More School Holiday Fun At The Library Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 4, 2023 Kids can learn about our local reptiles like these Laced Monitors from Kym the Reptile Man. Photo: Matt Spillard. AS the school holidays drag on for parents it’s good to know that there are activities out there that won’t cost the earth. Port Stephens Libraries are offering more low cost and free activities in the coming weeks. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au – Shorebirds Storytime & Craft offers a themed storytime, followed by a free flow painting activity with wooden birds. The activity will be presented by Hunter Region Landcare Network on 16 January 2023 at Raymond Terrace Library from 10:30am to 11:30am and at Tomaree Library on 18 January from 10.30-11.30am. – For some slithering fun take a walk on the wildside and join Kym the Reptile Man for a wildlife presentation like you’ve never seen before on 19 January 2023 at Tomaree Library from 10am to 11am and at Raymond Terrace Library from 2.30-3.30pm. – Kids can also make their own Book Nook, a magical, miniature world that you can tuck into your bookshelf. This workshop will be held on 20 January 2023 at Tomaree Library from 10am to 12pm and at Raymond Terrace Library on 24 January from 10am to 12pm. This activity is for ages eight and over. – Children’s film Encanto is being screened for free on 23 January 2023 at Raymond Terrace Library from 10:30am to 12:15pm – There is also a Games Afternoon where you can challenge your friends and family to dozens of games on 23 January 2023 at Tomaree Library from 2pm to 4pm. – You can grab a free flick for the kids with the screening of Lino on 25 January at Tomaree Library from 2pm to 4pm. Even if you book in for just one of these free or low cost sessions you will be on a winner with some cool activities and a chance to pick up a book and relax while the kids are occupied. A representative from Port Stephens Council told News Of The Area, “Some programs are definitely based around literacy such as special storytimes, Hogwarts Happenings and Book Nooks. “Others are for information and entertainment purposes to encourage families to come to the library, such as Vesta Kids Disco, The Reptile Man and Rock Pool Rambles. “With some holidays programs such as Rock Pool Rambles, and The Reptile Man, library staff will prepare displays of books and other resources related to the themes, to encourage children to borrow items and continue to expand their knowledge. ‘Port Stephens Library engages a variety of external presenters and aims to set prices that are affordable for families. “While we try to cost recover our presenter fees, the library will at times cover some of the costs. “We also run programs facilitated by library staff that are free of charge for families.” By Marian SAMPSON While many of us think about Laced Monitors walking around in the bush they are also great swimmers. Photo: Matt Spillard. An Eastern Waterdragon. Photo: Matt Spillard.
