Library Holiday Events
Kenmore Library September School Holiday Events
Make and create for kids
Weekdays Monday 18 September to Friday 29 September 10am-4.30pm. Drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 3-8 years.
Turning everyday life into creative writing with Ellen Wengert *
Think you have to be rich or famous to write about your life? Think again! We may not all be living our dreams yet, but in the meantime, this workshop will teach you how to mine your everyday life for writing material and how to weave a common thread through the titbits you collect. Learn how to turn even the most boring true story into fiction or creative non-fiction that entertains, amuses, and provoked thought. Ideal for 10-16 years. Monday 18 September 9.30-11am, Kenmore Library. * Bookings are essential as places are restricted. Book now on Ph. 3407 0258
Board games fun *
Saturday 16 September 11am-12noon. Drop in and have fun playing board and card games at the library. Bring your friends or meet new game partners to share in the fun. Ideal for children aged 5-12 years. * Bookings are essential as places are restricted. Book now on Ph. 3407 0258
Rugged robot to the rescue *
Tuesday 26 September 2-3pm. Rugged Robot is on a mission to save the coral reef! Learn basic coding skills through screen-free adventure and hands-on play. No prior programming experience required. Ideal for children aged 5-8 years. * Bookings are essential as places are restricted. Book now on Ph. 3407 0258
Meccano construction for families *
Saturday 23 September 10am-12noon. Do you have a construction whiz in your family? Bring your children and their grandparents or carers along for a memorable hands-on family STEM session. Using traditional STEM skills, build a working model using metal strips, plates, girders and wheels that are connected together with nuts and bolts. Ideal for participants aged 10 years and older. * Bookings are essential as places are restricted. Book now on Ph. 3407 0258
Movie screening: Skippy And The Intruders (G) *
Wednesday 27 September 10-11.45am. Undeniable hero of the Australian TV scene and pop culture pin-up, Skippy The Bush Kangaroo takes a giant leap into his first ever feature film in Skippy and The Intruders. This rarely seen 1969 stand-alone production takes place in the famed Waratah National Park and continues the intrepid adventures of young Sonny Hammond (Garry Pankhurst) alongside his ever-reliable marsupial friend. (1h 36m). * Bookings are essential as places are restricted. Book now on Ph. 3407 0258
Drawing with Osmo *
Saturday 30 September 11am-12noon. Use the Osmo educational gaming system, which merges tactile exploration with innovative iPad technology, to create a fantastic drawing all your own. Think you’re not an artist? Osmo will show you how! Ideal for children 8-12 years. * Bookings are essential as places are restricted. Book now on Ph. 3407 0258