The City of Playford Library Service summertime schedule is set to provide families with endless fun across the summer holidays, with craft sessions to action-packed events lined up.

The much-loved library service has two branches, located at the Playford Civic Centre, Elizabeth, and at the Stretton Centre, Munno Para, both offering a long list of programs and events throughout the year.

Starting in December at the Civic Centre Library, a whimsical workshop to create a Wombat Pencil Holder will be held on 18 December from 10am-11am for children aged 5+. The cost will be $2.

Also in December, the library heads to The Precinct, Smithfield Plains, for budding archaeologists to enjoy a Dig-a-Dino Picnic on 19 December from 10.30am-12.30pm. This event is best suited to 3+ aged children and will cost $5 to participate. Families are encouraged to bring along a picnic and get digging to excavate their very own dinosaur.

Playford Mayor Glenn Docherty is delighted Playford’s young people have the opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled summer break with activities in their own area.

“Providing our community access to activities is an important part of what we do. Seeing our community get involved and come together to enjoy these events is such a positive outcome,” Mayor Docherty said.

“Our library service has always been a favourite within the community, with its regular weekly programs and other events, it is always attracting plenty of interest.”

In January, Sea Animal Sand Art will be held on 6 January at 2.30pm-3.30pm for children aged 5+. This activity will cost $2 and be held at the Stretton Centre Library, while for those who love gems, Gem Art Rainbow Magnet making will be held on 8 January at 10am-11am for 5+ and cost $2 at the Civic Centre.

Senor Frog Painting is set to be a big favourite on 10 January, with Session One held from 10-11.30am and Session Two from 12.30pm-2pm. This $5 activity is best for 5+ aged children and will be held at the Stretton Centre.

For those who like jewellery making, a Woven Raffia Bracelet workshop might be the pick of the events. On 13 and 22 January, the Stretton Centre will welcome children aged 5+ from 10am-11am to get creative with natural fibres for $2.

Children can try their hand creating spectacular art with sand at the Civic Centre Library in a Sand Art Bottle making workshop on 15 January. Suitable for children aged 5+, this workshop runs from 10am-11am at a cost of $2. On the same day, teenagers can get involved in a Drum Therapy workshop led by Bortier Okoe. The event is suitable for ages 16+ at a cost of $5.

Perhaps one of the most anticipated activities is Lego Animation with GooRoo! This activity will be held at the Stretton Centre on 17 January. Session One will be held at 10am-12pm and Session Two will be from 1pm-3pm. This activity is for 6+ and will cost $5.

Harry Potter enthusiasts can get involved in a Harry Potter Plaster Paint workshop on 20 January from 2.30pm-3.30pm at the Stretton Centre. This workshop is best for ages 5+ and will cost $2 to participate.

To finish off the school holidays, a Kids Play Macrame workshop will offer children aged 4-7 an opportunity to get creative on 24 January. From 10.30am-12pm, children can participate at the Stretton Centre for $5. On the same day for children aged 8+, a Macrame Rainbows with Paper Daisy Handmade workshop will also be held from 1pm-3pm for $5.

These events are popular so make sure to book at playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com.au.