There are so many fun events happening during the Winter school break, from a mystery hunt at all libraries, to crafting secret codes and messages in a box, to movies and so much more. And best of all, they’re really affordable and some are even free!
School Holiday events at the Library: 3 – 14 July
Come along and enjoy our exciting events at Woollahra, Paddington and Watsons Bay libraries, where you can get involved in mystery, secret codes, movies and more. Find out more and book.
Some library activity highlights include:
Library Mystery Hunt (5-12 yrs)
Look for the magnifying glass icons at each of our three library locations for activities and clues needed to complete and enter the Mystery prize draw. Go in the draw to win one of 3 family passes for escape room fun at Fun-Lab’s Hijinx Hotel.
Cost: Free
Monday 3 July 2023 – Sunday 16 July 2023
Activity is on during opening hours
Paddington Library, Watsons Bay Library, and Woollahra Library at Double Bay
Bookings not essential.
VR Racing Simulator (12+ yrs)
Buckle up, step into the driver’s seat and get ready for an adrenaline-fueled experience like no other! Our VR Racing Simulator is the ultimate thrill ride for lovers of speed.
With stunningly realistic graphics, immersive sound effects, and responsive feedback racing wheel, you’ll feel like you’re really racing around the track.
Test your skills against others in a thrilling head-to-head competitions, or challenge yourself to beat your own personal best lap time.
Cost: Free
Monday 3 July 2023 – Sunday 16 July 2023 at Woollahra Library at Double Bay
Activity is on during opening hours
Bookings not essential.
Mystery Box Craft (5-12 yrs)
Discover what is in our mystery craft box and make something fun to take home and share these school holidays. From coding creations to secret messages. All materials provided.
Cost: $5
Monday 3 July 2023, 10:30am-11:30am, Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay, Book Now.
Mystery Box Craft (5-9 yrs)
Discover what is in our mystery craft box and make something fun to take home and share these school holidays. From coding creations to secret messages. All materials provided.
Cost: $5
Tuesday 4 July 2023, 10:30am-11:30am – Watsons Bay Library, 8 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay Book Now.
Tuesday 11 July 2023, 10:30am-11:30am – Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington Book Now.
NAIDOC Week 2023: Weaving Workshop (8-14 yrs)
Celebrate NAIDOC week and get hands on these holidays with our weaving workshop. Learn about traditional materials and methods of indigenous Australian weaving through the team at Koori Kinnections. All materials provided.
Cost: $5
Wednesday 5 July 2023, 10:30am-11:30am – Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay, Book Now.
Friday Flicks – Sherlock Gnomes [G]
The mystery continues as garden gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet recruit renowned detective Sherlock Gnomes to investigate the mysterious disappearance of other garden ornaments in this action-packed film adventure!
Cost: Free
Friday 7 July 2023, 1:30pm-3:30pm – Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay, Book Now.
Mystery Hunters – Crack a Case (7-11 yrs)
There’s great mystery to be found in the library this July. Use your detective skills to solve a mystery. Work in teams to find clues, gather evidence, predict, question and crack the case. With a range of mystery themed team games included, fun is guaranteed.
Cost: $5
Friday 14 July 2023, 10:30am-11:15am – Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay Book Now.
Friday 14 July 2023, 11:15am-12:00pm – Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay Book Now.
Friday Flicks – The Bad Guys [PG]
Love Aaron Blabey’s book series Bad Guys? Grab your family and friends and join us for a Friday Flicks viewing of Bad Guys film by Dreamworks. When the infamous Bad Guys are finally caught after years of countless heists and being the world’s most-wanted villains, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison. Can bad guys be good? Come find out.
Cost: Free
Thursday 20 April 2023, 3:00pm-5:00pm, Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay, Book Now
