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 a chance to read with your baby.   

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.

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

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.

Children and Youth @ your library Facebook Group

Join our private Children and Youth @ your library Facebook group and stay up-to-date with the latest events and information. Agree to our group rules to access this popular group focussing on children’s resources, events and activities.

Events

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

Toddler Craft Club

Toddler Craft Club is an opportunity for toddlers and their parents to enjoy some simple, fun craft activities at the library. Have fun whilst helping to develop your child’s imagination, creativity and fine motor skills. Bring a smock or old clothes as we will get messy! No bookings required.

Tuggerah Library
Fortnightly on Wednesday, 11-11.30am
Enquiries: 4350 1560

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 each Tuesday, 10.30am
Enquiries: 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.

Bateau Bay Library
Meets each Friday during school term, 3.15-4.15pm
Bookings and Enquiries: 4350 1580

Erina Library
Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month during school term, 3.30-4.40pm
Bookings and Enquiries: 4304 7650

Gosford Library
Meets each Friday during school term, 3.15-4.15pm
Lego Club for Home Schoolers meets each Friday during school term, 10-11am
Enquiries: 4304 7500

Kincumber Library
Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month during school term, 3.15-4.15pm
Bookings and Enquiries: 4304 7641

Tuggerah Library
Meets fortnightly on Thursday during school term, 3.30-4.30pm
Bookings and Enquiries: 4350 1560

Umina Beach Library
Lego Club for Home Schoolers meets each Wednesday during school term, 11.30am-12.30pm
Enquiries: 4304 7333

Woy Woy Library
Meets on the first Monday of each month during school term, 3.30-4.45pm
Enquiries: 4304 7555

Tuesday Chooseday

Lake Haven Library
Visit the library on Tuesday afternoons and enjoy a different activity each week. Bookings essential.
Enquiries: 4350 1570.

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

Lego Club

Gosford Library
Lego Club for Home Schoolers meets each Friday during school term, 10-11am
Enquiries: 4304 7500

Umina Beach Library
Lego Club for Home Schoolers meets each Wednesday during school term, 11.30am-12.30pm
Enquiries: 4304 7333

Home School Connect

Umina Beach Library
Children can explore their creativity at our Home School Craft Group which meets each Friday, 1-3pm. 
Enquiries: 4304 7333

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