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School holiday activitiesDecember 2021 - January 2022 Bookings open at 10am on Monday 6 December at westtorrens.sa.gov.au/gwpThis program may be affected by COVID-19 restrictions. Check westtorrens.sa.gov.au before attending any activities.
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All holidays
Arcade gamesDrop into the Hamra Centre Library and check out some awesome arcade games, plus challenge your friends to a PlayStation game! Venue: Children’s and youth areas, Hamra Centre Library,
1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton.
Craft kitsPick up a craft kit to take home and get creative! Only one kit per child as supplies are limited. Ask the staff at the Hamra Centre Library, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton.
Monday 13 December
Online Christmas craft ideasGet Christmas crafting! 20 easy ideas for Christmas crafts for kids that you can make at home.brightstarkids.com.au/blog/decorating/20-easy-christmas-craft-for-kids/
Tuesday 14 December
Baby Sensory presented by First SensesJoin the team from First Senses for a Christmas themed sensory play session with lots of sensory activities for your little one to explore. Exploring the senses of touch, taste, hearing and smell can help build and support nerve connections in the brain’s pathways. Please bring baby wipes, a towel and a change of clothes for both parent and child. We recommend that adults wear older clothes as kids love to put their hands all over you! This is a bare foot event. Time: 10am - 11am.Venue: West Torrens Auditorium, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton. Ages: 6 months to 4 years.Bookings required - one adult per child’s booking only: visit eventbrite.com.au
Thursday 16 December
Baby and Toddler Time with Mel and Mauricio Join Mel and Mauricio for a combined Baby and Toddler session with live music, singing and shaker fun!Time: 10.30am - 11.15amVenue: West Torrens Auditorium, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton. Ages: 0 to 4 years No bookings required, however room density requirements apply.
Friday 17 December
Lego Club - Christmas theme Drop in to Lego Club and create a Christmas theme build to display in the library. Time: 10am - 11.30am. Venue: Hamra Centre Library, Sun Room, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton. Ages: 5 years and up.No bookings required.
Monday 20 December
Online yoga for kids Feeling stressed in the lead up to Christmas? Try a calming Cosmic Kids yoga video together on YouTube! youtube.com/c/CosmicKidsYoga/videos
Christmas movie - The Polar Express (G)Join us for a classic Christmas movie on the big screen. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Time: 10.30am - 12.15pm. Venue: West Torrens Auditorium. 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton. Ages: Suitable for all ages.No bookings required.
Tuesday 21 December
Christmas movie - Elf (G)Join us for a classic Christmas movie on the big screen. When young Buddy falls into Santa’s gift sack on Christmas Eve, he’s transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa’s helpers.Time: 1pm - 2.30pm. Venue: West Torrens Auditorium. 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton. Ages: Suitable for all ages.No bookings required.
Wednesday 15 December
Beanstack launch party Celebrate with us as we launch our brand new reading challenge website and app - Beanstack! Learn about Beanstack, sign up for a ‘Summer Reading’ or ‘1001 Books Before School’ challenge, and the listen to a story inside the Nylon Zoo’s inflatable frog!Time: 10am - 11.30am.Venue: West Torrens Auditorium, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton.Ages: All ages.No bookings required.
Wednesday 22 December
Online activity - ABC podcastsDoing lots of driving these holidays? Keep the kids entertained with some great podcasts made by the ABC. We love the Short & Curly podcast to get you thinking! abc.net.au/radio/podcasts/kids-family-podcasts/
Thursday 23 December
Christmas movie - Home Alone (PG)Join us for a classic Christmas movie on the big screen. Eight year old Kevin makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. But when a pair of bungling burglars set their sights on Kevin’s house, the plucky kid stands ready to defend his territory. Time: 1pm - 2.30pm. Venue: West Torrens Auditorium. 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton. Ages: Recommended for ages 10 years and up. Parental guidance recommended for 15 and under. No bookings required.
Friday 24 December Hamra Centre Library open 10am - 12noon.
Saturday 25 to Tuesday 28 December Public holidays - Hamra Centre Library closed.
Wednesday 29 December
Online activity - e-resources courtesy of your local libraryUse your library card to access some fantastic e-resources! Story Box Library, Busy Things, 10 Monkeys and even Kanopy streaming for kids are free for library members. westtorrens.sa.gov.au/Hamra-Centre-Library/Library-resources-and-collections/eResources
Thursday 30 December
Activity idea - Play outdoor foosball and table tennis Get out of the house! Enjoy a game of outdoor foosball and table tennis outside the Hamra Centre Library. Free loan equipment available from the library desk.
Friday 31 December Hamra Centre Library closed from 4pm. No activities.
Monday 3 January Public holiday - Hamra Centre Library closed.
Tuesday 4 January
Activity idea - visit our Toy LibraryStuck for something to do today? Pop into the library and check out the toys, dress ups, games and sporting equipment we have available for loan. All library members can borrow sporting equipment, however only adult members can borrow toys and games. Membership is free.
