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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.
Back for the 16th year running, the Young Writers' Competition is open now for students in years K - 12. Get cracking and be the change! Submissions close Tuesday 13 May.
Thu 10 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
Youth Book Chat at Glen Street
Join us for themed monthly meetups to discuss your latest reads and get some great recommendations. This group is for high school students in years 7 to 12.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road, Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 10 Apr
6.00 PM - 8.30 PM
Northern Composure Unplugged Heat 2
Northern Composure Unplugged is back in 2025. Unplugged is an acoustic competition for all Northern Beaches musicians aged 12-24.
Manly Library - 1 Market Lane Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Experiences and Performances, Live music, Youth Week, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Sat 12 Apr
1.00 PM - 2.00 PM
Games Boy JP with Sean Murphy
Join us for Sean Murphy's interactive comedy "Games Boy" series that sees Australia and Japan connected through laughs, learning and lots of games. Suitable for ages 5 to 15, there will be performances in both Japanese and English.
Mona Vale Memorial Hall, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Sat 12 Apr
2.30 PM - 3.30 PM
Games Boy JP with Sean Murphy
Join us for Sean Murphy's interactive comedy "Games Boy" series that sees Australia and Japan connected through laughs, learning and lots of games. Suitable for ages 5 to 15, there will be performances in both Japanese and English.
Mona Vale Memorial Hall, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Mon 14 Apr
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
aMAZEing Algorithms for Kids at Forestville
Join us these school holidays for aMAZEing Algorithms workshops! Suitable for Kids 8 to 12 years old.
Forestville Library 6 Darley Street Forestville
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Mon 14 Apr
4.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Youth Book Chat at Mona Vale
Join us for themed monthly meetups to discuss your latest reads and get some great recommendations. This group is for high school students in years 7 to 12.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Council Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 15 Apr
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
STEM Lego Workshop at Glen Street
Join us these school holidays for STEM lego workshops. Suitable for children aged 8 to 12 years old.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road, Frenchs Forest
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 15 Apr
2.30 PM - 3.15 PM
aMAZEing Algorithms for Teens at Warringah Mall
Join us these school holidays for aMAZEing Algorithms workshops! Suitable for Teens 13 to 16 years old.
Warringah Mall Library Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 15 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Manly
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 16 Apr
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Author Story Time and Art with Nawras Jabbar
Join author and artist Nawras Jabbar as she leads a special author event, sharing her 11 year refugee journey with a book reading and art activity. Aimed at children aged 4 to 7 years.
Warringah Mall Library, level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Authors Talk, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 16 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Warringah Mall
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 16 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Glen Street
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 16 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Dee Why
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 17 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Mona Vale
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 17 Apr
6.00 PM - 8.30 PM
Northern Composure Unplugged Heat 3
Northern Composure Unplugged is back in 2025. Unplugged is an acoustic competition for all Northern Beaches musicians aged 12-24.
Forestville Library - 6 Darley street Forestville
Live Music, Art and Culture, Live music, Youth Week, Library School Holiday Programs, Music and Dance, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 22 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Manly
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 23 Apr
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
STEM Lego Workshop at Manly
Join us these school holidays for STEM lego workshops. Suitable for children aged 8 to 12 years old.
Manly Library 1 Market Place Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 23 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Warringah Mall
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 23 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Glen Street
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 23 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Dee Why
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Thu 24 Apr
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
School Holiday Crafternoons at Mona Vale
These school holidays let your imagination and creativity loose in the library and see what you can create! Ages 8 to 12 years old.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays