Our libraries have a variety of literacy programs for preschool children of all ages that run during school term only. Find your preferred program and location below. Bookings are not required.
Please note at all children under 12 years of age must be supervised during these events.
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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.
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Day
Time
Erina Library Wednesday 9.30am Gosford Library Wednesday 9.45am Kariong Library Tuesday 9.45am Kincumber Library Thursday 9.45am Lake Haven Library Tuesday 10.00am Toukley Library Wednesday 9.30am Tuggerah Library Thursday 10.00am -
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.
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Day
Time
Erina Library Thursday 9.30am Gosford Library Tuesday 9.45am Kariong Library Thursday 10.00am Kincumber Library Wednesday 9.45am Lake Haven Library Wednesday 10.00am Tuggerah Library Friday 10.00am -
Storytime encourages a love of reading and creativity for preschool children aged 3-5 years using stories, songs and a fun craft activity.
Library
Day
Time
Bateau Bay Library Wednesday 11:00am Erina Library Tuesday 10.30am Gosford Library Wednesday 10:45am Kariong Library Tuesday 10.45am Kincumber Library Wednesday & Thursday 10:30am Lake Haven Library Wednesday 11:00am Toukley Library Tuesday 11:00am Tuggerah Library Thursday 11:00am Umina Library Tuesday 10.45am Woy Woy Library Wednesday 10:45am -
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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Visit our eLibrary to access online fun for children including - Parker Platypus stories, MIT Scratch Coding, as well as eBooks and eAudiobooks for children.
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Events
To find out what’s coming up on the library calendar visit our What’s On page.
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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
Last Tuesday of each month, 11-11.30am
Enquiries: 4350 1560 -
LEGO Club
Let your imagination go wild with Lego in the library! 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.
Lego is great for developing hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, creativity, expressive language and problem solving skills.
For primary school aged children. Contact your preferred branch for details.Erina Library
Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 3.30-4.40pm
Bookings and Enquiries: 4304 7650Gosford Library
Meets each Friday afternoon, 3.15-4.15pm
Enquiries: 4304 7500Kincumber Library
Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month, 3.15-4.15pm
Bookings and Enquiries: 4304 7641Lake Haven Library
Meets each Tuesday during school term, 3.15-4.15pm
Bookings and Enquiries: 4350 1570DUPLO 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, 10.15am
Enquiries: 4304 7500