Cessnock City Council Spring 2023 School Holiday Events

BEE HOTEL WORKSHOP - AGES 6+

Give our bees a helping hand by building one of these fabulous little hotels for your garden. Bookings essential.

Kurri Kurri Library 2pm - 3pm

RHYMETIME - AGES 0-2

A special storytime of songs and action rhymes with musical instruments and props. Introduce your baby to literacy in a close and friendly environment and share time with other new parents. No need to book, just come along!

Cessnock Library 10am - 10:45am

TIE DYE TOTE BAGS - AGES 11-18

Turn a simple tote bag into a one of a kind piece. All materials provided, including tote bags, dye and rubber bands. Bookings essential.

Cessnock Youth Centre 10am - 11:30am

IMAGINATURALISTS ART WORKSHOP - AGES 7+

Creatively explore the magic of bees in this special art workshop, run by the wonderful Gillian Hewitt. Bookings essential, cost $5.

Cessnock Library 12pm - 1pm / Kurri Kurri Library 3pm - 4pm

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS - AGES 10-18

Learn the basics of the game, make new friends, and embark on exciting adventures in a fun and safe environment. Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in a world of fantasy and adventure! No need to book, just come and join in.

Kurri Kurri Library 4pm-5pm

STORYTIME - AGES 2-6

Children under six love stories - reading to them helps develop communication and language skills, and foster a love of books. Children are able to interact with stories enriching their minds and imaginations. No need to book, just come along!

Cessnock Library 10am - 10:45am

TINY ART GLOW PAINT - AGES 10-18

This fun painting activity is perfect for creative teens and tweens! Paint on tiny canvases using glow paint and blacklights to create a unique and dazzling masterpiece. Bookings essential.

Cessnock Library 2pm - 3pm / Kurri Kurri Library 10am - 11am

SEED BOMBS FOR BEES - AGES 5+

Make some seed bombs full of bee-friendly flower seeds and keep for a rainy day, or give them as a gift – includes calico bag to store them and decorate. Bookings essential.

Kurri Kurri Library 2pm - 3pm

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS - AGES 10-18

Learn the basics of the game, make new friends, and embark on exciting adventures in a fun and safe environment. Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in a world of fantasy and adventure! No need to book, just come and join in.

Cessnock Library 4pm - 5pm

COMBINED RHYMETIME/STORYTIME - AGES 0-6

Foster a love of reading and make new friends. Share some stories, songs, rhymes and laughs in a fun and inclusive environment. No need to book, just come along!

Kurri Kurri Library 10am - 10:45am

GREEN THUMBS - AGES 11-18

Decorate your own pot ready to plant a native plant. All materials provided, including plants and pots. Bookings essential.

Cessnock Youth Centre 1pm - 3pm

TABLETOP GAMING WITH AARON - AGES 10-18

Gaming guru Aaron is hosting tabletop games at the library! Come and join in the fun with like-minded folks to learn some new games from Aaron’s repertoire. Bookings essential.

Cessnock Library 10am - 12pm / Kurri Kurri Library 2pm-4pm

SEED BOMBS FOR BEES - AGES 5+

Make some seed bombs full of bee-friendly flower seeds and keep for a rainy day, or give them as a gift – includes calico bag to store them and decorate. Bookings essential.

Cessnock Library 2pm - 3pm

THE PILLOWCASE PROGRAM: PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIES FOR KIDS - AGES 5-12

Fun interactive workshop teaching kids practical skills to help them build disaster resilience and prepare them for emergencies – what will you pack in your emergency pillowcase? Bookings essential.

Cessnock Library 10am - 11am

ANIME AND MANGA CLUB - AGES 10-18

Join our Anime Club where our members hang out and eat free snackies while watching anime! Pokemon cards are also welcome. No need to book, just come and join in.

Kurri Kurri Library 3:30pm - 4:30pm

YOUTH OUTREACH @ HUNTLEE - AGES 8-16

Join the Library and CYCOS crew at Huntlee Park! Play some large games, grab some free merchandise and find out what activities and resources are available to our local children and young people for the school holidays and beyond. No need to book, just come along!

Huntlee District Park (1 Triton Blvd, North Rothbury) 11am - 1pm

STORY HUNTER CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: PICTURE PERFECT: ILLUSTRATE YOUR OWN STORYBOOK - AGES 8-13

Newcastle Writers Festival’s Story Hunter program presents this fabulous creative writing workshop, facilitated by childrens book illustrator Kirrili Lonergan - learn the tips and tricks of illustrating a picture book. Bookings essential.

