A splendiferous school holiday activity

Published on 30 June 2025

Friends of Mansfield Library are running the ‘Splendiferous World of Roald Dahl’, a school holiday activity for 8-12 year olds over the weekend of the 12 - 13 July.

Librarian Justine Shelton says “This event is free and will be so much fun. The children will watch a marvellous medicine show, make an enormous crocodile and a dream jar and spend their golden ticket at the Wonka shop. The evening will finish with a scrumdiddlyumptious feast for all.”

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie praised the work of the volunteers and the opportunities they were creating for young people.

“It really looks like a magic evening is being prepared by the team of volunteers who really are pouring their energy into creating a fantastic adventure for those lucky kids who get the golden ticket and are booked in,” said Cr Rabie.

“I personally went along to the Harry Potter activity last year and thought that it was really a wonderful thing to do and fantastic that our young community members have the opportunity to attend such a great activity,” said Cr Rabie. 

Michele Padbury, President of Friends of Mansfield Library said this was the major event for the Friends.

“We are putting in a lot of work to make the ‘Splendiferous World of Roald Dahl’ the most fun event of the year,” said Ms Padbury.

“Be sure to book through the Library as places are limited and this is sure to be a popular school holiday activity,” said Ms Padbury.

There are two sessions to choose from, both for 8-12 year olds at 6pm-8.30pm on Saturday 12 July or Sunday 13 July.

Contact the Mansfield Library on 5775 8621 to book or for more information about the activities.

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Image:  Justine Shelton and Helena Haranas from the Library with a Golden Ticket and a Wonka Bar