School Holiday Program

September/October 2019

Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult

Storytime and Tiny Tots Sessions Storytime is held at the following branches: Highett Library, 310 Highett Road Mondays at 10.30am & 11.15am Patterson Lakes Library, 54 Thompson Road Mondays at 10.30am Westall Library, 35 Fairbank Road Mondays at 2.30pm Parkdale Library, 96 Parkers Road Tuesdays at 10.30am Chelsea Library, 1 Chelsea Road Thursdays at 10.30am Cheltenham Library, 12 Stanley Avenue Fridays at 10.30 am Clarinda Library, 58 Viney Street Fridays at 10.30am

Tiny Tots is held at the following branches: Dingley Village Neighbourhood House, 31B Marcus Road Mondays at 2.30pm Chelsea Library, 1 Chelsea Road Tuesdays at 10.30am Cheltenham Library, 12 Stanley Avenue Tuesdays at 10.30am Parkdale Library, 96 Parkers Road Wednesdays at 2.30pm Thursdays at 10.30am Westall Library, 35 Fairbank Road Fridays at 10.30am

Kingston Library & Community Centre Locations

Xbox One, Green Screen,

Traditional Board Games

Xbox One games will be

available to play at Chelsea, Cheltenham, Clarinda and Westall

libraries

Green Screen available at Chelsea and Westall

libraries

Traditional board games available at all branches

LIBRARIES: Chelsea 1 Chelsea Rd Cheltenham 12 Stanley Ave Clarinda 58A Viney St Highett 310 Highett Rd Moorabbin Shop 5, 1 Taylor St Parkdale 96 Parkers Rd Patterson Lakes 54 Thompson Rd Westall 35 Fairbank Rd ASPENDALE GARDENS COMMUNITY SERVICE: Aspendale Gardens, 103-105 Kearney Dr COUNCIL COMMUNITY CENTRES: Chelsea Activity Hub 3-5 Showers Ave, Chelsea Mentone Activity Hub 29 Venice St, Mentone Sundowner Community Centre 24 Sundowner Ave, Clarinda Westall Community Hub 35 Fairbank Rd, Clayton South

Bookings Essential

Wednesday 2 October 1-3pm Mentone Activity Hub Movie Screening It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: Lego Duplo invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild. Rated PG.

Thursday 3 October 10am-12noon Westall Community Hub Movie Screening Wonder Park tells the story of an amusement park where the imagination of a wildly creative girl named June comes alive. Rated PG.

Mon-Fri both weeks of the school holidays Except Friday 27 10am-4pm Westall Community Hub Colour-in Corner Drop in colouring-in activities. No bookings required.

ALL LIBRARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES ARE FREE! Book library events by phoning 1300 135 668, in person at any library branch, or online at kingston.vic.gov.au/library. Book for community centre events by phoning 8551 1200

Monday 23 September 2.30-3.30pm Clarinda Library Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes A virtual reality game. You’re alone in a room with a bomb. Your friends have the info to defuse it, but they can’t see the bomb. So everyone will need to talk it out – fast! Problem solving that’s fast, tense and loud. Ages 12-16

Monday 23 September 11am-12noon Parkdale Library Ben Wood - Illustrator Meet illustrator Ben Wood! Get some great drawing tips and learn how illustrations are an important part of writing stories. Ages 7-12

Monday 23 September 3-4.30pm Patterson Lakes Library Monday 30 September 10.30am-12noon Westall Library Minecraft Creative Play Minecraft in Creative mode. Ideal for experienced ‘crafters’. Ages 8-12

Tuesday 24 September 2-4pm Parkdale Library Dungeons & Dragons Learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons - a fantasy tabletop role-playing game. It’s time for an adventure! Ages 12-17

Tuesday 24 September 3-5pm Westall Library Thursday 26 September 10.30am-12.30pm Cheltenham Library Movie Screening Sing along with Elsa, Anna and friends in this interactive version of the popular snowy film. Rated PG. Ages 5+

Wednesday 25 September 10.30-11.30am Aspendale Gardens Community Service Storytime and Craft Enjoy stories, songs and simple craft at this fun Kingston Libraries’ story time session. Ages 2-7

Book for community centre events by phoning 8551 1200

Community Centre School Holiday Events

Wednesday 25 September 11am-1pm Sundowner Community Centre Thursday 3 October 10.30am-12.30pm Chelsea Activity Hub Movie Screening A street rat frees a genie from a lamp, granting all his wishes and transforming himself into a charming prince in order to marry a beautiful princess. But soon, an evil sorcerer becomes hell-bent on securing the lamp for his own sinister purposes. Rated PG.

Wednesday 2 October 11am-12.30pm Sundowner Community Centre Movie Screening The free-spirited Ugly Dolls confront what it means to be different, struggle with a desire to be loved, and ultimately discover who you truly are is what matters most. Rated PG.

