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Children's Programs and Events

Central Coast libraries have a variety of literacy programs for children and youth of all ages.

Our early literacy preschool programs run during school term only. During school holidays branches run holiday programs for school aged children.

We have a variety of programs for school age children which run after school, during school terms and in the school holidays. For home-schooled children some programs are held during school hours.

Bookings may be required and spaces for each program or event are limited to the available space in each location.

Please note: All children under 12 years of age must be supervised during these events.

Pre-school Age Programs
  • 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.

    LibraryDayTimeEnquiries
    Erina LibraryWednesday9.30am(02) 4304 7650
    Gosford LibraryWednesday10am(02) 4304 7500
    Kariong LibraryTuesday9.45am(02) 4325 8155
    Kincumber LibraryThursday9.45am(02) 4304 7641
    Lake Haven LibraryTuesday10am(02) 4350 1570
    Toukley LibraryTuesday9.30am(02) 4350 1540
    Tuggerah LibraryThursday10am(02) 4350 1560
      Friday10.15am(02) 4350 1560
    Umina Beach LibraryTuesday9.30am(02) 4304 7333
  • 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. 

    LibraryDayTimeEnquiries
    Erina LibraryThursday9.30am(02) 4304 7650
    Gosford LibraryTuesday10am(02) 4304 7500
    Kariong LibraryThursday10am(02) 4325 8155
    Kincumber LibraryWednesday9.45am(02) 4304 7641
    Lake Haven LibraryWednesday10am(02) 4350 1570
    Toukley LibraryWednesday9.30am(02) 4350 1540
    Tuggerah Library*Friday9.30am(02) 4350 1560
      Friday11am(02) 4350 1560

    * Bookings essential for Tuggerah Library Toddlertime. Bookings open at 9am the Monday prior to the session. Reserve your place

  • 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. 

    LibraryDayTimeEnquiries
    Bateau Bay LibraryWednesday11am(02) 4350 1580
    Erina LibraryTuesday10.30am(02) 4304 7650
      Saturday11.00am(02) 4304 7650
    Gosford LibraryThursday10.30am(02) 4304 7500
    Kincumber LibraryWednesday10.30am(02) 4304 7641
      Thursday10.30am(02) 4304 7641
    Lake Haven LibraryWednesday11am(02) 4350 1570
    Toukley LibraryTuesday11am(02) 4350 1540
    Tuggerah LibraryThursday11am(02) 4350 1560
    Umina LibraryTuesday10.30am(02) 4304 7333
    Woy Woy LibraryWednesday10.45am(02) 4304 7555
  • 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.
    Login by selecting Central Coast Library Service and entering your library card number. Not a member? Join online for instant access Story Box Library.

    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.

  • 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 10.30am each Tuesday.
    Enquiries: (02) 4304 7500

Programs and activities for school age children
  • 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: (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

    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: (02) 4304 7500

    Kincumber Library
    Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month during school term, 3.15-4.15pm
    Bookings and enquiries: (02) 4304 7641

    Umina Beach Library
    Lego Club for Home Schoolers meets each Wednesday during school term, 11.30am-12.30pm
    Enquiries: (02) 4304 7333

    Woy Woy Library
    Meets on the first Monday of each month during school term, 3.30-4.45pm
    Enquiries: (02) 4304 7555

  • 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

  • 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

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