SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ALL LIBRARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES ARE FREE
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 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.
Please note regular Children + Families programming does not run during school holidays. They will recommence the week beginning Monday 7 October.
The City of Kingston acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and pay respects to their Elders past and present.
Monday 23 September
Drop in Activity Space
Clarinda Community Centre 10am - 2pm
All ages
A fun drop-in space featuring table tennis, board games and colouring in. Meet new people, have a cuppa and try some of the activities we have available.
A Clarinda Community Centre & Libraries Partnership
No bookings required.
Pokémon Origami
Cheltenham Library 10:30am - 11:30am Ages 7 - 10
Origami is a fantastic way to bring your favourite Pokémon to life using paper folding. Jigglypuff and Pikachu are just waiting to be brought to life and taken home!
Bookings required.
Little Woodworkers
Westall Library 11am - 12pm
Ages 5 - 12
Chelsea Library 2pm - 3pm
Ages 5 - 12
Little Woodworkers are coming to libraries to engage and support you in making your very own bird feeder.
Bookings required.
Drop in Lucky Dip Craft
Highett Library 2pm - 4pm
All ages
Bring your imagination and we’ll bring the craft materials. Drop in and see what you can create with our random craft materials.
No bookings required.
Bath Bombs
Parkdale Library 3pm - 4:15pm Ages 8 - 14
This activity not only provides hands-on learning about chemistry but also introduces the concept of mindfulness. It’s a wonderful way to combine science with relaxation and creativity!
Bookings required.
Drop in Activity Space
Patterson Lakes Community Centre 1pm - 3pm
All ages
A fun drop-in space featuring table tennis, board games and colouring in. Meet new people, have a cuppa and try some of the activities we have available.
A Patterson Lakes Community Centre & Libraries Partnership
No bookings required.
Tuesday 24 September
Kids Mindfulness
Patterson Lakes Community Centre 9:30am - 10:15am Ages 6 - 12
Explore movement and mindfulness in a fun and playful manner! Learn breathing and relaxation techniques, discover strengthening and balancing postures and build your confidence, resilience and self-belief.
A Patterson Lakes Community Centre & Libraries Partnership Bookings required.
Drop in Activity Space
Clarinda Community Centre 10am - 2pm All ages
A fun drop-in space featuring table tennis, board games and colouring in. Meet new people, have a cuppa and try some of the activities we have available.
A Clarinda Community Centre & Libraries Partnership
No bookings required.
The Book With No Pictures
Chelsea Library 10:30am - 11:15am Ages 4 - 8
10 year anniversary story and craft.
Bookings required.
10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Upcycle No Sew T-shirt to Tote Bag
Cheltenham Library 11am - 12pm Ages 10 - 14
Take an old t-shirt and just like magic, voila a tote bag. Make your own no sew bag with some simple tricks. BYO old t-shirt.
Bookings required.
Pokémon Origami
Dingley Village Library 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages 7 - 10
Origami is a fantastic way to bring your favourite Pokémon to life using paper folding. Jigglypuff and Pikachu are just waiting to be brought to life and taken home!
Bookings required.
Movie
Parkdale Library 3pm - 4:30pm
Ages 6+
Rated PG
The Mallard family embarks on a journey south for the winter to Jamaica via New York City, only for their well-laid plans to go awry, leading to new friends and unknown horizons.
Get ready to take flight on a hilariously funny, feathered family vacation like no other!
Bookings required.
Wednesday 25 September
Drop in Activity Space
Clarinda Community Centre 10am - 2pm
All ages
A fun drop-in space featuring table tennis, board games and colouring in. Meet new people, have a cuppa and try some of the activities we have available.
A Clarinda Community Centre & Libraries Partnership
No bookings required.
Footy Storytime
Aspendale Gardens Community Service 10:30am - 11:15am Ages 3 - 6
Join us for footy themed Storytime and craft fun! Bring the kids along for a fun-filled morning of reading and creativity, all centred around Melbourne’s favourite sport.
Bookings required.
Drive-in mini movie & craft
Parkdale Library 2:30pm - 4pm Ages 4 - 7
Turn a cardboard box into your very own vehicle, then chill out with the windows down, the roof off and watch a mini movie.
