Wingecarribee Public Libraries
Wingecarribee Public Libraries work to support the information and recreation needs of our local community.
There are branches in three central locations at Bowral, Mittagong and Moss Vale, and a mobile library that travels nearly 10,000 km a year across the Shire.
Please see below for a list of upcoming events and programs.
Snapology - 10 week STEAM program (additional session)
Monday 29 April 2024
Wingecarribee Public Libraries are excited to announce a new 10 week PILOT program for 8-14 years during Term 2 2024.
The course "Developing Engineers" offers students a hands on exploration of fundamental machines and engineering processes. Each week participants will delve into a new concept and construct a corresponding model.
All equipment will be provided.
COST: $12.50 per session (term fees are due when registering)
AGE: 8-14 years
DURATION: Every Monday from 29 April through to Monday 1 July 2024
TIME: 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm
LOCATION: Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
We reserve the right to cancel the program due to low registrations or any other unforeseen circumstances. A full refund will be provided in this case.
Due to the nature of the program, makeup lessons or credits are not offered for any reason.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Snapology - a pilot 10 week STEAM program
Monday 29 April 2024
Wingecarribee Public Libraries are excited to announce a new 10 week PILOT program for 8-14 years during Term 2 2024.
The course "Developing Engineers" offers students a hands on exploration of fundamental machines and engineering processes. Each week participants will delve into a new concept and construct a corresponding model.
All equipment will be provided.
COST: $12.50 per session (term fees are due when registering)
AGE: 8-14 years
DURATION: Every Monday from 29 April through to Monday 1 July 2024
TIME: 4 pm to 5 pm
LOCATION: Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
We reserve the right to cancel the program due to low registrations or any other unforeseen circumstances. A full refund will be provided in this case.
Due to the nature of the program, makeup lessons or credits are not offered for any reason.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Chemistry Show presented by Fizzics Education @ Bowral
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Get the kids back into science with this great 'science sampler'. See bubbling dry ice, colour changing chemical reactions, glow in the dark pigments, elephant's toothpaste, stringy slimes, and more!
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Chemistry Show presented by Fizzics Education @ Mittagong
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Get the kids back into science with this great 'science sampler'. See bubbling dry ice, colour changing chemical reactions, glow in the dark pigments, elephant's toothpaste, stringy slimes, and more!
Mittagong Senior Citizens and Community Hall
Screening of Lilo & Stitch
Tuesday 23 April 2024
Disney's Lilo & Stitch tells the story of a young and parentless girl who adopts a 'dog' from the local pound, completely unaware that it's supposedly a dangerous scientific experiment that's taken refuge on Earth and is now hiding from its creator and those who see it as a menace.
Rated G
All children are required to be accompanied by an adult.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Living Stories Writing Workshops - 15+ years
Monday 22 April 2024
Join us for a FREE 90-minute creative writing workshop hosted by Adam Byatt to help improve your craft in short story and poetry.
This workshop is for 15+ years including adults.
Adam Byatt is a high school English teacher cataloguing story ideas on Post It notes and sticks them on the fridge door. His writing explores the pockets of suburban life and their unique impact on individuals. Adam is also an artist, a drummer, and the overall winner for the Living Stories Writing Prize in 2021 and 2022.
These workshops will also help you generate ideas to create an entry piece of writing for the Living Stories Writing Prize.
Registrations are essential.
For more information on the Living Stories Western Sydney Writing Prize please visit www.westwords.com.au/living-stories
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Living Stories Writing Workshops - 10 to 14 years
Monday 22 April 2024
Join us for a FREE 90-minute creative writing workshop hosted by Adam Byatt to help improve your craft in short story and poetry.
Adam Byatt is a high school English teacher cataloguing story ideas on Post It notes and sticks them on the fridge door. His writing explores the pockets of suburban life and their unique impact on individuals. Adam is also an artist, a drummer, and the overall winner for the Living Stories Writing Prize in 2021 and 2022.
These workshops will also help you generate ideas to create an entry piece of writing for the Living Stories Writing Prize.
Registrations are essential.
For more information on the Living Stories Western Sydney Writing Prize please visit www.westwords.com.au/living-stories
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Science Craft Afternoon @ Mittagong Library
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Spark your kid's inner curiosity with an afternoon of science craft including a rocket sand bottle and a robot bookmark.
Mittagong Library
Science Craft Afternoon @ Moss Vale Library
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Spark your kid's inner curiosity with an afternoon of science craft including a rocket sand bottle and a robot bookmark.
Moss Vale Library
HSC English Seminar with Larry Grumley
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Larry Grumley is a HSC exam marker, study guide author and has been a high school English teacher for over 30 years.
In this lecture Larry will provide HSC students with advice, tips and feedback in preparation for their HSC English Exams.
This is a FREE lecture for HSC students.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Science Craft Afternoon @ Bowral Library
Tuesday 16 April 2024
Spark your kid's inner curiosity with an afternoon of science craft including a rocket sand bottle and a robot bookmark.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Easter Craft Afternoon @ Mittagong Library
Thursday 28 March 2024
Join us for an afternoon of Easter craft. Create an Easter themed sand art and your very own Easter Egg hatchling.
This workshop is for 5+ years.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Easter Craft Afternoon @ Moss Vale Library
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Join us for an afternoon of Easter craft. Create an Easter themed sand art and your very own Easter Egg hatchling.
This workshop is for 5+ years.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Easter Craft Afternoon @ Bowral Library
Monday 25 March 2024
Join us for an afternoon of Easter craft. Create an Easter themed sand art and your very own Easter Egg hatchling.
This workshop is for 5+ years.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
International Women's Day - Paint and Sip
Friday 8 March 2024
Join us for a guided painting session with Olivia Dean. No artistry skills or experience required. For over 18's only.
Feel free to bring your own nibbles and drinks. (Please remember, no alcoholic beverages)
Registrations are essential.
Henrietta Rose Room - Old Town Hall Building
International Women's Day - Coffee Conversations Connect
Friday 8 March 2024
Join our friendly Wingecarribee Public Library staff for a cup of coffee and a casual chat about anything and everything. This is the perfect opportunity for women to get to know members of your community and make new friends.
Morning tea will provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements when making your booking.
Registrations are essential.
Henrietta Rose Room - Old Town Hall Building