Holiday Mania

Movie screening: How to Train Your Dragon

Tuesday 7 April

Time: 2pm—4pm
Location: Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub
Cost: FREE—No bookings required.
Ages: 6 and up.

Follow young Hiccup as his journey crosses paths with Toothless, the legendary Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. A fun-filled school holiday movie for kids and families!

Running time: 125 minutes. Rated PG. Contains mild violence and some mild scary scenes. 

Children under 12 must not be left unattended.  

Drop-in craft: Design a Travel Mug

Wednesday 8 April

Time: 2pm—5pm
Location: Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub
Cost: FREE. No bookings required.
Ages: Suitable for the whole family.

Create your own travel mug! Comes with paper insert so you can create as many unique designs as possible for your reusable travel mug.

Wait times may apply. Activity will run until supplies run out. Children may require parental or caregiver assistance.

Children under 12 must not be left unattended. 

Adrian Beck: Fox Kid! Writing Workshop

Wednesday 8 April

Time: 11am—12pm
Location: Carnegie Library and Community Centre
Cost: $10. Bookings essential. No refunds.
Ages: Strictly for ages 8 and up.

A fun-filled interactive session that takes you behind the scenes of bringing decodable chapter book series character ‘Fox Kid’ to life! Experience the Word Swap Challenge, forge big bold villains in Build-A-Baddie, and sketch along with Adrian as you learn to draw the greatest fox-themed superhero the world has ever known! All materials provided.

Adults do not require a ticket, but children under 12 must not be left unattended.

Please note: No Refunds.

Movie and Maker: Smurfs

Wednesday 8 April

Time: 2pm—4pm
Location: Caulfield Library
Cost: FREE - No bookings required.
Ages: Suitable for ages 5 and up.

Join us for a special screening of Smurfs. When Papa Smurf is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.

After the film, stick around for a fun Smurf-themed craft activity the whole family will enjoy. Craft activity commences after screening and runs until 4pm. Wait times may apply.

Movie running time 92 minutes. Rated G.

Parental supervision required for all children under 12.

Slime Master Workshop

Thursday 9 April

Time: 11am—12pm 
Location: Carnegie Library and Community Centre
Cost: $10. Bookings essential. No refunds.
Ages: Strictly for ages 8 and up.

Become a Slime Master this Holiday Mania! Discover the scientific magic of slime making, during this ooey-gooey session as you create two unique slimes to take home. All materials provided.

Adults do not require a ticket, but children under 12 must not be left unattended.

Please note: No Refunds.

Toy Library pop-up

Friday 10 April

Time: 12pm—2pm
Location: Carnegie Library and Community Centre
Cost: FREE. No bookings required.
Ages: Suitable for ages 0 -8.

Toys in the Library! We’re hosting the Carnegie Toy Library for a pop-up play space. Drop-in and use the wonderful variety of children and family play resources they have to offer and learn a little more about this sustainable community resource.

Parental supervision required for all children under 12.

Mini Pets Petting Zoo

Friday 10 April

Time: 2pm—3.30pm
Location: Elsternwick Library
Cost: FREE. No bookings required.
Ages: Suitable for the whole family.

Cute and Cuddly animals in the library! Come and visit the mini pets petting zoo, a small enclosure with baby rabbits, guinea pigs and chicks in a safe and controlled environment so children can get up close and take turns learning how to gently handle and pet these baby animals. After getting the hold the mini pets, enjoy colouring and craft in the children’s area.

Wait times may apply. 

Parental supervision required for all children under 12.

Drop-in Freestyle craft

Monday 13 April

Time: 2pm—5pm
Location: Caulfield Library
Cost: FREE. No bookings required.
Ages: Suitable for the whole family.

What will you make? Have fun and get creative with a variety of craft materials — no rules, just your imagination! 

Wait times may apply. Activity will run until supplies run out. Children may require parental or caregiver assistance.

Children under 12 must not be left unattended. 

Bunny Stuffems Maker Session

Tuesday 14 April

Session One: 2pm—3pm
Session Two:  3pm—4pm
Location: Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub
Cost: $7. Bookings essential. No refunds.
Ages: Suitable for ages 6 and up.

Hop into this maker session and create your very own bunny to take home. Perfect for crafty kids, this easy assembly activity includes stuffing material, child-friendly plastic needle threading, and customisable bunny bandana for your own individual design. All materials provided.

Parental supervision and assistance required for all children under 12.

Please note: No Refunds.

Movie Session: DC League of Super Pets

Wednesday 15 April

Time: 2pm—4pm 
Location: Elsternwick Library 
Cost: FREE—No bookings required.
Ages: For ages 7 and up.

When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto the Super-Dog must convince a rag-tag shelter pack - Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle and Chip the squirrel - to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the superheroes.

Running time 106 minutes. Rated PG.

Children under 12 must not be left unattended.  

Drop-in Craft: Bookmark Making

Thursday 16 April

Time: 2pm—4pm
Location: Elsternwick Library
Cost: FREE. No bookings required.
Ages: Suitable for the whole family.

Drop by and get crafty at our bookmark making station! Create your own colourful bookmarks using stickers, ribbons, and other cool materials – perfect for little makers of all ages! All materials are provided, so just bring your creativity.

Wait times may apply. Activity will run until supplies run out. Children may require parental or caregiver assistance.

Children under 12 must not be left unattended. 

Flying Bookworm: Stories Alive!

Thursday 16 April

Show One: 11am—12pm
Show Two:  2pm—3pm
Location: Caulfield Library - Town Hall Theatrette
Cost: $10. Bookings essential. Adults also require a ticket.
Ages: Suitable for ages 5 and up.

Join The Flying Bookworm Theatre Company on a magical storytelling journey and watch as they bring stories to life! Enjoy tales of Custard the Dragon, and wonderful reimagining's of classics like The Little Engine That Could and The Three Little Pigs.

Children must not be left unattended.

Please note: No Refunds. Adults also require a ticket.

Mad About Science: Paper Planes!

Friday 17 April

Time: 2pm—3pm 
Location: Carnegie Library and Community Centre
Cost: $7. Bookings essential. No refunds.
Ages: Suitable for ages 7-10.

It’s time for take-off! In this hands-on STEAM session, kids will design, build and test their very own paper planes, experimenting with different shapes and folds to see what flies the furthest. With races and challenges, kids will be able to tweak and redesign their creations, to discover the science behind flight, in a fun, practical way. All materials provided.

Children under 12 must not be left unattended. 

Please note: No Refunds.