Events for children
Regular Children's Activities
Randwick City Library offers a variety of free activities for children across our three libraries.
All our regular Children's activities listed below are free but due to safety considerations group numbers are restricted. Please arrive on time as latecomers cannot be admitted. For many of our programs, bookings are essential.
Babies Love Books
Rhymes, songs, stories and music for children 0 - 23 months and their parents or carers every week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays.
Lionel Bowen Library
Monday 11.15 - 11.45am (0 - 11 months)
Thursday 10.30 - 11.00am (12 - 23 months)
Margaret Martin Library
Friday 10.00 - 10.30am (0 -11 months)
Friday 10.45 - 11.15am (12 - 23 months)
Malabar Library
Wednesday 11.15 - 11.45am (0 - 23 months)
Bookings
Bookings are essential. Bookings open 7 days prior to each event.
Bop 2 Books
Bop 2 Books is a weekly program for children 24 - 35 months. Featuring rhymes, music and stories for young children and their parents or carers every week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays.
Lionel Bowen Library
Thursday 11.30 - 12.00pm
Margaret Martin Library
Tuesdays 10.00 - 10.30am
Malabar Library
Wednesdays 10.15 - 10.45am
Bookings
Bookings are essential. Bookings open 7 days prior to each event.
Kids' Club
Stories, film and craft for children 3 – 5 years and their parents or carers every week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays.
Lionel Bowen Library
Wednesday 10.15 - 10.45am
Margaret Martin Library
Tuesday 10.45 - 11.15am
Malabar Library
Thursday 10.30 - 11.00am
Bookings:
Bookings are essential. Bookings open 7 days prior to each event.
Saturday Storytime at Malabar
Rhymes, music and stories for young children, 0 – 5 years, and their parents or carers every week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays.
Malabar Community Library
Saturday 10.30 - 11.00am
Bookings:
Saturday Storytime is a casual session and does not require a booking.
Multicultural Children's Activities
We deliver children's activities in several community languages. Click here to find out when and where they are held.
All Children's Events
Randwick City Library has a great range of children's' activities for book lovers, junior scientists, artists and holiday fun seekers. Each week we host a variety of events, classes and Children's activities. Scroll down to book your child a spot today.
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Exhibition: City of Tomorrow Youth Art.
- Dates
- 10072019Wed 10 Jul 2019 - Mon 26 Aug 2019
- Time
- 10 am - 10 am
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Come in and visit the City of Tomorrow, Youth Art exhibition on display now during library opening hours.
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Totally Random Book Club - Lionel Bowen Library.
- Dates
- 19082019Mon 19 Aug 2019 - Mon 19 Aug 2019
- Time
- 4 pm - 4.45 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
This book club is for kids in school years 3 - 6. Each month we’ll feature a new book, chat about what we’re reading and make cool stuff. Plus, as a member you’ll have exclusive access to new books.
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Kids' Club (3-5 years) - Margaret Martin Library
- Dates
- Tue 20 Aug 2019 - Tue 20 Aug 2019
- Time
- 10.45 am - 11.15 am
- Frequency
- Every week on Tuesday, until 24 Sep 2019
- Location
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
Stories, film and craft for children between 3 - 5 years and their parents or carers every week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays.
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Totally Random Book Club - Margaret Martin Library.
- Dates
- 20082019Tue 20 Aug 2019 - Tue 20 Aug 2019
- Time
- 4 pm - 4.45 pm
- Location
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
This book club is for kids in school years 3 - 6. Each month we’ll feature a new book, chat about what we’re reading and make cool stuff. Plus, as a member you’ll have exclusive access to new books.
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Kids' Club (3-5 years) - Lionel Bowen Library
- Dates
- Wed 21 Aug 2019 - Wed 21 Aug 2019
- Time
- 10.15 am - 10.45 am
- Frequency
- Every week on Wednesday, until 25 Sep 2019
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Stories, film and craft for children between 3 - 5 years and their parents or carers every week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays.
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Little Pandas Club - Lionel Bowen Library
- Dates
- Wed 21 Aug 2019 - Wed 21 Aug 2019
- Time
- 11.30 am - 12 pm
- Frequency
- Every month on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, until 18 Dec 2019
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Little Pandas is a monthly program for children 0-5 years old. Children can enjoy music, rhymes and stories presented in Mandarin.
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Kids' Club (3-5 years) - Malabar Library
- Dates
- Thu 22 Aug 2019 - Thu 22 Aug 2019
- Time
- 10.30 am - 11 am
- Frequency
- Every week on Thursday, until 26 Sep 2019
- Location
- Malabar Community Library, Matraville
Stories, film and craft for children between 3 - 5 years and their parents or carers every week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays.
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CANCELLED until further notice: Ladushki, Ladushki
- Dates
- Thu 22 Aug 2019 - Thu 22 Aug 2019
- Time
- 10.45 am - 11.15 am
- Frequency
- Every month on the 4th Thursday of the month, until 28 Nov 2019
- Location
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
This program has been cancelled until further notice! We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
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Book Week 2019: Meet the Authors: Kate and Jol Temple.
- Date
- 22082019Thu 22 Aug 2019 Thu 1 Jan 1970
- Time
- 5 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Come along and enjoy this special book week entertaining performance from this award-winning author duo, Kate and Jol.
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Play Workshop for Parents and Children (6 - 12 months).
- Dates
- 23082019Fri 23 Aug 2019 - Fri 23 Aug 2019
- Time
- 10.30 am - 12 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Find out how children learn through play and what toys and activities are suitable for each stage of their development.