School Holiday Program

Family Storytelling with Alton and Rickeeta Walley

Bring the family along to experience Alton and Rickeeta’s interactive stories based on the traditional stories of the Noongar people.

Location: AH Bracks Library + Creative Space
Ages: Family Friendly
Cost: Free, bookings essential

Find session times and book into Family Storytelling with Alton and Rickeeta Walley

Nyoongar Storytime with Rickeeta Walley

Join Nyoongar woman and cultural educator Rickeeta Walley for a storytime in Nyoongar language. As a keen advocate for cultural knowledge and language preservation, Rickeeta will share her passion by sharing stories and rhymes.

These sessions are for children aged two to five years and we welcome parents, carers and friends to join the session.

Location: Bull Creek Library and Willagee Library
Ages: 2-5 years
Cost: Free, no bookings required

Find session times for Nyoongar Storytime with Rickeeta Walley

Van Gogh Inspired Paining on Canvas

SOLD OUT

Join Juliette from The Art Branch to explore and create a Van Gogh inspired painting on canvas.

Location: AH Bracks Library + Creative Space, Bull Creek Library, Civic Square Library and Willagee Library
Ages: 6-12 years
Cost: $10.00, bookings essential

Find session times and book into Van Gogh Inspired Paining on Canvas

Video Production with Corrie Birch

SOLD OUT

Learn and put into practice the fundamentals of video production and create your own videos for uploading.

Location: AH Bracks Library + Creative Space and Bull Creek Library
Ages: 8-12 years
Cost: $5.00, bookings essential

Find session times and book into Video Production with Corrie Birch

Build your Dream Home! Lego with Tim

SOLD OUT

Everyone has their own dream home that reflects their personality and in this Lego challenge you will create the perfect apartment for mini figure characters. Your build will join others to create an apartment block, each level a different theme. Join Lego enthusiast Tim Freegard in this creative challenge and see your build displayed at the library.

Location: AH Bracks Library + Creative Space and Willagee Library
Ages: 7-12 years
Cost: Free, bookings essential

Find session times and book into Build your Dream Home! Lego with Tim

Dance, Dance with a Makey Makey

SOLD OUT

Throw on your STEM cap and your dancing shoes and make your very own Dance Dance Revolution style game using the Makey Makey!

Location: Bull Creek Library
Ages: 9-12 years
Cost: Free, bookings essential

Find session times and book into Dance Dance with a Makey Makey

Freestyle Lego

SOLD OUT

Build and create your Lego Land.

Location: Civic Square Library
Ages: 7-12 years
Cost: Free, bookings essential

Find session times and book into Freestyle Lego

Creative Crafts

SOLD OUT

Fun and creative craft activities from around the world.

Hamsa Hands

Craft and symbolism from around the world. Create a hand shaped amulet.

Design your Dream Home Diorama

Create a miniature home or land using plenty of craft supplies inside a diorama!

Craft Around the World

Inspiration Craft Stations will be set up for collective creativity!

Yarn Turtles

Create a turtle using yarn and popsticks.

African Necklaces

Show off your creativity with this Samburu Tribe-inspired paper plate necklace.

What’s in My Bag?

Creative Bag of Inspiration, a collection of craft supplies to keep you busy!

Eye Spy with Linda

Looking, looking, looking…let’s create!

Jellyfish Sun Catchers

Come along and create a colourful jellyfish sun catcher.

Stress Less!

Get crafty and make stress balls and worry dolls.

Location: AH Bracks Library + Creative Space, Bull Creek Library, Civic Square Library and Willagee Library
Ages: 5-13 years
Cost: Free, bookings essential

Find session times and book into a Creative Crafts activity

Koolangka Waabiny - Noongar Storytime

Join Rickeeta Walley on Whadjuk Boodja to celebrate Noongar stories and language in interactive sessions for early learners. Explore Noongar language, engaging children's imaginations through the use of traditional storytelling, instruments and creative play.

Location: AH Bracks Library + Creative Space
Ages: 2-5 years
Cost: Free, no bookings required

Find session times for Koolangka Waabiny

Premiers Reading Challenge

The Premier’s Reading Challenge is a four-month voyage through the enchanting world of books. Fly above the clouds, dive into the depths of the ocean and uncover great mysteries as you explore thousands of amazing stories.

Register to start your magical journey.

Holiday Arts

ART BOX LIVE!

ART BOX LIVE! brings ART BOX to you IRL!

Custom Catsuits with Bruno Booth

Work alongside artist Bruno Booth to create your own cat kitted out in custom haute CAT-ure.

Bread Dough Sculptures with Dan Bourke

Join Dan Bourke to create your own strange sculpture out of bread dough!

Find session times and book into an ART BOX Live event

MAKURU ART BOX

SOLD OUT

Bring creativity alive at home with the new edition of ART BOX! ART BOX include ten bespoke creative activities created by ten WA artists – especially for you and your little art lovers these school holidays. Unleash your creativity, explore new ideas, and unpack a box of fun – all without leaving the house!

Order your MAKURU ART BOX

If you’re a Melville resident and can’t afford one, email us at arts@melville.wa.gov.au and we’ll organise a free one for you.

Was this page helpful?

Page Helpful

YesNo

Your Feedback

Honeypot