Special Events with Children's Author Renae Hayward

Special Events with Children’s Author Renae Hayward

The City of Karratha Libraries is excited to welcome award-winning children’s author and poet Renae Hayward for a series of FREE interactive sessions across Karratha, Wickham and Dampier Libraries.

Perfect for kids, families and aspiring young writers, these sessions are packed with storytelling, creativity and hands-on fun.

What’s On

After School Family Session (Ages 4-8)
Meet Renae as she shares a reading of her latest book What Can I Get for Mother’s Day? and chats about where story ideas come from and how books are created. Kids will also enjoy fun, themed craft activities.

📅 Tuesday 5 May - Karratha Library
3.30pm to 5.00pm

Story Time Sessions (Ages 0-5)

Enjoy lively readings and an interactive sing-along featuring Renae’s popular books Say Hooray and Say Hello, along with her latest release.

📅 Wednesday 6 May - Wickham Library
10.45am to 11.15am

📅 Thursday 7 May - Dampier Library
10am to 10.30am

📅 Friday 8 May - Karratha Library
10am to 10:30am

After School Workshop (Ages 8-12)

A fun, interactive workshop exploring how ideas become stories. Kids will try writing in rhyme, explore poetry and learn how books are published, perfect for anyone who loves words and creativity.

📅 Wednesday 6 May - Karratha Library
3.30pm to 4.30pm

Home School Family Session (Ages 5-12)

A hands-on session filled with stories, rhymes and creativity. Learn how to turn ideas into stories, create your own rhymes and explore the journey from idea to published book, plus enjoy themed craft activities.

📅 Thursday 7 May - Karratha Library
1pm to 2pm

Bookings
Free event – bookings are essential

Looking for More? (16+)
Don’t miss Libraries After Dark with Renae Hayward - an inspiring evening session for ages 16+, exploring pathways to publication, writing tips and the world of children’s books.

More Information
- Karratha Library: 9186 8660
- Wickham Library: 9186 8040
- Dampier Library: 9186 8025