Bookings required.
Robotic Indi Cars
Chelsea Library 3pm - 4pm Ages 6 - 10
Get to know our newest addition to the Sphero family. Can you master the coding challenge cards?
Bookings required.
Movie
Chelsea Library 6pm - 7:30pm
Ages 7+
Rated G
The creators of Wallace & Gromit bring you an exciting and original story about a group of chickens determined to fly the coop–even if they can’t fly!
Bookings required.
Thursday 26 September
Robotic Indi Cars
Parkdale Library
10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 6 - 10
Get to know our newest addition to the Sphero family. Can you master the coding challenge cards?
Bookings required.
Movie
Cheltenham Library
10:30am - 12pm
Ages 6+
Rated PG
After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior, is called upon by destiny to … give it a rest already. More specifically, he’s tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace.
Bookings required.
Author Storytime & Craft with Sarah Speedie
Westall Library 11am - 12pm Ages 3 - 8
Join author Sarah for a reading of her two latest books, Boss Cat and Wild about Book Week followed by a fun interactive craft activity.
Bookings required.
Drop in Lucky Dip Craft
Dingley Library 11am - 1pm All ages
Bring your imagination and we’ll bring the craft materials. Drop in and see what you can create with our random craft materials.
No bookings required.
Spring Storytime & Colouring Activity
Chelsea Library 3:30pm - 4:15pm Ages 4 - 9
Sun, flowers, birds, gardens all things spring in a fun Storytime session, followed by a fun spring colouring activity to hang on your wall at home.
Bookings required.
Monday 30 September
Drop in Activity Space
Clarinda Community Centre 10am - 2pm
All ages
Patterson Lakes Community Centre 1pm - 3pm
All ages
A fun drop-in space featuring table tennis, board games and colouring in. Meet new people, have a cuppa and try some of the activities we have available.
A Patterson Lakes / Clarinda Community Centre & Libraries Partnership
No bookings required.
Slime Workshop
Parkdale Library 10:30am - 11:15am & 11:45am - 12:30
Ages 7 - 12
This slime workshop combines fun and learning in a hands-on way, making it a memorable experience for everyone involved!
Bookings required.
Gnome Painting
Cheltenham Library 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 5 - 10
Get your garden spring-ready with your very own painted gnome. BYO art smock.
Bookings required.
D&D DAY
MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER
Westall Library
10:30am - 3:30pm Ages 12 - 17
This Dungeons & Dragons Day of fun will provide an immersive and entertaining experience that combines imagination, strategy, and teamwork. Enjoy the quest! Bookings required.
LUNCH PROVIDED
Tuesday 1 October
Drop in Activity Space
Clarinda Community Centre 10am - 2pm
All ages
A fun drop-in space featuring table tennis, board games and colouring in. Meet new people, have a cuppa and try some of the activities we have available.
A Clarinda Community Centre & Libraries Partnership
No bookings required.
FunFit Hip Hop
Patterson Lakes Community Centre
10:30am - 11:30am | Ages 5 - 8
11:30am - 12:30pm | Ages 9 - 13
Cheltenham Library
2pm - 3pm | Ages 5 - 8
3pm - 4pm | Ages 9 - 13
Hip-hop dance is an exciting and energetic cardio workout that appeals to people who enjoy moving to the beat. Participants will play fun dance games and learn dance routines, which are broken down and taught step-by-step. At the end of the session the group will be able to perform their dance routine and feel a boost in self-confidence!
Bookings required.
Bee & Bug Hotel
Parkdale Library 10:30am - 11:30am Ages 6 - 12
The bees and bugs are out and enjoying the sunshine, make them feel at home in your garden with your very own bee & bug hotel.
Bookings required.
Gardening Storytime & Colouring Activity
Dingley Village Library 3pm - 3:45pm Ages 4 - 9
Gardening themed Storytime followed by a cute colouring activity to hang on your wall at home.
Bookings required.
Wednesday 2 October
Drop in Activity Space
Clarinda Community Centre 10am - 2pm
All ages
A fun drop-in space featuring table tennis, board games and colouring in. Meet new people, have a cuppa and try some of the activities we have available.
