Loud in the Library School Holiday Program - April 2021

CHILDREN | YOUTH

LOUD!

in the library school holiday program 6-16 April 2021

AFRICAN DANCING! 11am, Thursday 15 April Footscray Library, Courtyard One Spirit Africa is an Afro-fusion band led by Fredrick Kpakpo Addo, a well known master dancer, drummer, multi-instrumentalist and choreographer. Experience the high energy and power of African dance!

All ages | Book via Eventbrite

CREATE AND CONNECT COMMUNITY TEXTILE WORKSHOP

11am, Wednesday 7 April Footscray Library, Courtyard People of all ages & skill levels are invited to attend this hands-on textile workshop run by recent ArtsBox resident, Opal Onyx. The group will work on creating small individual pieces using felt and wool thread. The emphasis is on coming together and connecting through a global ancient practice and to make something for the sake of creation and connection. There is no expectation other than exploration.

All ages | Book via Eventbrite

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC! 11am, Wednesday 14 April Footscray Library Bring along your teddy bear and join us for our show all about our cuddly friends. With music, magic, stories, puppets and songs, you’re sure to have a GRRREAT time!

Brought to you by Carp Productions.

Ages 0-5 | Book via Eventbrite

SCIENCE CAN BE LOUD! Tuesday 13 April

10:30-11.30am Braybrook Library

2:30-3.30pm Footscray Library

Science and Sound come alive with Professor Bunsen!

Prepare to be amazed by the unexpected!

Experience the explosive power packed in a teaspoon of sugar!

Be wowed when a member of the audience beats gravity!

And much more!

Ages 5-12 | Book via Eventbrite

ESPECIALLY FOR

YOUTH POLYMER BEADS Come along and make some funky beads and jewellery using polymer clay.

Take them home to fire in your own oven. No experience necessary, just bring your creativity!

3-4pm

Thursday 15 April

Footscray Library

PORTRAITS WITH IPAD Create a unique digital portrait using the Art Set 4 app. The felt markers, oil paints and watercolors have an amazing true to life feel to help you unleash your creative side! No experience necessary, iPads supplied.

3-4pm

Friday 16 April

Footscray Library

Ages 12-17 | Book via Eventbrite

ONLINE READING CHALLENGES! SIGN UP AND WIN!

Read 100 books together. Log books, participate in Storytime activities and enter the draw to win one of 5 library book bags!

0-5 years

Visit the animals, landmarks, and hidden gems of our world from the comfort of your home in this virtual excursion challenge!

5-12 years

Read these titles and help to determine which Young Adult book wins the challenge!

These books represent a variety of genres, formats, reading levels, viewpoints, and ethnic and cultural perspectives.

12+ years

CONTACT Maribyrnong Libraries 56 Paisley St Footscray VIC 3011 phone 9688 0290 email library@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

@maribyrnonglibraries