Cumberland City Council Library Service
Encompassing Auburn, Granville, Greystanes, Guildford, Lidcombe, Merrylands, Regents Park, and Wentworthville Libraries.
Kitchen Science - Wentworthville
Monday 22 April 2024
Release your inner scientist and discover the fun in the world of science using everyday materials!
Sessions held between 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Suitable for ages 8 and over.
Bookings are essential. Bookings will be open one week prior at 9am. Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Wentworthville Library
Youth Board Games - Granville (Ages 13-17)
Monday 22 April 2024
Come and play some more advanced and challenging games with other teenagers. Learn alternative strategies, take your chances in unlikely settings, become familiar with different rules, and most importantly make new friends!
All sessions are held between 2pm – 4pm.
Suitable for ages 13 years and over.
Bookings are essential. Bookings will open one week prior at 9am.
Granville Library
Family Board Games - Greystanes
Tuesday 23 April 2024
Join us for a fun morning of board games!
All sessions are held between 10am – 12pm.
Suitable for children 5 and over. All children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Families are welcome.
Bookings are essential. Bookings will open one week prior at 9am.
Merrylands Library
Living Stories Writing Prize 2024 - Adult Workshop
Tuesday 23 April 2024
WestWords and WestLitLibraries Libraries are excited to launch the 2024 Living Stories Western Sydney Writing Prize! A creative writing competition for residents of Western Sydney.
Cumberland City Council Libraries will be holding free Writing Workshops to help participants engage with the theme “Over the line…?” and get ready to enter the competition.
Suitable for adults 18+
Granville Library
Jewellery Making! Lidcombe (10 - 12 year old session)
Tuesday 23 April 2024
Learn how to make your own bracelets and necklaces at our jewellery making workshop!
Bookings are essential. Bookings will be open one week prior at 9am. Parents must remain on the premises while the 10 – 12 year old session is in progress.
LIdcombe Library
Jewellery Making! Lidcombe (13 - 18 year old session)
Tuesday 23 April 2024
Learn how to make your own bracelets and necklaces at our jewellery making workshop!
Bookings are essential. Bookings will be open one week prior at 9am.
LIdcombe Library
Get Wild Animal Experiences
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Get wild with “Get Wild Animal Experiences.” Join us for this fun and exciting experience where you will be able to touch, feel, smell and see a wide range of exotic and native animals close up!
Suitable for children between 5 - 12 year. All children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Session held between 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Bookings are essential. Bookings will be open one week prior at 9am.
Wentworthville Library
Youth Board Games - Regents Park (Ages 13-17)
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Come and play some more advanced and challenging games with other teenagers. Learn alternative strategies, take your chances in unlikely settings, become familiar with different rules, and most importantly make new friends!
All sessions are held between 2pm – 4pm.
Suitable for ages 13 years and over.
Bookings are essential. Bookings will open one week prior at 9am.
Granville Library
Family Movie - Auburn
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Join us for some toe tapping fun!
This session is for children aged 5 and over. All children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Sessions start at 2:30pm
Bookings are required and must be made for each person attending. Bookings will open one week prior at 9am.
Auburn Library
Writing Workshops with Oliver Phommavanh! (8 - 11 year olds)
Wednesday 10 July 2024
Cumberland City Council Libraries will be working with bestselling children’s author Oliver Phommavanh to run
workshops for students who are interested in learning to write!
Granville Library
Writing Workshops with Oliver Phommavanh! (12-14 year olds)
Wednesday 10 July 2024
Cumberland City Council Libraries will be working with bestselling children’s author Oliver Phommavanh to run
workshops for students who are interested in learning to write!
Granville Library
Writing Workshops with Oliver Phommavanh! (15-18 year olds)
Thursday 11 July 2024
Cumberland City Council Libraries will be working with bestselling children’s author Oliver Phommavanh to run
workshops for students who are interested in learning to write!
Granville Library
Paper Sculpture Art! - Greystanes
Friday 19 April 2024
Create your own sculptures using paper!
Bookings are essential. Bookings will be open one week prior at 9am. Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Sessions held between 2:30pm and 3:30pm
Suitable for ages 5 – 12
Greystanes Library
Canva Comics Workshops! (13-18 Year Old Session)
Friday 19 April 2024
Want to make a comic using Canva? In this workshop, you will learn to use Canva to create a basic comic to take home!
You must have an email address to access Canva.
Session held between 1:30 – 2:30
Suitable for ages 13 years – 18 years
Bookings are essential. Bookings will open one week prior at 9am.
Granville Library
Family Board Games - Merrylands
Friday 19 April 2024
Join us for a fun morning of board games!
All sessions are held between 10am – 12pm.
Suitable for children 5 and over. All children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Families are welcome.
Bookings are essential. Bookings will open one week prior at 9am.
Merrylands Library
Paper Sculpture Art! - Wentworthville
Thursday 18 April 2024
Create your own sculptures using paper!
Bookings are essential. Bookings will be open one week prior at 9am. Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Sessions held between 2:30pm and 3:30pm
Suitable for ages 5 – 12
Wentworthville Library
Paper Lanterns! (13-18 Year Old Session)
Thursday 18 April 2024
Create and decorate your own paper lanterns!
Session is held between 11am – 12pm
Suitable for ages 13 years and over
Bookings are essential. Bookings will be open one week prior at 9am.
Guildford Library
Paper Sculpture Art! - Lidcombe
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Create your own sculptures using paper!
Bookings are essential. Bookings will be open one week prior at 9am. Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Sessions held between 2:30pm and 3:30pm
Suitable for ages 5 – 12
Lidcombe Library
Kitchen Science - Merrylands
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Release your inner scientist and discover the fun in the world of science using everyday materials!
Sessions held between 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Suitable for ages 8 and over.
Bookings are essential. Bookings will be open one week prior at 9am. Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Merrylands Library
Jewellery Making! Guildford (13 - 18 year old session)
Tuesday 16 April 2024
Learn how to make your own bracelets and necklaces at our jewellery making workshop!
Bookings are essential. Bookings will be open one week prior at 9am.
Guildford Library
Jewellery Making! Guildford (10 - 12 year old session)
Tuesday 16 April 2024
Learn how to make your own bracelets and necklaces at our jewellery making workshop!
Bookings are essential. Bookings will be open one week prior at 9am. Parents must remain on the premises while the 10 – 12 year old session is in progress.
Guildford Library
Living Stories Western Sydney Writing Prize 2024
Tuesday 16 April 2024
WestWords and WestLitLibraries Libraries are excited to launch the 2024 Living Stories Western Sydney Writing Prize! A creative writing competition for residents of Western Sydney.
Cumberland City Council Libraries will be holding free Writing Workshops to help participants engage with the theme “Over the line…?” and get ready to enter the competition.
Suitable for ages 8 - 12
Granville Library
Family Movie - Merrylands
Monday 15 April 2024
Join us for some toe tapping fun!
This session is for children aged 5 and over. All children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Sessions start at 2:30pm
Bookings are required and must be made for each person attending. Bookings will open one week prior at 9am.
Merrylands Library
Tahir Bilgic's World's Best Worst Magician Show
Monday 15 April 2024
Tahir, an award winning internationally acclaimed stand-up comedian will be visiting Auburn Library for one special show! Join Tahir, a multi-talented and dynamic live performer as he dabbles into the world of magic!
Families Welcome. All children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Sessions start at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bookings are essential. Bookings will open one week prior at 9am.
Please aim to arrive 10 minutes beforehand so that the show can begin on time.
Auburn Library
Lunar New Year Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy
Wednesday 7 February 2024
Join us to learn this artform of beautiful Chinese Writing!
Regents Park Library
Summer Reading Club Wrap Party - Wentworthville
Thursday 25 January 2024
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club and join us for a fun party!
This event is for suitable for children aged 5-12. Please book a ticket for each child attending.
Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Wentworthville Library
Family Board Games - Lidcombe
Wednesday 24 January 2024
Bring your family and join us for a fun morning of board games!
Suitable for children 5 and over. All children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Lidcombe Library
Lego - Greystanes
Wednesday 24 January 2024
Join us for this fun filled Lego morning and discover the magic of building your own worlds!
Suitable for children 5 – 12 years. Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Greystanes Library
Fizzics Education - Create a Catapult!
Tuesday 23 January 2024
Capture your child’s imagination as they design and construct a working medieval catapult!
Please be advised that hot glue guns are used throughout the workshop. Appropriate safety precautions and instructions are provided, and all care is taken. However, we do not take responsibility for injuries caused by misuse of equipment.
Sessions suitable for children aged 8 - 13 years old. . Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Wentworthville Library
Summer Reading Club Wrap Party - Auburn
Monday 22 January 2024
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club and join us for a fun party!
This event is for suitable for children aged 5-12. Please book a ticket for each child attending.
Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Auburn Library
Lego - Guildford
Monday 22 January 2024
Join us for this fun filled Lego morning and discover the magic of building your own worlds!
Suitable for children 5 – 12 years. . Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Guildford Library
Family Movie - Auburn
Friday 19 January 2024
Nobody has ever failed so hard at trying to be good! Join us for this action packed movie of 5 infamous friends who try to be good after being the world's most-wanted villains!
This session is for children aged 5 and over. All children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Auburn Library
Castle Making Workshop - Granville
Friday 19 January 2024
Lords and Ladies, noblemen and noblewoman, discover the historic world of castles! Learn about castle designs and put this knowledge into practice as you create and build your own castle to take home!
Suitable for ages 6 -12. . Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Granville Library
Family Movie - Merrylands
Thursday 18 January 2024
Nobody has ever failed so hard at trying to be good! Join us for this action packed movie of 5 infamous friends who try to be good after being the world's most-wanted villains!
This session is for children aged 5 and over. All children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Merrylands Library
Milli & Mike's Recycling & Sustainability Show! - Granville
Thursday 18 January 2024
Milli and Mike’s recycling and sustainability show takes children on a journey to understand what common household waste can be recycled, repurposed, or replaced with more sustainable options.
Suitable for ages 5 - 11. All children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Please aim to arrive 10 minutes beforehand so that the sessions can begin on time.
Granville Library
Milli & Mike’s Recycling &Sustainability Show - Merrylands
Tuesday 16 January 2024
Milli and Mike’s recycling and sustainability show takes children on a journey to understand what common household waste can be recycled, repurposed, or replaced with more sustainable options.
Suitable for ages 5 - 11. All children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Please aim to arrive 10 minutes beforehand so that the sessions can begin on time.
Merrylands Library
Stop Motion (13 -18 yr old session) - Guildford
Monday 15 January 2024
Create your own animated blockbuster with Stop motion! A fun and exciting animated filmmaking technique.
YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN SMART DEVICE.
Guildford Library
Stop Motion (10 -12 yr old session) - Guildford
Monday 15 January 2024
Create your own animated blockbuster with Stop motion! A fun and exciting animated filmmaking technique.
YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN SMART DEVICE
Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Guildford Library
Family Board Games - Regents Park
Monday 15 January 2024
Bring your family and join us for a fun morning of board games!
Suitable for children 5 and over. All children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Regents Park Library
Lego - Regents Park
Friday 12 January 2024
Join us for this fun filled Lego morning and discover the magic of building your own worlds!
Suitable for children 5 – 12 years. Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Regents Park Library
Stop Motion (13 -18 yr old session) - Regents Park
Thursday 11 January 2024
Create your own animated blockbuster with Stop motion! A fun and exciting animated filmmaking technique.
YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN SMART DEVICE.
Regents Park Library
Stop Motion (10 -12 yr old session) - Regents Park
Thursday 11 January 2024
Create your own animated blockbuster with Stop motion! A fun and exciting animated filmmaking technique.
YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN SMART DEVICE.
Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Regents Park Library
Lego - Lidcombe
Wednesday 10 January 2024
Join us for this fun filled Lego morning and discover the magic of building your own worlds!
Suitable for children 5 – 12 years. Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Lidcombe Library
Lego Games - Lidcombe (CANCELLED)
Wednesday 10 January 2024
Join us for this fun filled Lego morning and discover the magic of building your own worlds!
Lidcombe Library
Stop Motion (13 -18 yr old session) - Granville
Tuesday 9 January 2024
Create your own animated blockbuster with Stop motion! A fun and exciting animated filmmaking technique.
YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN SMART DEVICE.
Granville Library
Castle Making Workshop - Guildford
Tuesday 9 January 2024
Lords and Ladies, noblemen and noblewoman, discover the historic world of castles! Learn about castle designs and put this knowledge into practice as you create and build your own castle to take home!
Suitable for ages 6 -12. Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Guildford Library
Stop Motion (10 -12 yr old session) - Granville
Tuesday 9 January 2024
Create your own animated blockbuster with Stop motion! A fun and exciting animated filmmaking technique.
YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN SMART DEVICE.
Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Granville Library
Family Board Games - Greystanes
Monday 8 January 2024
Bring your family and join us for a fun morning of board games!
Suitable for children 5 and over. All children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Greystanes Library
Christmas Movie - Merrylands
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Join us for a fun movie afternoon to share the Christmas Spirit!
A human raised by elves discovers that his real father is on Santa’s naughty list!
Merrylands Library
Christmas Movie - Auburn
Monday 18 December 2023
Join us for a fun movie afternoon to share the Christmas Spirit!
A human raised by elves discovers that his real father is on Santa’s naughty list!
Auburn Library
Santa Storytime - Granville
Thursday 14 December 2023
Santa will be visiting us for four Special Santa Storytimes for Christmas! Come dressed up in your favourite Christmas outfit and join Santa to sing songs, read Christmas stories and to receive a special treat!
Granville Library
Santa Storytime - Merrylands
Tuesday 12 December 2023
Santa will be visiting us for four Special Santa Storytimes for Christmas! Come dressed up in your favourite Christmas outfit and join Santa to sing songs, read Christmas stories and to receive a special treat!
Merrylands Library
Santa Storytime - Auburn
Thursday 7 December 2023
Santa will be visiting us for four Special Santa Storytimes for Christmas! Come dressed up in your favourite Christmas outfit and join Santa to sing songs, read Christmas stories and to receive a special treat!
Auburn Library
Santa Storytime - Wentworthville
Tuesday 5 December 2023
Santa will be visiting us for four Special Santa Storytimes for Christmas! Come dressed up in your favourite Christmas outfit and join Santa to sing songs, read Christmas stories and to receive a special treat!
Wentworthville Library
Diwali Bilingual Storytime
Thursday 9 November 2023
Cumberland City Council Libraries are celebrating Diwali, the Festival
of Lights, with special Bilingual Storytimes! The sessions will be held in
traditional attire in both English and Hindi with books, songs, and craft!
Wentworthville Library
Escape Room - Merrylands
Friday 6 October 2023
Due to popular demand, Detective Casey Closed is back!
Detective Casey Closed has left you a strange message and now she has gone missing. Help us follow the clues to find her and solve the case!
Suitable for ages 13 – 16
Sessions are identical, please only book one.
Merrylands
Family Board Games - Lidcombe
Friday 6 October 2023
Join us for a fun morning of board games!
Suitable for children 5 and over. All children must be always accompanied by an adult.
Families are welcome.
Lidcombe Library
Lego Games- Regents Park
Friday 6 October 2023
Explore designing and making by constructing your own miniature versions of classic games!
Suitable for children 5 – 12 years
Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Regents Park Library
Family Movie - Merrylands
Thursday 5 October 2023
Lights! Camera! Action!
Join us to watch two beloved brothers from a famous console game!
This session is for children aged 5 and over. All children must be always accompanied by an adult.
Bookings are required and must be made for each person attending.
Merrylands Library
Coding with Cubetto- Regents Park
Thursday 5 October 2023
Explore the world of coding with Cubetto the Coding Robot! Join us and meet Cubetto, a playful wooden robot that will open the world of programming through adventure and hands on play!
Suitable for children 6 – 10 years
Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Sessions are identical, please only book one session.
Regents Park Library
Sydney Thunder Literacy Program - Granville
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Join the team from Sydney Thunder for a fun session of cricket skills followed by a story at Granville Library. These sessions are for primary school children, aged 6-12 years.
Sessions are identical, please only book one session. Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Granville Library
Lego Games - Greystanes
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Explore designing and making by constructing your own miniature versions of classic games!
Suitable for children 5 – 12 years
Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Greystanes Library
Coding with Cubetto - Wentworthville
Friday 29 September 2023
Explore the world of coding with Cubetto the Coding Robot! Join us and meet Cubetto, a playful wooden robot that will open the world of programming through adventure and hands on play!
Suitable for children 6 – 10 years
Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Sessions are identical, please only book one session.
Wentworthville Library
Family Board Games - Regents Park
Friday 29 September 2023
Join us for a fun morning of board games!
Suitable for children 5 and over. All children must be always accompanied by an adult.
Families are welcome.
Regents Park Library
Lego Games - Lidcombe
Friday 29 September 2023
Explore designing and making by constructing your own miniature versions of classic games!
Suitable for children 5 – 12 years
Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Lidcombe Library
Family Movie - Auburn
Thursday 28 September 2023
Lights! Camera! Action!
Join us to watch two beloved brothers from a famous console game!
This session is for children aged 5 and over. All children must be always accompanied by an adult.
Bookings are required and must be made for each person attending.
Auburn Library
Family Board Games - Guildford
Thursday 28 September 2023
Join us for a fun morning of board games!
Suitable for children 5 and over. All children must be always accompanied by an adult.
Families are welcome.
Guildford Library
Sydney Thunder Literacy Program - Granville
Wednesday 27 September 2023
Join the team from Sydney Thunder for a fun session of cricket skills followed by a story at Granville Library. These sessions are for primary school children, aged 6-12 years.
Sessions are identical, please only book one session. Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Granville Library
Drama Workshop
Wednesday 27 September 2023
Do you have a burning desire to perform, be the centre of attention and, learn the skills to give an academy award winning performance? Join us for this exciting Drama Workshop that will be hosted by professional acting teachers who will give you the confidence and skills to shine!
Regents Park Library
Family Board Games - Greystanes
Wednesday 27 September 2023
Join us for a fun morning of board games!
Suitable for children 5 and over. All children must be always accompanied by an adult.
Families are welcome.
Greystanes Library
Coding with Cubetto - Guildford
Tuesday 26 September 2023
Explore the world of coding with Cubetto the Coding Robot! Join us and meet Cubetto, a playful wooden robot that will open the world of programming through adventure and hands on play!
Suitable for children 6 – 10 years
Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Sessions are identical, please only book one session.
Guildford Library
Mike's Nutrition Mission Show - Merrylands
Tuesday 26 September 2023
Mike, Bobby Broccoli and Candice the Caterpillar will be joining us to teach kids how to look after themselves and make healthy choices! This fun and interactive show has songs and awesome characters that will delight both children and adults.
Suitable for ages 5 - 11.
Please aim to arrive 10 minutes beforehand so that the sessions can begin on time.
All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Merrylands Library
Lego Games - Wentworthville
Tuesday 26 September 2023
Explore designing and making by constructing your own miniature versions of classic games!
Suitable for children 5 – 12 years
Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Wentworthville Library
Mike's Nutrition Mission Show - Auburn
Monday 25 September 2023
Mike, Bobby Broccoli and Candice the Caterpillar will be joining us to teach kids how to look after themselves and make healthy choices! This fun and interactive show has songs and awesome characters that will delight both children and adults.
Suitable for ages 5 - 11.
Please aim to arrive 10 minutes beforehand so that the sessions can begin on time.
All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Auburn Library
Book Week Storytime - Auburn
Wednesday 23 August 2023
Join us for a Special Storytime with songs, performances, and games to celebrate some of the short-listed books for Children’s Book Week. This is a free event, but bookings are essential.
Auburn Town Hall
Book Week Storytime - Wentworthville
Tuesday 22 August 2023
Join us for a Special Storytime with songs, performances, and games to celebrate some of the short-listed books for Children’s Book Week. This is a free event, but bookings are essential.
Wentworthville Community Centre
Science Week at Auburn Library
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Curious Kids at Auburn Library
Discover science through a variety of hands-on experiments. Learn about how and why things work in this blockbuster science show.
This Science Week activity is for primary school children aged 5 - 8 years old.
Auburn Library
Science Week at Merrylands Library
Tuesday 8 August 2023
Flight Show at Merrylands Library
Learn the science of flight with pressure and air experiments. Learn how planes fly through the air and why planes are designed the way they are.
This Science Week event is for primary school children aged 5 - 12 years old.
Merrylands Library
Special Agent Craft - Lidcombe
Friday 14 July 2023
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Special Agent? Join us for this Super sleuth craft session where you will make a badge, notebook, magnifying glass and test for finger prints!
Ages 5 - 12
All sessions start at 2.30pm
Bookings are required. Booking for each session will open one week prior at 9am
All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Lidcombe Library
Special Agent Graft - Guildford
Friday 14 July 2023
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Special Agent? Join us for this Super sleuth craft session where you will make a badge, notebook, magnifying glass and test for finger prints!
Ages 5 - 12
All sessions start at 2.30pm
Bookings are required. Booking for each session will open one week prior at 9am
All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Guildford Library
Youth Movie -Auburn
Thursday 13 July 2023
Can a furry little creature solve the case of a missing detective? Join us to find out if he can crack the case!
Suitable for Youth aged 13 and over
Bookings are required and must be made for each person attending. Bookings will open one week prior at 9am.
Auburn Library
Special Agent Craft - Granville
Wednesday 12 July 2023
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Special Agent? Join us for this Super sleuth craft session where you will make a badge, notebook, magnifying glass and test for finger prints!
Ages 5 - 12
All sessions start at 2.30
Bookings are required. Booking for each session will open one week prior at 9am
All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Granville Library
Family Board Games - Lidcombe
Wednesday 12 July 2023
Board Games
Join us for a fun morning of board games!
All session are held between 10am – 12pm.
Suitable for children 5 and over. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Families are welcome.
Bookings are required and must be made for each person attending. Bookings will open one week prior at 9am.
Lidcombe Library
Cumberland Young Writers Competition Ages 15-18
Tuesday 11 July 2023
Cumberland Council Libraries are excited to announce an inaugural Young Writers Award. The competition will be open to students from 8 to 18 years old who live in or attend schools in the Cumberland City Council LGA or are members of the Council library service. The competition provides opportunities for young writers and illustrators to showcase their talents.
Cumberland City Council Libraries will be working with bestselling children’s author Ashleigh Barton to run workshops for students who are interested in learning to write.
Each session runs for two hours.
Granville Library
Family Movie - Auburn
Monday 10 July 2023
Lights! Camera! Action! Movies at the Library
A garden gnome who has a knack for solving mysteries and is called upon to investigate the case of the missing gnomes.
This session is for children aged 5 and over. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Bookings are required and must be made for each person attending. Bookings will open one week prior at 9am.
Auburn Library
Family Board Games - Regents Park
Monday 10 July 2023
Join us for a fun morning of board games!
All session are held between 10am – 12pm.
Suitable for children 5 and over. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Families are welcome.
Bookings are required and must be made for each person attending. Bookings will open one week prior at 9am.
Regents Park Library
CSI Forensics Lab - Fizzics at Wentworthville Library
Friday 7 July 2023
Become a forensic crime scene investigator with this forensic science holiday activity! Join us for this science based, drama filled, highly engaging workshop. Children will work together to find clues just like real investigators!
Suitable for ages 8 -12
Bookings are essential. Bookings will be open one week prior at 9am. Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Wentworthville Library
Family Board Games - Guildford
Friday 7 July 2023
Join us for a fun morning of board games!
All session are held between 10am – 12pm.
Suitable for children 5 and over. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Families are welcome.
Bookings are required and must be made for each person attending. Bookings will open one week prior at 9am.
Guildford Library
Cumberland Young Writers Competition Ages 12-14
Thursday 6 July 2023
Cumberland Council Libraries are excited to announce an inaugural Young Writers Award. The competition will be open to students from 8 to 18 years old who live in or attend schools in the Cumberland City Council LGA or are members of the Council library service. The competition provides opportunities for young writers and illustrators to showcase their talents.
Cumberland City Council Libraries will be working with bestselling children’s author Ashleigh Barton to run workshops for students who are interested in learning to write.
Each session runs for two hours.
Granville Library
Special Agent Craft - Regents Park
Thursday 6 July 2023
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Special Agent? Join us for this Super sleuth craft session where you will make a badge, notebook, magnifying glass and test for finger prints!
Ages 5 - 12
All sessions start at 2.30pm
Bookings are required. Booking for each session will open one week prior at 9am
All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Regents Park Library
Chris Tobin Kids Talk
Wednesday 5 July 2023
Join us for National Reconciliation Week to celebrate one of the oldest continuing cultures in the world. Darug Elder Chris Tobin will be with us to present a talk to give you an understanding of traditional Darug culture and contemporary Aboriginal Australian issues. Don't miss out on your change to learn more about Australia's Aboriginal culture, history and heritage.
Auburn Library
Family Board Games - Greystanes
Wednesday 5 July 2023
Join us for a fun morning of board games!
All session are held between 10am – 12pm.
Suitable for children 5 and over. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Families are welcome.
Bookings are required and must be made for each person attending. Bookings will open one week prior at 9am.
Greystanes Library
Cumberland Young Writers Competition Ages 8-11
Tuesday 4 July 2023
Cumberland Council Libraries are excited to announce an inaugural Young Writers Award. The competition will be open to students from 8 to 18 years old who live in or attend schools in the Cumberland City Council LGA or are members of the Council library service. The competition provides opportunities for young writers and illustrators to showcase their talents.
Cumberland City Council Libraries will be working with bestselling children’s author Ashleigh Barton to run workshops for students who are interested in learning to write.
Each session runs for two hours.
Granville Library
Escape Room - Merrylands
Tuesday 4 July 2023
Detective Casey Closed has left you a strange message and now he has gone missing. Help us follow the clues to find him and solve the case!
Suitable for ages 10 – 14
Please note that we have two identical sessions available, and we kindly request that you book only one session.
Session 1 starts at 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Session 2 starts at 3:30pm – 4.30pm
Bookings are essential. Bookings will be open one week prior at 9am. Parents must remain on the premises while the session is in progress.
Merrylands Library
Special Agent Craft - Greystanes
Monday 3 July 2023
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Special Agent? Join us for this Super sleuth craft session where you will make a badge, notebook, magnifying glass and test for finger prints!
Ages 5 - 12
All sessions start at 2.30pm
Bookings are required. Booking for each session will open one week prior at 9am
All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Greystanes Library
Craftapalooza - Lidcombe
Friday 21 April 2023
Join us for a free craft for school children between 5 and 12 years of age. Bookings will open one week prior to the event at 9am.
Lidcombe Library
Youth Craft - Guildford
Friday 21 April 2023
Teenagers aged 13 and older can create a personalised artwork on canvas.
Guildford Library
WestWords Creative Writing Workshop Adults
Thursday 20 April 2023
WestWords and WestLit Libraries, as part of the 2023 Living Stories Western Sydney Writing Prize, are offering free 90-minute creative writing workshops in your area. These workshops are intended to help writers gain confidence and skills in their creative writing, especially with such a large-scale writing prize just around the corner.
This session is for adults aged 18 and over.
Bookings will open one week prior to the event.
Granville Library
Craftapalooza - Granville
Wednesday 19 April 2023
Join us for a free craft for school children between 5 and 12 years of age. Bookings will open one week prior to the event at 9am.
Granville Library
Craftapalooza - Regents Park
Tuesday 18 April 2023
Join us for a free craft for school children between 5 and 12 years of age. Bookings will open one week prior to the event at 9am.
Regents Park Library
WestWords Creative Writing Workshop Ages 16-18 (CANCELLED)
Tuesday 18 April 2023
WestWords and WestLit Libraries, as part of the 2023 Living Stories Western Sydney Writing Prize, are offering free 90-minute creative writing workshops in your area. These workshops are intended to help writers gain confidence and skills in their creative writing, especially with such a large-scale writing prize just around the corner.
This session is for children aged between 16 and 18 years of age.
Bookings will open one week prior to the event.
Granville Library
Movies at the Library - Auburn
Monday 17 April 2023
Join us for a free movie about a loveable robot.
This session is for children aged 5 and over. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
A ticket must be booked for each person attending.
Auburn Library
Craftapalooza - Greystanes
Friday 14 April 2023
Join us for a free craft for school children between 5 and 12 years of age. Bookings will open one week prior to the event at 9am.
Greystanes Library
WestWords Creative Writing Workshop Ages 13-15
Thursday 13 April 2023
WestWords and WestLit Libraries, as part of the 2023 Living Stories Western Sydney Writing Prize, are offering free 90-minute creative writing workshops in your area. These workshops are intended to help writers gain confidence and skills in their creative writing, especially with such a large-scale writing prize just around the corner.
This session is for children aged between 13 and 15 years of age.
Bookings will open one week prior to the event.
Granville Library
WestWords Creative Writing Workshop Ages 10-12
Tuesday 11 April 2023
WestWords and WestLit Libraries, as part of the 2023 Living Stories Western Sydney Writing Prize, are offering free 90-minute creative writing workshops in your area. These workshops are intended to help writers gain confidence and skills in their creative writing, especially with such a large-scale writing prize just around the corner.
This session is for children aged between 10 and 12 years of age.
Bookings will open one week prior to the event.
Granville Library
Craftapalooza - Guildford
Tuesday 11 April 2023
Join us for a free craft for school children between 5 and 12 years of age. Bookings will open one week prior to the event at 9am.
Guildford Library
Ramadan Craft - Guildford
Wednesday 29 March 2023
Join us for an after-school Ramadan themed craft. This craft session is open to school students aged 5 and over. Please ensure you can arrive on time before booking a ticket. Bookings will open one week prior at 9am.
Guildford Library
Ramadan Craft - Auburn
Wednesday 22 March 2023
Join us for an after-school Ramadan themed craft. This craft session is open to school students aged 5 and over. Please ensure you are able to arrive on time before booking a place. Bookings will open one week prior at 9am.
Auburn Library
Cubetto Coding Club - Guildford Library
Friday 20 January 2023
Learn to use Cubetto the coding robot and program through storytelling, adventure and collaboration. Use instruction blocks on a wooden interface board to develop computational thinking and programming skills.
Guildford Library
Board Games Merrylands Library
Friday 20 January 2023
There’s no excuse to be bored! Come join us at the library to play one of many board games. Play along with an old friend or make a new friend who will challenge you, laugh with you and help you exercise your brain.
Merrylands Library
Circus Storytime - Wentworthville Library
Friday 20 January 2023
Listen to a story, join in the sing-a-long, make a craft and explore the bookshelves for a book to borrow. Our circus themed Storytime will be sure to have you laughing like a clown and tumbling like an acrobat.
Wentworthville Library
Juggling and Ball Making - Granville
Thursday 19 January 2023
Release your inner clown and have fun learning how to make juggling balls using an easy no-sew method. Then learn from an expert juggler how to make those balls dance through the air.
Only children require a ticket. No more than 3 tickets per family.
If you are unable to attend please cancel your tickets as soon as possible. This will enable others to participate in the event.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow the event to run on time.
Due to the safety and enjoyment of participants, we are unable to admit latecomers to the room after the start time.
Granville Library
Young Adult Reading Club
Thursday 19 January 2023
Enjoy reading books? Enjoy talking about books? Enjoy talking to others about the books that you read? Join with young adults your own age at our Young Adult Reading Club to share your thoughts about the books that you read. Think of it as an oral book review that is way cool.
Auburn Library
Circus Storytime - Greystanes Library
Thursday 19 January 2023
Listen to a story, join in the sing-a-long, make a craft and explore the bookshelves for a book to borrow. Our circus themed Storytime will be sure to have you laughing like a clown and tumbling like an acrobat.
Greystanes Library
Clown Marionette
Wednesday 18 January 2023
Become the master of your own theatre. Come along to make your very own clown marionette and theatre backdrop, then wow your audiences with your creative skills and imagination as you make your marionette come alive.
Guildford Library
Dungeons and Dragons - Lidcombe Library
Wednesday 18 January 2023
Join with other players to explore fantasy worlds together and embark on extraordinary quests with a D&D aficionado. You’ll need imagination and creativity to create your own character who will face challenges on an epic scale.
Only children require a ticket. No more than 2 tickets per family.
If you are unable to attend please cancel your tickets as soon as possible. This will enable others to participate in the event.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow the event to run on time.
Due to the safety and enjoyment of participants, we are unable to admit latecomers to the room after the start time.
Greystanes Library
Kitchen Science - Auburn Library
Tuesday 17 January 2023
Ever wanted to write a secret message in invisible ink? This workshop will show you how, along with giving you the opportunity to explore other clever chemistry experiments using common kitchen cooking ingredients.
Auburn Library
Circus Storytime - Guildford Library
Tuesday 17 January 2023
Listen to a story, join in the sing-a-long, make a craft and explore the bookshelves for a book to borrow. Our circus themed Storytime will be sure to have you laughing like a clown and tumbling like an acrobat.
Guildford Library
Paint a Puzzle
Monday 16 January 2023
Ever wanted to make your own jigsaw puzzle? Here’s your chance to paint your own puzzle. A messy activity that will leave you puzzled! Using paints and miniature canvases you’ll have the opportunity to paint your own masterpiece.
Merrylands Library
Circus Storytime - Regents Park Library
Monday 16 January 2023
Listen to a story, join in the sing-a-long, make a craft and explore the bookshelves for a book to borrow. Our circus themed Storytime will be sure to have you laughing like a clown and tumbling like an acrobat.
Regents Park Library
Cubetto Coding Club - Regents Park Library
Friday 13 January 2023
Learn to use Cubetto the coding robot and program through storytelling, adventure and collaboration. Use instruction blocks on a wooden interface board to develop computational thinking and programming skills.
Regents Park Library
Kitchen Science - Merrylands Library
Friday 13 January 2023
Ever wanted to write a secret message in invisible ink? This workshop will show you how, along with giving you the opportunity to explore other clever chemistry experiments using common kitchen cooking ingredients.
Merrylands Library
Juggling and Ball Making - Regents Park
Thursday 12 January 2023
Release your inner clown and have fun learning how to make juggling balls using an easy no-sew method. Then learn from an expert juggler how to make those balls dance through the air.
Only children require a ticket. No more than 3 tickets per family.
If you are unable to attend please cancel your tickets as soon as possible. This will enable others to participate in the event.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow the event to run on time.
Due to the safety and enjoyment of participants, we are unable to admit latecomers to the room after the start time.
Regents Park Library
Board Games - Lidcombe Library
Thursday 12 January 2023
There’s no excuse to be bored! Come join us at the library to play one of many board games. Play along with an old friend or make a new friend who will challenge you, laugh with you and help you exercise your brain.
Lidcombe Library
Circus Storytime - Granville Library
Thursday 12 January 2023
Listen to a story, join in the sing-a-long, make a craft and explore the bookshelves for a book to borrow. Our circus themed Storytime will be sure to have you laughing like a clown and tumbling like an acrobat.
Granville Library
Dungeons and Dragons - Greystanes Library
Wednesday 11 January 2023
Join with other players to explore fantasy worlds together and embark on extraordinary quests with a D&D aficionado. You’ll need imagination and creativity to create your own character who will face challenges on an epic scale.
Only children require a ticket. No more than 2 tickets per family.
If you are unable to attend please cancel your tickets as soon as possible. This will enable others to participate in the event.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow the event to run on time.
Due to the safety and enjoyment of participants, we are unable to admit latecomers to the room after the start time.
