A Midsummer Knight's Read : Fairytales at the Library

Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

Come along to the Busselton Library for a school holiday storytime full of fairytales both classic and twisted!

Stories read will be suitable for ages 5 and up (though younger kids are more than welcome too), followed by a fairytale-themed craft activity. The entire session will last about an hour.

Where:	Busselton Public Library
	Stanley St, Busselton
Date:	Wednesday 18th January 2012
Time:	10.00am - 11.00am
Cost:	FREE!

The Busselton Library runs regular storytime sessions throughout the year at 10.00am, every second Wednesday. For more information call the library on (08) 9754 1588 or email.

Boredom Busting Ideas for Summer

Looking for ideas to keep the kids occupied these holidays?

Try these fun and simple craft ideas from across the galactic interweb:

"laser beam" obstacle course : streamers/string stuck across a corridor

(from Chicken Babies blog)

bubble wrap painting

(from Intello Kids blog - they also have a great idea for using squares of bubble wrap taped to the floor for hopscotch!)

coiled magazine paper glued to a balloon - when the glue has dried, pop the balloon!

(from Veetje blog)

photo bookmarks - have fun taking the photos before you even start on the bookmarks!

(from creativefamilymoments.com)

balloon and paper plate ping pong

(from Giggleberry Creations blog - they have lots of ideas for paper plate crafts)

paint bobby pins with nail polish - make sure they're completely dry before you wear them!
(from Pinterest)

pompoms - need we say more?
(from kraft croch blog)

School Holiday Activities @ Busselton Library

ClayPlay for Creative Kids

Little fingers love clay because its shape changes fast enough to keep up with their quick minds. ClayPlay involves toddlers in keen observation of how objects interact with their environments, while celebrating clay's endless possibilities. What will the clump of clay become this time? Elephants playing catch with a coconut? A tractor tilling the soil? Clay can magically become anything and everything. ClayPlay stimulates tots' creativity, and gives them a sense of their own vast potential.



Why don't you make your own "play dough" at home?

Best Recipes had this easy recipe you can try:

Ingredients:
1/2 cup salt
1 cup plain flour
2 tablespoons cream of tartar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon oil
food colouring

Method:
1. Mix all ingredients together in a medium-sized saucepan.
2. Stir over heat until dough is pliable.
3. Allow to cool and store in a well sealed plastic bag or container.

Play dough made using this recipe should last for months if kept in the fridge.

Have fun with it!

School Holiday Activities @ The Busselton Public Libraries

School Holiday Fun

TREASURE MAPS
Learn how to make your own authentic treasure map
that would fool even Captain Jack Sparrow
and finish it off by finding some treasure of your own!

Busselton Library	Wednesday 13th July	2.00pm - 3.00pm
Dunsborough Library	Thursday 21st July	2.00pm - 3.00pm

DETECTIVE TRAINING
Ever wanted to solve mysteries and crack cases?
Come along and learn your BBI
(Busselton Bureau of Investigation)
Detective Certificate by completeing our detective training course.

Busselton Library	Wednesday 20th July	2.00pm - 3.00pm
Dunsborough Library	Thursday 14th July	2.00pm - 3.00pm

BOREDOM BUSTERS
Don't forget to come into the library to collect your 'Boredom Buster' activity pack - it's full of cool things to do at home. They're dynamite!

All activities suitable for primary school aged children.
All sessions are free.
Bookings essential as spaces are limited

Please contact:

Busselton Library	(08) 9754 1588	email
Dunsbourough Library	(08) 9756 7111	email

This Little Pig went to the Library...

...because this little pig didn't want to stay home...
This little pig wanted to make something,
and this little pig wanted a song...
And this little pig said "Read it again!"
All the way home!

Trot into the Busselton Library at 10am on Wednesday 13th April for another free storytime session... this time it's all about PIGS!

Storytime sessions at the Busselton Library are aimed at children 3 to 5 years of age, and no bookings are required - contact the Busselton Library on (08) 9754 1588 for more info.

Storytime at Busselton Library

Regular Story time sessions are held at 10.00am every second Wednesday at the Busselton Library.

The sessions usually run up to forty-five minutes, and contain stories, rhymes, songs and a craft activity, which is centred on a special theme chosen for each session.

Participation is free, and bookings are not necessary.

The next Storytime at the Busselton Library will be held on Wednesday the 2nd of March, and the theme will be... SHEEP!


Is your child one of the hundreds that count Where Is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox as one of their favourites? Come along to the Busselton Library to hear this and other fantastic sheepy stories, followed by a wonderfully woolly craft activity, suitable for children 3 to 5 years of age.