“Youth does not require reasons for living, it only needs pretexts.”

Thursday, September 17, 2009

School Holiday Fun

Ashfield Council offers a diverse program of free children’s activities and events across the municipality every school holiday period.

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Activities for Children aged 0-6 years


Very Hungry Caterpillar Picnic
Bring a picnic morning tea and enjoy the stories, songs and games.
Date: Friday 9 October
Time: 10:30am to 11.30am
Venue: Darrell Jackson Gardens, Summer Hill

Leaf Litter Collage Craft
Make your own aussie bush collage.
There will be two sessions of this craft.
Date: Wednesday 14 October
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Venue: Haberfield Library
Date: Thursday 15 October
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Venue: Ashfield Library
RSVP: Alex 9716 1810


A Bouquet of Stories
There will be two sessions of this stories and craft activity.
Date: Wednesday 7 October
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: Haberfield Library
Date: Thursday 8 October
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: Ashfield Library
RSVP: Alex 9716 1810


Big Bro Pyjama Storytime
Come along in your pyjamas and bring teddy for stories, songs and supper.
Date: Friday 16 October
Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Venue: Ashfield Library


Baby Rhyme Time
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 10:15am to 10:45am
Venue: Haberfield Library
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 10:00am to 10:30am
Venue: Ashfield Library


Worm Tales Storytime
There will be two sessions of this stories and craft activity.
Date: Wednesday 14 October
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: Haberfield Library
Date: Thursday 15 October
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: Ashfield Library
RSVP: Alex 9716 1810


Activities for Children aged 5-12 years

Learn to Sing
Date: Wednesday 7 October
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: Cadigal Room, 160 Elizabeth St. Ashfield
RSVP: Jae on 9716 1844

Learn to Tap Dance
Date: Monday 12 October
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Venue: St Vincent Church, 7 Bland St. Ashfield
RSVP: Jae on 9716 1844

Digital Photography Workshop
Date: Friday 16 October
Group 1: 10:00am to 3:00pm
Group 2: 11:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: Graham Yarroll Room, 78 Dalhousie St. Haberfield
RSVP: Jae on 9716 1844

Stroke Correction & Water Safety
Date: Friday 9 October
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: Ashfield Aquatic Centre
RSVP: Jae on 9716 1844

Family Tree Craft
Make your own leafy family tree.
There will be two sessions of this craft.
Date: Tuesday 6 October
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: Ashfield Library
Date: Tuesday 13 October
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: Haberfield Library
RSVP: Alex 9716 1810

Pots of Fun Craft
Each child will decorate their own miniature pot and plant a herb to take home.
There will be two sessions of this craft.
Date: Wednesday 7 October
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Venue: Haberfield Library
Date: Thursday 8 October
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Venue: Ashfield Library
RSVP: Alex 9716 1810

Magicians Apprentice Workshop
Date: Wednesday 14 October
Time: 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Venue: Graham Yarroll Room, 78 Dalhousie St. Haberfield
RSVP: Jae on 9716 1844

Make a Mark : environment drama workshop
Date: Wednesday 7 October
Time: 10:00am to 11:00am
Venue: Summer Hill Community Centre
RSVP: Melanie on 9716 1921 or email mel

Special Children's Week Activities

Road Safety Book Workshop
A craft for parents and children aged 5+, make your family’s own
Road Safety Book with kids author Deb Westbury.
Dates: Saturday 24 October
Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: Michael Maher Room, Haberfield Library
RSVP: Jae on 9716 1844

RED Bug Picnic
Bring a picnic morning tea and enjoy the stories, songs and games.
Date: Monday 26 October
Time: 10:00am to 11.30am
Venue: Ashfield Park



More information can be found on the Council website

Book News!

Australian Children’s Book Council Book of the Year Winners
Older Readers : Tales from Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan

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Picture Book of the Year : Collecting Colour by Kylie Dunstan

Eve Pownall Award for Information Books : Alive in the Death Zone by Lincoln Hall
All of these great titles are now available at your library.

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