Swim with the sharks anywhere in the world with the library’s virtual reality glasses, create your own modern masterpiece or play with the library robots.

Frank’s Fantastic Fairytale Theatre will visit the libraries on Friday, January 19, with beautiful hand-made puppets telling much-loved stories of the past.

Rhyme Time, Story Time, film and craft activities and games will be held throughout the holidays.

Bookings are essential as spots are limited, so call Cessnock Library on 4993 4399 or Kurri Kurri Library on 4937 1638.

Meanwhile, the Summer Reading Club is on at the libraries once again and participants have the chance to win great prizes.

The annual reading competition rewards children and their families for picking up a book and reading.

Participants earn tickets for their reading and have a chance to win a prize at the beginning of the new school year.

Cessnock mayor Bob Pynsent is encouraging families to get their children involved.

“Reading is an essential skill for everyone and forms the foundation of a child’s learning in their school years and for later on in life,” Cr Pynsent said.

“The Summer Reading Club gives children an incentive to read more and learn to enjoy reading.”

For more information, email library@cessnock.nsw.gov.au or find the full program at www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au.

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