colourful hand prints

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 2 Dec
Sun 2 Feb
illustration of a book and children reading

Summer Reading Challenge & Party

Complete our Summer Reading Challenge for the chance to win a prize pack or score an invite to our Summer Reading Party
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Mon 6 Jan
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
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School Holiday STEM Corner at Dee Why

Drop-in to the library these school holidays to explore the range of STEM activities.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Mon 6 Jan
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
three boys on laptops

Code4Fun - Scratch Beginner Class at Manly

Want to learn how to code your own app or game? Whether you're brand new to coding or have some experience, we have the workshop for you! Ages 7 to 12
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Mon 6 Jan
11.00 AM - 11.45 AM
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School Holiday STEM Corner at Dee Why

Drop-in to the library these school holidays to explore the range of STEM activities.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 7 Jan
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 8 Jan
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Lady beetle feeds on yellow flowers

Superstars of STEM talk

Curious about STEM? Guest speakers from The Superstars of STEM will focus on our backyard helpers, lady beetles. Aimed at primary school ages.
Forestville Library, 6 Darley Street Forestville
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 8 Jan
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 8 Jan
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 9 Jan
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 10 Jan
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Author Pip Harry and her picture book Over or Under?

Author Reading and Beach Craft with Pip Harry

Join author Pip Harry as she leads a special author event to celebrate her latest book and first picture book Over or Under?
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Authors Talk, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Fri 10 Jan
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
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Mon 13 Jan
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
three boys on laptops

Code4Fun - Scratch Beginner Class at Warringah Mall

Want to learn how to code your own app or game? Whether you're brand new to coding or have some experience, we have the workshop for you! Ages 7 to 11.
Warringah Mall Library, level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 14 Jan
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
three boys on laptops

Code4Fun - Intro to Python at Warringah Mall

Want to learn how to code your own app or game? Whether you're brand new to coding or have some experience, we have the workshop for you! Ages 12 to 17.
Warringah Mall Library, level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 14 Jan
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
Children alongside science symbols

STEM Story Time at Forestville

Join us these school holidays for STEM Story Time for preschoolers.
Forestville Library, 6 Darley St Forestville
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 14 Jan
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 15 Jan
11.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Handprints made from different coloured paints

Author Story Time and Art with Nawras Jabbar

Join author and artist Jawras Jabbar as she leads a special author event, sharing her 11 year refugee journey with a book reading and art activity.
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 15 Jan
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 15 Jan
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 16 Jan
12.30 PM - 1.30 PM
Glass science tubes filled with liquid in a dark room

Escape Room STEM Challenge at Glen Street

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 16 Jan
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Glass science tubes filled with liquid in a dark room

Escape Room STEM Challenge at Glen Street

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 16 Jan
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
Glass science tubes filled with liquid in a dark room

Escape Room STEM Challenge at Glen Street

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 16 Jan
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
Thu 16 Jan
4.00 PM - 5.30 PM
flatlay of a journal and pens

Bullet Journalling Workshops at Warringah Mall

Start the year organised and join this introduction workshop on how to bullet journal, delivered by artist Mary Sunarho at Warringah Mall Library
Warringah Mall Library Shop 650, 145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library School Holiday Programs, Youth
Thu 16 Jan
6.00 PM - 7.30 PM
flatlay of a journal and pens

Bullet Journalling Workshops at Warringah Mall

Start the year organised and join this introduction workshop on how to bullet journal, delivered by artist Mary Sunarho at Warringah Mall Library
Warringah Mall Library Shop 650, 145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library School Holiday Programs, Youth
Fri 17 Jan
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
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Mon 20 Jan
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
three boys on laptops

Code4Fun - Scratch Beginner Class at Mona Vale

Want to learn how to code your own app or game? Whether you're brand new to coding or have some experience, we have the workshop for you! Ages 7 to 11.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Mon 20 Jan
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
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School Holiday STEM Corner at Glen Street

Drop-in to the library these school holidays to explore the range of STEM activities.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Mon 20 Jan
11.00 AM - 11.45 AM
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School Holiday STEM Corner at Glen Street

Drop-in to the library these school holidays to explore the range of STEM activities.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 21 Jan
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
Children alongside science symbols

STEM Story Time at Warringah Mall

Join us these school holidays for STEM Story Time for preschoolers.
Warringah Mall Library, level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 21 Jan
11.30 AM - 12.15 PM
Children alongside science symbols

STEM Story Time at Warringah Mall

Join us these school holidays for STEM Story Time for preschoolers.
Warringah Mall Library, level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 21 Jan
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 22 Jan
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
Wed 22 Jan
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
Thu 23 Jan
12.30 PM - 1.30 PM
Glass science tubes filled with liquid in a dark room

Escape Room STEM Challenge at Manly

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 23 Jan
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Glass science tubes filled with liquid in a dark room

Escape Room STEM Challenge at Manly

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 23 Jan
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
Thu 23 Jan
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
Glass science tubes filled with liquid in a dark room

Escape Room STEM Challenge at Manly

Work together to unlock clues and puzzles in the Library to escape this mad scientist lab! Ages 12- 16 years.
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays, Youth
Fri 24 Jan
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
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 28 Jan
10.00 AM - 10.45 AM
Children alongside science symbols

STEM Story Time at Mona Vale

Join us these school holidays for STEM Story Time for preschoolers.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 28 Jan
11.30 AM - 12.15 PM
Children alongside science symbols

STEM Story Time at Mona Vale

Join us these school holidays for STEM Story Time for preschoolers.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Tue 28 Jan
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 29 Jan
10.00 AM - 10.30 AM
Lion dance

Lunar New Year Story Time

Join us for a special story time to celebrate Lunar New Year at Warringah Mall Library.
Warringah Mall Library, level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, Music and Dance, School Holidays
Wed 29 Jan
11.00 AM - 11.15 AM
Lion dance

Lion Dance at Warringah Mall

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a Lion Dance performance through Warringah Mall Library.
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, Music and Dance, School Holidays
Wed 29 Jan
11.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Lion dance

Kids Lion Dance Workshop at Warringah Mall

Dive into the vibrant world of lion dancing with our interactive and engaging Lion Dance Kids Workshop!
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, Music and Dance, School Holidays
Wed 29 Jan
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
Wed 29 Jan
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
Thu 30 Jan
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 31 Jan
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
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Sat 1 Feb
2.00 PM - 3.00 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 ages 3 to 7.
Mona Vale Memorial Hall, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Children and Families, Council Events, Disability, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays