The opening of the Children’s Library on Monday, the first day of the school holidays, brings a host of activities with it to mark the occasion.

A week-long celebration of literacy and learning will be headlined by some of the country’s most prominent children’s entertainers including Star Wars actor Jay Laga’aia, star of Jay’s Jungle and Play School regular.

Children’s television favourites Bluey and Bingo will also make an appearance for a live interactive experience in Tulmur Place next week.

The opening of the Children’s Library is part of the public opening of the council administration building, 1 Nicholas St. The Interim Children’s Library at South Street closed on June 13.

The opening celebrations run from June 28 to July 3 with free shows and activities on offer.

Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said an extensive program of events was planned for the historic opening.

“This library, the third delivered by Ipswich City Council in the past two years, is a special space for our city’s youngest readers and the first standalone public library for children in the country,” Cr Harding said.

“It is specifically designed for children aged zero to 12 to explore, learn and play, and demonstrates this council’s commitment to providing quality facilities for our growing community now and into the future.”