Kids Programs

Wollongong City Libraries run a variety of programs to introduce your child to the world of literature and reading. These programs cater for babies to school aged children. 

We stock a variety of items including books, CDs, DVDs and magazines. If you need locating particular items our staff are more than happy to assist you.

We provide a welcoming environment for families by providing attractive children's areas that are equipped with child size furniture, puzzles and board games. Children from as young as one day old can join our library service.

Please note that many of the kids programs are only run within school terms, see the programs description for more details.

For Babies

Born to Read

A literacy program designed for you and your 0 to 12 month old baby. Both you and your baby will be exposed to language, books, and play activities.

In order to allow for the most positive interaction between you and your child, it is best to have one adult per child. Exceptions are made for twins and triplets. No older siblings please. It runs during school terms, depending on the location, the program vary in length from drop in sessions, to 6-9 week programs. Call your preferred branch for more information.

For Toddlers

 

Wriggle and Jiggle

This program provides 30 minutes of fun with rhymes, songs, stories, and movement and is designed especially for children aged from 0 to 2 years. Adults are encouraged to participate in the activities. It runs during every school term. No bookings required.

Toddlertime

This program provides 30 minutes of fun and stories, songs, finger plays and movement rhymes and is designed especially for children aged  from 2 to 3 years. Adults are encouraged to participate in the activities. It runs during every school term. No bookings required.

Visit our Events Calendar for dates and times for upcoming sessions.

Drop-in Duplo

Come along and join our new DUPLO drop-in sessions. Duplo is a fun preschool activity that encourages new abilities by educating, entertaining and engaging little ones through play. For ages 3+. No bookings required.

Storytime

This program includes stories, sing-a-longs, finger rhymes and craft activities, and are lots of fun for you and your preschool aged children (3-5 years). It runs during every school term. No bookings required.

Storytimes in the Plaza

Visit our Events Calendar for dates and times for upcoming sessions.

STEAM Punks Club (5 - 7 years)

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math - we meet to build, make, play, experiment and game. Parent/ carer participation encouraged. No bookings required.

 

​Day	​Time	​Location
First Tuesday of the Month	​3.30 - 4:30pm	​Helensburgh
Thursday (Fortnightly)	4:00 -5:00pm	Wollongong Library
​Third Monday of the Month	​4:00 - 5:00pm	​Dapto Library

Kidz Connect (5-12 years)

Do you like... creating stuff? making friends? playing games?. Then this is the club for you. Bookings required for Wollongong, Dapto and Corrimal libraries, via Eventbrite.

 

​Day	​Time	​Location
​First Monday of the month	​4:00 - 5:00pm	​Dapto Library
​Third Friday of the month	4:00 - 5:00pm​	Wollongong Library​
​Wednesday	3​.30 - 4:30pm​​​	​Warrawong Library
​Special Events	​See staff for more details	​Corrimal Library

 

 LEGO Club (5-12 years)

For those who love building, and thrive on a challenge!

Think you can build the highest tower? A dinosaur made entirely out of orange bricks? Or maybe an unbeatable maze? Challenge yourself at LEGO Club if you dare.

Day	​Time	​Location
​Second and fourth Wednesday of the month	​3:30 - 4:30pm	​Thirroul Library

R.A.G.E [Reading Arts Gaming Entertainment] (8-12 years)

An informal get together to share books, games, music, movies, magazines, audio books, apps, craft and food! You will need to bring your imagination and a willingness to participate. It runs during every school term at the following locations:

Check the calendar for exact dates  

Code the Gong (8-12 years)

Code the Gong is a CoderDojo that runs during the NSW school term at Wollongong Library. Learn about anything computer related.

Build a website? Cool! Design a game? Exciting! Create a wicked robot? Yes!

Bookings essential. Parent/ carer attendance encouraged. Enrolment is for the term. Failure to attend sessions without providing notice will result in places being forfeited.

For more information please contact Wollongong Library on (02) 4227 7414 or book online via Eventbrite

 

Code Club  (8+ years)

Learn how to collaborate, create, communicate and problem solve! Code Club is project based learning for kids aged 8+ years. Join us to met like-minded people, make new friends and code awesome things together!

For more information please contact Thirroul Library on (02) 4227 8191 or book online via Eventbrite

 

Day	​Time	​Location
​First Monday of the month Bookings are essential.	​3.30 - 4.30pm	​Thirroul Library

 

For Families

 

 

Family Friendly Fridays