Burdekin Libraries Launch Action-Packed Holiday Program

With the sounding of the final school bell for the 2024 school year set to ring across the region at 3pm on Friday 13 December, there’s no better time than the present to dive into the Burdekin Library’s fun filled Holiday Program for 2024 and 2025!

In the interest of kicking the holidays off on a festive note, the 2024 December Holiday Program will have you swimming in waves of Christmas crafts, treats, and eats! January will provide even more opportunities for fun and creativity, with activities set to see your child’s imagination run wild!

Create Your Own Christmas Tree
Although a few activities have already been booked out, the Burdekin Library invites students to get crafty with a Christmas Tree Decoration Craft session on Tuesday 17 December from 10:30am to 11:30am at the Home Hill Library.

Decorate Festive Biscuits
Craving some tasty treats? The Home Hill Library will also be holding a fabulous Festive Biscuits Decorating session on Thursday, 19 December from 10:30am to 11:30am.

Craft A Magnificent Monster Mask
Unleash your inner monster and craft up a storm with the Ayr and Home Hill Library’s Monster Masks Walk in Make it session on Wednesday 8 January. Suitable for children aged 4 years and over, this activity session will run from 9:30am to 11:30am across both branches.

Owl Tealight Ceramic Painting
Children aged 8 years and over are encouraged to unleash their creativity on Thursday 9 January for the Ayr Library’s magical Owl Tealight Ceramic Painting workshop from 10:30am.

Make Your Own Robot
Have you ever wanted to make your own friend? Both the Ayr and Home Hill branches will host a Robots Walk in Make it session on Friday 10 January from 9:30am to 11:30am suitable for children aged 4 years and over.

Watch A Movie
The Ayr Library will hold a Holiday Movie screening suitable for children aged 6 years and over at 2pm on both Friday 10 January and Friday 17 January!

Sand Art Rangoli
On Monday 13 January, students aged 6 years and over are invited to explore their creativity and create a vibrant masterpiece at the Ayr Library’s Sand Art Rangoli session from 10:30am. If your child cannot get enough of the wonderful artform, the Home Hill Library will then host a second, spectacular session from 11am on Monday 20 January.

Create A Garden Collage
Another fantastic Walk in Make it session suitable for children aged 4 years and over will be held on Tuesday 14 January from 9:30am to 11:30am to create a gorgeous Garden Collage.

Code Away
Get your code on with Caitlin on both Tuesday 14 January and Tuesday 21 January from 3pm at the Ayr Library with Code Club! An awesome, educational activity, Code Club is suitable for children aged 8 years and older.

Scratch Art
Scratch Art will be running from 10:30am at the Ayr Library on Wednesday 15 January for children aged 7 years and over to let their creativity shine.

Mario Kart Gaming
On Wednesday 15 January, an awesome session of Mario Kart Gaming will see the Ayr Library spin into a hive of activity with Luigi, Toad, Yoshi, Mario, Princess Peach and more coming alive from 2pm. This action-packed gaming activity is suitable for children aged 8 years and over.

Create Your Own Butterfly
Thursday 16 January will host a beautiful Butterfly Creations session for children aged 6 years and over from 11am at the Home Hill Library.

iPad Art
Children aged 8 years and over are encouraged to test their creativity and imagination in the world of digitalised iPad Art at the Ayr Library at 2pm.

Aus Art
On Tuesday 21 January, creativity will flourish and thrive among children aged 7 years and over at the Ayr Library’s Aus Art session at 10:30am.

An annual extravaganza, the Burdekin Library continues to offer a colourful collection of highly anticipated, FREE activities each school holiday period to entertain, and educate students. All bookings to be made online at https://bit.ly/burdekinlibraryevents and parents are asked to note the minimum age requirement outlined across each event and adhere to the requirement of parental supervision.

‍