First it was the heatwave and now it’s the seemingly endless rain - but rain, hail or shine, residents and the broader community are being invited to take advantage of the special events being planned across Northern Beaches Councils six libraries.

Council Deputy General Manager Helen Lever said from decorating Easter eggs to making beads, a lot of thought has been put into creating a fun-filled program of activities over the next month that has something for everyone - especially for children.

“Whether it’s decorating Easter eggs, being amazed by liquid nitrogen or even going to the matinee movies, we’ve prepared an exciting and varied program to entertain the family in April.

“We know the school holidays are a time when parents take the kids to their local library so we’ve put on a whole range of special events, shows and interactive, hands-on activities to keep them entertained,” Ms Lever said.

Highlights include:

• Easter Storytime and Craft.  Hear about the rabbit with super-powers and make Easter craft, for ages 5-9, Mona Vale Library Tues 11 Apr, 10.30am-12pm and Thur 13 Apr 10.30am-12pm
• Hama Bead Craft. Get creative and make a keychain or magnet to take home. For ages 5-8.  Belrose Library Mon 10 Apr, 10.30-11.30am;  Dee Why Library Wed 12 Apr, 10.30-11.30am and Forestville Library, Wed 19 Apr, 2.30-3.30pm.
• Liquid Nitrogen Show. Amazing science for ages 7-12. Forestville Library Tue 11 Apr, 10.30-11.30am; Warringah Mall Library Thu 20 Apr 10.30-11.30am.
• Midday Matinee Movies. Free movies!  Manly Library, Wed 5, 12 and 26 April, 12pm.

For the full program please visit the Northern Beaches Council website and follow the links, or pick up a copy at your local library.

Northern Beaches Council would also like to remind the community that libraries will be closed between Good Friday and Easter Monday inclusive and also on Anzac Day.