Autumn Holiday Fun At The State Library NSW (onsite and online)

The State Library will help keep your kids entertained these autumn holidays with some fabulous creative activities that will run both onsite and online.

Pop Up Shakespeare

Don’t miss the eight free pop-up Shakespeare performances and workshops with Bell Shakespeare, featuring favourites such as Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth. 

Where:   Meet in the Mitchell Library vestibule, Macquarie St
When:   15 and 16 April 2021
Age:      See website for details.
Cost:     FREE

View the full series on the State Library website.

Author & Activist Jean Hinchliffe in Conversation

Do you want to take action and fight for what’s right? Don’t quite know where to start? Don’t miss this conversation with author and activist Jean Hinchliffe who will be talking about her book Lead the Way: How to change the world from a teen activist and school striker.

Where:  Online via ZOOM
When:   Wednesday 7 April    2:00 – 3:00 pm 
Age:      10 - 17 years of age
Cost:     FREE

To register visit the State Library website. 

Captivating Collections 

The Library cares for some of the most beautiful and intriguing collections in Australia. Are you a collector too? In this workshop, discover how to showcase your collections using a variety of materials. You will also explore the amazing Collectors Gallery and be inspired as you learn about some of the intriguing objects on display.

Where:  Meet in the Mitchell Library vestibule, Macquarie St
When:   Monday 12 April, 2;00 – 3:30 pm 
Age:      6 - 10 years
Cost:     $20

To register visit the State Library website. 

Egg-citing creations! 

Join Susan to create your own egg-cellent egg person! Make an egg person with an egg-stremely egg-stravagant sense of style — turn your ordinary egg into something egg-ceptional and have a carton of fun along the way!

Where:  Meet in the Mitchell Library vestibule, Macquarie St
When:   Tuesday 13 April, 10:00 – 11:30 am   
Age:      6 - 10 years
Cost:     $20

To register visit the State Library website. 

Tina Matthews – Author/Illustrator Workshop 

Join Tina Matthews as she details all the steps involved in writing and illustrating her award-winning picture book Out of the Egg. 

Where:  Online via Zoom
When:   Wednesday 14 April  10:00 –11:00 am  
Age:      6 - 12 years
Cost:     FREE

To register visit the State Library website. 

Stop motion animation

Have you ever wanted to make your own movies? Here’s your chance to become a writer, director and film crew, all in one! Explore the Library’s old-school flip books and film reels to learn about the principles of stop motion and put it into practice by making your own short film!

Where:  Meet in the Mitchell Library vestibule, Macquarie St
When:   Thursday 15 April, 2:00- 3:30pm 
Age:      8 - 12 years
Cost:     $20

To register visit the State Library website. 

Portraits with Wire Workshop   

In this workshop you will make a 3D portrait using wire. You’ll learn how to twist and turn an unusual drawing material into a sculptural form that will surprise you with its expressiveness.

Where:  Meet in the Mitchell Library vestibule, Macquarie St
When:   Friday 16 April, 10:00 – 11:00 am  
Age:      8 - 12 years
Cost:     $20

To register visit the State Library website. 

Location
Corner of Macquarie Street and Shakespeare Place, Sydney.

Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday - 10am to 8pm
Friday to Sunday (including public holidays) - 10am to 5pm

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