Week 1 (7-12 April)
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Tuesday 7 April
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- Polymer Clay
- 11am
- Youth Venue
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Unleash your creativity with our clay kit. Warm it, shape it, decorate it - monsters, aliens, pets… create anything you can imagine. |
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- Upcycling workshop: T-shirt yarn rag rugs
- 1-4pm
- Singleton Neighbourhood Centre
Bookings required
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Join Upcycle Newcastle and Singleton Public Library for this workshop teaching youth aged 8+ the upcycling technique of making rugs from old t-shirts. Each participant creates their own rug to take home. |
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Head along to the Youth Venue to create your own individual mosaic piece. Choose your colours, shapes, and patterns, and turn them into something unique. Work alongside friends in a fun, relaxed group session. |
| Wednesday 8 April
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- Dungeons + Dragons
- 10.30am-2.30pm
- Youth Venue
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Grab your friends and dive into Dungeons and Dragons – a world of heroes, dragons, and epic quests! Create your character, shape the story, and make every roll count. No experience needed – just bring your imagination and sense of adventure. |
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- BB Shooting Hoops
- 3pm
- Youth Venue
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Head along to the Youth Venue for basketball fun, skill challenges, and friendly games. Whether you’re aiming for the perfect shot or just want to have a laugh with friends, this session is all about active fun, teamwork, and improving your hoops skills. Everyone is welcome. |
| Thursday 9 April |
- Laser Tag
- 11am
- Youth Venue
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Tag, dodge, win – laser action awaits. Join your friends for a thrilling game of Laser Tag at the Youth Venue. |
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- Nerf Battles
- 2pm
- Youth Venue
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Lock and loaded – Nerf fun awaits. Fast-paced action, friendly competition, and loads of laughs. |
| Friday 10 April |
- Beaded Mirror Crafting
- 2pm
- Youth Venue
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Beads, mirrors, magic – craft your own masterpiece! Choose your colours, patterns, and let your creativity shine. |
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- Silent Disco
- 4-5.45pm
- Youth Venue
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Dance to your own beat. Move, groove, and party with friends in a fun, headphone-filled silent dance at the Youth Venue. |
Week 2 (13-19 April)
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| Tuesday 14 April |
- Wax Wraps
- 11am
- Youth Venue
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Eco-friendly fun - make your personal wax wraps. Get creative, have fun, and craft something useful to take home. |
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- Upcycling workshop: Denim earrings and denim flowers
- 1-3pm
- Singleton Neighbourhood Centre
Bookings required
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Join Upcycle Newcastle and Singleton Public Library for this upcycling workshop for ages 8 and above. Participants will cut out shapes from jeans and turn them into denim feathers and/or create earrings. |
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Wednesday 15 April
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- Dungeons + Dragons
- 10.30am-2.30pm
- Youth Venue
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Grab your friends and dive into Dungeons and Dragons – a world of heroes, dragons, and epic quests! Create your character, shape the story, and make every roll count. No experience needed – just bring your imagination and sense of adventure. |
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- Giant Monopoly
- 3pm
- Youth Venue
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Step into a life-size game of Monopoly and experience all the excitement on a giant scale. Buy properties, collect rent, and trade your way to victory while playing alongside friends in a fun, fast-paced group session. Strategy, laughs, and friendly competition guaranteed. |
| Thursday 16 April
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- Colour Run
- 10am – 2pm
- Singleton Showground
- Ticketed event
Bookings required
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Hosted by Bright Start Supports, the day will raise awareness for youth mental health and funds for Talk 2 Me Bro. Your ticket includes a t-shirt, community BBQ lunch and access to the colour run course. The day will also feature information booths, a sensory space, and additional youth-focused activities to ensure the event is accessible and welcoming to everyone.
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- Sound Healing
- 11am
- Youth Venue
Bookings required
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Tune in and chill out – join the sound healing fun with Kristy Woods from Awaken to Wellness. A peaceful session of gentle vibrations and relaxing sounds – perfect for a break. |
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Feeling hungry? Get hands-on and have fun in the kitchen and cook up spag bol and garlic bread. Make it, eat it, love it.
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- Bingo
- 2pm
- Singleton Public Library
Bookings required
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Get your team together for an afternoon of Bingo fun at the Library. |
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- The Shed Fitness Teen Gym
- 4-4.40pm
- The Shed Fitness, 215 John Street, Singleton
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This 40-minute free trial session has been created to help young people aged 10-16 years feel confident and empowered in a gym setting. Qualified instructors will guide the session. It’s free and bookings are not required. Just attend and fill out a form upon arrival. |
| Friday 17 April
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- Manga + Anime Day
- 10am-4.30pm
- Singleton Public Library
Bookings required
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Come along to Singleton Public Library for a day of manga + anime fun. There will be books to discuss, origami to learn, snacks, and other manga fun to be enjoyed including karaoke (12-1pm), a showing of an anime movie (1.30-3pm) and manga drawing (3.30-4.30pm). |
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- Art Session with Foundations4Creativity
- 11am-1pm
- Youth Venue
Bookings required
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Head along to this fun, hands-on art session guided by Martha and Jeremy. Explore your creativity, try new techniques, and create your own unique artwork in a relaxed, supportive group environment. Perfect for young people of all skill levels – no experience needed, just bring your imagination. |
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- Pixels + Popcorn Outdoor Cinema
- 6pm
- Civic Green, Singleton (outside the Civic Centre)
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Join us for a sunset screening of the Minecraft movie on the Civic Green!
