Holiday activities
Come and join the fun during the school holidays
Wands at the ready - there’s wizardry in the air these school holidays at Sunshine Coast Libraries!
This December, join the Scavenger Hunt and search for mischievous elves hiding in the library. Grab a Marauder’s Map and follow the clues to complete the quest. Write a letter to Santa or get festive with some decorating. Take off to new heights with Kite Making and invent awesome structures and more at Future Engineers.
But hold onto your broomsticks, the magic continues in January! Join a brand-new scavenger hunt, craft your own wand, make magic crafts, learn tricks with Magic Glen, try Stop-Go Animation, crack open a Dragon Egg or take on enchanting challenges at the Activity Station.
Hurry, young wizards and witches - before it all disappears!
Marauder’s map
Discover hidden magic skills, expand your knowledge of herbology or boil up a new potion. The Marauder’s Map is yours to explore and solve the clues! Ages 6 years+. Drop-in during opening hours.
| Library | Dates |
| All libraries (except Mobile Libraries) | 13 December to 25 January |
Elf scavenger hunt
The elves are back and hiding in the library. Find them all before they get up to any mischief! All ages. Drop-in during opening hours.
| Library | Dates |
| All libraries | 13 December to 31 December |
Santa mail
We have a direct line to the North Pole! Visit the library and write a letter to Santa and post it, ready for delivery by reindeer. All ages. Drop-in during opening hours.
| Library | Dates |
| All libraries (except Mobile Libraries) | 1 December to 24 December |
Festive hats
Are you feeling elf-y? Or maybe a party hat is more your style! Join the celebrations and decorate your own festive headwear. Ages 4 years+. Drop-in sessions.
| Library | Date and time |
| Caloundra | Tuesday 16 December, 10.00-11.00am |
| Kawana | Tuesday 16 December, 10.00-11.00am |
| Maroochydore | Thursday 18 December, 10.00-11.00am |
| Nambour | Tuesday 16 December, 10.00-11.00am |
Festive ornaments
Create your own festive decorations using craft materials supplied and spread the magic! Ages 4 years+. Drop-in sessions.
| Library | Date and time |
| Kenilworth | Wednesday 17 December, 10.00-11.00am |
| Maleny | Tuesday 16 December, 10.00-11.00am |
Wand wizardry and dragon foil art
Turn paper into an instrument of magic. A spot of decorating and Abracadabra - your own wand! Discover the fun of foil art and watch your colourful dragons come to life and breathe fire! Ages 5 years+. Drop-in sessions.
| Library | Date and time |
| Beerwah | Tuesday 16 December, 10.00am-12.00pm |
| Caloundra | Thursday 22 January, 10.00am-12.00pm |
| Kawana | Tuesday 13 January, 10.00am-12.00pm |
| Kenilworth | Friday 23 January, 10.30am-12.30pm |
| Maleny | Wednesday 14 January, 9.30-11.30am |
| Nambour | Thursday 18 December, 9.30-11.30am |
Kite making
Create a cool kite using the materials supplied. Fun to fly when the weather is right! Ages 6 years+. Registration essential.
| Library | Date and time | Registration |
| Beerwah | Wednesday 17 December, 9.30-11.00am | Register |
| Caloundra | Tuesday 30 December, 10.00-11.30am | Register |
| Coolum | Tuesday 16 December, 10.00-11.30am | Register |
| Maroochydore | Wednesday 17 December, 10.00-11.30am | Register |
Magic Glen
A magic school to learn magic tricks from…you guessed it…a real magician! Ages 7+ years. Registration essential.
| Library | Date and Time | Registration |
| Caloundra | Thursday 15 January, 2.00-3.00pm | Register |
| Maroochydore | Thursday 15 January, 10.00-11.00am | Register |
Stop go animation
A fun and creative way to make your own marvellous short films! Ages 7 years+. Registration essential.
| Library | Date and Time | Registration |
| Coolum | Tuesday 13 January, 10.00am-12.00pm | Register |
| Kawana | Tuesday 20 January, 10.00am-12.00pm | Register |
Magician’s craft
Can you pull a rabbit out of a hat? Have you played a fortune telling game with hidden messages for your friends? You can do both with these crafty tricks! Ages 5 years+. Drop-in session.
| Library | Date and time |
| Beerwah | Thursday 22 January, 10.00am-12.00pm |
| Coolum | Thursday 15 January, 9.30-11.30am |
| Maroochydore | Tuesday 13 January, 10.00am-12.00pm |
| Nambour | Thursday 22 January, 9.30-11.30am |
Magic vault
Unlock the secrets of magic. Build, decorate and amaze with this ultimate illusion trick! Ages 6 years+. Drop-in session. Resources available until supply exhausted.
| Library | Date and time |
| Caloundra | Wednesday 14 January, 10.00-11.00am |
| Kawana | Wednesday 21 January, 10.00-11.00am |
| Maroochydore | Tuesday 20 January, 10.00-11.00am |
Dragon pop-ups and craft
Assemble the pieces to make your own fun dragon pop-up toy. Create an articulated dragon using craft items supplied. Ages 6 years+. Drop-in sessions.
| Library | Date and time |
| Beerwah | Wednesday 14 January, 10.00-11.30am |
| Coolum | Thursday 22 January, 10.00-11.30am |
Dragon gliders and craft
Decorate and assemble a dragon glider ready for take-off! Create an articulated dragon using craft items supplied. Ages 5 years+. Drop-in sessions.
| Library | Date and time |
| Maleny | Wednesday 21 January, 10.00-11.30am |
| Nambour | Tuesday 13 January, 10.00-11.30am |
Dragon eggs
Chip away and discover your own magical dragon! Ages 5 years+. Drop-in session. Resources available until supply exhausted.
| Library | Date and time |
| Kenilworth | Thursday 15 January, 10.00-11.00am |
Enchanted activity station
Get lost in a maze, start sleuthing to find hidden words, join the dots to reveal a picture, colour, create and much more! We have activities for all those looking for a little something magical! Ages 4 years+. Drop-in sessions.
| Library | Date and time |
| All libraries (except Mobile Libraries) | Monday 12 January, 9.30-11.30am Monday 19 January, 9.30-11.30am |
Spellbinding scavenger hunt
A little magic has been sprinkled around the library. Can you find all the enchanted objects before they vanish? All ages. Drop-in sessions.
| Library | Dates |
| All libraries | 1 January to 25 January 2026 |
Future engineers
Get ready to design, build and unleash your creativity with LEGO, magnetic tiles, geometric shapes and much more. Ages 6 years+. More information.
Disclaimer
For sessions with registrations: All participants must have a registration to attend session. The session starts promptly at the advertised time. Due to the popularity of the program, if you have not checked in by this time, your registration will be given away.
Event tips: Allow plenty of time for travel and parking. Age limits for our programs are strictly monitored and enforced. All programs have been designed for specific age groups to correspond with their motor and literacy skills. To avoid disappointment ensure your child is of the appropriate age prior to attending.
Parent/Guardian supervision: Supervision of children in the library is the responsibility of their parents or guardian.