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Winter school holiday activities

Published on 20 June 2024

Join us these winter holidays for a magical experience at Woollahra Libraries! Create fantasy-themed artwork with watercolours, hunt for magical reading wands to enter the Book Week Magical Quest prize draw, and enjoy a mesmerising family-friendly magic show.

Dive into our writing workshops to invent mythical beasts and craft exciting fantasy worlds, and don't miss our special Friday Flicks screenings of Willy Wonka and Matilda.

School holiday events at our libraries for younger kids

School Holiday Fun: Book Week Magical Quest (ages 5+)

01 Jul 2024 Look for the magical reading wands at each of our three libraries to find activities and clues needed to enter the Book Week Magical Quest prize draw.

Tagged as: , Children 5-12 yrs, Free, School Holidays

School Holiday Fun: Magical Craft (ages 5 - 12)

09 Jul 2024 Discover the magic we can make with watercolour, paper and brushes.

Watsons Bay Library, 8 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay 2030

Tagged as: , Children 5-12 yrs, School Holidays

NAIDOC WEEK: Animals of the Dreaming with Uncle Col (ages 5-12)

10 Jul 2024 Meet Australian animals up close with Taronga’s Zoomobile and special guest Uncle Col.

Woollahra Library at Double Bay, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay 2028

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Children 5-12 yrs, School Holidays

School Holiday Fun: Family Magic Show (ages 5+)

11 Jul 2024 Meet a magician as they dazzle the audience with a range of magic tricks and illusions that will keep you guessing.

Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington 2021

Tagged as: , Children 5-12 yrs, School Holidays

Magical Myths Writing Workshop (ages 8-13)

12 Jul 2024 Create magical beasts and activate your own mythologies in this fabulous and fantastical writing workshop.

Woollahra Library at Double Bay, 451 New South Head Road, #1, Double Bay 2028

Tagged as: , Children 5-12 yrs, School Holidays

Animal Magic Writing Workshop (ages 6-9)

12 Jul 2024 Release the scary or hilarious beasts from your imagination.

Woollahra Library at Double Bay, 451 New South Head Road, #1, Double Bay 2028

Tagged as: , Children 5-12 yrs, School Holidays

School Holiday Fun: Friday Flicks - Willy Wonka [PG]

12 Jul 2024 Discover the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.

Woollahra Library at Double Bay, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay 2028

Tagged as: , Children 5-12 yrs, Free, School Holidays

YA Writing Workshop: Magical Story Worlds (ages 13-18)

12 Jul 2024 Dive headfirst into the world of fantasy and science fiction.

Woollahra Library at Double Bay, 451 New South Head Road, #1, Double Bay 2028

Tagged as: , School Holidays, Youth

School Holiday Fun: Magical Craft (ages 5 - 12)

15 Jul 2024 Discover the magic we can make with watercolour, paper and brushes.

Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington 2021

Tagged as: , Children 5-12 yrs, School Holidays

School Holiday Fun: Family Magic Show (ages 5+)

16 Jul 2024 Meet a magician as they dazzle the audience with a range of magic tricks and illusions that will keep you guessing.

Watsons Bay Library, 8 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay 2030

Tagged as: , Children 5-12 yrs, School Holidays

School Holiday Fun: Magical Craft (ages 5 - 12)

17 Jul 2024 Discover the magic we can make with watercolour, paper and brushes.

Woollahra Library at Double Bay, 451 New South Head Road, #1, Double Bay 2028

Tagged as: , Children 5-12 yrs, School Holidays

School Holiday Fun: Family Magic Show (ages 5+)

18 Jul 2024 Meet a magician as they dazzle the audience with a range of magic tricks and illusions that will keep you guessing.

Woollahra Library at Double Bay, 451 New South Head Road, #1, Double Bay 2028

Tagged as: , Children 5-12 yrs, School Holidays

School Holiday Fun: Friday Flicks - Matilda [PG]

19 Jul 2024 Discover the magic of love in this family friendly flick.

Woollahra Library at Double Bay, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay 2028

Tagged as: , Children 5-12 yrs, Free, School Holidays

School holiday events at our libraries for High School Kids

School Holiday Fun: Experience VR (ages 13-18)

10 Jul 2024 Immerse yourself in a cutting-edge experience that blends technology and excitement.

Watsons Bay Library, 8 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay 2030

Tagged as: , Free, School Holidays, Youth

School Holiday Fun: Experience VR (ages 13-18)

10 Jul 2024 Immerse yourself in a cutting-edge experience that blends technology and excitement.

Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington 2021

Tagged as: , Free, School Holidays, Youth

YA Writing Workshop: Magical Story Worlds (ages 13-18)

12 Jul 2024 Dive headfirst into the world of fantasy and science fiction.

Woollahra Library at Double Bay, 451 New South Head Road, #1, Double Bay 2028

Tagged as: , School Holidays, Youth

School Holiday Fun: Crochet for Beginners (ages 13-18)

17 Jul 2024 Learn how to crochet in this fun school holiday workshop!

Woollahra Library at Double Bay, 451 New South Head Road, #1, Double Bay 2028

Tagged as: , Free, School Holidays, Youth

Other school holiday activities

School Holiday Fun at Centennial Parklands

With programs suitable for all needs, there’s something for everyone these Winter holidays at Centennial Parklands. The action-packed schedule includes Bushrangers, bush cook, spotlight prowl, park arts, park science and more. Visit the Centennial Parklands website for more information.

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