Fun, free and fabulous! Places are filling fast but we still have a few places left. Get in quickly for these school holiday activities! Don’t forget they are FREE!
Such a huge variety of activities to suit the whole family. Book your spot, we’d love to see you.
Get your body moving!
Twist yourself playing Giant Twister or what about a Silent Disco Tour? Mernda Library is hosting two sessions! Both sessions will have you grooving through Mernda Town Centre with the amazing Guru Dudu who will provide the headphones, commentary and instructions as you explore the surrounds.
Session one at 2.00pm is Taylor Swift themed and session two is at 2.35pm.
Super fun and not to be missed!
Dance!
We are so excited! Bollywood Dancing is coming on Monday 8 April. This workshop is happening at a new Mobile Library stop. You can even board the Mobile, explore, borrow and more!
Join in the Nikki Visage Movement and discover the spirit of Aboriginal culture through dance.
Our Indigenous Hip Hop workshops are a fabulous opportunity to try something new or enjoy the rhythm and movement!
- Wednesday 3 April at Thomastown Library
- Thursday 4 April at Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre
- Monday 8 April at Lalor Library
- Tuesday 9 April at Galada Hub
Indigenous Contemporary Dance
Hip Hop not your thing? Or just want to try all the different dance styles, contemporary is a little slower but mesmerising.
- Tuesday 9 April at Whittlesea Library
- Friday 12 April at Mill Park Library
Up for a STEM challenge?
Join Annie from LEGO Masters Australia for some LEGO Mindfulness or participate in our LEGO Challenge!
Take your LEGO® creations to the next level! Read up:
What about getting the creative juices flowing?
Local artist Jodi Wiley will guide you to making beautiful little boxes to store your treasures. There are two opportunities to try this activity! It’s happening on the Tuesday 2 April at Donnybrook and on Saturday 13 April at Mill Park Library.
Oh, don’t forget the different cultural crafts. We have some great workshops to have a go and learn a new creative skills. The Weaving Workshops are led by Emmy Webbers – a talented local artist!
- Wednesday 3 April at Hurstbridge Hub
- Wednesday 10 April at Watsonia Library
And there is Hand Block Printing – South Asian cultural art form on Friday 12 April at our Donnybrook Hub location.
Fantastic fantasy more their thing?
Immersive worlds: Dungeons and Dragons, virtual reality, Nintendo. Or maybe you want to learn how to Draw Dragons and fantasy creatures with local artist Marc McBride?
Sit back and Watch
Carp Productions is performing a hilarious theatre show featuring Wizard Clumsy Pants which will make you Crack Up with Laughter at Laurimer Community Activity Centre.
Or maybe you’d prefer a movie night or afternoon:
- Thursday 28 March at 6.00pm at Lalor Library
- Tuesday 2 April at 2.00pm at Eltham Library
- Thursday 4 April at 2.00pm at Diamond Valley Library
- Tuesday 9 April at 2.00pm at Eltham Library
- Wednesday 10 April at 6.00pm at Watsonia Library
- Thursday 11 April at 2.00pm at Diamond Valley Library
- Friday 12 April at 11.00am at Ivanhoe Library
But what about the teens?
Well, we have Friendship bracelets and Dream Catchers and Taekwondo! Check them out.
How do I book?
1. Click on the link to the event
2. Check out if you’d like to attend, then just click on Register for event!
3. Fill in your details to book.
4. Don't forget to cancel your booking if you can't attend, so that others don't miss out.
Or, having a day at home? Want some ideas to entertain, educate and engage your child? Check out some great books jam-packed with activities!