AUTHOR TALK: ADAM COURTENAY
Thursday 11 April, 6pm Parkes Library
The Ship That Never Was is Adam Courtenay’s entertaining and rollicking account of the greatest escape in Australia’s colonial history. Adam is a Sydney-based writer and journalist. RSVP: 6861 2309 or email
library@parkes.nsw.gov.au
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Aqualife event for the whole family
Tuesday, 16th April 10:30 – 11:30am and 1:30 – 2:30pm
Interact with LIVE sea creatures and experience the magical underwater ocean world with Puffer fish, Port Jackson Shark and Pencil Urchins!
Origami
For years 3 – 6 on Wednesday, 17th April, 10:30am – 12pm
Learn about the art of origami and create your own.
Grow a Pizza topping!
For kinder to year 2 on Thursday, 16th April 10:30am -12pm
Plant a herb to take home, put on your chef’s hat and make yummy pizza.
Minibeast Workshop event for the whole family
Wednesday, 24th April 10:30am – 12pm
Hands on workshop featuring our live and preserved minibeast collection including magnifying glasses and devices.
Outdoor Minibeast Hunt
For year 3 – 6 on Wednesday, 24th April 2:30 – 4:00pm
Meet at PAC Park and learn how to identify habitats, build pitfall traps and loads of other fun activities.
Un-bee-lievable Bees!
For kinder to year 2 on Friday, 26th April 10:30 – 12:00pm
Explore all things bees and honey, make your own damper and try different flavours of honey. Bookings open Monday, 1st April and need to be done in person at Parkes Library. Cost $2. Wear old clothes, closed in shoes, bring your drink bottle & library card. All children must be library members to participate.