Cessnock Library 10am - 12pm

ANIME AND MANGA CLUB - AGES 10-18

Join our Anime Club where our members hang out and eat free snackies while watching anime! Pokemon cards are also welcome. No need to book, just come and join in.

Cessnock Library 4pm - 5pm

FILM & CRAFT - AGES 5+

Enjoy an afternoon at the movies, followed by craft. Bookings essential.

Cessnock Library 2pm - 4pm

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS - AGES 10-18

Learn the basics of the game, make new friends, and embark on exciting adventures in a fun and safe environment. Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in a world of fantasy and adventure! No need to book, just come and join in.

Kurri Kurri Library 4pm - 5pm

STORYTIME - AGES 2-6

Children under six love stories - reading to them helps develop communication and language skills, and foster a love of books. Children are able to interact with stories enriching their minds and imaginations. No need to book, just come along!

Cessnock Library 10am - 10:45am

NINTENDO SWITCH CHAMPIONSHIP (AND OTHER GAMING ACTIVITIES) - AGES 11-18

Hang out in our gaming space and play Nintendo switch with your mates. Unlimited access to Wi-Fi, computers and other gaming devices. Bookings essential.

Cessnock Youth Centre 2pm - 4pm

ZINE MAKING WORKSHOP - AGES 10-18

Author and zine maker Bastian Fox Phelan leads this engaging zine making activity. Join in to learn the ins and outs of zine making while creating your very own unique zine. Bookings essential.

Cessnock Library 12:30pm - 2pm / Kurri Kurri Library 9:30am - 11am

FILM & CRAFT - AGES 5+

Enjoy an afternoon at the movies, followed by craft. Bookings essential.

Kurri Kurri Library 2pm - 4pm

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS - AGES 10-18

Learn the basics of the game, make new friends, and embark on exciting adventures in a fun and safe environment. Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in a world of fantasy and adventure! No need to book, just come and join in.

Cessnock Library 4pm - 5pm

COMBINED RHYMETIME/STORYTIME - AGES 0-6

Foster a love of reading and make new friends. Share some stories, songs, rhymes and laughs in a fun and inclusive environment. No need to book, just come along!

Kurri Kurri Library 10am - 10:45am

SINGING BOWLS - AGES 8-14

Did you know that some bowls can sing? Kristy will be bringing her brass Tibetan singing bowls for a mindful and relaxing experience to help you slow down and de-stress. Bookings essential.

Cessnock Library 11am - 11:45am / Kurri Kurri Library 1pm - 1:45pm

THE PILLOWCASE PROGRAM: PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIES FOR KIDS - AGES 5-12

Fun interactive workshop teaching kids practical skills to help them build disaster resilience and prepare them for emergencies – what will you pack in your emergency pillowcase? Bookings essential.

Kurri Kurri Library 10am - 11am

BEE HOTEL WORKSHOP - AGES 6+

Give our bees a helping hand by building one of these fabulous little hotelsfor your garden. Bookings essential.

Cessnock Library 2pm - 3pm

ANIME AND MANGA CLUB - AGES 10-18

Join our Anime Club where our members hang out and eat free snackies while watching anime! Pokemon cards are also welcome. No need to book, just come and join in.

Kurri Kurri Library 3:30pm - 4:30pm

OUTDOOR GAMES AT BRANXTON POOL - AGES 10-18

Come along for the first swim of the season. When you’re not swimming the CYCOS team will have giant games and additional activities available. FREE ENTRY FOR FIRST 30 YOUNG PEOPLE ATTENDING. Bonus: free entry for the first 30 young people attending Cessnock Pool too!

Branxton Pool (4 Maitland St, Branxton) 10am - 12pm

WARHAMMER PAINT OR PLAY - AGES 10-18

Cessnock Library is part of the Warhammer Alliance program! Help to paint some of our new collection of Warhammer miniatures (supplies provided) or bring along miniatures of your own to play! Bookings essential.

Cessnock Library 2pm - 4pm

INDIGENOUS DANCE WORKSHOP - AGES 5+

The wonderful Genus and Sam from Youth Express will lead your child through the basics of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance and culture, providing an immersive and enriching experience. Bookings essential.

Cessnock Library 10am - 11am / Kurri Kurri Library 2pm - 3pm

ANIME AND MANGA CLUB - AGES 10-18

Join our Anime Club where our members hang out and eat free snackies while watching anime! Pokemon cards are also welcome. No need to book, just come and join in.

Cessnock Library 4pm - 5pm