The July school holidays are literally just around the corner, and there’s certainly no shortage of great things happening right across the city to keep the little ones entertained.
Curious kids will be spoiled for choice at Newcastle Libraries with branches offering a stacked calendar of things to do - everything from fun with LEGO to web coding.
Below are just some of the great activities waiting for you at Newcastle Libraries across the July School Holidays. For a full rundown of events, head here.
Sharing Culture Storytime
Wallsend Library
Saturday 1 July
Uncle Amos Simon from Muurrung Marai will generously share Awabakal and Gathung language and culture through song, dance, puppets, guitar and yadaki (didgeridoo).
This is the first in a regular monthly interactive and fun Sharing Culture Storytime at Wallsend Library.
Dinomights: Dinosaur Tales
Wallsend Library
Wednesday 5 July & Wednesday 12 July
Did you know that birds are the living descendants of dinosaurs?
Step back in time with Daisy the Dinosaur and her menagerie of friends, in a fun-filled hour of storytelling, music and dancing.
NAIDOC Week Storytime and Wayapa Wuurrk Family Practice Introduction
Wallsend Library
Thursday 6 July
Join Indigenous health practitioner Sarah Corrigan from Rainbow Crow Cultural Collective for a special NAIDOC Week Storytime and an introduction to the Wayapa program for families.
Wayapa is an earth connection practice that is based on ancient Indigenous wisdom, focusing on taking care of the Earth as the starting point for creating Earth Mind Body Spirit well-being. Mindfulness and Indigenous inspired movements allow for a healing space through yarning, sharing and connection.
Mario Kart 8 Tournament
Wallsend Library/ Newcastle Library
Friday 7 July
Engage in intense four player races, where using power-ups and finding shortcuts can make all the difference.
Master the art of drifting and turbo boosts, test your racing abilities, conquer the courses, and aim for first place to help your team to be Mario Kart champions at Newcastle Libraries.
LEGO Challenges! Lego Bingo
Newcastle Library/Wallsend Library
Tuesday 4 July (Wallsend) / Wednesday 12 July (Newcastle)
Here’s one for fans of the iconic little yellow brick!
Come and play LEGO Bingo at Newcastle and Wallsend Libraries these school holidays.
Be the first to build five challenges in a straight line from our Bingo Board or challenge yourself to build them all!