Ballarat Libraries’ School Holiday Program • Winter 2026

Join us for a winter of fun these school holidays! Bookings for Ballarat Libraries’ fun and free Winter School Holiday Program are open now. Featuring NAIDOC Week celebrations, hands-on art sessions and much more, there’s something for everyone these school holidays.

Find all our school holiday programs in our interactive digital flyer, download the plain-text version, or pick up a paper version at your local library.

Learn and play together.   

All sessions for children under 12 are designed to be co-learning activities where parents and carers participate as core support for their child. Children under the age of 12 cannot be left unattended. 

Age ranges are given as an indication of program suitability and safety. 

All ages – all children are welcome to participate. 

Ages 8-12 – these activities are for tweens only. 

Ages 13-17 – these activities are for teenagers only. 

Please check the age range prior to booking. 

If you are unable to attend a booked session, please let us know so your place can be offered to another family.