Greystanes Library
Circus Storytime - Lidcombe Library
Wednesday 11 January 2023
Listen to a story, join in the sing-a-long, make a craft and explore the bookshelves for a book to borrow. Our circus themed Storytime will be sure to have you laughing like a clown and tumbling like an acrobat.
Lidcombe Library
Clown Marionette
Tuesday 10 January 2023
Become the master of your own theatre. Come along to make your very own clown marionette and theatre backdrop, then wow your audiences with your creative skills and imagination as you make your marionette come alive.
Wentworthville Library
Jewellery Making
Tuesday 10 January 2023
Become a fashionista. Channel your inner creativity and join us at the library to learn how to make personalised earrings and bracelets from beads and charms. Wow your friends with your creation and be the talk of the town as you accessorise your wardrobe.
Guildford Library
Circus Storytime - Merrylands Library
Tuesday 10 January 2023
Listen to a story, join in the sing-a-long, make a craft and explore the bookshelves for a book to borrow. Our circus themed Storytime will be sure to have you laughing like a clown and tumbling like an acrobat.
Merrylands Library
Clown Marionette
Monday 9 January 2023
Become the master of your own theatre. Come along to make your very own clown marionette and theatre backdrop, then wow your audiences with your creative skills and imagination as you make your marionette come alive.
Merrylands Library
Circus Storytime - Auburn Library
Monday 9 January 2023
Listen to a story, join in the sing-a-long, make a craft and explore the bookshelves for a book to borrow. Our circus themed Storytime will be sure to have you laughing like a clown and tumbling like an acrobat.
Auburn Library
Merrylands Library Children's Christmas Craft Maker Space
Wednesday 21 December 2022
Looking to make a last-minute Christmas gift or just want to hang out and make some cool Christmas craft? We are hosting festive Christmas Maker Spaces as a fun way to start the school holidays and get into the Christmas spirit.
Merrylands Library
Merrylands Library Adults Christmas Craft Maker Space
Wednesday 21 December 2022
Looking to make a last-minute Christmas gift or just want to hang out and make some cool Christmas craft? We are hosting festive Christmas Maker Spaces as a fun way to start the school holidays and get into the Christmas spirit.
Merrylands Library
Auburn Library Children's Christmas Maker Space
Tuesday 20 December 2022
Looking to make a last-minute Christmas gift or just want to hang out and make some cool Christmas craft? We are hosting festive Christmas Maker Spaces as a fun way to start the school holidays and get into the Christmas spirit.
Auburn Library
Auburn Library Adults Christmas Craft Maker Space
Tuesday 20 December 2022
Looking to make a last-minute Christmas gift or just want to hang out and make some cool Christmas craft? We are hosting festive Christmas Maker Spaces as a fun way to start the school holidays and get into the Christmas spirit.
Auburn Library
Auburn Santa Story Time
Thursday 15 December 2022
Dress up in your favourite Christmas outfit and join us for our Christmas themed Story Time to share stories, songs and a craft.
Santa will be joining us and likes to stay a while after Story Time for photos, so bring your biggest smile.
Santa’s visit marks the conclusion of Story Time for the year. We look forward to seeing you when Story Time recommences in February 2023.
For children aged 3-5 years.
***PARENTS DO NOT BOOK A TICKET FOR YOURSELF. ONLY BOOK FOR A CHILD***
Auburn Library
Storytime at Auburn Library
Between Wednesday 9 March 2022 and Thursday 15 December 2022
For ages 3-5.
Join us for stories, songs, and craft.
Numbers are strictly limited so please book for each adult and each child attending the event.
Auburn Library
Storytime at Merrylands Library
Between Thursday 3 March 2022 and Thursday 15 December 2022
For ages 3-5.
Join in with stories, songs, and craft.
Numbers are strictly limited so please make a booking for each child and each adult attending the event.
Merrylnds Library
Regents Park Library Children's Christmas Craft Maker Space
Wednesday 14 December 2022
Looking to make a last-minute Christmas gift or just want to hang out and make some cool Christmas craft? We are hosting festive Christmas Maker Spaces as a fun way to start the school holidays and get into the Christmas spirit.
Regents Park Library
Regents Park Library Adults Christmas Craft Maker Space
Wednesday 14 December 2022
Looking to make a last-minute Christmas gift or just want to hang out and make some cool Christmas craft? We are hosting festive Christmas Maker Spaces as a fun way to start the school holidays and get into the Christmas spirit.
Regents Park Library
Wentworthville Santa Story Time
Wednesday 14 December 2022
Dress up in your favourite Christmas outfit and join us for our Christmas themed Story Time to share stories, songs and a craft.
Santa will be joining us and likes to stay a while after Story Time for photos, so bring your biggest smile.
Santa’s visit marks the conclusion of Story Time for the year. We look forward to seeing you when Story Time recommences in February 2023.
For children aged 3-5 years.
***PARENTS DO NOT BOOK A TICKET FOR YOURSELF. ONLY BOOK FOR A CHILD***
Wentworthville Library
Storytime at Wentworthville Library
Between Thursday 10 March 2022 and Wednesday 14 December 2022
For ages 3-5.
Join us for stories, songs, and craft.
Numbers are strictly limited so please book for each child and each adult attending.
Wentworthville Library
Storytime at Granville Library
Between Wednesday 2 March 2022 and Wednesday 14 December 2022
For children aged 3-5.
Join in stories, songs and craft. Numbers are strictly limited so please book a ticket for each adult and each child attending the event.
Granville Library
Toddler Time at Auburn Library
Between Tuesday 10 May 2022 and Tuesday 13 December 2022
For toddlers aged 1-3 years.
Join us for books, songs, and rhymes, and colouring.
Due to limited spaces, please limit your bookings to 1 adult and up to 2 children. Please book for each adult and child attending.
Auburn Library
Guildford Library Children's Christmas Craft Maker Space
Tuesday 13 December 2022
Looking to make a last-minute Christmas gift or just want to hang out and make some cool Christmas craft? We are hosting festive Christmas Maker Spaces as a fun way to start the school holidays and get into the Christmas spirit.
Guildford Library
Guildford Library Adults Christmas Craft Maker Space
Tuesday 13 December 2022
Looking to make a last-minute Christmas gift or just want to hang out and make some cool Christmas craft? We are hosting festive Christmas Maker Spaces as a fun way to start the school holidays and get into the Christmas spirit.
Guildford Library
Toddler Time at Wentworthville Library
Between Tuesday 10 May 2022 and Tuesday 13 December 2022
For todlers ages 1-3 years.
Join us for books, songs, rhymes, and colouring.
Due to limited spaces, please limit your bookings to 1 adult and up to 2 children. Please book for each adult and child attending.
Wentworthville Library
Toddler Time at GranvilleLibrary
Between Tuesday 3 May 2022 and Tuesday 13 December 2022
For babies ages 1-3 years.
Join us for books, songs, rhymes, and colouring.
Due to limited spaces, please limit your bookings to 1 adult and up to 2 children. Please book for each adult and child attending.
Granville Library
Toddler Time at Merrylands Library
Between Tuesday 3 May 2022 and Tuesday 13 December 2022
For babies ages 1-3 years.
Join us for books, songs, rhymes, and colouring.
