April School Holidays
Celebrate books and reading with Cockburn Libraries 2-12 April
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Design Your Own Library Bag
Thursday 4 April at 10.30am
Decorate your own canvas library bag. Ages 5+
Mini-Comics with Visual Storyteller Aśka
Monday 8 April at 10.30am-12.30pm
Join the energetic visual storyteller Aśka, to discover the secrets of telling stories with mini-comics!
We will learn the nuts and bolts of storytelling, how to draw expressive characters and how to make small ideas into longer pieces.
And best of all – you do not need to be an artist to do this, as this action packed and super productive 120 minutes is all about using drawing as a language, rather than making polished art. Ages 8-13
Aussie Author Storytime
Wednesday 10 April at 10.30am
Come and listen to stories by Aussie authors and make your own craft to take home. Ages 2+
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Poke Balls
Tuesday 2 April at 10.30am
Design 2 different poke balls – one squishy and one ping pong. Then enter the Poke Ball games for your chance to win a Pokémon prize. Ages 6+
Foam Gliders and Paper Planes
Tuesday 9 April at 10.30am
Make 2 different types of planes and see which flies the furthest. Then enter your plane in a contest to find out who is the champion plane creator. Ages 6+
Kids’ Illustration Workshop – Gabriel Evans
Friday 12 April at 10.30am
Join WA children’s author and illustrator, Gabriel Evans, for this creative hands-on session. Discover the picture book process, learn character design, and create an illustration. Ages 6-10
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Quilled Animal Bookmark
Tuesday 2 April at 10am
Learn the basics of quilling while you make a creature bookmark and then take home the things you need to make a bigger artwork at home. Ages 10-14
Nature Storytime Trek – Boodjar Mooliny Reserve
Wednesday 3 April at 9.30am
Join us for some stories and a trek through some local nature.
We are exploring Boodjar Mooliny Reserve. Weather is no obstacle, we will run rain, sun or wind so please keep that in mind when dressing: raincoats, wellies, sunscreen, and an umbrella might be needed and always make sure to bring a hat and water bottle.
Kanopy Movie
Thursday 4 April at 10am
Join us and watch the 2016 movie ‘Anne of Green Gables’. Popcorn provided. All ages welcome, rated PG
Anime Arvo
Thursday 4 April, 2-4pm
Anime Arvo is an opportunity to watch a selection of first episodes from four different Anime TV series. Ages 15+
All Abilities Storytime
Friday 5 April at 10am
Listen to some stories, experience some sensory games and activities. All abilities welcome, please contact us if you have any questions. Ages 2+
Lady Marmalade
Monday 8 April at 10am
Lady Marmalade is a friendly goat who lives happily in the country. But what happens when she moves to the city? Finding herself lonely and hungry she goes for a walk and discovers a diverse range of neighbours all growing yummy food for her to eat.
Listen to the story, learn more about different vegetables, and how to eat healthy with Lady Marmalade. Ages 4-6
Koala Pencil Holders
Tuesday 9 April at 10am
Build and decorate your own koala pencil holder. Ages 7-9
Papercraft Bookmarks
Wednesday 10 April at 10am
Make cool bookmarks using your paper craft skills. Ages 7+
Design Your Own Library Bag
Thursday 11 April at 10am
Decorate your own canvas library bag. Ages 10-15
Gamer Club
Thursday 11 April, 3-5pm
An afternoon of competitive fun. Including Among Us, Minecraft, VR, and some retro board games. Ages strictly 10+