The entire community is invited to head along to this pop-up outdoor cinema packed with comfy vibes, pixel-powered adventure, and free limited popcorn. Grab your friends, a picnic rug and some snacks, then settle on the grassed area outside Singleton Civic Centre and enjoy a fun movie session full of laughs and blocky action.
No matter the weather, the movie will still go on. In case of rain, the screening will move inside the Civic Centre.
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| Saturday 18 April
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- JollyBops Science Show
- 11am
- Singleton Public Library
Bookings required
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An exciting, hands-on chemistry show where students explore physical and chemical changes through loud, colourful experiments using reactions, dry ice, and liquid nitrogen to demonstrate key science concepts in a fun and engaging way.
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Week 3 (20-26 April)
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| Monday 20 April
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- Heritage Photo Collage Workshop
- 9am-5pm
- Singleton Library
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Step back in time and get creative with your local history! Heritage Photo Collage invites community members to explore historic photographs from the Library’s local history collection and reimagine them as unique works of art. This relaxed, hands-on activity combines creativity with storytelling, encouraging participants to connect with the past in a playful and meaningful way. Using reproduced heritage photographs, coloured papers, pens, and collage materials, participants will cut, layer, draw, and assemble their own collages inspired by the people, places, and moments that shaped the local area. The program celebrates both shared history and personal memory, making it accessible and engaging for all ages. |
| Tuesday 21 April
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- Clay Crafting
- 11am
- Youth Venue
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Get hands-on and bring your ideas to life with clay crafting. Create your own unique sculptures, pots, or fun designs in a relaxed, creative group session. Learn new techniques, experiment with shapes, and take home your very own masterpiece. |
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- Citizen Science Workshop
- 12-1pm
- Singleton Public Library
Bookings required
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Come along to learn how the Library’s Citizen Science kits work. Learn to explore in your own backyard and contribute to citizen science activities |
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Play along with friends, mark your cards, and shout BINGO as you aim for exciting prizes. A relaxed, social activity perfect for having fun, meeting others, and enjoying a friendly competition.
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- 3D Escape Room
- 3.30-4.30pm
- Singleton Public Library
Bookings required
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Put your problem solving and teamwork skills to the test with this program! Follow the puzzles and solve the clues using the Library’s 3D printer to escape and win your freedom. |
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- The Shed Fitness Teen Gym
- 4-4.40pm
- The Shed Fitness, 215 John Street, Singleton
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This 40-minute free trial session has been created to help young people aged 10-16 years feel confident and empowered in a gym setting. Qualified instructors will guide the session. It’s free and bookings are not required. Just attend and fill out a form upon arrival. |
| Wednesday 22 April
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- Lego Club
- 3.30pm
- Singleton Public Library
Bookings required
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Get creative and build something amazing! Enjoy a fun afternoon of Lego games and building masterpieces! For ages 12 and above.
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Grab your friends and dive into Dungeons and Dragons – a world of heroes, dragons, and epic quests! Create your character, shape the story, and make every roll count. No experience needed – just bring your imagination and sense of adventure. |
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- Teens Trivia
- 4.30pm
- Youth Venue
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Gather your friends and put your brains to the test in a fun. Answer questions, earn points, and compete for bragging rights in a friendly, exciting group session. Perfect for teens who love a laugh, a challenge, and some healthy competition. |
Thursday 23 April
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- Heritage Photo Collage Workshop
- 9am - 5pm
- Singleton Public Library
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Step back in time and get creative with your local history! Heritage Photo Collage invites community members to explore historic photographs from the Library’s local history collection and reimagine them as unique works of art. This relaxed, hands-on activity combines creativity with storytelling, encouraging participants to connect with the past in a playful and meaningful way. Using reproduced heritage photographs, coloured papers, pens, and collage materials, participants will cut, layer, draw, and assemble their own collages inspired by the people, places, and moments that shaped the local area. The program celebrates both shared history and personal memory, making it accessible and engaging for all ages. |
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- Teen Book Discussion + Snacks
- 3.30pm
- Singleton Public Library
Bookings required
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Share your favourite book or find a new series. Head along to the Library’s teen book discussion to talk about the latest books and old favourites. |
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- Dream Jars
- 4pm
- Youth Venue
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Get creative and make a personalsed dream jar filled with your hopes, wishes, and imagination. Choose from colours, glitter, and decorations to design something unique. Work alongside friends in a fun, relaxing, hands-on session. Perfect for self-expression and creativity. |
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- The Shed Fitness Teen Gym
- 4-4.40pm
- The Shed Fitness, 215 John Street, Singleton
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This 40-minute free trial session has been created to help young people aged 10-16 years feel confident and empowered in a gym setting. Qualified instructors will guide the session. It’s free and bookings are not required. Just attend and fill out a form upon arrival. |
| Friday 24 April |
- LP / Recycled Record Art
- 4pm
- Youth Venue
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Bring old LPs back to life! In this hands-on session, you’ll use recycled records to create unique wall art. Make it yours.
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- Card games + Snacks
- 3.30-4.30pm
- Singleton Public Library
Bookings required
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Enjoy a fun afternoon of card games including Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza, Exploding Kittens and more. |