SCHOOL PROGRAM
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bookings for activities will open 7 days prior to each event at 11am.
To book library events: Phone: 1300 135 668
Online: library.kingston. vic.gov.au/events
In person: at any library branch
Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
JULY 2026 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Please book only one space for your child if events are duplicated. Please arrive on time.
If you can’t make it, please cancel your booking online or by phone so someone else can attend.
All dates and times are correct at time of printing.
Bookings are required for all of our events, other than drop-in sessions/activities.
2026 STORY LINES FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH WRITING COMPETITION
Write a short story or poem of up to 500 words about anything you like, but it must be G-rated.
Running from Monday 13 July to Sunday 20 September.
Ages categories are 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16.
Winners announced Friday 20 November.
ENTER FOR SOME GREAT PRIZES
TEENS
Teen Crochet Coasters
Chelsea Library
Monday 29 June | 3pm - 4:30pm Ages 13 - 17 - Bookings required
Get hooked on crochet these holidays in this fun and creative teen workshop! Learn how to make cool coaster squares that are perfect for your drinks or adding a handmade touch to your space. Whether you bring a friend or come solo, this relaxed session is all about creativity, good vibes and trying something new.
Teen Minecraft
Parkdale Library
Thursday 9 July | 3pm - 4:30pm Ages 13 - 17 - Bookings required Minecraft is trending again and the library is the place to play.
Team up with friends to build epic worlds, survive the night, battle mobs, and uncover hidden treasures. Bring your creativity, your survival skills, and your friends.
Hang out, join in, discover something new.
Books, programs, comics, graphics, events, eReads, magazines, news, eResources, gaming and more. Find
MONDAY 29 JUNE
WEDNESDAY 1 JULY
Build a Possum Drey
SCHOOL
Clay by Numbers
Clarinda Library
10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 7 - 12
Magical Science Workshop
Cheltenham Library
10:30am - 11:30am
Westall Library 2pm - 3pm
Ages 5 - 12
Wooden Sling Disc Game
Parkdale Library
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages 6 - 12
Drop in Lucky Dip Craft
Highett Library & Patterson Lakes Library
2:30pm - 4pm
All ages
TUESDAY 30 JUNE
Yarn Wrap Monsters
Cheltenham Library
10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 4 - 8
mBots
Chelsea Library
2:30pm - 4pm
Ages 10 - 14
Drop in Lucky Dip Craft
Dingley Village Library
2:30pm - 4pm
All ages
Westall Library
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages 5 - 14
Build a cosy shelter for native possums
Drop in Lucky Dip Craft
Clarinda Library
2:30pm - 4pm All ages
Yarn Wrap Monsters
Parkdale Library 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Ages 4 - 8
Wooden Sling Disc Game
Chelsea Library 3pm - 4pm
Ages 6 - 12
THURSDAY 2 JULY
Yarn Wrap Monsters
Chelsea Library 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 4 - 8
Decorate a Pillowcase & Mini Movie
Westall Library 10:30am - 11:45am
Ages 4 - 8
Movie rated G
ACTIVITIES ARE FREE!
