Summer School Holiday Activities

Published on 14 January 2026

Upper Hunter Shire Libraries have some exciting school holiday activities coming up, offering a fun and welcoming way for children and families to make the most of the summer break. Here are some of the exciting activities coming up until the end of the summer school holidays;

Scone

Contact Scone Library: 02 6540 1183

Wooden Paddle Balls
Date: 16 January
Time: 2:30pm
Get hands-on with wooden paddle ball decorating, a fun activity for children and adults alike. Participants can paint and personalise their own paddle ball before testing their skills and having a friendly play. It’s a creative, light-hearted session that combines craft and classic fun for all ages.

Wooden Pirate Ornaments
Date: 21 January
Time: 11:30am
Wooden pirate ornaments are a fun and creative craft activity where participants can decorate their own pirate-themed wooden shapes. Using paint and craft materials, each ornament can be personalised to create a playful keepsake. It’s an enjoyable, hands-on activity that encourages imagination and creativity for all ages.

Storytime & Scratch Board Door Hangers
Date: 23 January
Time: 10:30am
Storytime & Scratch Board Door Hangers combine listening and creativity in a fun, engaging session. Participants can enjoy a shared story before creating their own scratch board door hanger, revealing colourful designs as they draw. It’s a relaxed activity that encourages imagination, creativity and hands-on fun for children and families.

Merriwa

Contact Merriwa Library: 02 6521 7007

Fruit Paper Fans
Date: 15 & 29 January
Time: 11:00am
Cool off with fruit paper fan making, a bright and creative activity for children and adults. Participants can design and decorate their own paper fan with colourful fruit-inspired designs, creating a practical keepsake for summer. It’s a fun, relaxed session that encourages creativity and shared enjoyment for all ages.

Wooden Paddle Balls
Date: 16 January
Time: 2:30pm
Get hands-on with wooden paddle ball decorating, a fun activity for children and adults alike. Participants can paint and personalise their own paddle ball before testing their skills and having a friendly play. It’s a creative, light-hearted session that combines craft and classic fun for all ages.

Murrurundi

Contact Murrurundi Library: 02 6540 1363

Tie Dye Library Bags
Date: 21 January
Time: All Day
Get colourful with tie-dye library bag making, a fun and creative activity for children and adults. Participants can design their own unique library bag using vibrant dyes and patterns, creating a practical keepsake to use all year round. It’s a hands-on session that encourages creativity and self-expression for all ages.

Games, Puzzles, Lego Building Challenge, Bottle Top Mural
Date: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays
Time: All Day
Enjoy a mix of Games, Puzzles, a Lego Building Challenge and a Bottle Top Mural, offering something for everyone to enjoy. These interactive activities encourage problem-solving, creativity and teamwork in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Suitable for all ages, they’re a great way to drop in, get involved and have fun together.

Cassilis

Contact Cassilis Library: 02 6540 1311

Cardboard Lighthouse
Date: 14, 20 and 30 January
Time: 12:00pm
Take part in cardboard lighthouse making, a hands-on activity for children and adults alike. Participants can build and decorate their own lighthouse using cardboard and craft materials, letting their imagination shine. It’s a fun, relaxed session that encourages creativity, construction skills and shared enjoyment.

Aberdeen

Contact Aberdeen Library: 02 6540 1303

For more information contact your local library or visit the Upper Hunter Shire Libraries page