African Drumming Workshop : School Holiday Activity
Tuesday, 1 July 2008
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
LIBRARY OLYMPICS
Blue Turban Percussion will create an infectious atmosphere of musical celebration. Immerse yourself in the rhythm of the drums by attending one of these two workshops. 2.00pm - 3.00pm 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Ages 5+ Bookings required
LOCATION: Newport Library, 13 Mason St (Outlets hall) CONTACT NAME: Children's and Youth Team PHONE: 9932 2050 EMAIL: library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Catch the Dragon's Tail : School Holiday Activity
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
LIBRARY OLYMPICS
Calling on all future Olympians to play some traditional Chinese games. Be prepared for lots of fun with these interactive group activities.
Ages 6 + Bookings required.
LOCATION: Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, 2 Newham Way CONTACT NAME: Children's and Youth Team PHONE: 9932 3020 EMAIL: library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Traditional Bamboo Dance
Thursday, 3 July 2008
11:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Experience the beauty and grace of the Bamboo Dance and the Don Dance as members of the Karen community from Burma perform these traditional dances.
Bring the whole family to enjoy this cultural celebration, which will include songs from the Karen homelands as well. You will gain inspirational insights into traditional Karen culture at this Refugee Week celebration.
Bookings required
LOCATION: Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, 2 Newham Way, Central Square Shopping Centre CONTACT NAME: Community Language Librarian PHONE: 9932 1330 EMAIL: library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Manga Art : Youth Event
Friday, 4 July 2008
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Manga is the traditional Japanese word for comics and print cartoons. You are invited to explore the various genres of manga and learn to draw the basics of this very popular Japanese art from. This relaxed session will be guided by a local young enthusiast for this art.
Ages 12 - 18 years Bookings required.
LOCATION: Altona Library, 123 Queen Street CONTACT NAME: Children's and Youth Team PHONE: 9932 1330 EMAIL: library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Newport Folk Festival - Storytime
Saturday, 5 July 2008
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Come and enjoy songs and stories with special guests Dharma and Jackie. A great Saturday morning start to the Newport Folk Festival!
Something old and something new and something just for you and you ...
LOCATION: Newport Library, 13 Mason Street CONTACT NAME: Programs and Marketing Co-ordinator PHONE: 9932 2050 EMAIL: library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Olympic Gold Performance: School Holiday Activity
Monday, 7 July 2008
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
LIBRARY OLYMPICS
Olympic Gold Knockabout Theatre Performance
Get ready for a magical and historical journey through the ages of the Olympic games. This show is highly interactive featuring storytelling, mime and comedy.
Family friendly Bookings required
LOCATION: Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, 2 Newham Way CONTACT NAME: Children's and Youth Team PHONE: 9932 3020 EMAIL: library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Olympic Athletes : School Holiday Activity
Tuesday, 8 July 2008
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
LIBRARY OLYMPICS
Create your favourite Olympian in action wearing their country’s sports gear by assembling a cardboard human body.
Agess: 5+ Booking required.
LOCATION: Altona Library, 123 Queen Street CONTACT NAME: Children's and Youth Team PHONE: 9932 1330 EMAIL: library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Chinese Picture Scrolls : School Holiday Activity
Wednesday, 9 July 2008
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
LIBRARY OLYMPICS
Make your very own scroll like the traditional Chinese picture scrolls. Use calligraphy or drawings to create a beautiful wall hanging.
Ages 8+ Bookings required.
LOCATION: Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson Street CONTACT NAME: Children's and Youth Team PHONE: 9932 4170 EMAIL: library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Olympic Wreaths: School Holiday Activity
Thursday, 10 July 2008
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
LIBRARY OLYMPICS
Weave your way to the champion podium with this winning wreath. Look like a real hero with your own olive branch crown.
Ages 5+ Bookings required
LOCATION: Newport Library, 13 Mason Street CONTACT NAME: Children's and Youth Team PHONE: 9932 2050 EMAIL: library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
So You Think You Can Dance HIP HOP: Youth Event
Thursday, 10 July 2008
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Hip Hop Dance session with Fusian Dance Alliance
Love to hip-hop? If you think you have the groove or you want to learn the moves then we want to see you! Join in to watch or learn with these young artists, recently awarded Hobsons Bay young citizens of the year.
Ages 12 -18 years Bookings required.
LOCATION: Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, 2 Newham Way CONTACT NAME: Children's and Youth Team PHONE: 9932 3020 EMAIL: library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
The Friends of Altona Libraries Illustration Competition
Sunday, 13 July 2008
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Marc McBride is an award winning 'air brush' illustrator of children’s books; best known for his cover artwork of Emily Rodda's Deltora Quest books and The Quentaris Chronicles, he will launch the Friends of Altona Libraries Illustration Competition.
Marc has illustrated more than one hundred book covers, in 2001 he won, along with Emily Rodda, the Aurealis Award for Excellence for the Deltora Quest series and The Deltora Book of Monsters.
Enjoy afternoon tea and be inspired by Marc to have a go at capturing the competition theme: 'Draw yourself into your favourite story'.
The competition will be open to all students from Grade Prep to Year 12 who are members of Hobsons Bay Libraries.
A four week program designed especially for children from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Sessions include rhymes, finger plays, songs and short stories.
Rhymetime aims to develop young children's listening and interactive skills and provides an opportunity for them to socialise.
A four week program designed especially for children from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Sessions include rhymes, finger plays, songs and short stories.
Rhymetime aims to develop young children's listening and interactive skills and provides an opportunity for them to socialise.
A four week program designed especially for children from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Sessions include rhymes, finger plays, songs and short stories.
Rhymetime aims to develop young children's listening and interactive skills and provides an opportunity for them to socialise.
African Drumming Workshop : School Holiday Activity