SCHOOL HOLIDAY SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Origami Tic Tac Toe
Cheltenham Library
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages 5 - 10
Drop in Lucky Dip Craft
Parkdale Library
2:30pm - 4pm
All ages
Clay by Numbers
Patterson Lakes Library
3pm - 4pm
Ages 7 - 12
FRIDAY 3 JULY
Decorate a Pillowcase & Mini Movie
Parkdale Library
10:30am - 11:45am
Ages 4 - 8
Movie rated G
Trash Puppets
Cheltenham Library
10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 4 - 8
Origami Tic Tac Toe
Clarinda Library
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages 5 - 10
Drop in Lucky Dip Craft
Chelsea Library
2:30pm - 4pm
All ages
MONDAY 6 JULY
Toonworld Animation Cheltenham Library 10:30am - 12pm
Ages 8 - 14
Little Cub Stuffem Bear
Chelsea Library
10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 5 - 8
Drop in Lucky Dip Craft
Clarinda Library 10:30am - 12pm
All ages
Toonworld Cartooning Westall Library
1:45pm - 2:45pm
Ages 5 - 8
2:45pm - 3:45pm
Ages 9 - 12
Little Cub Stuffem Bear
Highett Library 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Ages 5 - 8
HOLIDAY PROGRAM
TUESDAY 7 JULY
NAIDOC Week
Colour-In Bag Activity
Patterson Lakes Library
10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 4 - 10
Build an Insect Hotel
Chelsea Library
10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 5 - 14
Create a shelter for native insects and pollinators
Drop in Lucky Dip Craft
Parkdale Library
2:30pm - 4pm
All ages
Little Cub Stuffem Bear
Dingley Village Library
2:30pm - 3:15pm
Ages 5 - 8
Movie Screening
Cheltenham Library
3pm - 4:30pm
Movie rated PG reccomended ages 7+
WEDNESDAY 8 JULY
Storytime & Craft
Aspendale Gardens
Community Service 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 3 - 6
Tasselled Tasbih Workshop with The Islamic Museum
Parkdale Library 2pm - 3pm
Ages 6 - 12
Drop in Lucky Dip Craft
Cheltenham Library 2:30pm - 4pm
All ages
NAIDOC Week
Colour-In Bag Activity
Chelsea Library 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Ages 4 - 10
PROGRAM
THURSDAY 9 JULY
NAIDOC Week
Yarning with Elders
FOR KIDS
Cheltenham & Parkdale Library
11am - 11:45am
Ages 5 - 10
NAIDOC Week
Drop in Colouring Activities
Chelsea Library 11am - 12:30pm
Ages 4 - 8
Drop in Lucky Dip Craft
Patterson Lakes Library
2:30pm - 4pm
All ages
FRIDAY 10 JULY
Teddy Bears Picnic
Storytime & Craft
Cheltenham Library
10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 3 - 6
Little Cub Stuffem Bear
Parkdale Library 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 5 - 8
Drop in Lucky Dip Craft
Chelsea Library & Highett Library 10:30am - 12pm
All ages
Rainbow Teddy Stuffems
Clarinda Library
10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 5 - 8
BOARD GAMES
Board games are available to play in all library branches during the school holidays.
Just ask a library staff to borrow one while you’re visiting.
The Beat Lab
Kingston City Hall
Mon 29 & Tue 30 Jun 10am – 12pm | 1pm – 3pm Ages 8-13 | $22 transaction fee applies. Learn how to sequence beats, basslines, and melodies to build your own song.
Discover Spoken Word: Open Mic Lab
Parkdale Library
Tue 30 Jun | 10:30am – 12:30pm Ages 10-13 | Free registration required. Express yourself and your voice through music, rhythm, interactive prompts, and creative challenges.
Star For a Day: Matilda the Musical
Kingston Arts Centre
Wed 1 Jul | 9am – 1:30pm
Ages 7-12 | $50 transaction fee applies. Add a little magic and mischief into the school holidays with a bold and imaginative musical theatre workshop inspired by the beloved musical Matilda!
Custom Cap Studio
Kingston Arts Centre
Wed 1 Jul | 10am – 11:30am
Ages 7-13 | $22 transaction fee applies.
Decorate your own caps inspired by bold graffiti art, bright colours and expressive lettering.
3D Animal Canvas
Kingston Arts Centre
Thu 2 Jul | 10am – 11:30am
Ages 7-13 | $22 transaction fee applies. Design and create your own textured animal artwork using clay and paint.
shows
The Alphabet of Awesome Science
Shirley Burke Theatre
Fri 3 Jul | 10am – 11am
Ages 5-12 | $15 transaction fee applies.
Join professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge for a thrilling voyage through the alphabet and mind-blowing scientific surprises.
for teens
The Wobbly Wallaby and the Absolute Bandicoot
Kingston Arts Centre
Wed 8 Jul 10am – 10:45am | 1pm – 1:45pm
Ages 3-8 | $15 transaction fee applies.
Celebrate friendship, empathy and kindness in this musical adventure with Giggle and Hoot performer Jemma Armstrong.
Songwriting in a Day
Westall Library
Tue 7 Jul | 10am – 3pm
Ages 13-17 | Free registration required. Learn the essentials of composing and recording your own songs in an immersive songwriting workshop.
Stitch Drawing: from Mark to Stitch
Kingston Arts Centre
Thu 9 Jul | 10am – 3pm
Ages 13-17 | Free registration required. Try your hand at ‘thread drawing’ and unlock the expressive possibilities of using the sewing machine as a drawing tool.