About this Event
Ahoy, sailors! Come aboard for a day of adventure at the Library. Get creative with craft, play with sea creatures and dress up for a life at sea. Drop in for as long as you like.
Suitable for the whole family. All children must be supervised by a trusted adult throughout the duration of the event.
Pick up a 200 trail card for kids to guide you on an expedition around the Library.
You can also visit the exhibition or relax with a book in the Children’s Library.
You also might like to join writing workshops with two fabulous authors:
at 10.30 - 11.30 AM
In this interactive session, join Justin Somper and set sail into the imaginative world of his book series Pirate Academy, discovering its unique setting and colourful characters. Packed with creativity, storytelling and fun, this session invites young readers to become part of the adventure from start to finish. This workshop is recommended for children aged 7–11.
at 12.15 - 1 PM.
In this writing workshop, Katrina will lead children through a series of short, fun activities designed to develop a well-rounded character who might be the star of their next story. The activities used in this workshop are those Katrina uses in her own writing. This workshop is recommended for children aged 8–12.
Follow the links above to purchase tickets to the workshops.
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Event venue & nearby stays
State Library of New South Wales, 1 Shakespeare place, Sydney, Australia
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