Wednesday 5 January
Baby and Toddler Time Missing our regular Baby and Toddler Time sessions? We are running some bonus sessions throughout January. Join us for some fun for you and your little ones!Baby Time: 0 - 18 months 10.30am - 11am.Toddler Time: 18 months and up 11.15am - 11.45am.Venue for both: West Torrens Auditorium, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton. No bookings required.
Thursday 6 January
Baby Sensory presented by First SensesJoin the team from First Senses for a sensory play session with lots of sensory activities for your little one to explore. Exploring the senses of touch, taste, hearing and smell can help build and support nerve connections in the brain’s pathways. Please bring baby wipes, a towel and a change of clothes for both parent and the child. We recommend that adults wear older clothes as kids will put their hands all over you. This is a bare foot event.Venue: West Torrens Auditorium, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton. Time: 10am - 11am.Ages: 6 months to 4 years.Bookings required - one adult per child’s booking only: visit eventbrite.com.au
Friday 7 January
Come and try self-defenceLearn skills like focus, agility, balance and coordination through fun and play with an accredited teacher. Self-defence has a strong ethical framework that teaches children about safety, discipline, friendship and respect.Venue: West Torrens Auditorium, Hamra Centre, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton. Session 1: 6 to 12 years 11am - 12noon.Session 2: 13 years and up 1pm - 2pm.Bookings required: email [email protected]
Monday 10 January
SnookerSA come and tryLearn to play the amazing game of snooker with accredited coaches. Have fun and enjoy the world class tables and facility. For more information visit snookersa.com.auVenue: Snooker SA, 57 Milner Road, Richmond (first level, West Adelaide Football Club). Time: 11am - 1pm.Ages: 10+ years. Bookings required: email [email protected]
Tuesday 11 January
Prancelot’s Unicorn Academy: a WOW kids drama workshopWelcome to Prancelot’s Unicorn Academy, a school for all magical creatures and special humans like you! Professor Priscilla Prancelot will teach you about the magic and marvels of the Unicorn world, a wondrous world except for Priscilla’s sister the wicked Verucca Shadowhorn! Will you help Priscilla defend the Darkling Forest and prevent Verucca’s plan to destroy it?Venue: West Torrens Auditorium, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton. Time: 10am - 11am.Ages: 5 to 8 years. Bookings required:visit eventbrite.com.au
SnookerSA come and tryLearn to play the amazing game of snooker with accredited coaches. Have fun and enjoy the world class tables and facility. For more information visit snookersa.com.auVenue: Snooker SA, 57 Milner Road, Richmond (first level, West Adelaide Football Club). Time: 11am - 1pm.Ages: 10 years and up Bookings required: email [email protected]
Friday 14 January
Story Trove Join Story Trove for an interactive storytelling session. Story Trove explores stories old and new through imaginative play, celebrating the whimsy of life, community and connection. Story Trove is an immersive, accessible and inclusive experience for everybody.Venue: West Torrens Auditorium, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton. Time: 10.30am - 11.30am.Ages: 4 years and up.Bookings required: visit eventbrite.com.au
Monday 17 January
Baby and Toddler Time Join us for some fun, songs and stories for you and your little ones!Baby Time: 0 to 18 months 10.30am - 11am. Toddler Time: 18 months and up 11.15am - 11.45am. Venue: West Torrens Auditorium, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton. No bookings required.
Tuesday 18 January
Build a Piper Kit ComputerCome and learn how to build a real computer from start to finish while playing Minecraft to learn coding.Venue: Learning Centre, Hamra Centre Library, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton. Time: 1.30pm - 3pm.Ages: 8 to 13 years. Bookings required: visit eventbrite.com.au
Wednesday 19 January
Lego animation with GooRoo Animation This animation workshop gives you the opportunity to create your own ‘Brick Film’. Learn to build a scene and how to bring it to life using the app Stop Motion Studio. The finished videos will be screened to the group and uploaded to YouTube on the GooRoo Animation Workshops channel to be shared. Venue: West Torrens Auditorium, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton. Time: 12noon - 3pm.Ages: 8 to 13 years.Bookings required: visit eventbrite.com.au
Wednesday 12 January
Online activity - the ultimate Lego animation guideLearn what it takes to become an expert in stop motion brick-filming through this 5-week animation tutorial series!Recommended ages: 10 - 17 years.Go to: bit.ly/2U7MPA5
Thursday 13 January
Baby and Toddler Time Join us for some fun, songs and stories for you and your little ones!Baby Time: 0 - 18 months 10.30am - 11am . Toddler Time: 18 months and up 11.15am - 11.45am. Venue: West Torrens Auditorium, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton. No bookings required.
S.P.O.O.K.S School for Spies: a WOW kids drama workshopCalling all wannabe super sleuths and undercover agents! Join Ms Penelope Snoopwell at her spy school where she will train you in spy recognition, dealing with explosives and secret missions. Help her detect the double agent from the enemy organisation and restore peace and harmony to the world once more! Venue: West Torrens Auditorium, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton. Time: 11.15am - 12.15pm.Ages: 8 to 12 years.Bookings required: visit eventbrite.com.au
Photo by GooRoo Animation.