Due to limited spaces, please limit your bookings to 1 adult and up to 2 children. Please book for each adult and child attending.
Merrylands Library
Baby Rhyme Time at Auburn Library
Between Tuesday 10 May 2022 and Tuesday 13 December 2022
For babies ages 0-1 year.
Join us for books, songs, and rhymes.
Due to limited spaces, please limit your bookings to 1 adult and up to 2 children. Please book for each adult and child attending.
Auburn Library
Baby Rhyme Time at Wentworthville Library
Between Tuesday 10 May 2022 and Tuesday 13 December 2022
For babies ages 0-1 year.
Join us for books, songs, and rhymes.
Due to limited spaces, please limit your bookings to 1 adult and up to 2 children. Please book for each adult and child attending.
Wentworthville Library
Baby Rhyme Time at Granville Library
Between Tuesday 3 May 2022 and Tuesday 13 December 2022
For babies ages 0-1 year.
Join us for books, songs, and rhymes.
Due to limited spaces, please limit your bookings to 1 adult and up to 2 children. Please book for each adult and child attending.
Granville Library
Baby Rhyme Time at Merrylands Library
Between Tuesday 3 May 2022 and Tuesday 13 December 2022
For babies ages 0-1 year.
Join us for books, songs, and rhymes.
Due to limited spaces, please limit your bookings to 1 adult and up to 2 children. Please book for each adult and child attending.
Merrylands Library
Merrylands Santa Story time
Thursday 8 December 2022
Dress up in your favourite Christmas outfit and join us for our Christmas themed Story Time to share stories, songs and a craft.
Santa will be joining us and likes to stay a while after Story Time for photos, so bring your biggest smile.
Santa’s visit marks the conclusion of Story Time for the year. We look forward to seeing you when Story Time recommences in February 2023.
For children aged 3-5 years.
***PARENTS DO NOT BOOK A TICKET FOR YOURSELF. ONLY BOOK FOR A CHILD***
Merrylands Library
Granville Santa Story Time
Wednesday 7 December 2022
Dress up in your favourite Christmas outfit and join us for our Christmas themed Story Time to share stories, songs and a craft.
Santa will be joining us and likes to stay a while after Story Time for photos, so bring your biggest smile.
Santa’s visit marks the conclusion of Story Time for the year. We look forward to seeing you when Story Time recommences in February 2023.
For children aged 3-5 years.
***PARENTS DO NOT BOOK A TICKET FOR YOURSELF. ONLY BOOK FOR A CHILD***
Granville Library
School Holiday Craft - Merrylands
Thursday 6 October 2022
This craft is for primary school children between 5 and 12 years of age.
Merrylands Library
School Holiday Storytime - Merrylands
Thursday 6 October 2022
This is an all ages event.
Merrylands Library
School Holiday Craft - Wentworthville
Wednesday 5 October 2022
A craft for primary school children between 5 and 12 years old.
Wentworthville Library
School Holiday Storytime - Wentworthville
Wednesday 5 October 2022
An all ages event.
Wentworthville Library
School Holiday Youth Craft - Puppet Making (CANCELLED)
Tuesday 4 October 2022
Learn to make reptilian puppets in this event for youth between 12 and 18 years of age. All materials provided.
Merrylands Library
Youth Craft - Glove Puppet Workshop
Tuesday 4 October 2022
At this free youth craft workshop for people aged 12 to 18 years old, you’ll learn how to
sew a pair of gloves and make a working glove puppet. Give your puppet a voice using
puppetry and clowning concepts of breathe work and focal points. Manipulate your
puppet into different shaped creatures like a reptile, a bird, a frog or something of your
own design just by moving your hands. All materials will be provided.
Merrylands Library
School Holiday Craft - Auburn
Thursday 29 September 2022
This craft is for primary school children between 5 and 12 years of age.
Auburn Library
School Holiday Storytime - Auburn
Thursday 29 September 2022
This is an all ages storytime.
Auburn Library
School Holiday Craft - Granville
Wednesday 28 September 2022
This craft is for primary school children between 5 and 12 years of age.
Granville Library
School Holiday Storytime - Granville
Wednesday 28 September 2022
An all ages storytime.
Granville Library
School Holiday - Petting Zoo
Tuesday 27 September 2022
For children aged 5 and over.
Auburn Library
Auburn Book Week Storytime
Thursday 25 August 2022
Celebrate Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book Week with us! Join us for this storytime with songs and performances to celebrate some of the Short-listed books for 2022.
Auburn Town Hall
Wentworthville Book Week Storytime
Tuesday 23 August 2022
Celebrate Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book Week with us! Join us for this storytime with songs and performances to celebrate some of the Short-listed books for 2022.
Grevillea Room
Science Week Chemistry Show Auburn Library
Wednesday 10 August 2022
See bubbling dry ice, colour changing chemical reactions, elephants toothpaste, and much more at this exciting Chemistry Show for Science Week. Scientists will demonstrate a range of chemistry experiments to children aged 7+.
Please note: This event is being supervised by library staff. Parent's are not required to attend.
Auburn Town Hall
Science Week Liquid Nitrogen Show Wentworthville Library
Monday 8 August 2022
Learn the fizzing and popping science behind Liquid Nitrogen in this action-packed Science Week activity. Scientists will demonstrate frozen bubbles, shrinking balloons, and will make ice cream with the liquid nitrogen. This activity is for children aged 5+.
Please note: This event is being supervised by library staff. Parent's are not required to attend.
This event is now sold out. Please try booking for the Science Week event at Auburn Library: https://www.trybooking.com/CARXN
Grevillea Room
NAIDOC – Family Storytime and Craft
Wednesday 13 July 2022
Join our special Family Storytime and craft to celebrate NAIDOC Week.
Merrylands Library
NAIDOC – Family Storytime and Craft
Wednesday 6 July 2022
Join our special Family Storytime and craft to celebrate NAIDOC Week.
Auburn Library
NAIDOC Week with Indigenous Demonstration
Tuesday 5 July 2022
Come along and experience traditional Darug culture and take part in an activity with Uncle Chris Tobin. Chris Tobin is a researcher, educator and artist and will share some traditional activities, one of these is paint-making from natural ochres.
Come along and be immersed in a traditional Darug cultural experience!
Merrylands Library
NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME
Wednesday 25 May 2022
Celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime with us as we read Family Tree by Josh Pyke and Ronojoy Ghosh at the same time as children all over the country!
We are excited that Costa Georgiadis from Gardening Australia and DirtGirl will be joining us to read a story and present a demonstration!
The Holroyd Centre
Recyclable materials animals at Merrylands Library
Friday 22 April 2022
For ages 5-12 only.
Join the library and Cleanaway to make animals from recyclable materials.
Merrylands Library
Craftapalooza!
Thursday 21 April 2022
For ages 5-12 only.
These school holidays are all about saving the earth. At Craftapalooza, a range of crafts we have in storage will be put out to be used up! Collage, dinosaurs, pyramids, and more!
Wentworthville Library
Recyclable materials animals at Auburn Library
Tuesday 12 April 2022
For ages 5-12.
Come and join us to create animals using recyclable materials.
Auburn Library
Weaving dreamcatchers
Monday 11 April 2022
For ages 12-16 only.