A Clarinda Community Centre & Libraries Partnership
No bookings required.
Family Board Games
Chelsea Library 1pm - 4pm
All ages
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 - Featuring Codenames & Dixit (2pm - 3pm)
No bookings required.
mBots
Parkdale Library 1:30pm - 3:30pm 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.
Drop in Lucky Dip Craft
Cheltenham Library 2pm - 4pm
All ages
Westall Library 2pm - 4pm
All ages
Bring your imagination and we’ll bring the craft materials. Drop in and see what you can create with our random craft materials.
No bookings required.
Thursday 3 October
Spring Storytime and Craft
Cheltenham Library 10:30am - 11:30am Ages 3 - 6
Sun, flowers, birds, gardens all things spring in a fun Storytime session, followed by a spring craft. Please note small beads used in craft.
Bookings required.
Gardening Storytime & Activity
Dingley Library 10:30am - 11:30am Ages 3 - 6
Gardening themed Storytime followed by a cute planting craft activity.
Bookings required. Butterfly Cross-stitch
Clarinda Library 10:30am - 12:30am Ages 8 - 12
The butterflies are fluttering, stitch your very own for your room.
Bookings required.
Movie
Cheltenham Library 3pm - 4:30pm Ages 6+ Rated PG
Garden gnomes, Gnomeo and Juliet recruit renowned detective Sherlock Gnomes to investigate the mysterious disappearance of other garden ornaments.
Bookings required.
Bee & Bug Hotel
Chelsea Library 3pm - 4pm Ages 6 - 12
The bees and bugs are out and enjoying the sunshine, make them feel at home in your garden with your very own bee & bug hotel.
Bookings required.
Friday 4 October
Bath Bombs
Chelsea Library
10:30pm - 11:45am
Ages 8 - 14
This activity not only provides hands-on learning about chemistry but also introduces the concept of mindfulness. It’s a wonderful way to combine science with relaxation and creativity!
Bookings required.
Movie
Westall Library
10:30am - 12pm
Ages 5+
Rated PG
When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the pups superpowers, transforming them into The MIGHTY PUPS! But they face their mightiest challenge yet when the pups’ archrival Humdinger breaks out of jail and teams up with Victoria Vance, a mad scientist, to steal the superpowers for themselves.
Bookings required.
Family Board Games
Parkdale Library 1pm - 4pm
All ages
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’ gamesFeaturing Codenames & Dixit (2pm - 3pm)
No bookings required.
mBots
Clarinda Library 2:30pm - 4:30pm
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.
SPRING School Holiday Program
WESTALL COMMUNITY HUB
Paper Craft with Sukhi
Monday 23 September 2pm - 3pm Bookings required. Learn how to make paper flowers and decorations with one of our amazing volunteers.
Slime Workshop
Wednesday 25 September 2pm - 3pm Bookings required. A free, hands-on workshop to dive into the gooey fun of slime making.
Participating children can take home their creations.
Sustainable Art Class
Tuesday 1 October | 2pm Bookings required. 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!
Reuse & Recycle
Creative Workshop
Thursday 11 April | 2pm
Bookings required. ‘Recycle right/reuse’ art activity. Parent supervision required. Limited to 30 children.
For more information and bookings please call the hub: 9581 3050 or email: westallhub@ kingston.vic.gov.au
CHELSEA ACTIVITY HUB
Movie Screening
Thursday 26 September 10am - 11:30am | All ages No bookings required. A family of ducks try to convince father to go on the vacation of a lifetime. BYO water bottle.
Slime Workshop
Thursday 3 October 10am - 11am | All ages
A free, hands-on workshop to dive into the gooey fun of slime making.
Participating children can take home their creations.
For more information and bookings please call the hub: 9581 3045 or email: chelseaactivityhub@ kingston.vic.gov.au
Phone 1300 135 668
Email library@kingston.vic.gov.au
Web library.kingston.vic.gov.au
TIS 131 450
TTY 133 677
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
Parkdale 96 Parkers Rd
Patterson Lakes 54 Thompson Rd
Westall 35 Fairbank Rd Clayton South