April 2014 School Holiday activities booklet

Hornsby Shire Library and Information Service

My little book of April school holiday fun activities

holiday storytime

Join us for stories, songs, craft and refreshments $2.00 per child 18 months and older for all sessions When Where Bookings

Friday 11 April, 10.30am-11.30am Berowra Library, The Gully Road, Berowra Essential on 9847 6140

When Where

Bookings

Thursday 17 April, 10am-11am Hornsby Library 28-44 George Street, Hornsby Essential on 9847 6614

Evening Storytime Join us for stories, songs and supper. Come in your pyjamas and bring your favourite bedtime friend.

When Where

Bookings

Wednesday 16 April, 6.30pm-7.30pm Pennant Hills Library, Corner Ramsay and Yarrara Roads, Pennant Hills Essential on 9847 6100

Payment must be made at time of booking – no phone bookings. Tickets are not refundable. These apply for the above sessions.

Galston Library in the Eco Garden!

Join us for a Storytime with a difference! This session will be set in the lovely Fagan Park Eco Garden.

Come along to enjoy a story, a song and get busy with some craft. Aimed at older preschool and primary school aged children.

When Where

Cost Bookings

Wednesday 23 April, 10am Eco Garden Gazebo, Fagan Park, Arcadia Road, Galston Free Essential as spaces are limited. Book online or call the Waste Hotline 9847 4856.

wildlife adventure

Taronga zoomobile Be part of an exciting wildlife adventure here at Hornsby Library!

Experience and interact with some of Australia’s most interesting wildlife. Learn about sluggish lizards, scaly snakes, slimy frogs and shy echidnas.

When Where Cost Bookings

Thursday 17 April, 10am-11am Berowra Library, The Gully Road, Berowra $9.00 Essential on 9847 6140

When Where Cost Bookings

Thursday 17 April, 1.30pm-2.30pm Epping Library, Chambers Court, Epping $9.00 Essential on 9847 6120

When Where

Cost Bookings

Wednesday 23 April, 10.30am-11.30am Pennant Hills Library Corner Ramsay and Yarrara Roads, Pennant Hills $9.00 Essential on 9847 6100

When Where

Cost Bookings

Thursday 24 April, 10.30am-11.30am Hornsby Library, 28-44 George Street, Hornsby $9.00 Essential on 9847 6614

Ages 3-12. Parents and children under 3 accompanying a sibling do not require payment. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Parents and carers are welcomed.

Payment must be made at time of booking – no phone bookings. Tickets are non refundable.

music experience

Earthbeats children’s music Come and explore the Earthbeats live music experience.

Children will sing with the guitar, explore the keyboard and get involved in movement, dance and hands on experience with many different instruments, including authentic drums and percussion from all around the world.

When Where

Cost Bookings

Tuesday 22 April, 10.30am-11.30am Pennant Hills Library Corner Ramsay and Yarrara Roads, Pennant Hills $10.00 Essential on 9847 6100

When Where

Cost Bookings

Tuesday 22 April, 2.30pm-3.30pm Hornsby Library 28-44 George Street, Hornsby $10.00 Essential on 9847 6614

Ages 5-12. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Payment must be made at time of booking – no phone bookings. Tickets are not refundable.

ebooks Have you found our eBooks for young adults and children, yet?

Visit ďƒ¨ hornsby.nsw.gov.au/library/elibrary

and you will be on your way to downloading from our huge collection of eBooks.

There are plenty of popular titles and authors ranging from picture books to early readers, junior fiction and lots of great young adult titles.

children's programs

children's programs at Hornsby Library and branches

bubs and books

(for babies 0-18 months) Hornsby Library, Monday – 10am Pennant Hills Library, Friday – 10am

toddler tales

(for children 18 months to three years of age) Hornsby Library, Monday – 11am Parents please choose the appropriate program suitable for your child’s age.

Sessions occur within school terms only.

preschool storytime sessions at Hornsby Library and branches (for children 3-5 years of age)

Monday

Epping Library, 10.30am

Tuesday Hornsby Library, 10am Hornsby Library, 11am Pennant Hills Library, 10am

Wednesday Pennant Hills Library, 10am Pennant Hills Library, 11am

Thursday Hornsby Library, 10am

Friday Epping Library, 10.30am Berowra Library, 10.30am Sessions occur within school terms only.

Hornsby Shire Library and Information Service Hornsby

Berowra

Epping

Galston

Pennant Hills

28-44 George Street Ph: 9847 6614

Community Centre, The Gully Road Ph: 9847 6140

Chambers Court Ph: 9847 6120

357 Galston Rd Ph: 9847 6160

Corner Ramsay and Yarrara Roads Ph: 9847 6100

For library activities and events for all ages please visit

hornsby.nsw.gov.au/library