Events

'And they all lived happily ever after...' Enjoy songs, stories, nursery rhymes and craft activities for children aged 3 – 5 years old.

A program for toddlers aged 1 - 3 years old with various activities to develop a range of skills, such as gross and fine motor skills, language skills, imagination and social interaction.

Kaya, Wandjoo! (Hello, Welcome!) Join presenter Olman Walley, from Boorloo Aboriginal Cultural Experiences for this interactive storytelling session at Mills Park Centre – Lesser Hall (upstairs) as...

Story time with buzzing Bee-Bot robots Join us for an un-BEE-lievably spectacular story time as Thornlie Library is transformed into a garden wonderland. Meet the Bee-Bots and help them on their...

Afternoon activities for teenagers at Thornlie Library.

Enjoy a visit from Ranger Red's animal friends with Zoo2U Learn about the incredible, furry, feathered, and scaly animals from Ranger Red's Zoo and Conservation Park in a hands-on, interactive...

Get creative and see what you can build that moves Build anything you can imagine out of recycled and repurposed materials and figure out how to make it move with gears and wheels. Whether its a car...

Start your engines This month, young creators and thinkers will make their own windup toy car using recycled materials. Experiment with friction and weight to make the fastest car. For ages 7 – 12...

For children aged eight to 13 years who love reading and want to explore the library, share their love of reading with other children and find new inspiration with fun activities.

Create characters to get started in cartooning This month learn cartooning basics and how to create your own characters for a graphic novel. Work on facial expressions, drawing hands, body poses...

Make friends these school holidays - make Pom Pom Pets! Tuesday Arvos for teens is happening these school holidays. Chill out with the regulars and meet some new kids at this holiday session. There...

Let the folding fun begin! Learn essential origami folding techniques and handy tips in this hands-on workshop where you'll get to use special origami papers to create something wonderful. Create a...

Roll the dice on a unique adventure Are you interested in learning about D&D or looking for a new gaming experience? Come along to Thornlie Library for an adventure filled session of this world famous...

Ventures and voyages await! Create a fantastical map aged by time and adventure. Does it lead to bounty stolen by pirates, or show the only safe path to hidden jungle ruins? Was it scrawled by...

Wings of a dragon. Face of a shark. Legs of a flamingo. Anything is possible in the Monster Mixing Machine! In secret, you'll draw part of an animal. Then, the parts will be joined together to create...

See beautiful gemstones up close and learn some simple relaxation skills A calming session to learn basic meditation and relaxation skills and how to use them in everyday life. Learn about the amazing...

Baby Rhyme Time is perfect for young babies who are not yet moving around independently. Learn new rhymes, songs and stories.

Learning English Through Storytime is for families with children aged 3 – 4 years who are experiencing English as a second language. Registration is essential.

And they all lived happily ever after..... Enjoy songs, stories, nursery rhymes and craft activities for children aged 3 - 5 years old.

And they all lived happily ever after..... Enjoy songs, stories, nursery rhymes and craft activities for children aged 3 - 5 years old. Weekly Storytime is run during school term only.