GEORGE NEWS - George Municipality Library Services hosted the Kiddies Fun Zone on 15 December at the Garden Route Botanical Garden, offering children and families a lively and enriching George Festival experience.
The programme, as part of the bigger George Festival programme, featured a variety of fun, educational and interactive activities aimed at encouraging learning through play.
Children enjoyed story hour sessions in different languages, promoting reading and language development, as well as a range of games and competitions including hula hoops, egg-and-spoon races, ping pong, pass the mug and S-T-O-P. Dance and hip-hop items added excitement, while face painting proved popular among young attendees.
Highlights of the day included interactions with Georgie and Daantjie Kat and a special appearance by Father Christmas, creating joyful moments and photo opportunities for families.
A guided tour of the Botanical Garden introduced children to indigenous plants, birds, insects and small animals, supporting environmental awareness. Library play activities further reinforced the role of libraries in early childhood development and lifelong learning.
The Kiddies Fun Zone was well received and provided a safe, inclusive and festive environment for children, reflecting George Municipality Library Services’ ongoing commitment to promoting literacy, learning and family-friendly community activities during the festive season.
Dancers entertained the crowd with Georgie from GO GEORGE looking on.
Staff from George Libraries having fun at the Kiddies Zone in between the activities.
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