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.

Fri 5 Jun
Wed 8 Jul
weaves at Curl Curl Creative Space

Weaving Stories Workshops with Jodie Dowd

The Weaving Stories 2026 program offers a series of weaving workshops led by an Aboriginal Senior Knowledge Holder, Weaver and a traditional Master Weaver.
Council Events, Weaving Workshops, First Nations, Art and Culture, Library School Holiday Programs, NAIDOC Week, School Holidays
Tue 7 Jul
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
illustrated face profiles

Local Children's Author: Ben Maidment

Join local children's author Ben Maidment as he discusses his latest children's book, Rock/O.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Authors Talk, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs
Thu 9 Jul
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
Mon 13 Jul
4.00 PM - 4.45 PM
stuffed animals, book, lights

Teddy Bears Sleepover Story Time at Manly

Join us during the school holidays for a special Teddy Bears Sleepover Story Time. All soft toys welcome!
Manly Library, 1 Market Place, Manly
Council Events, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Mon 13 Jul
4.00 PM - 4.45 PM
stuffed animals, book, lights

Teddy Bears Sleepover Story Time at Dee Why

Join us during the school holidays for a special Teddy Bears Sleepover Story Time. All soft toys welcome!
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Road, Dee Why
Council Events, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 14 Jul
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
stuffed animals, book, lights

Teddy Bears Sleepover Story Time at Forestville

Join us during the school holidays for a special Teddy Bears Sleepover Story Time. All soft toys welcome!
Forestville Library, 6 Darley St Forestville
Council Events, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 14 Jul
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
illustrated face profiles

Local Children's Author: Rebecca Fung

Join local children's author Rebecca Fung as she discusses new children's book, Septopus.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Council Events, Authors Talk, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs
Tue 14 Jul
3.30 PM - 4.15 PM
stuffed animals, book, lights

Teddy Bears Sleepover Story Time at Glen Street

Join us during the school holidays for a special Teddy Bears Sleepover Story Time. All soft toys welcome!
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 16 Jul
4.00 PM - 4.45 PM
stuffed animals, book, lights

Teddy Bears Sleepover Story Time at Warringah Mall

Join us during the school holidays for a special Teddy Bears Sleepover Story Time. All soft toys welcome!
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale
Council Events, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Fri 17 Jul
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
illustrated face profiles

Local Children's Author: Tilly Cooper

Join local children's author Tilly Cooper as she discusses new children's book, A Day of New Adventures.
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs
Sat 18 Jul
1.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Boomerang Bags Kimbriki sewing workshop

Sew and Repair with Boomerang Bags at Mona Vale

Learn creative visible mending and hand-stitching skills with Boomerang Bags at this hands-on workshop. Bring along a piece of clothing to repair, or try your hand at a simple sewing project (materials provided) while discovering how small stitches can make a big difference.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Citizen Science Corner, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays