Port Stephens Council is offering a jam-packed line-up of school holiday activities this July.
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The council’s libraries in Raymond Terrace and Salamander Bay have a number of programs running between July 14 and 14, including an appearance by best selling children’s author and entertainer Andy Jones.
Additionally, there will be a number of NAIDOC Week activities occurring.
On July 14, Jones will make a morning appearance at Raymond Terrace Library then at Tomaree Library and Community Centre in the afternoon.
What's the Joke? with Andy Jones is a musical show about jokes and humour.
Using guitar, drums and fun props, Jones will show children how to deliver a punch line, create a joke, use gross humour and laugh till their sides ache.
Jones is the author of the best-selling books Enormous Book of Hot Jokes for Kool Kids, The Burptionary and The Fartionary.
Among the NAIDOC Week activities will be storytime and a movie shown at both libraries.
The first storytime will be at the Tomaree library from 10.30am on Tuesday, July 4. The second will be held at Raymond Terrace from 10.30am on Thursday, July 6.
The stories are suitable for children aged 2 and above, and will cost $1.40 per person to attend.
A free family movie afternoon is scheduled in Raymond Terrace on Wednesday, July 5.
Black Screen, a selection of short indigenous films rated PG and G, will be shown from 2.30pm.
Black Screen is an initiative of the National Film and Sound Archive.
At Tomree library on July 6, the film Bran Nue Day will screen from 5pm. It is free for families to attend.
Places are limited for all programs. Bookings are essential.
Contact Raymond Terrace Library on 4980 0111 or Tomaree Library and Community Centre on 4982 0670.
July school holiday activity program:
July 4
NAIDOC Week Storytime
10.30am-11.15am
Tomaree Library and Community Centre, Salamander Bay
For ages 2+
Cost: $1.40
July 5
Family Movie Afternoon - Black Screen (Rated G and PG)
2.30pm-3.30pm
Raymond Terrace Library
Cost: FREE
July 6
NAIDOC Week Storytime
10.30am-11.15am
Raymond Terrace Library
For ages 2+
Cost: $1.40
July 6
Family Movie Night – Bran Nue Dae (Rated G)
5.00pm-6.30pm
Tomaree Library and Community Centre, Salamander Bay
Cost: FREE
July 7
Dreamcatchers Workshop
10.30am-11.30am
Tomaree Library and Community Centre, Salamander Bay
For ages 7-12yrs
Cost: $7.50
July 11
Dreaming Storytime
10.30am-11.15am
Tomaree Library and Community Centre, Salamander Bay
For ages 2+
Cost: $1.40
July 12
Pom Pom Workshop
2.30pm-3.30pm
Raymond Terrace Library
For ages 6+
Cost: $5
July 13
Storytime and Craft
10.30am-11.15am
Raymond Terrace Library
For ages 2-5yrs
Cost: $1.40
July 14
Andy Jones – What's the Joke?
11am-noon
Raymond Terrace Library
For ages 4-13yrs
Cost: $10
July 14
Andy Jones – What's the Joke?
2.30pm-3.30pm
Tomaree Library and Community Centre, Salamander Bay
For ages 4-13yrs
Cost: $10
Ellie-Marie Watts
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A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features.
