Keep Curious Minds Busy These School Holidays

The winter school holidays are the perfect opportunity to slow down, try something new and encourage children to explore their interests beyond the classroom. Whether your child loves reading, drawing, technology, storytelling or creative problem solving, Woollahra Library at Kiaora Place has once again put together a school holiday program that offers something for every curious young mind.

Better still, many of the activities are free, making them an easy way for families to enjoy meaningful experiences together during the break.

For primary school-aged children, this season's program is packed with creativity and imagination. Young movie lovers can settle in for the popular Friday Flicks, while budding artists and performers will love Symphony of Stories: Puppet Craft, Create and Play, where storytelling comes to life through hands-on craft and imaginative play. Older primary students can also test their creativity during the lively Comic Art Battle with Lucie Towers, learning illustration techniques while having plenty of fun along the way.

For teenagers, the program offers an impressive range of workshops designed to challenge, inspire and entertain.

Creative teens can develop their skills through the Woollahra Young Writers Award Poetry Workshop, explore Japanese illustration styles in the Animé and Manga Drawing Workshops, or learn new sewing techniques during the popular Sew a Softie Workshop.

Those with an interest in science, engineering and technology can get hands-on during the Robotics Design Studio, while competitive minds can enjoy Teen Trivia: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ping Pong, Chess and Mario Party, or put their mathematical thinking to the test during Mega Maths Mania.

The beauty of the Woollahra Library holiday program is its diversity. Rather than simply filling time, each activity encourages learning, creativity, confidence and connection, giving children opportunities to discover new passions while making friends along the way.

Find out more information and book your spot here

Of course, every great school holiday outing deserves a delicious stop afterwards.

Start the morning with breakfast or a relaxed lunch at White Rabbit, enjoy artisan pastries and freshly baked treats from Bake Bar, refuel with nutritious smoothies, juices or wholesome meals from Cali Press, or finish the day with everyone's favourite frozen yoghurt at Yo-Chi, where children can create their own personalised dessert with a huge range of toppings.

Whether you're attending a workshop, borrowing books or simply enjoying a family day out in Double Bay, Kiaora Place makes it easy to turn an educational outing into a memorable school holiday experience.

This winter, discover, create, learn and play at Kiaora Place, the vibrant heart of Double Bay.