Library is swimming in cool activities for kids
THE Summer Reading Club in Clarence Valley libraries is offering activity kits for preschool, primary and secondary age groups.
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THE Summer Reading Club is offering activity kits for preschool, primary and secondary age groups and super sleuths can uncover a multitude of board games at the libraries in Grafton, Maclean, Yamba and Iluka.
Mayor Richie Williamson said the clues all pointed to the library for a great deal of cool fun in the warmer months.
"There are a range of activities being held across the Valley and all good detectives should find something to enjoy," Cr Williamson said.
There is a special treat at Grafton Library, where underwater gems from the Solitary Island Marine Park will be investigated.
Leading the investigation is guest speaker Brett Vercoe, who specialises in underwater video documentation. He will discuss marine life off our shores and screen amazing footage.
Cr Williamson said there was something for everyone to enjoy.
"Kids can create their own cartoon identity portraits at Grafton and Maclean libraries as they explore elements of the art," he said.
"Craft activities are covered, with steampunk trinket box craft and the ever-popular badge making. Learning chess will be a breeze at Yamba Library, with volunteers on hand to help."
WHAT'S ON IN CLARENCE VALLEY LIBRARIES
Grafton Library
Storytime - weekly on Thursdays at 10.30am
Saturday 1-6pm: Dungeons & Dragons (age 12+)
Tuesday 10.30am: Marine Discovery Series (all ages): Solitary Islands Marine Park - Big coastal critters of NSW (presented by NSW Department of Primary Industries)
Tuesday, Jan 21, 10.30am: Caught Cartooning! (age 5+)
Tuesday, Jan 28, 10.30am: Badge Making (age 5+)
Iluka Library
Storytime - weekly on Wednesdays at 10.30am
Wednesday, Jan 22, 2pm: Steam Punk It! Steampunk craft
Maclean Library
Storytime - weekly on Thursdays at 10.30am
Friday, Jan 10, 10.30am: Caught Cartooning! (age 5+)
Yamba Library
Storytime - weekly on Tuesdays at 10.30am
Monday, Jan 20, 2pm: Take a Chance on Chess
Board games are also available. Contact your library to book or visit www.crl.nsw.gov.au.
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