge: a mouse, a timid elephant, a pig, a gorilla and a punk-rock porcupine.

Bookings required.

Story Dogs

Westall Library

2:30pm - 3:15pm 4-8 years

Join our very special guests from Story Dogs, learn about what they do and listen to some stories. You may even be able to have a pat! Dogs will always be on a lead and with their human.

Bookings required.

Bird house and bird craft activity

Chelsea Library

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Ages 4-8 years

Decorate a paper bird house to create a cozy home for your very special paper bird friend.

Bookings required.

Drop in Lucky Dip Craft

Dingley Library

2:30pm - 5:30pm

Ages 2-12 years

See what with a little imagination and some random craft materials you can create.

Butterfly Adventures

Patterson Lakes Library

10:30am - 11:30am

Clarinda Library

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Join us for a fun and educational experience as we explore the life cycle of a butterfly and learn about the biology and behaviour of these beautiful creatures. See these wondrous creatures up close and personal in the live butterfly tent.

Bookings required.

Wednesday 3 April

Sphero Robotics

Parkdale Library

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Ages 5 - 9

Get to know our Sphero robotics. Build the trickiest maze, then guide your Sphero through.

Bookings required.

Macrame Bag

Cheltenham Library

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Ages 12 - 17

This boho-chic bag is the perfect blend of style and functionality, making it a staple for your everyday adventures. Handcrafted with love and attention to detail, by you!

Bookings required.

Drop in Makerspace

Westall Library

2pm - 5pm

All ages

Drop on into Westall Library to build a bridge, or an igloo, or a paper plane. Use your STEAM skills to test yourself and harness your problemsolving and creative thinking with our Zoob Builders, Straw Construction, Paper Engineering and Planks.

No bookings required.

Jellyfish Craft

Chelsea Library

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Ages 5 - 10

Crafting your very own jellyfish is a fantastic way to bring the wonders of the sea into your home! Let your creativity bloom as you experiment with different coloured pipe cleaners to create your own unique fluther of jellyfish.

Bookings required.

Thursday 4 April

Sphero Robotics

Chelsea Library

10:30am - 11:30am

Ages 5 - 9

Get to know our Sphero robotics. Build the trickiest maze, then guide your Sphero through.

Bookings required.

Minecraft Creative

Clarinda Library

3pm - 4:30pm

Ages 8 - 12

Can you build a castle? An outer space aquarium? An underground fantasy house? Get creative and see where your imagination can take you in this one and a half hour

Minecraft Creative session.

Bookings required.

Butterfly Adventures

Westall Library

10:30am - 11:30am

All ages

Join us for a fun and educational experience as we explore the life cycle of a butterfly and learn about the biology and behaviour of these beautiful creatures. See these wondrous creatures up close and personal in the live butterfly tent.

Bookings required.

Decorate a kite

Cheltanham Library

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Ages 4 - 9

Autumn is in the air! There’s something so magical about the crisp breeze dancing through colourful leaves. And what better way to embrace this enchanting season than to decorate and fly a kite in the autumn wind.

Bookings required.

Thursday 4 April continued

Marble Run

Parkdale Library

10:30am - 11:45am

Ages 5 - 10

Come along and make a marvellous marble run out of a mix of materials and see if your marble can go the distance.

Bookings required.

Storytime & Craft

Highett Library

10:30am - 11:15am

Ages 3 - 6

Join us for wonderful stories, lots of fun, singing and dancing and of course a fun craft activity following to complement the story.

Bookings required.

Sphero Robotics

Patterson Lakes Library | 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Ages 5 - 9

Get to know our Sphero robotics. Build the trickiest maze, then guide your Sphero through.

Bookings required.

Friday 5 April

Story Dogs

Chelsea Library | 10:30am - 11:15am | Ages 4 - 8

Join our very special guests from Story Dogs, learn about what they do and listen to some stories. You may even be able to have a pat! Dogs will always be on a lead and with their human.

Bookings required.

Drop in lucky dip craft

Highett Library

11am - 3pm

Ages 2 - 12

See what with a little imagination and some random craft materials you can create.

