Libraries school holiday activities
Ocean Explorers Stingray and Shark Craft - ages 8+
When: Various dates
Where: Various locations
Cost: FREE
Locations
- Tuesday 6 January // 10:30am to 12pm - Clarkson Library
- Thursday 8 January // 10:30am to 12pm - Dordaak Kepup
Get ready for a deep-sea adventure!
Join illustrator Cindy Lane and learn how to use watercolour techniques and bold paint pen details to craft sleek stingrays and powerful sharks.
This activity is designed for older kids who enjoy a creative challenge - add textures and make your ocean predators look fierce and fantastic!
Discover the Western Swamp Tortoise - ages 5+
Locations
- Thursday 8 January // 10:30am to 11:30am - Girrawheen Library
- Monday 12 January // 10:30am to 11:30am - Wanneroo Library
- Tuesday 13 January // 10:30am to 11:30am - Dordaak Kepup Library
- Thursday 15 January // 10:30am to 11:30am - Clarkson Library
Join us for a fun tortoise workshop and make your own to take home.
Hear the incredible story of its rediscovery after being thought extinct for over 100 years, learn about its unique life cycle, and find out how WA scientists are leading conservation efforts.
Kids will enjoy hands-on fun, including decorating their own tortoise to take home!
Presented by the inspiring team, Friends of the Western Swamp Tortoise, passionate about conservation and preserving our wildlife.
Register for Girrawheen Library
Ocean Explorers Turtle and Dolphin Craft - ages 8+
When: Various dates
Where: Various locations
Cost: FREE
Locations
- Tuesday 13 January // 10:30am to 11:30am - Yanchep/Two Rocks Library
- Thursday 15 January // 10:30am to 11:30am - Girrawheen Library
- Friday 16 January // 10:30am to 11:30am - Wanneroo Library
Dive into a world of ocean fun!
Create your very own friendly turtles and playful dolphins using watercolour paints and bright paint pens, guided by talented watercolour artist Cindy Lane.
These easy, hands-on activities are perfect for little makers who love sea creatures.
Register for Yanchep/Two Rocks Library
Register for Girrawheen Library
Ocean Rescue Escape Room - ages 6+
Locations
- Wednesday 14 January to Friday 16 January // sessions 9:30am to 3:30pm - Dordaak Kepup
- Thursday 22 January to Saturday 24 January // sessions 9:30am to 3:30pm - Clarkson Library
Ocean Friends Escape!
Your submarine is stuck in a magical underwater cave surrounded by colourful coral reefs! Join Tam the Turtle and his sea creature friends, to solve puzzles and find the treasure of Captain Bubbles. But beware - the Monster of the Deep is trying to stop you! Can you escape before your bubble power runs out?
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre - Make a Sea Creature Workshop - ages 8+
Locations
- Monday 12 January // 10:30am - Clarkson Library
- Thursday 12 January // 2pm - Yanchep/Two Rocks Library
- Thursday 22 January // 10:30am - Wanneroo Library
- Thursday 22 January // 2pm - Dordaak Kepup
- Friday 23 January // 10:30am - Girrawheen Library
Dive into the adventure with sea creature puppets!
Inspired by our ocean-loving friend Tam the Turtle, kids can craft their very own sea creature puppets. From turtles to starfish, let your imagination swim free while learning about the wonders of the sea.