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.

Sat 28 Sep
Sun 13 Oct
Child looking at bookshelves with a magnifying glass

School Holidays Scavenger Hunt

Look around the Children’s Area of the Library. Can you find all the items for this Library challenge?
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Mon 30 Sep
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
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Robotics Drop-in at Mona Vale

Drop-in to meet our dash-ing robots these holidays! For primary school age children and parent guardians.
Mona Vale Library 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Mon 30 Sep
2.00 PM - 2.30 PM
Smiling student with a laptop and thumbs up

Studiosity Session at Forestville

Learn how Studiosity can help you with your studies, join us at Forestville Library with the Studiosity team. For HSC students
Forestville Library, 6 Darley St Forestville
Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 1 Oct
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Glass science tubes filled with liquid in a dark room

Escape Room STEM Challenge at Forestville

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Forestville Library, 6 Darley St Forestville
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 1 Oct
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
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Robotics Drop-in at Mona Vale

Drop-in to meet our dash-ing robots these holidays! For primary school age children and parent guardians.
Mona Vale Library 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 1 Oct
11.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Glass science tubes filled with liquid in a dark room

Escape Room STEM Challenge at Forestville

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Forestville Library, 6 Darley St Forestville
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 2 Oct
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Glass science tubes filled with liquid in a dark room

Escape Room STEM Challenge at Forestville

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Forestville Library, 6 Darley St Forestville
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 2 Oct
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
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Robotics Drop-in at Mona Vale

Drop-in to meet our dash-ing robots these holidays! For primary school age children and parent guardians.
Mona Vale Library 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 2 Oct
11.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Glass science tubes filled with liquid in a dark room

Escape Room STEM Challenge at Forestville

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Forestville Library, 6 Darley St Forestville
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 2 Oct
1.00 PM - 4.00 PM
beads and a bead bracelets

Good 4 u beading at Manly

Drop-in for an afternoon of bracelet making, listening to music and meeting other Olivia Rodrigo fans. Ages 10+
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 2 Oct
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
teens studying

HSC Wellbeing Workshop at Warringah Mall

Join us at Warringah Mall Library for a student support workshop, hosted by Lifeline and learn techniques to self-regulate and de-stress during the HSC. Aimed at year 11 and 12 students.
Warringah Mall Library Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, HSC, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 2 Oct
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!
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 2 Oct
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!
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 3 Oct
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!
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Fri 4 Oct
12.30 PM - 2.15 PM
Popcorn bowl with a fake spider and a family

October Family Movies at Manly Library

Drop-in to the Library these school holidays for an afternoon of Halloween and Day of the Dead movies on the big-ish screen. Suitable for children under 12, with an accompanying parent or guardian, family friendly.
Manly Library 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Fri 4 Oct
2.30 PM - 4.10 PM
Popcorn bowl with a fake spider and a family

October Family Movies at Manly Library

Drop-in to the Library these school holidays for an afternoon of Halloween and Day of the Dead movies on the big-ish screen. Suitable for children under 12, with an accompanying parent or guardian, family friendly.
Manly Library 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Fri 4 Oct
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!
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Fri 4 Oct
5.00 PM - 6.30 PM
Signer from previous open mic night

Under 16s Open Mic Night

Come along to perform or support our youngest talent.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, Music and Dance, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 8 Oct
1.00 PM - 4.00 PM
beads and a bead bracelets

Good 4 u beading at Warringah Mall

Drop-in for an afternoon of bracelet making, listening to music and meeting other Olivia Rodrigo fans. Ages 10+
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 8 Oct
2.00 PM - 3.30 PM
Glass jars decorated for halloween

Halloween Luminaries at Glen Street Library

Upcycle old jars to decorative glass lanterns with your Halloween designs.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Children and Families, Council Events, Environment and Sustainability, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 8 Oct
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!
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 9 Oct
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Glass science tubes filled with liquid in a dark room

Escape Room STEM Challenge at Mona Vale

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 9 Oct
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
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Robotics Drop-in at Manly

Drop-in to meet our dash-ing robots these holidays! For primary school age children and parent guardians.
Manly Library 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 9 Oct
11.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Glass science tubes filled with liquid in a dark room

Escape Room STEM Challenge at Mona Vale

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 9 Oct
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!
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 9 Oct
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!
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 10 Oct
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Glass science tubes filled with liquid in a dark room

Escape Room STEM Challenge at Mona Vale

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 10 Oct
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
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Robotics Drop-in at Manly

Drop-in to meet our dash-ing robots these holidays! For primary school age children and parent guardians.
Manly Library 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 10 Oct
11.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Glass science tubes filled with liquid in a dark room

Escape Room STEM Challenge at Mona Vale

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 10 Oct
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!
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Fri 11 Oct
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
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Robotics Drop-in at Manly

Drop-in to meet our dash-ing robots these holidays! For primary school age children and parent guardians.
Manly Library 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Fri 11 Oct
12.30 PM - 2.15 PM
Popcorn bowl with a fake spider and a family

October Family Movies at Mona Vale Library

Drop-in to the Library these school holidays for an afternoon of Halloween and Day of the Dead movies on the big-ish screen. Suitable for children under 12, with an accompanying parent or guardian, family friendly.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Fri 11 Oct
2.00 PM - 3.30 PM
Glass jars decorated for halloween

Halloween Luminaries at Dee Why Library

Upcycle old jars to decorative glass lanterns with your Halloween designs.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Children and Families, Council Events, Environment and Sustainability, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Fri 11 Oct
2.30 PM - 4.10 PM
Popcorn bowl with a fake spider and a family

October Family Movies at Mona Vale Library

Drop-in to the Library these school holidays for an afternoon of Halloween and Day of the Dead movies on the big-ish screen. Suitable for children under 12, with an accompanying parent or guardian, family friendly.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Fri 11 Oct
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!
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Sat 12 Oct
11.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Child dressed in Fire Fighter costume, holding a plastic speakerphone

Super Story Time at Mona Vale

Dress up for a Super Story Time and learn all about fire-safety, joined by an Auslan interpreter. Suitable for d/Deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing children ages 3 to 6 years.
Mona Vale Memorial Hall, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Disability, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 15 Oct
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!
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays