Events for children
The majority of our regular events for children run during term time. Bookings open one week prior to the event date. Information on our current programs can be found below.
Bookings are essential for all of our programs, unless otherwise stated, as space is limited. Bookings open one week prior to the event date; see Upcoming Children's Events listing below or search our Children's Events Calendar by date.
Our regular children’s program of events does not run during school holidays.
Regular Children's Activities
Babies Love Books (0-12 months)
Babies Love Books is a weekly program dedicated to promoting early literacy skills and nurturing a love of books for little ones 0-12 months old.
Come along to enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories with your baby.
This event will be held each week of the year, except public holidays and school holidays.
Busy Bookworms (12-24 months)
Busy Bookworms is a weekly program for children aged between 12-24 months and their carers. Bring your busy little bookworm to our supportive and playful learning space where they will have a happy time developing language skills through songs, movement, stories for toddlers!
This event will be held each week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays.
Bop 2 Books (24-36 months)
Bop 2 Books is a weekly program for children aged between 24-36 months, featuring rhymes, music, and stories for young children and their carers.
Come along and Bop with us!
This event will be held each week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays.
Saturday Storytime (0-5 years)
This is an early literacy session aimed at 0-5 year olds. We will have a great time reading stories, singing rhymes and learning new things.
Bookings are not required.
This event will be held each week, except public holidays.
Storytown (3-5 years)
Come on down to Storytown, a magical place full of books, craft and big smiles. Each week we will explore a new theme. What will you learn at Storytown?
Every child who visits Storytown will be given a special passport, which will be stamped at each visit. Collect six stamps to receive a prize!
This event will be held once a month, except school holidays and public holidays.
Sensory Storytime (2-5 years)
Sensory Storytime for 2-5 year olds and their carers is an inclusive early literacy and social play program aimed at autistic children and children with sensory processing differences. Join us for a fun and interactive storytime with books, songs, movement, and therapeutic sensory play in a small group setting.
This event will be held each week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays.
Spark in the Park (0-5 years)
First Wednesday of each month at Randwick Community Centre, 27 Munda Street
Join us outdoors for stories, songs and play for children 0-5 years of age. Look out for our colourful Spark truck in the park.
Weather conditions permitting, attendees will be notified of cancellations via email to the address used to book attendance.
Bookings are essential and open one month prior to the event date.
This event will be held each month except public holidays.
Come and Play in Maroubra and Randwick (0-5 years)
Make a play date with the library. Drop in at any time throughout the session to enjoy lots of toys, games, learning and fun! For children 0-5 years of age.
Come and play for a little or a long time between 10am-12pm. There will be both themed and free play areas with lots of toys and games to enjoy.
Toy library staff will be there to talk to you about our wonderful Toy and Games Library and how children of all ages learn through play.
Note: The first Friday of every month is Come and Play Day at Lionel Bowen Library in Maroubra and the fourth Thursday of every month at Margaret Martin Library in Randwick. There are no sessions on public holidays as the library will be closed.
Multicultural Children's Activities
We deliver children's activities in several community languages. Click here to find out when and where they are held.
Upcoming Children's Events
Randwick City Library has a great range of activities for book lovers, junior scientists, artists and holiday fun seekers. Each week, we host a variety of events, classes and activities for our younger visitors. Scroll down to book your child a spot today.
Note that only the next 10 events are listed below. To see the full list of events and activities for children, please visit the Children's Events Calendar
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Bop 2 Books (24-36 months) - Margaret Martin Library
- Dates
- Tue 30 Apr 2024 - Tue 30 Apr 2024
- Time
- 10.30 am - 11 am
- Frequency
- Every week on Tuesday, until Jul 2, 2024
- Location
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
Bop 2 Books is a weekly program for children aged between 24 - 36 months. Featuring rhymes, music and stories for young children and their parents or carers every week of the year on Tuesdays, except school holidays and public holidays. Come along and Bop! -
Storytown (3-5 years) - Margaret Martin Library
- Dates
- Tue 30 Apr 2024 - Tue 30 Apr 2024
- Time
- 11.15 am - 11.45 am
- Frequency
- Every week on Tuesday, until Jul 2, 2024
- Location
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
Come on down to Storytown! We will have a great time reading stories, and doing a creative activity at the library. Each week we will explore a new theme - what will you learn at Storytown?Every child who visits Storytown will be given a special passport which will be stamped at each visit. Collect six stamps to get a book prize!
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Sing Along in Cantonese 粵語兒歌唱遊樂
- Dates
- Wed 1 May 2024 - Wed 1 May 2024
- Time
- 10 am - 10.30 am
- Frequency
- Every month on the 1st Wednesday of the month, until Dec 4, 2024
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
A monthly early literacy program for children 0-5 years. Enjoy songs, rhymes and storytelling in Cantonese.歡迎學前小朋友和家長來參加 “粵語兒歌唱遊樂”, 齊齊唱粵語兒歌,聽粵語兒童故事
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Spark in the Park: Mother's and Family Day (for ages 0-5 years)
- Dates
- 01052024Wed 1 May 2024 - Wed 1 May 2024
- Time
- 10.30 am - 11.30 am
- Location
- Randwick Community Centre
Bring along a picnic blanket and join us outdoors for lots of fun, stories, songs and playtime for children 0-5 years of age. This month we will be celebrating Mother's Day and National Families Week. -
Babies Love Books in French - Les Bébés Aiment Les Livres
- Dates
- Wed 1 May 2024 - Wed 1 May 2024
- Time
- 10.45 am - 11.15 am
- Frequency
- Every month on the 1st Wednesday of the month, until Dec 4, 2024
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
A monthly program for children 0-5 years. Enjoy music, rhymes and stories in French language, every month of the year, starting from April.Les enfants peuvent profiter de la musique, des contines et des histoires chaque mois de l' année. Le programme débutera en avril 2024.
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Babies Love Books in Czech - Čteme s dětmi
- Dates
- Wed 1 May 2024 - Wed 1 May 2024
- Time
- 11.30 am - 12 pm
- Frequency
- Every month on the 1st Wednesday of the month, until Jun 5, 2024
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
A monthly program of rhymes, songs, stories and music in Czech language for children aged 0–5 years and their parents or carers. All welcome.Básničky, písničky a čtení pro děti v češtině. Program se koná 1x za měsíc a je určený dětem 0-5 let a jejich rodičům i opatrovníkům.
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Babies Love Books (0-12 months) - Lionel Bowen Library
- Dates
- Thu 2 May 2024 - Thu 2 May 2024
- Time
- 10 am - 10.30 am
- Frequency
- Every week on Thursday, until Jul 4, 2024
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Come along to sing songs and listen to stories with your baby. Weekly on Thursdays, except school holidays. -
Busy Bookworms (12-24 months) - Lionel Bowen Library
- Dates
- Thu 2 May 2024 - Thu 2 May 2024
- Time
- 10.45 am - 11.15 am
- Frequency
- Every week on Thursday, until Jul 4, 2024
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Bring your busy little bookworm to our supportive and playful learning space where they will have a happy time developing language skills through songs, movement, stories, and Auslan signing for toddlers! Weekly on Thursdays, except school holidays and public holidays. -
Tummy Time: Early Literacy Explorers
- Dates
- 02052024Thu 2 May 2024 - Thu 2 May 2024
- Time
- 11.30 am - 12.15 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library
Bring along your baby or toddler to explore the wonders of Early Literacy and discover how your little one comprehends and processes language through fun songs and interactive learning activities. Learn valuable techniques on reading, singing, and incorporating baby signing to provide your child with a strong foundation for their literacy development. -
Babies Love Books (0-12 months) - Margaret Martin Library
- Dates
- Fri 3 May 2024 - Fri 3 May 2024
- Time
- 10 am - 10.30 am
- Frequency
- Every week on Friday, until Jul 5, 2024
- Location
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
Come along to sing songs and listen to stories with your baby. Weekly on Fridays, except school holidays and public holidays.