No bookings required.

mBots

Cheltenham Library

10:30am - 12:30pm

Ages 10 - 14

Put your engineering and computing skills to the test and build one of our mBots and then program it to move.

Bookings required.

Cross-stitch

Clarinda Library

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Ages 8 - 12

Cross-stitching is the perfect craft for kids these school holidays. It’s a timeless art that lets you create beautiful masterpieces using simple tools - just a needle, thread, and fabric!

Bookings required. Parent assistance required.

Jellyfish Craft

Parkdale Library

10:30am - 11:30am

Ages 2 - 12

Crafting your very own jellyfish is a fantastic way to bring the wonders of the sea into your home! Let your creativity bloom as you experiment with different coloured pipe cleaners to create your own unique fluther of jellyfish.

Bookings required.

Friday 5 April continued

Minecraft 3D printing

Westall Library

10:30am - 12pm & 3pm - 4:30pm

Ages 8-14 years.

Learn all about 3D printing by designing and creating your own take home Minecraft print job (to be collected at a later date).

Monday 8 April

Cross-stitch

Dingley Library

10:30am - 12:30pm

Ages 8 - 12

Cross-stitching is the perfect craft for kids these school holidays. It’s a timeless art that lets you create beautiful masterpieces using simple tools - just a needle, thread, and fabric!

Bookings required. Parent assistance required.

BOOKINGS REQUIRED

Storytime & Craft

Parkdale Library

3pm - 3:45pm

Ages 3 - 6

Join us for wonderful stories, lots of fun, singing and dancing and of course a fun craft activity following to complement the story.

Bookings required.

Monday 8 April continued

Story Dogs

Cheltenham Library

2:30pm - 3:15pm

Ages 4 - 8

Join our very special guests from Story Dogs, learn about what they do and listen to some stories. You may even be able to have a pat! Dogs will always be on a lead and with their human.

Bookings required.

Stick Weaving

Chelsea Library

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Ages 3 - 7

As the leaves change colour and gently fall from the trees, it’s the perfect time to gather craft sticks, leaves, and flowers from our surroundings. This Nature Play Week, we’re exploring the wonders of weaving, using some of nature’s materials. Let’s create magnificent tapestries that capture the essence of nature’s splendour.

Bookings required.

Drop in lucky dip craft

Clarinda Library

11am - 3pm

Ages 2 - 12

See, what, with a little imagination and some random craft materials you can create.

No bookings required.

Dungeons & Dragons

Parkdale Library

4pm - 6pm

Ages 12 - 17

Whether you’re a seasoned D&D player or a complete newbie, join us in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere where you can fully immerse yourself in the world of fantasy and storytelling. Will you be a valiant paladin defending the weak? Or perhaps a cunning rogue sneaking in the shadows? The possibilities are endless, and together we will forge an extraordinary tale. So grab our dice, your imagination, and your sense of adventure. Let the epic journey begin!

Bookings required.

Comic Book Workshop

WITH DEAN RANKINE

TUESDAY 2 APRIL

Cheltenham Library

10:30 - 11:30am

Ages 8 - 10

MONDAY 8 APRIL

Westall Library

10:30am - 11:30am

Ages 11-13

Chelsea Library

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Ages 14-18

Join award winning Comic Artist and Writer Dean Rankine (Simpsons Comics, Futurama, Rick and Morty, Invader Zim, Death Metal Emo Elves) for a fun, hands-on, comic workshop. Starting with stick figures and finishing with your own comic page! Bookings required.

Comic Book Workshop

WITH SABINA WILLIS

MONDAY 8 APRIL

Cheltenham Library | 10:30am - 11:30am |

Join Sabina the fabulous author and illustrator of the gorgeous Bil + Bot comics series, for a wonderfully fun comic making workshop. Bookings required.

Ages 5-7

Tuesday 9 April

Dinosaur Storytime & Craft

Chelsea Library

10:30am - 11:30am

Ages 3 - 6

Roarrr! Join us for a roaring good time at our Dinosaur Storytime & Craft. Get ready to transport yourself back in time as we dive into thrilling dinosaur stories that will make your imaginations run wild. After our exciting Storytime, we’ll unleash our creativity with a fun craft activity.

