Synergy Youth Centre
To view the Synergy Youth Centre Holiday Program, please visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/youth. The Youth Centre is open from 12:00pm – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday, for young people aged 10-16.
Summer Reading Club
1 December 2022 – 31 January 2023, Lane Cove and Greenwich Libraries and The Yarn Hunters Hill
Break the boredom and keep up your reading skills these holidays with the Summer Reading Club Challenge! Children can read books themselves, or be read to, both count for the Summer Reading Club. Encourage your child to submit drawn or
Register for the Summer Reading Club at Lane Cove, Greenwich or The Yarn Hunters Hill to collect paper book review forms and reading logs. You can also participate online at shorelink.beanstack.com or through the Beanstack App. Sign in as a member of Shorelink Libraries.
Panda Craft
Wednesday 4 January, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, Lane Cove Library
Make some cute and cuddly panda craft! Create a panda mask, a panda puppet, and other panda-tastic creations. Free event for ages 4-10. Limited places, bookings essential.
Book online.
Ozobot Mazes
Thursday 5 January, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, Lane Cove Library
Create your own robot maze using Ozobots. Learn to code maze tracks and have some technological fun as you build maps and play games! Free event for ages 7 to 12. Limited places, bookings essential.
Book online.
First Fridays: Giant Games - event cancelled due to wet weather
Friday 6 January, 3:15 – 5:00pm, Lane Cove Plaza
Enjoy the beautiful afternoon sun by bringing the kids down to Lane Cove Plaza and discover different games to keep everyone entertained. Free event.
Ride on Mechanical Animals
Saturday 7 January, 10:00am – 3:00pm, The Canopy, $8
Bring the kids down to The Canopy for some Saturday fun! Pick your animal and take a trip around the Village Green on these majestic creatures. This event is subject to weather. $8 for a ten-minute ride. No bookings required.
Summer Treats Craft
Monday 9 January, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Greenwich Library
Come along and escape the summer heat by making crafty summer treats! Create colourful cardboard ice-creams, shiny suns, and cool paper fans. Free event for ages 4-10. Limited places, bookings essential.
Book online.
Summer Treats Craft
Tuesday 10 January, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Lane Cove Library
Come along and escape the summer heat by making crafty summer treats! Create colourful cardboard ice-creams, shiny suns, and cool paper fans. Free event for ages 4-10. Limited places, bookings essential.
Book online.
Osmo Magical Maths
Tuesday 10 January, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, Lane Cove Library
Explore some magical maths these holidays using Osmo. Join the Math Wizard in playing Amazing Airships, Magical Workshop, and Enchanted World Games. Free event for children aged 6 -10 years. Limited places, bookings essential.
Book online.
Minions: The Rise of Gru Movie
Thursday 12 January, 2:00pm – 3:30pm, Lane Cove Library
In the latest Minions movie, join the 11-year-old Gru as he plans to become a supervillain with the help of his Minions, leading to a showdown with a malevolent team, the Vicious 6. PG. Free event for ages 4-12. Limited places, bookings essential.
Book online.
Live in Lane Cove
Saturday 14 January, 10:00am -12:00pm, Lane Cove Plaza
Come down to the Plaza to be serenaded by the very talented James Lyon
Creative Writing Workshop with Keith Whelan
Saturday 14 January, 10:30am – 12:00pm, Lane Cove Library
Have you ever wanted to write a story but don't know where to start? This workshop will help children develop the essential tools needed to be a creative writer, involving hands-on writing exercises, and caters for a wide range of writing skills. Explore the elements of fairy tales and narratives and bring your story to life as you learn about characterization, plot, setting and dialogue. Free event for ages 8-12. Limited places, bookings essential.
Book online.
Buzzy Bug Craft
Monday 16 January, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Greenwich Library
Join us in making some interesting insects! Create cool bug craft, including butterflies, bees, dragonflies, and caterpillars. Free event for ages 4-10. Limited places, bookings essential.
Book online.
Buzzy Bug Craft
Tuesday 17 January, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Join us in making some interesting insects! Create cool bug craft, including butterflies, bees, dragonflies, and caterpillars. Free event for ages 4-10. Limited places, bookings essential.
Book online.
Frame Art for Teens
Wednesday 18 January, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, Lane Cove Library
Come along and create a wooden photo frame woven with yarn, thread, and beads, and decorate a circular canvas with buttons to form a work of art to hang on your wall. Free event for ages 10-17. Limited places, bookings essential.
