ONLINESchool Holiday

Program yarralibraries.vic.gov.au

YARRA LIBRARIES

20 SEPTEMBER - 1 OCTOBER

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Tues 21 Sep

Wed 22 Sep

Mon 20 Sep

Week 1

Illustration workshop with Anna Zobel 11am • Ages 5-12Join Anna Zobel, illustrator of the CBCA 2021 nominated book Who’s Your Real Mum? written by Bernadette Green, for an exciting Zoom workshop. Anna, who is also the author of Little Gem, will help you discover your own unique drawing style. Anna says that everyone can draw so join this online session for some drawing inspiration and fun!

Mini Maestros2 Sessions: 10am: 6-24mths 11am: Ages 2-5Join in the musical fun! There’ll be rhymes and singing, playing percussion instruments, dancing and movement, and puppets!

Comic Storyboarding with Steve Lo Casto11am • Ages 8+Learn how to create your own comic with reknowned illustrator Steve Lo Casto. In this workshop, you'll create characters, settings and your own story to bring your comic book to life!

Mini Maestros2 Sessions: 10am: 6-24mths 11am: Ages 2-5Join in the musical fun! There’ll be rhymes and singing, playing percussion instruments, dancing and movement, and puppets!

So�e Laguna and Marc McBrideThe Song of Lewis Carmichael10am • Ages 8+ Join children’s author So�e Laguna for a look at her latest book, The Song of Lewis Carmichael along with illustrator Marc McBride. Journey with them through this adventurous novel about a quiet boy on an extraordinary hot air balloon adventure! Watch as Marc McBride demonstrates how the story is brought to life with his illustrations. An event not to be missed!

Thur 23 Sep

Tues 28 Sep

Wed 29 Sep

Mon 27 Sep

Week 2

The Giant Spoon, A Special Storytime 11am • Ages 3+ Come and enjoy songs, action rhymes and a reading of her original picture book The Giant Spoon written by local author Rebekah Yock and illustrated by Lucy Jollow. Rebekah will be bringing this super fun story to life with some surprise props.

Mini Maestros2 Sessions: 10am: 6-24mths 11am: Ages 2-5Join in the musical fun! There’ll be rhymes and singing, playing percussion instruments, dancing and movement, and puppets!

Wurundjeri Storytelling2 Sessions: 10am & 1pm • All Ages Connect with Wurundjeri Country, people and identity. Learn about Wurundjeri Dreaming stories; why Gurrborra (koala) doesn’t drink water and how the Dulai wurrung (platypus) was created. Learn about the traditional signi�cance of Tanderrum (Welcome to Country Ceremony), experience dance, learn some of our traditional language (Woi wurrung), create a Bunjil’s nest and more.

Mini Maestros2 Sessions: 10am: 6-24mths 11am: Ages 2-5Join in the musical fun! There’ll be rhymes and singing, playing percussion instruments, dancing and movement, and puppets!

Mini Maestros2 Sessions: 10am: 6-24mths 11am: Ages 2-5Join in the musical fun! There’ll be rhymes and singing, playing percussion instruments, dancing and movement, and puppets!

Thur 30 Sep

Fri 1 Oct

Sock Puppets!From Monday 20 September whilst “socks” last! Swing by one of our branches and pick up a sock puppet activity pack. Everything you need to create your very own fuzzy friend. We’d love to see your wonderful creations, creatures and characters. Share a pic of your puppet pal with us on social media or bring them a visit on your next Click and Collect!

Book for School Holiday Sessions:eventbrite.com.au/o/yarra-libraries-7575321641

Keen for more? Check out last year’s program of activities: vimeo.com/showcase/schoolholidayprogram

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