Wednesday 26 January Public holiday - Hamra Centre Library closed.
Thursday 27 January
Judo 4 kidsCome and try judo and learn skills like falling safely, agility, balance and coordination through games and play. Judo has a strong ethical framework that teaches children about safety, agility, discipline, friendship and respect.Venue: Adelaide University Thebarton Sports Centre, Building 5, Winwood Street, Thebarton.Session 1: 6 to 9 years 10am - 11am.Session 2: 10 to 12 years 11.30am - 12.30pm.Bookings required: email [email protected] or phone 0409 740 733
Photo by Adelaide Uni Judo Club.
Friday 28 January
Baby and Toddler Time Join us for some fun, songs and stories for you and your little ones!Baby Time: 0 to 18 months 10.30am - 11am Toddler Time: 18 months and up 11.15am - 11.45am Venue: West Torrens Auditorium, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton. No bookings required.
Thursday 20 January
Claymation with GooRoo AnimationThis workshop gives you the opportunity to create your own animated movie. You will design and sculpt characters from plasticine, then bring them to life using the app Stop Motion Studio. The finished videos will be screened to the group and uploaded to YouTube on the GooRoo Animation Workshops channel to be shared.Venue: West Torrens Auditorium, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton. Time: 10am - 1pm.Ages: 8 to 13 years.Bookings required: visit eventbrite.com.au
Friday 21 January
Superhero yoga story time presented by Bumblebee YogaIn these sessions Bumblebee Yoga will use picture books to help you learn about your brain, feelings and body. Each workshop will involve stories, yoga poses, games and some kid-friendly mindfulness activities. Feel free to come dressed as your favourite superhero.Venue: Sun Room, Hamra Centre Library, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton. Session 1: 4 years and up 10.30am - 11.15am.Session 2: 8 years and up 11.45am - 12.30pm.Bookings required: visit eventbrite.com.au
Monday 24 January
Online activity idea - geocachingHave you tried geocaching yet? Geocaching is a fun, outdoor recreational activity, in which participants use a Global Positioning System receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called ‘geocaches’ at specific locations marked by coordinates all over the world. Recommended for all ages. Go to: geocaching.com/play
Tuesday 25 January
Come and try calisthenicsCalisthenics combines dance, gymnastics, signing, marching and acting - come and give it a go! For more information about the Plympton Halifax Calisthenics Club visit plymptonhalifax.org.auVenue: West Torrens Auditorium, Hamra Centre, 1 Brooker Terrace Hilton. Session 1: 6 years and under 10.15am - 11am. Session 2: 7 to 10 years 11.15am - 12noon. Bookings required: phone Lisa Beecken on 0438 808 967 or email [email protected]
Photo by Plympton Halifax Calisthenics Club.
BookingsMake a booking at eventbrite.com.au for the following activities:• Baby Sensory presented by First Senses on Tuesday
14 December. • Baby Sensory presented by First Senses on Thursday
6 January.• Prancelot’s Unicorn Academy: a WOW kids drama
workshop on Tuesday 11 January.• S.P.O.O.K.S School for Spies: a WOW kids drama
workshop on Tuesday 11 January.• Story Trove on Friday 14 January.• Build a Piper Kit Computer on Tuesday 18 January.• Lego animation with GooRoo Animation on Wednesday
19 January.• Claymation with GooRoo Animation on Thursday
20 January.• Superhero yoga story time presented by Bumblebee Yoga
on Friday 21 January.
These event bookings are confirmed if you receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite. If this does not occur, please try again or contact the library on 8416 6228. You are allowed up to 8 minutes to complete your booking before your session times out.
Bookings for the following activities are via the providers’ email or phone number only: • Come and try self-defence on Friday 7 January.• Snooker SA come and try on Monday 10 January.• Snooker SA come and try on Thursday 13 January.• Come and try calisthenics on Tuesday 25 January.• Judo 4 Kids on Thursday 27 January.
Please be aware that some activities have small participant numbers and as a result book out quickly. There are no waiting lists for activities. If you are unable to attend an activity after making a booking, it is essential you notify the City of West Torrens or the activity provider of your cancellation.
You can notify us by:
• Email [email protected]
• Phone 8416 6228 during library open hours, or contact our Service Centre on 8416 6333 between 8.30am and 5pm Monday through Friday.
• In person at the Hamra Centre Library, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton.
Note: Failure to notify us of your cancellation within 24 hours of the activity may result in being refused entry to future activities.
Wet / inclement weatherFor outdoor programs, please check westtorrens.sa.gov.au/gwp on the morning of the program for any location updates.
If heavy rain or storms are forecasted, programs may be moved indoors or cancelled.
Behaviour• The City of West Torrens does not tolerate unacceptable
behaviour.
• Should unacceptable behaviour occur, the participant(s) will first receive a warning; if the unacceptable behaviour persists, the participant(s) will be asked to leave the activity/premises.
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