Book online.
Osmo Magical Maths
Thursday 19 January, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, Lane Cove Library
Explore some magical maths these holidays using Osmo. Join the Math Wizard in playing Amazing Airships, Magical Workshop, and Enchanted World Games. Free event for children aged 6 -10 years. Limited places, bookings essential.
Book online.
Solar for Renters & Apartment Dwellers - Haystacks Solar Garden
Thursday 19 January, 7:00pm - 8:00pm, online
Even if you don’t have a sunny rooftop, you can access solar power by participating in a solar garden.
A solar garden is just like a community garden where members purchase a virtual plot of solar panels. It is a popular model in Europe and the US which is now available in Australia.
Join us to learn how you can become a solar gardener - no sunny roof required!
This online session is co-hosted by Haystacks Solar Garden Co-operative and Lane Cove Council.
Book online.
Ride on Mechanical Animals
Saturday 21 January, 10:00am – 3:00pm, The Canopy, $8
Bring the kids down to The Canopy for some Saturday fun! Pick your animal and take a trip around the Village Green on these majestic creatures. This event is subject to weather. $8 for a ten-minute ride. No bookings required.
Ozobot Mazes
Monday 23 January, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Greenwich Library
Create your own robot maze using Ozobots. Learn to code maze tracks and have some technological fun as you build maps and play games! Free event for ages 7 to 12. Limited places, bookings essential.
Book online.
Dash Bot Discovery
Monday 23 January, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, Lane Cove Library
Use colour coding and iPads to discover the fun of Dash Bots! Code your robot to complete challenges with this hands-on robotics coding session. Free event for ages 8-12. Limited places, bookings essential.
Book online.
Aussie Weaving Creations
Tuesday 24 January, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Lane Cove Library
Weave yourself a wooden Australia-shaped wall hanger! Use colourful wool to criss-cross across the country and celebrate our cool continent. Free event for ages 6-12. Limited places, bookings essential.
Book online.
Dash Bot Discovery
Tuesday 24 January, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, Lane Cove Library
Use colour coding and iPads to discover the fun of Dash Bots! Code your robot to complete challenges with this hands-on robotics coding session. Free event for ages 8-12. Limited places, bookings essential.
Book online.
Possum Prowl Spotlight Walk
Tuesday 24 January, 7:45pm – 9:30pm, Ventemans Reach, Lane Cove North
Enjoy a twilight walk in the bush looking for nocturnal creatures! Spot possums, search for geckoes and listen for bats with our bat detector. See what wildlife comes out at night! Bring a torch and wear sturdy shoes. Suitable for ages 7 years and up.
Bookings open soon.
Comic Strip Creations
Wednesday 25 January, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, Lane Cove Library
Ever wanted to star in your own comic strip? Use Storyboardthat (software product) to learn how to create your own digital comic strips. Free event for ages 8-13. Limited places, bookings essential.
Book online.
Australia Day
Thursday 26 January, from 9:00am
Start your Australia Day at The Canopy as we welcome Lane Cove's newest Australian Citizens Ambassador, followed by live music in Lane Cove Plaza from 11:00am.
Assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.
The Canopy Music Concert: James Blundell Duo
Friday 27 January, 6:30pm – 9:00pm, The Canopy
Join country music legend James Blundell and his son in The Canopy for a night of swaying and singing. Bring a picnic blanket and your dinner and enjoy a night out in the Village. Free event.
Register for your free tickets.
Assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.
Play Garden at The Canopy
Sunday 22 January, 9:30am – 12:00pm, The Canopy
Try out a variety of games at this small pop-up at The Canopy. This event is targeted at preschool age children though all are welcome. Free event, no bookings required.
Minigolf at The Canopy
Saturday 28 January, 10:00am – 3:00pm, The Canopy
Test your family and friends as you make your way around our pop-up mini golf course. No bookings required.
Military History Talk
Tuesday 31 January, 6:15pm – 7:45pm, Lane Cove Library
Join us for a free military history talk covering New Britain/Operation Cartwheel. Join LTCOL Graeme Davis (Retd) from the Lane Cove RSL Sub-Branch, and principal of Family Military History for a fascinating talk on World War Two Operation Cartwheel.
Book online.
Children's Storytime
Thursdays 11:00am – 11:30am, Lane Cove Library
Ages 3-6 years. Held weekly all year. No booking required.
