Each school holidays, Cockburn Libraries, plans a range of events for school age children.
In July, explore the amazing culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders with our NAIDOC themed sessions.
In September/October join us in expanding our minds as we delve into science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths with a heap of fun activities.
In January and April see what weird, wonderful, wacky themes we come up with.
Program details
Ages: Various ages
Bookings required: Yes
Cost: Free
Locations, days & times:
- All branches – Only during school holidays
Coolbellup Library
Wagyl Weaving
Monday 4 July at 10.30am
Use colourful yarn to create your own Wagyl (rainbow serpent). Ages 5+
Storytelling with Didgeridoo
Tuesday 5 July at 2pm
Join us, Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!. with storytelling and didgeridoo. Ages 5+
Wagyl Mural
Monday 11 July at 10.30am
Create a Wagyl mural on 6 wooden squares. Ages 6+
Spearwood Library
Bead Creations
Tuesday 5 July at 10.30am
Have fun threading beads in Indigenous inspired colours to make 2 small serpents to play with and a necklace to wear. Ages 5+
Dot Painting
Friday 8 July at 10.30am
Dot paint Indigenous designed wooden animals. Ages 5+
Storytelling with Didgeridoo
Tuesday 12 July at 10.30am
Join us, Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!. with storytelling and didgeridoo. Ages 5+
Success Library
Turtle Mobile
Tuesday 5 July at 10am
Create a NAIDOC inspired turtle mobile. Ages 7+
Tic Tac Toe
Wednesday 6 July at 10am
Create your own NAIDOC themed Tic Tac Toe board to take home. Ages 7+
Anime Arvo
Thursday 7 July, 2-4pm
Anime Arvo is an opportunity to watch a selection of first episodes from four different Anime TV series. Specific titles and ratings are available on our website. Ages 15+
Kanopy Movie
Friday 8 July at 10am
Join us and watch the original 1976 movie ‘Storm Boy’. Popcorn provided. All ages welcome, rated G
Wooden Animals
Wednesday 13 July at 10am
Using traditional Indigenous designs decorate your own wooden Australian animal. Ages 7+
Gamer Club
Thursday 14 July, 3-5pm
An afternoon of competitive fun; including Among Us, Minecraft, VR, and some retro board games. Ages strictly 10+
Storytelling with Didgeridoo
Thursday 14 July at 10am
Join us, Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!. with storytelling and didgeridoo Ages 5+
Bush Tucker Tasting
Friday 15 July at 10am
Learn about traditional bush tucker foods and try them yourself. Ages 9+