Children's Programs and Events

Babytime is a special program of songs, rhymes and simple stories for infants aged from 0 to 24 months. It provides a fun session of songs, rhymes and an opportunity to read with your baby.

Babytime runs during the school term only.

Toddlertime aims to develop language, literacy and numeracy skills for children aged 2-3 years as well as help parents better engage with their children through songs, stories and activities.

Toddlertime runs during the school term only. 

Storytime encourages a love of reading and creativity for preschool children aged 3-5 years using stories, songs and a fun craft activity.

Storytime runs during the school term only. 

Did you know that if you read a book a day with your child from an early age, you will have read 1000 books by the time they are ready for school?

Help prepare your child for a lifetime of learning with our innovative Book a Day program, designed to encourage a love of reading and develop literacy skills by providing regular rewards for milestones achieved by you and your child.

Give your child the head start to learning they deserve and register them for the Book a Day program through your local library branch today!

Story Box Library

Storytime? Anytime!

Enjoy your Favourite stories read by a diverse range of storytellers - sportspeople, musicians, grandparents, teenagers, comedians, actors, with varying accents and from different cultures.
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Online Fun

Visit our eLibrary to access online fun for children including - Parker Platypus stories, MIT Scratch Coding, as well as eBooks and eAudiobooks for children.

Events

To find out what’s coming up on the library calendar visit our What’s On page.

DUPLO Club

Playing with Duplo is not only fun - it's a chance for your little one to practice problem solving, fine motor skills and develop their descriptive vocabulary. We will supply the Duplo for your child to explore their creativity. For preschool aged children.

Gosford Library
Meets 11am each Tuesday.
Enquiries: (02) 4304 7500

Curiosity Club

Come along to the library after school and have some fun! Each week will have a different activity, including puzzles, board games, fun quizzes, PlayStation and craft.

Suitable for children aged 8–12 years.

Gosford Regional Library
Meets each Wednesday, 4pm
Enquiries: (02) 4304 7500

LEGO Club

Let your imagination go wild with Lego in the library! Lego is great for developing hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, creativity, expressive language and problem-solving skills. Our collection of Lego will be available for you to build anything you like or work on a theme as a group. Build solo or with friends.

For primary school aged children. Contact your preferred branch for details.

Gosford Regional Library 
Meets every four weeks on a Saturday, 10:30–11:30am
Enquiries: (02) 4304 7500

Bateau Bay Library
Meets each Friday during school term, 3.15-4.15pm
Bookings and enquiries: (02) 4350 1580

Erina Library
Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month during school term, 3:30-4:40pm
Bookings and enquiries: (02) 4304 7650

Kincumber Library
Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month during school term, 3:15-4:15pm
Bookings and enquiries: (02) 4304 7641

Woy Woy Library
Meets on the first Monday of each month during school term, 3:30-4:45pm
Enquiries: (02) 4304 7555

StoryQuest

Join our new after school club for book adventurers. Each month we will explore themes based on junior novels, stories, topical interests or genres.

Different materials and activities will be provided for you to choose your own adventure and tell the story your way. Think LEGO, art and craft materials as well as a variety of books for inspiration.

Suitable for children aged 8–12 years.

Umina Beach Library
First Wednesday of the month, 3:30–4:15pm
Bookings and enquiries: (02) 4304 7333

Meet up with other Home School families at the libraries whilst exploring different activities with your child.

Contact your local branch to find out about home school programs available. 

Each school holidays the library offers a variety of activities to keep children and youth of all ages busy.

The school holiday program will be available here prior to the commencement of holidays. 

Browse other events for children and youth at libraries.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/whats-on