Bookings required.

Minecraft Adventure Map

Parkdale Library

10:30am - 12:30pm & 3pm - 5pm

Ages 8 - 13

For confident players. Bookings required. Get ready to embark on an epic Minecraft adventure like no other.

Bookings required.

Sphero Robotics

Cheltenham Library

10:30am - 11:30am

Ages 5 - 9

Get to know our Sphero robotics. Build the trickiest maze, then guide your Sphero through.

Bookings required.

Leaf Rubbing Craft

Clarinda Library

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Ages 3 - 7

Just imagine finding the perfect leaf, placing it under a blank piece of paper, and running a crayon gently across its surface. The intricate details magically appear as if by nature’s own hand. And let’s not forget about turning it into a critter, get ready to unleash your creative imagination!

Bookings required.

Wednesday 10 April

Macrame Wall Hanging

Chelsea Library

2:30pm - 4pm

Ages 13 - 17

Looking for a fun and creative way to decorate your bedroom? Look no further! We’ve got the perfect solution for you –your very own macrame wall hanging.

Bookings required.

Marble Run

Westall Library

2:30pm - 3:45pm

Ages 5 - 10

Come along and make a marvellous marble run out of a mix of materials and see if your marble can go the distance.

Bookings required.

Worm Farming

Cheltenham Library

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Ages 5 - 10

Kingston Waste Team will be chatting with us about all things to do with worm farming. There will be a hands-on interactive game to play and a chance to get up close and personal with some worms! (Allergy risk -eggshells in soil.)

Bookings required.

Wednesday 10 April continued

Storytime & Craft

Aspendale Gardens Community Service 103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens 10:30am - 11:15am | Ages 3 - 6

Kingston Libraries in Partnership with AGCS. Address: 103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens Victoria 3195It’s Kingston Libraries Storytime at AGCS. Join us for wonderful stories, lots of fun, singing and dancing and of course a fun craft activity to complement the story.

No bookings required.

Drop in Makerspace

Clarinda Library | 2pm - 5pm | All ages

Drop on into Clarinda Library to build a bridge, or an igloo, or a paper plane. Use your STEAM skills to test yourself and harness your problem-solving and creative thinking with our Zoob Builders, Straw Construction, Paper Engineering and Planks. No bookings required.

Thursday 11 April

Water for Wildlife

Dingley Library | 10:30am - 11:30am | Ages 5 - 10

Join Living with Wildlife where children create a unique water dish to take home for their garden! This hands-on activity is a fun way to help wildlife. Each year heat affected wildlife are rescued from backyards and need care. In many instances, these rescues could easily be avoided by simply providing an appropriate water dish.

BOOKINGS REQUIRED

Story Dogs

Parkdale Library | 10:30am - 11:15am | Ages 4 - 8

Join our very special guests from Story Dogs, learn about what they do and listen to some stories. You may even be able to have a pat! Dogs will always be on a lead and with their human.

Bookings required.

Thursday 11 April continued

Minecraft Creative

Chelsea Library

10:30am - 12pm

Ages 8 - 12

Can you build a castle? An outer space aquarium? An underground fantasy house? Get creative and see where your imagination can take you in this one and a half Minecraft Creative session.

Bookings required.

Dinosaur Discovery

Cheltenham Library

2pm - 3pm

Ages 4 - 12

Discover everything you’ve ever wanted to know about dinosaurs! Join the Museums Victoria Outreach team and learn about the fascinating world of dinosaurs by engaging with dinosaur bones, fossils, replicas, and stories as we go back in time to consider when dinosaurs existed on earth.

Bookings required.

Tabletop Family Games

Chelsea Librar y | 2pm - 5pm |

Ages 5 - 105

Join us for a fun, social ‘Game Play’ session designed for all the family. Select card games, board games or strategy games at our mega games taster table and enjoy your own self-directed experience with your family and friends. Or meet new friends and join our games director to learn one of our ‘featured’ games - Sagrada, Dixit, Colour Brain or Codenames from 3:30pm.