This School Holidays is all about saving the earth and reduce, reuse, and recycle! In this craft we will use old CD's and wool to weave dreamscatchers.
Auburn Library
Zoom Storytime
Between Wednesday 10 November 2021 and Wednesday 2 March 2022
An online Storytime in real time.
Only 1 booking per family is needed.
Please include the name that will used to log in to Zoom as this will be verified to allow you in to the session.
PLEASE NOTE: Persons who are unable to be verified will not be allowed in to the session
Zoom Digging Dinosaurs with Fizzics Education
Wednesday 12 January 2022
Have ROARing time learning about dinosaurs and paleontology. Run by Fizzics Education via Zoom. For Ages 5-12.
Only 1 Booking per family needed.
An email with Zoom meeting details will be sent to all attendees the day before the event.
Regents Park English Convers. Class Begin/Interm - Fridays
Between Friday 7 May 2021 and Friday 25 June 2021
Free English Conversation Class Beginner to Intermediate Level.
Regents Park Library Training Room
Merrylands English Conversation Class Begin/Interm - Fridays
Between Friday 7 May 2021 and Friday 25 June 2021
Free English Conversation Class Beginner to Intermediate Level.
Merrylands Library Multipurpose Room
Homework Help for High School students at Auburn Library
Between Tuesday 20 April 2021 and Thursday 24 June 2021
Homework help for students in High School
Auburn Library
Homework Help for primary students at Granville Library
Between Tuesday 20 April 2021 and Thursday 24 June 2021
Homework help for students in Primary School
Granville Library
Merrylands English Conversation Class Begin/Inter - Thursday
Between Thursday 6 May 2021 and Thursday 24 June 2021
Free English Conversation Class Beginner to Intermediate Level.
Merrylands Library Multipurpose Room
Merrylands English Conversation Class Begi/Inter - Wednesday
Between Wednesday 5 May 2021 and Wednesday 23 June 2021
Free English Conversation Class Beginner to Intermediate Level.
Merrylands Library Multipurpose Room
Homework Help for Primary Students at Auburn Library
Between Monday 19 April 2021 and Wednesday 23 June 2021
For Primary School students only
Auburn Library
Regents Park English Convers. Class Begin/Interm - Wednesday
Between Wednesday 5 May 2021 and Wednesday 23 June 2021
Free English Convers. Class Beginner to Intermediate Level.
Regents Park Library Training Room
Tiny Tales at Regents Park
Between Wednesday 19 May 2021 and Wednesday 23 June 2021
Join us as we read books and sing songs. A take-home craft pack will be available.
When booking, please include the names of all adults and children attending.
Regents Park Library
Merrylands English Conversation Class Begi/Inter - Wednesday
Between Wednesday 5 May 2021 and Wednesday 23 June 2021
Free English Conversation Class Beginner to Intermediate Level.
Merrylands Library Multipurpose Room
Auburn English Conversation Class Intermediate - Tuesdays
Between Tuesday 4 May 2021 and Tuesday 22 June 2021
Free English Conversation Class Intermediate Level.
Auburn Library - Stutchbury Room
Merrylands English Conversation Class Begin/Interm - Tuesday
Between Tuesday 4 May 2021 and Tuesday 22 June 2021
Merrylands English Conversation Class Beginner to Intermediate Level.
Merrylands Library Multipurpose Room.
Wriggly Reads at Auburn Library
Between Tuesday 27 April 2021 and Tuesday 22 June 2021
A storytelling program with books, songs and rhymes for 0-3 year olds.
Between Tuesday 20 April 2021 11:00 AM and Tuesday 15 June 2021 11:00 AM
Auburn Library
Auburn English Conversation Class Preliminary - Mondays
Between Monday 3 May 2021 and Monday 21 June 2021
Free English Conversation Class.
Auburn Library - Stutchbury Room
Merrylands English Conversation Class Begin/Interm - Mondays
Between Monday 3 May 2021 and Monday 21 June 2021
Free English Conversation Class Beginner to Intermediate Level.
Merrylands Library Multipurpose Room
Tiny Tales at Lytton Street Park, Wentworthville
Between Wednesday 5 May 2021 and Wednesday 16 June 2021
Join us as we read books and sing songs. A take-home craft pack will be available.
When booking, please include the names of all adults and children attending.
Outdoor venues are subject to weather and will be cancelled in the event of bad weather.
Wriggly Reads at Merrylands Library
Between Tuesday 20 April 2021 and Tuesday 15 June 2021
A storytelling program with books, songs and rhymes for 0-3 year olds.
Merrylands Library
Tech Savvy Seniors - Mandarin
Between Tuesday 27 April 2021 and Tuesday 15 June 2021
8 weekly training sessions delivered in Mandarin:
Introduction to Computer
Introduction to the Internet - Part 1
Introduction to the Internet - Part 2
Introduction to Email
Introduction to Social Media
Introduction to Cyber Safety
Introduction to Smartphones
Introduction to Online Banking
Granville Library
Tiny Tales at Granville Library
Between Wednesday 12 May 2021 and Wednesday 9 June 2021
Join us as we read books and sing songs. A take-home craft pack will be available.
When booking, please include the names of all adults and children attending.
Granville Library
Tiny Tales at Auburn
Between Wednesday 21 April 2021 and Wednesday 2 June 2021
Join us as we read books and sing songs. A take-home craft pack will be available.
When booking, please include the names of all adults and children attending.
Auburn Town Hall, Sommerville Room
Tiny Tales at Merrylands
Between Wednesday 28 April 2021 and Wednesday 26 May 2021
Join us as we read books and sing songs. A take-home craft pack will be available.
When booking, please include the names of all adults and children attending.
Merrylands Library on the Piazza
Law Week 2021 Talk - Family Violence - Granville Library
Thursday 20 May 2021
Free Law Talk covering legal issues related to Domestic Violence, Family Law and Victim Serv
Granville Library
NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME
Wednesday 19 May 2021
National Simultaneous Storytime ---- from space!!
Join as we live-stream astronaut Dr Shannon Walker at the International Space Station reading this years National Simultaneous Storytime book Give me some space! by Philip Bunting.
For ages 3-5
Please book a space each for you and your child/ren
The Holroyd Centre
Law Week 2021 Talk - Family violence - Auburn Library
Tuesday 18 May 2021
This free Law Talk is covering legal issues related to Domestic Violence, Family Law and Victim Services and will be conducted in English by lawyers from the Multicultural Legal Service.
Information in other languages, such as Arabic and Mandarin, will be made available at the talk.
Seating is limited therefore bookings are essential.
Auburn Library
Tiny Tales at Regents Park
Between Wednesday 10 March 2021 and Wednesday 31 March 2021
Join us as we read books and sing songs. A take-home craft pack will be available.
When booking, please include the names of all adults and children attending.
Regents Park Library
Tiny Tales at Granville Library
Between Wednesday 3 March 2021 and Wednesday 24 March 2021
Join us as we read books and sing songs. A take-home craft pack will be available.
When booking, please include the names of all adults and children attending.
Granville Library
Tiny Tales at Merrylands
Between Wednesday 17 February 2021 and Wednesday 17 March 2021
Join us as we read books and sing songs. A take-home craft pack will be available.
When booking, please include the names of all adults and children attending.
Merrylands Library on the Piazza