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UNCOVER SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT MAITLAND LIBRARIES

Date: 20 September 2012

With the school holidays almost upon us and Maitland City Library has plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained!

The focus is on fun with a range of exciting shows, games and workshops on offer at Maitland, East Maitland, Rutherford and Thornton libraries 24 September – 5 October.

 

Maitland City Librarian Keryl Collard said there’s something for everyone to discover something amazing at their closest library.

‘The Holiday Fun program is aimed at presenting new and engaging experiences for children of all ages,’ she said.

 

Children will be taken on a journey of discovery to unearth their potential talent as an author or as an African drummer at Maitland Library. At East Maitland Library kids can learn all about Australian animals by getting up close to snakes, lizards and even a crocodile. 

There’s a chance to get active and discover the fun in keeping fit and flexible at Rutherford Library, or for the more daring, to unleash the gruesome through some ‘orrible songs and rhymes. Eerie histories will be discovered through trivia, inventions and games at Thornton Library, as well as a unique opportunity to see Australia’s only flea circus in action!

Booking and payment prior to events is essential and may be made in person at any Maitland City Library branch, by phoning 4933 6952 or online at www.maitland.nsw.gov.au/library

HOLIDAY FUN PROGRAM

Discover ‘orrible songs, rhymes and tales

Unleash the gruesome kid in you!

Rutherford Library

Wednesday 26 September

2.00 pm - 3.00 pm

Free Ages 5 +

Discover Australian animals

Koalas, kangaroos, wombats and more!

East Maitland Library

Friday 28 September

11.00 am - 12.00 pm

Free Ages 5 +

 

Discover Horrible Histories

Trivia, games, inventions and mummies!

Thornton Library

Thursday 27 September

10.30 am - 11.30 am

Free Ages 8 - 14

Discover fun and fitness

Fitness + Flexibility = FUN!

Rutherford Library

Wednesday 3 October

10.30 am - 11.30 am

$5.00 Ages 4 - 8

 

Discover your talent as an author

Create your own book

Maitland Library

Thursday 27 September

2.00 pm - 3.00 pm

Free Ages 5 +

 

Discover Wetlands

Meet snakes, lizards and even a crocodile!

East Maitland Library

Thursday 4 October

10.30 am - 11.30 am

$5.00 Ages 5 - 14

 

Discover your talent as a drummer

Feel the rhythm of African drums!

Maitland Library

Friday 28 September

10.30 am - 11.30 am

$5.00 Ages 6 – 12

Discover the Flea Circus

Be amazed at the incredible feats of fleas!

Thornton Library

Friday 5 October

2.00 pm - 2.45 pm

$5.00 All Ages

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