No bookings required.

Friday 12 April

Drop in Lucky Dip Craft

Patterson Lakes Librar y 10:30am - 1:30pm

Ages 2 - 12

See what with a little imagination and some random craft materials you can create.

No bookings required.

Stick Weaving

Cheltenham Library

10:30am - 11:30am

Ages 3 - 7

mBots

Westall Librar y 10:30am - 12:30pm

Ages 10 - 14

Put your engineering and computing skills to the test and build one of our mBots and then program it to move.

Bookings required.

Movie Screening

As the leaves change colour and gently fall from the trees, it’s the perfect time to gather craft sticks, leaves, and flowers from our surroundings. This Nature Play Week, we’re exploring the wonders of weaving, using some of nature’s materials. Let’s create magnificent tapestries that capture the essence of nature’s splendour.

Bookings required.

Cheltenham Librar y | 3pm - 4:30pm

Rated PG | Ages 6+

Poppy discovers that Branch has a secret past. He was once part of a boyband phenomenon, BroZone, with his four brothers. But when Branch’s bro Floyd is kidnapped, Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop-culture obscurity.

Bookings required. Movie snacks provided.

AUTUMN School Holiday Program

SUNDOWNER COMMUNITY CENTRE

Movie Screening

Wednesday 10 April | 11am

A Brooklyn plumber travels through the Mushroom Kingdom with a princess named Peach and an anthropomorphic mushroom named Toad to find his brother, Luigi, and to save the world from a ruthless fire-breathing Koopa named Bowser. BYO water bottle, snack provided.

For more information and bookings please call the community centre: 8551 1206 or email sundownercc@ kingston.vic.gov.au

WESTALL COMMUNITY HUB

Movie Screening

Tuesday 2 April

Tuesday 9 April 2pm | Rated PG

Enjoy an afternoon movie at Westall! Popcorn supplied. BYO water bottle.

All activities are

Bop Til You Drop Disco

Thursday 4 April 2pm - 3:30pm

Get ready to disco! Join us for dancing, singing and games with a professional entertainer. Parent supervision required. BYO water bottle.

Recycled Art & Craft

Thursday 11 April | 2pm

Join our volunteer artist Gayle Stone and unleash your creativity! Green/eco art is about utilising old, worn out & found objects to make imaginative art!

For more information and bookings please call the hub: 9581 3050 or email: westallhub@ kingston.vic.gov.au

CHELSEA ACTIVITY HUB

Movie Screening

Thursday 4 April

10am | Rated G

An imaginative children’s film about a young Australian boy’s passion for flight and his challenge to compete in the World Paper Plane Championships in Japan. BYO water bottle, snack provided.

Movie Screening

Thursday 11 April

10am | Rated PG

After Ferdinand, a bull with a big heart, is mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure. BYO water bottle, snack provided.

For more information and bookings please call the hub: 9581 3045 or email: chelseaactivityhub@ kingston.vic.gov.au

PATTERSON LAKES COMMUNITY CENTRE

Autumn Leaf Display

Drop-in between 2 - 12 April

9am - 5pm

Colour in an autumn leaf to help decorate our community art tree. The station will be set-up in our art space to enjoy at your own leisure.

Movie Screening

Wednesday 3 April

10am - 11:45am | Rated G

Embark on a colourful journey into Ancient Greece with Pattie, a young super smart and adventurous mouse, and her cat-mate Sam. Alongside the - now old - hero Jason whose city is threatened by Poseidon himself, their quest will bring them and their fellow-friends to confront the most bizarre and dangerous creatures from this age of mythology.

Kids Connecting Nature

Tuesday 9 April

9:30am - 11am | Ages 3+

Immerse yourself in craft activities inspired by nature including flower tape bracelets, decorating rocks w/chalk and leaf collages.

For more information and bookings please call the hub: 9581 3040 or email: pattersonlakes.cc@ kingston.vic.gov.au