Holiday Mania

Movie and Maker session

Monday 7 April

Time: 11am—1pm
Location: Caulfield Library 
Cost: FREE - no bookings required. 
Ages: Suitable for the whole family.

Join us for a special screening of Room on the Broom, based on the beloved picture book by author Julia Donaldson and illustrator, Axel Scheffler. After the movie, stay on for some broomstick-inspired crafty fun!  Screening starts at 11am. 

Parental or caregiver supervision required for children under 12.

Dungeons and Dragons 

Tuesday 8 April

First Session: 11am—1pm (Strictly Ages 12—15) 
Second Session:  2pm—4pm (Strictly Ages 15—18)

Location: Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub
Cost: FREE. Bookings required. Bookings open 9am Monday 10 March.
Ages: For ages 12—15 and 15—18.

Embark on an epic adventure into a world of magic, mystery, and danger! In Dungeons and Dragons, you face fierce enemies, unravel mysteries, discover treasures, and embark on daring adventures alongside your fellow players. Open to players of all levels of experience, including first timers. All materials provided.  

Numbers are limited so get in quick!

Rainbow Hedgehog Weaving 

Tuesday 8 April

Time: 11am—5pm
Location: Elsternwick Library
Cost: FREE. No bookings required. 
Ages: For the whole family

These hedgehogs need new outfits, and we need you to style them! Try your hand at simple weaving techniques and create fun patterns through pre-cut slots on the hedgehog’s body. Add foam embellishments to complete your colourful critter. Weave, design, and stick—then watch your hedgehog come to life in style! 

Activity will run until supply runs out. Wait times may apply.

Flying Bookworm: Magic Journey 

Wednesday 9 April

Time: 11am—12pm
Location: Carnegie Library and Community Centre
Cost: FREE and bookings required. Bookings open 9am Monday 10 March.
Ages: For ages 5 to 9.

Join The Flying Bookworm Theatre Company as they bring your favourite stories and fables to life in a whole new way! From the mischievous Gingerbread Man to the heartwarming transformation of The Ugly Duckling, prepare for a magical storytelling adventure that will ignite your imagination and whisk you away to enchanting worlds.  

Adults do not require a ticket, but children must not be left attended.

Drop-in craft: Bookmark making 

Thursday 10 April

Time: 11am—5pm
Location: Carnegie Library and Community Centre 
Cost: FREE -  no bookings required. 
Ages: 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. 

Activity will run until supply runs out. Wait times may apply.

Drop-in craft: Origami

Friday 11 April

Time: 11am—4pm
Location: Caulfield Library
Cost: FREE. No bookings required. 
Ages: Suitable for ages 5 and up with parental or caregiver assistance. Wait times may apply. 

Join Michelle from Paperazzi Design Studio for a fun-filled Origami Drop-In session! Learn the age-old art of folding paper into beautiful creations. No experience needed — just bring your creativity and leave with your own finished masterpiece! 

NICA Circus Workshop  

Monday 14 April

Time: 3pm—4.30pm
Location: Carnegie Library and Community Centre
Cost: Tickets $10. Bookings essential. Bookings open 9am on Monday 10 March.
Ages: Strictly for ages 7 to 12.

Step right up and join the National Institute of Circus Arts for an unforgettable, fun-filled workshop!  Dive in and master the exciting arts of juggling, hula hooping, plate spinning, and diabolo!  Don’t miss this opportunity to challenge yourself, have a laugh, and tap into your inner circus performer.  

Adults do not require a ticket, but children must not be left attended.

World Art Day StoryTime  

Tuesday 15 April

Time: 11am
Location: Glen Eira City Council Gallery 
Cost: FREE—bookings required. Bookings open 9am Monday 10 March.
Ages: For ages 3 and up.

Libraries have teamed up with the Glen Eira City Council Art Gallery at Town Hall to celebrate World Art Day – a day to celebrate art and creativity!  Join Crystal from Super Awesome StoryTime for an extra fun, art-themed Storytime packed with catchy songs, lively music, and a fun craft activity to spark your creativity!   

Adults do not require a ticket, but children must not be left attended.

Cosmic Chemistry Show 

Tuesday 15 April

Time: 11am—12pm 
Location: Carnegie Library and Community Centre
Cost: FREE - bookings essential. Bookings open 9am Monday 10 March.
Ages: For ages 6 and up.

Blast off with us on an out-of-this-world adventure as we journey through the cosmos! Feel the thrill of big bangs, countdown to thrilling rocket launches, and uncover the secrets that make Earth so special. Packed with interactive volunteer moments, we’ll travel from the icy edges of the universe to the scorching, most uninhabitable planets. Experience the wonders of the solar system like never before! Presented by Mad About Science. 

Adults do not require a ticket, but children must not be left attended.

Museum In a Van: Dinosaur Discovery 

Tuesday 15 April

Time: 2pm—3pm
Location: Carnegie Library and Community Centre
Cost: Free event. Bookings required. Bookings open 9am on Monday 10 March.
Ages: For ages 4 and up.

Dive into the fascinating world of dinosaurs with this hands-on, interactive experience led by Museum Victoria’s outreach team! You will discover how palaeontologists uncover the secrets of dinosaurs by finding and studying fossils. 

Explore incredible objects including casts of a Triceratops horn, teeth, and frill from Melbourne Museum’s Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs exhibition, along with a life-sized Muttaburrasaurus skull and leg.   

Adults do not require a ticket, but children must not be left attended.

Stop motion animation 

Thursday 17 April

Time: 2pm—3.15pm
Location: Carnegie Library and Community Centre
Cost: Tickets $10—bookings essential. Bookings open 9am on Monday 10 March.
Ages: For ages 7 and up.

Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop with Brett from Cardytoons, where you'll learn the art of stop-motion animation! Prepare your own plasticine character and then work with other workshop participants to create a one-of-a-kind stop motion film.   

Adults do not require a ticket, but children must not be left attended.

Movie: The Wild Robot (PG)

Wednesday 16 April  

Time: 11am
Location: Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub 
Cost: FREE. No bookings required. 
Ages: For ages 4 and up.

Roz the robot is programmed to be a personal assistant. When Roz ends up on a deserted island after a storm, she must learn to adapt to her wild surroundings. And when she becomes a co-parent to a baby goose, she must become more than she was ever programmed to be. 

Rated PG. Suitable for ages eight and up. Run time is 104 minutes. Contains animated violence, mild themes and scary scenes. Free event and no bookings required. Parental supervision required for children under 12.  

Drop-in craft: Egg-stravaganza! 

Wednesday 16 April  

Time: 1pm - 6pm
Location: Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub 
Cost: FREE -  no bookings required. 
Ages: For ages 4 and up.

Eggs are often associated with rebirth and new life and are important symbols during both Passover and Easter celebrations. Weave your magic and create your very own egg-inspired greeting card!  

Activity will run until supply runs out. Wait times may apply.

Movie: Oddball  (G)

Thursday 17 April

Time: 3pm
Location: Elsternwick Library 
Cost: FREE -  no bookings required. 
Ages: For ages 6 and up.

Oddball is a heartwarming family comedy based on the true story of a quirky dog who helps protect a penguin colony from foxes. With the help of his owner, an unconventional farmer, Oddball proves that even the most unlikely heroes can make a big difference in the world! Join us for this loveable Australian classic. And the best bit? There’s free popcorn!  

Parental or caregiver supervision required for children under 12.