Thursday 26 September 10am-12noon Westall Community Hub Movie Screening The toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care centre instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it's up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren't abandoned and to return home. Rated G.

for all activities, except where noted otherwise

Bookings Essential

Wednesday 25 September 2.30-3.30pm Chelsea Library Bubblemania So much science to learn with bubbles! Can they be square? Find out with your own bubbleator and bubble sculpting challenges. Ages 5-12

Wednesday 25 September 2-3.30pm Clarinda Library Magical Princesses Meet the Magical Princesses! Enjoy stories, singing, a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity. Come dressed as your favourite character to join the fun. All ages

Wednesday 25 September 2-4pm Cheltenham Library Friday 4 October 2-4pm Parkdale Library Drop-in LEGO for Teens Pop-in and get creative with LEGO. No bookings, no rules, just have fun and build something! Ages 12+

Monday 23 September 10.30-11.30am Westall Library Book Worms Craft Make a cute and cuddly book worm using socks and stuffing. Ages 4-8

Tuesday 24 September 2.30-3.30pm Chelsea Library Dream Catchers Make a beautiful dream catcher in this creative craft activity. Ages 6-11

Tuesday 24 September 2.30-3.30pm Cheltenham Library Pirate Treasure Hunt Ahoy me hearties! Join the hunt for treasure in the library, pirate style! Arrrgh! Ages 5-9

Friday 4 October 3-4pm Clarinda Library Lucky Dip Craft Get creative with a range of simple craft materials. Let your imagination run wild! Ages 3-10

Friday 4 October 3-4.30pm Westall Library XboxOne Tournament Get ready to race! Play Forza Motorsport in multiplayer mode and compete to be crowned the racing champion! Ages 7-12

for all activities, except where noted otherwise Bookings Essential

Friday 4 October 2.30-3.30pm Cheltenham Library Drive-in Movie Experience Create your own cardboard box car then use it at the ‘Drive-in’ to watch a short film. Snacks provided. Ages 4-6

Don’t forget! Our Ink About It Writing Competition closes

Saturday 5 October 2019. Submit your entry

to go into the draw to win 1 of 3 Westfield

Vouchers– valued at $200, $100 and $50.

For more information please see our website,

or pick up an entry form from your local

Kingston library branch.

ALL LIBRARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES ARE FREE! Book library events by phoning 1300 135 668, in person at any library branch, or online at kingston.vic.gov.au/library. Book for community centre events by phoning 8551 1200

Thursday 3 October 2.30-3.30pm Chelsea Library Meet rescue dog Cholita Discover the amazing story of Cholita the rescue dog – how he got to Australia and how he now helps children to read. Followed by a story and craft. All ages

Wednesday 2 October 2-3.30pm Cheltenham Library Drama Workshop Take part in drama games, learn about character development and plays, and participate in a mini-performance. Run by FunFit. Ages 8-11

Wednesday 2 October 6.30-7.15pm Parkdale Library Bedtime Storytime Wear your pyjamas and enjoy a bedtime storytime at the library! Stories, songs and a simple activity before heading home to bed. For families

Wednesday 2 October 10.30-11.30am Aspendale Gardens Community Service Duck Cameron Master Magician A fun-filled magical show full of surprise, comedy and intrigue! Includes learning some magic tricks to try at home. All ages

Friday 4 October 10.30-11.30am Chelsea Library Meet Sharni Layton Meet sports star Sharni Layton and hear her talk about her career, staying fit and healthy and the importance of wellbeing. Sharni is a former Australian Diamonds netballer, current AFLW Collingwood footballer and sports commentator. All ages

Thursday 26 September 2-3pm Parkdale Library Paper Cup Pandemonium Get crafty with paper cups and other materials. Ages 4-10

Thursday 26 September 10am-5pm Westall Library Friday 4 October 2-5pm Patterson Lakes Library Drop-in Holiday Activities Pop-in and enjoy a range of simple activities including colouring-in, activity sheets, LEGO, board games and more! No bookings required.

Monday 30 September 10.30am-12noon Parkdale Library mBots Build one of our mBot robots and then program it to move! Ages 8-14

Tuesday 1 October 2-3.30pm Clarinda Library Sphero Robotics Get to know our Sphero Sprk+ robots. Learn how to direct them through a maze and more. Ages 8-13

Tuesday 1 October 3-5pm Westall Library Movie Screening Tim and Detective Pikachu join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel a tangled mystery. Rated PG. Ages 8+

Wednesday 2 October 2.30-3.30pm Chelsea Library Stick Insects Craft A craft session related to insects and mini-beasts. Make a stick insect out of pipe-cleaners and other materials. Ages 6-10

for all activities, except where noted otherwise Bookings Essential

Thursday 3 October 10.30am-12noon Cheltenham Library Magical Princesses Meet the Magical Princesses! Enjoy stories, singing, a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity. Come dressed as your favourite character to join the fun. All ages

ALL LIBRARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES ARE FREE! Book library events by phoning 1300 135 668, in person at any library branch, or online at kingston.vic.gov.au/library. Book for community centre events by phoning 8551 1200