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.

Mon 25 Mar
Wed 15 May
Reflective crystals

2024 Young Writers' Competition

Calling all aspiring young writers to enter the 2024 Young Writers' Competition! Entries now open, closing Wednesday 15 May 2024.
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Mon 8 Jul
9.30 AM - 10.30 AM
Gumtree over water

NAIDOC Storytelling at Dee Why

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with a special storytelling on First Nations knowledge of trees and our wildlife connections. Aimed at primary school aged children, family friendly.
Dee Why Library 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Library School Holiday Programs, NAIDOC Week, School Holidays
Wed 10 Jul
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM
Ngumpie weaving on floor with children

Aboriginal Bracelet Weaving Workshop

Join us during NAIDOC Week and learn the art of weaving in a hands-on experience with local Ngumpie Weaving. For children and youth aged 8+
Mona Vale Library Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, NAIDOC Week, School Holidays, Youth
Mon 15 Jul
4.00 PM - 4.45 PM
Pile of soft toys surrounded by fairlights

Teddy Bear Sleepover at Manly

Bring your teddy bear for a special story time at the library!
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 16 Jul
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
Pile of soft toys surrounded by fairlights

Teddy Bear Sleepover at Forestville

Bring your teddy bear for a special story time at the library!
Forestville Library, 6 Darley Street Forestville
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 16 Jul
4.00 PM - 4.45 PM
Pile of soft toys surrounded by fairlights

Teddy Bear Sleepover at Mona Vale

Bring your teddy bear for a special story time at the library!
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 17 Jul
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
Pile of soft toys surrounded by fairlights

Teddy Bear Sleepover at Glen Street

Bring your teddy bear for a special story time at the library!
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 18 Jul
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
Pile of soft toys surrounded by fairlights

Teddy Bear Sleepover at Warringah Mall

Bring your teddy bear for a special story time at the library!
Warringah Mall Library, level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 18 Jul
5.00 PM - 5.45 PM
Pile of soft toys surrounded by fairlights

Teddy Bear Sleepover at Dee Why

Bring your teddy bear for a special story time at the library!
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Fri 19 Jul
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.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Youth Week, Library School Holiday Programs, Music and Dance, School Holidays, Youth