April school holiday program in Campaspe
Published on 06 April 2023
There are lots of fun activities planned for the April school holidays across all of the Campaspe Libraries, as well as the Girgarre Community Cottage and the Stanhope Business Centre.
From foam mosaics to building rocket launchers, there will be activities for a range of ages and interests that will provide children and families with opportunities to be entertained, to learn and to be creative.
Bookings are essential as places are limited and can be made online, in person or by phoning 5481 2400. If you need to cancel your booking, please contact the library. Children need to be accompanied by an adult or carer during all activities.
The full program across the two weeks is:
Echuca Library
Tuesday, 11 April at 10.30am - Foam Mosaics
Tuesday, 11 April, at 2.30pm - Movie Afternoon
Wednesday, 12 April at 1pm - Chatterboxes
Thursday, 13 April at 11am - Baby Rhymetime
Thursday, 13 April at 2pm - Bunnings Craft
Friday, 14 April at 10.30am – Storytime
Friday, 14 April at 2.30pm – Crowns
Monday, 17 April at 10.30 - Toddler Rhymetime
Monday, 17 April at 3.30pm - Rocket Launchers
Tuesday, 18 April at 10.30am - Movie Morning
Tuesday, 18 April at 3.30pm - Wooden Ring Toss
Wednesday, 19 April at 1pm - Finger Puppets
Wednesday, 19 April at 5.30 – 7.30pm - Pizza & Games
Thursday, 20 April at 11am - Baby Rhymetime
Thursday, 20 April at 2.30pm - Movie Afternoon
Friday, 21 April at 10.30am - Storytime
Friday, 21 April at 2.30pm - 3D Paper Animals
Girgarre Community Cottage
Wednesday, 12 April at 10am - 3D Paper Animals
Kyabram Library
Tuesday, 11 April at 10.30am - Storytime
Wednesday, 12 April at 3.30pm - Chatterboxes
Thursday, 13 April at 11am - Foam Mosaics
Monday, 17 April at 1pm - Rocket Launchers
Tuesday, 18 April at 10.30am - Baby Rhymetime
Wednesday, 19 April at 3.30pm - Finger Puppets
Rochester Library
Tuesday, 11 April at 10.30am - Toddler Rhymetime
Tuesday, 11 April, at 2pm - Foam Mosaics
Wednesday, 12 April at 2pm - Crowns
Tuesday, 18 April at 10.30am - Toddler Rhymetime
Tuesday, 18 April at 2pm - Rocket Launchers
Wednesday, 19 April at 2pm - Finger Puppets
Rushworth Library
Tuesday, 11 April at 10.30am - Chatterboxes
Tuesday, 18 April at 10.30am - Storytime and Finger Puppets
Stanhope Business Centre
Wednesday, 19 April at 10am - Wooden Ring Toss
Tongala Library
Tuesday, 11 April, at 2pm - Chatterboxes
Monday, 17 April at 10.30am - Baby Rhymetime
Tuesday, 18 April at 1.30pm - Finger Puppets
Activity details and age requirements:
- 3D Paper Animals - Colour, decorate and fold paper to create a 3-dimensional animal to take home! 5 beautiful Australian animal designs to choose from. Age 5+.
- Baby Rhymetime - For babies up to 18 months
- Bunnings Craft - Always a great session with thanks to the team from Bunnings Echuca. Age 5+
- Chatterboxes - Decorate and fold your chatterbox to play with friends. Age 5+.
- Crowns - Be a Royal for the day! Decorate a paper crown for pretend play. All ages
- Finger Puppets - Design a felt finger puppet and bring them to life by giving them some ears, eyes, a nose and even a bow tie! Age 5+.
- Foam Mosaics - Create a colourful Australian animal out of foam dot stickers. This Indigenous dot art craft is designed by Indigenous Artist Kerri-Ann Taggart. Age 5+.
- Movies - Bring your nibbles and drinks and enjoy a family movie together. Family Fun. All ages.
- Pizza & Games - Family fun in the library with pizza, games & board games. Pizza available at $5 per head (adults included). Please book at Echuca Library and indicate your favourite pizza. (Internet booking not available.) All ages.
- Rocket Launchers – Use basic craft materials to create your very own paper cup rocket launcher. Age 5+.
- Storytime - For preschool aged children.
- Toddler Rhymetime - For children aged up to three years.
- Wooden Ring Toss - Can you land the rings on the stake? Create your own game with our Wooden Ring Toss! Age 5+
To coordinate an interview or seek further information contact:
Communications Unit, on 5483 6985