Practice weaving by creating your own basket using paper bowls and yarn. For ages 7 - 12 (3 - 6 can attend with one-to-one adult support).Join in this session led by an Aboriginal Education Worker as she helps you practice basket weaving. Using paper bowls and yarn, you will learn how each thread creates a … Continue reading "Basket weaving for kids at Kingston Library"

Help make a film about books, reading and the Big Summer Read.Most suited to young people aged 5-17 years old.Turn up on the day and be ready to talk to us about books, reading and the Big Summer Read.Come in costume, bring a prop or something you've made, write a poem or song. We want … Continue reading "The Big Summer Read Film at Kingston Library"

No bookings required. Rock and Rhyme is a fun, free 30 minute lap-sit session for parents, carers and their babies.Rock and Rhyme is a fun, free 30 minute lap-sit session for parents, carers and their babies. It is ideal for babies and toddlers up to 2 years of age and includes lots of fun songs, … Continue reading "Rock and Rhyme Wednesdays at Kingston Library"

Build a bird a nest. Ages 7+Give a bird a home in your garden. Join staff from Bunnings and learn how to make a bird nest box.Bookings essential.Ages 7+Location: C Block Workshop, Kingston LibraryParking:• Maximum 2 hour stay at the library• Parking in Channel Court shopping complex is maximum 3 hours.To ensure a successful event, … Continue reading "Bunnings Nest Box at Kingston Library"

This month's topic is 'What we read over summer'.Join our friendly Book Chat group. No preparation or pre-reading required. Book Chat is on the third Wednesday of the month in the Kingston Library Meeting Room.Parking:• Maximum 2 hour stay at the library• Parking in Channel Court shopping complex is maximum 3 hours.To ensure a successful … Continue reading "Book Chat for January at Kingston Library"

Join us at Saltbush for storytime . Ages 2-5Enjoy Storytime at the new child and family learning centre, Saltbush on Hutchins Street. Located next to Kingston Primary school.Ages 2-5.Parking:• Maximum 2 hour stay at the library• Parking in Channel Court shopping complex is maximum 3 hours.To ensure a successful event, please:• Let us know if … Continue reading "Storytime at Saltbush at Kingston Library"

An introduction to the world of Geocaching, the outdoor treasure hunt - suitable for all ages.Fancy a treasure hunt? Geocaching is a treasure hunt using a GPS enabled device to find a geocache near your home, city, the bush, anywhere in the world! Suitable for any age.During this session we’ll give you an introduction to … Continue reading "Digital Skills Session: Introduction to Geocaching at Kingston Library"

Free to all and no experience needed. All welcome. Bookings not essential, but places are limited due to room capacity. #Chess #GamesJoin our volunteer, Alex, and learn how to play this tactical game. Held in the Meeting Room. All welcome. If the Meeting Room is not available, it may be held in the main library … Continue reading "Chess Club Thursdays at Kingston Library"

No bookings required. Rock and Rhyme is a fun, free 30 minute lap-sit session for parents, carers and their babies.Rock and Rhyme is a fun, free 30 minute lap-sit session for parents, carers and their babies. It is ideal for babies and toddlers up to 2 years of age and includes lots of fun songs, … Continue reading "Rock and Rhyme Fridays at Kingston Library"

Come along to the Family History Group every Friday for help with your family research, no booking required. #FamilyHistory #KingstonLibraryFor help with your family research, come along to the Family History Group. Space available for newcomers.Attendance is free and the group meets in the Kingston Library every Friday from 1:30 - 4:30pm.  No need to … Continue reading "Family History Help at Kingston Library"

Learn techniques using foam swords. Ages 7+Try something new! Explore the medieval art of fencing. Learn techniques using foam swords.Bookings essential. Ages 7+Location: Central Space, Kingston LibraryParking:• Maximum 2 hour stay at the library• Parking in Channel Court shopping complex is maximum 3 hours.To ensure a successful event, please:• Let us know if you can’t … Continue reading "Foam Sword Fencing at Kingston Library"

Create a stop motion video. Ages 7+Explore the world of stop motion. Use an iPad, stop motion technology and your imagination to create a unique movie.Bookings essential.Ages 7+Location: Corella room, Kingston LibraryParking:• Maximum 2 hour stay at the library• Parking in Channel Court shopping complex is maximum 3 hours.To ensure a successful event, please:• Let … Continue reading "Summer Stop Motion at Kingston Library"