books, felt bears

If you’re looking for things to do during the school holidays, think of the library. Every school holidays, we put on a range of fun activities for school aged children and youth.

Tue 7 Apr
Sun 19 Apr
bear hunt at the library

We're going on a Bear Hunt

Enter the bear hunt at the library for your chance to win a prize pack!
Council Events, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 7 Apr
2.00 PM - 3.30 PM
lego bricks, colourful

BRICKS 4 KIDZ Workshop at Warringah Mall

BRICKS 4 KIDZ is calling all master builders with a love for Aussie wildlife and lego! This interactive workshop is for primary school aged children, years 2 to 6.
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Citizen Science Corner, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 7 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Manly

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! For primary school aged children with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Council Events, Art and Culture, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 8 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Dee Why

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! For primary school aged children with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Council Events, Art and Culture, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 8 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Glen Street

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! For primary school aged children with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Art and Culture, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 9 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Mona Vale

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! For primary school aged children with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Council Events, Art and Culture, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 9 Apr
6.00 PM - 7.30 PM
Close up of a teenager playing guitar

Under 18s Open Mic Night

Come along to support our youngest talent.
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Youth Week, Live Music, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs, Music and Dance, School Holidays, Youth
Fri 10 Apr
11.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Illustrated background of forest with the lost defenders book cover

Junior Fiction Author Talk: The Lost Defenders with Sam Summers

Meet local children's author Sam Summers talking with Kristin Darell about her debut junior fiction fantasy, The Lost Defenders. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and The Last Kids on Earth.
Warringah Mall Library Shop 650 Level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Authors Talk, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Fri 10 Apr
2.00 PM - 3.30 PM
lego bricks, colourful

BRICKS 4 KIDZ Workshop at Mona Vale

BRICKS 4 KIDZ is calling all master builders with a love for Aussie wildlife and lego! This interactive workshop is for primary school aged children, years 2 to 6.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Council Events, Citizen Science Corner, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Fri 10 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
craft materials displayed on a table

School Holiday Crafternoons at Warringah Mall

These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! For primary school aged children with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Council Events, Art and Culture, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Mon 13 Apr
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM
lego bricks, colourful

BRICKS 4 KIDZ Workshop at Forestville

BRICKS 4 KIDZ is calling all master builders with a love for Aussie wildlife and lego! This interactive workshop is for primary school aged children, years 2 to 6.
Forestville Library, 6 Darley Street, Forestville
Council Events, Citizen Science Corner, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 15 Apr
10.30 AM - 11.00 AM
kids, happy, thumps up

Auslan Story Time at Mona Vale

Join us for a fun and interactive storytelling session in Auslan and English! Accessible to Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing children and families alike. Aimed at ages 3 to 7.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Council Events, Children and Families, Disability, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 15 Apr
11.00 AM - 12.00 PM
woman, stuffed birds

Protecting our Native Wildlife and Bushland from Invasion Workshop

Join Biodiversity officers from Council’s Invasive Species team and learn about some of the naughty weeds and animals that threaten our native bushland and wildlife! Aimed at ages 5 to 8 years.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St, Mona Vale
Council Events, Bushcare, Workshops and Talks, Citizen Science Corner, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 15 Apr
3.00 PM - 4.45 PM
awkward art

hobbyspace: Awkward Art at Glen Street

Be wildly creative and immerse yourself in an afternoon of artistic imperfection at hobbyspace, a creative hub for young people aged 12 to 25, hosted by headspace. Free, take your very own original artwork home!
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest
Youth Week, Art and Culture, Health and Wellbeing, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 16 Apr
10.00 AM - 12.30 PM
miniatures, paint

Learn how to paint tabletop miniatures

Learn how to paint tabletop miniatures for Role Playing Games, Wargames, or just for fun! Ages 12 to 24 years. $5 + booking fee, limited spaces.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Art and Culture, Health and Wellbeing, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 16 Apr
2.30 PM - 3.30 PM
cubes, Haiku, letters

Haiku Poetry Workshops

Come on a journey with Haiku! In these introductory workshops, you'll discover the art of one of Japan’s briefest poetic forms. Workshops available for school years 5 - 7 and 8 - 12.
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Youth Week, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Sat 18 Apr
10.30 AM - 12.00 PM
youth drawing, writing

Bring Out Your Best with Will Kostakis

Join renowned author Will Kostakis for a dynamic workshop on short stories and practical exercises that will bring out the best in every writer. For young adults in school years 9 to 12.
Creative Space, Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Council Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays