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School Holidays

There's always something fun and educational on for kids of all ages every school holidays across our libraries, community centres and other local spaces.

School Holiday Program for Community Connections (Libraries and Community Centres)

There's a host of fun and creative activities on offer to suit kids of all ages and all at very affordable prices (if not free!) across our community centres and libraries for the upcoming April School Holidays! Check them out below, download the flyer or head straight over to our Eventbrite page which you can follow for any future events.

Scavenger hunt at your local library and Ngutungka West Lakes (all ages)

Join the hunt, discover new spaces and complete the challenge to go in the draw to win a book pack. Ask staff or find our letterbox to grab your entry form and get started!

Saturday 13 April - Sunday 28 April 2024
No bookings necessary. 

Premier's Reading Challenge 2024

Want a great way to get the kids excited about reading? The Premier's Reading Challenge is the perfect answer.

Charles Sturt Libraries are here to support young readers taking part. The challenge requires students to read 12 books from the beginning of the school year until the end of Term 3 - with awards and certificates presented by schools in late November.

Looking for books from the PRC book list? To make it easier for you - our website features pre-done searches to our online catalogue.

Find Premier's Reading Challenge books here.

School Holiday Sports Program

Kids will get active with a range of free sports and activities in the April and October school holidays every year.

School Holiday Sports Program

  • Ukrainian Easter Festival

    27th April 2024 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Awareness Event
    • Community
    • Fundraiser
    The finest of Ukrainian food, culture and customs to celebrate the biggest feast of the Ukrainian calendar, Easter.
  • Watercolour Wash & Print Workshop

    27th April 2024 1:00 pm
    • Community
    • Workshop
    Learn how to create beautiful watercolour washes and prints.
  • Woman holding up a library card in front of her

    Free apps with your library card

    29th April 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    • Accessible Event
    • Community
    • Digital
    • Library
    • Workshop
    • Free
    • Adult
    • Digital Literacy
    Discover how many free apps you can access with your library membership
  • Rosamund Burton - Whispering Wire

    *CANCELLED* Author Talk with Rosamund Burton - Whispering Wire

    30th April 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Author Event
    • Community
    • Library
    • Free
    • Adult
    • Author/Book Event & Writing
    • Family History
    Join us for an exciting in-person event with Rosamund Burton as she discusses her book, Whispering Wire.
  • Minecraft

    Minecraft Club - Make Your World (9-14 years)

    1st May 2024 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    • Children
    • Community
    • Digital
    • Makerspace
    • Workshop
    • Free
    • Children and Youth
    • Digital Literacy
    Embark on an adventure to design, build, and share your own Minecraft world.
  • SA History Fest 2024

    Searching online military records

    2nd May 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    • Community
    • Digital
    • Festival
    • Library
    • Workshop
    • Free
    • Adult
    • Family History
    • Digital Literacy
    In this SA History Festival event, discover how to search for your ancestors miliary records online.
  • Recycling in Charles Sturt - Tour our Materials Recovery Facility

    2nd May 2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    • Community
    • Environment
    • Free
    The City of Charles Sturt and CAWRA Central Adelaide Waste and Recycling Authority are excited to host this free event.
  • Thursday tech basics

    Thursday Tech Basics

    2nd May 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    • Community
    • Digital
    • Library
    • Workshop
    • Free
    Come and learn the basics of Tech to make your life easier
  • Glorious Blooms Painting Workshop

    3rd May 2024 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    • Community
    • Workshop
    Unleash your creativity and learn how to paint beautiful flowers
  • A grandad holds his grandchild while they both laugh

    Young at Heart Intergenerational Playgroup

    3rd May 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    • Children
    Find the fun in the generation gap at this playgroup for 0-5 year olds with their Elders.