April SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Holidays are here! We have something for everyone these April school holidays. Make your way to any of our Marion library branches with family and friends to browse, read and borrow from our collections, or simply use our spaces to hang out.

Dungeons and Dragons for Young Adventurers

Adventure through a game of Dungeons and Dragons with a group of fellow young explorers. Together we will create characters, solve puzzles and uncover the mysteries of this fantasy world!

Suitable for young adventurers ages 8–13, interested parents and caregivers are welcome to participate.

Monday 17 April, 2pm–4pm

Park Holme Library

Friday 21 April, 2pm–4pm

Cultural Centre Library

Monday 24 April, 2pm–4pm

Cove Civic Centre

FREE! Bookings essential

BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com

T 8375 6755

Come n Try - Music is Fun

A musical workshop for kids designed to make learning music fun. This session helps children develop music skills and has a positive effect on their personal growth. Presented by Irene from Forte School of Music.

3 sessions available:

10am (6 mths – 3½ years)

10.30am (3½ – 5 years)

11am (5 – 7 years)

Wednesday 19 April, 10am | 10.30am | 11 am Park Holme Library

Friday 21 April, 10am | 10.30am | 11 am Cove Civic Centre

FREE! Bookings essential

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T 8375 6755

Creating Healthy Sleep Habits for Babies

Are you a sleep deprived parent? Are your baby's sleep habits affecting you and leaving you exhausted? This workshop is designed to help mums and families with information specific for babies aged 6-12 months. Presented by Kirsty, a baby and child sleep consultant from Sleep Little One. Toys and craft activities available for kids.

Tea/coffee available for parents.

Thursday 20 April, 10am–11pm

Marion Cultural Centre - Sturt Room

287 Diagonal Road, OAKLANDS PARK 5046

FREE! Bookings essential

BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com

T 8375 6755

Ruma's Kitchen for Kids

Join us for a fun workshop to get kids cooking these holidays. All materials provided and chef Ruma is on hand to give you all the tips and tricks.

Suitable for ages 10+

Wednesday 26 April, 2pm–3.30pm Cove Civic Centre

1 Ragamuffin Drive, HALLETT COVE 5158

Cost $5 Payable at time of booking

BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com

T 8375 6755

Teen Only Writing Workshop with Margot McGovern

Join Neverland author Margot McGovern for a special teen only writing workshop. Margot is a YA and horror author whose debut novel Neverland was published by Penguin Random House in 2018. Her horror fiction has also appeared in Hometown Haunts: #LoveOzYA Horror Tales (Wakefield Press, 2021) and The Dark. She is also a former member of the LoveOzYA committee.

Pizza and refreshments will be provided. Open to all budding writers from ages 13–18.

Friday 28 April, 10am–1pm Cove Civic Centre

1 Ragamuffin Drive, HALLETT COVE 5158

FREE! Bookings essential

BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com

T 8375 6755

Come n Try - Tech Zone

We are setting up our tech workshop zone for the afternoon at Cove! Test out our Lego SPIKE Kits, race around with Sphero robots, zoom in with microscope lenses and more. Come and have a go, parents and caregivers are encouraged to have a play as well!

Suitable for ages 6+

Friday 28 April, 2pm–4.30pm Cove Civic Centre

1 Ragamuffin Drive, HALLETT COVE 5158

FREE! Bookings essential

BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com

T 8375 6755

Family Movie Afternoon: Encanto

Join us for a special family-friendly screening of Encanto, a tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a magical house. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.

Relax, curl up sit back and enjoy! Bring along your favourite bean bag, blanket or teddy. We will have a craft table set up and some snacks to enjoy!

Suitable for all ages.

Thursday 27 April, 3pm–5pm Cove Civic Centre

1 Ragamuffin Drive, HALLETT COVE 5158

FREE! Bookings essential BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com

T 8375 6755