Events for children
UPDATE: JANUARY 2022. A reduced number of events for children will proceed during February, with the number of events increasing from March. Further information for each of our regular programs can be found below.
February schedule: Wednesdays 9th, 16th and 23rd February
- Babies and Bop (0-3 yrs) 10:30-11:00am
- Kids Club (3-5 yrs) 11:15-11:45am
Babies and Bop is a combined session for 0-36 months olds. Sing along to nursery rhymes and have fun with our Children’s Services team.
Kids Club is an early literacy session aimed at 3-5 year olds. We will have a great time reading stories and learning new things.
Bookings are essential for all of our programs unless otherwise stated as space is limited.
Our regular children’s program events do not run during school holidays.
Previously recorded live events for children aged 0 – 5 yrs are available to view from the video section on our Facebook page.
Regular Children's Activities
Babies Love Books
From 7th March 2022
- Thursdays 10:30 – 11:00am at Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
- Fridays 10:30 – 11:00am at Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
Babies Love Books is an early literacy session aimed at 0-12 months olds. Sing along to nursery rhymes and have fun with our Children’s Services team.
Bookings are essential for all early literacy events unless otherwise stated and will open one week prior.
This event does not run during school holidays.
Previously recorded live events are available to view from the video section on our Facebook page.
Bop 2 Books
From 7th March 2022
- Tuesdays 10:30 – 11:00am at Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
- Wednesdays* 10:30 – 11:00am at Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Please join us in person for our Bop 2 Books program aimed at 12-36 months olds.
Sing along to nursery rhymes and have fun with our Children’s Services team.
Bookings are essential for all early literacy events unless otherwise stated and will open one week prior.
Previously recorded live events are available to view from the video section on our Facebook page.
*This event will be held each week except on the first Wednesday of each month, during school holidays or public holidays.
Kids' Club
From 7th March 2022
- Tuesdays 11:15 – 11:45am at Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
- Wednesdays* 11:15 – 11:45am at Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
- Thursdays 10:30 – 11:00am at Malabar Community Library, Malabar
Kids Club is an early literacy session aimed at 3-5 year olds. We will have a great time reading stories and learning new things.
Bookings are essential for all early literacy events unless otherwise stated and will open one week prior.
Previously recorded Kids' Club events are available to view from the video section on our Facebook page.
*This event will be held each week except on the first Wednesday of each month, during school holidays or public holidays.
Saturday Storytime
From 7th March 2022
- Saturdays 10:30 – 11:00 am at Malabar Community Library, Malabar
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 essential for all early literacy events unless otherwise stated and will open one week prior.
This event will be held each week except during school holidays or public holidays.
Spark in the Park
First Wednesday of each month at Randwick Community Centre, 27 Munda Street
- Wednesday 2nd February 10.00 – 12:00pm
- Wednesday 2nd March 10.00 – 12:00pm
- Wednesday 6th April 10.00 – 12:00pm
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.
Bookings are essential.
Weather conditions permitting, attendees will be notified of cancellations via email to the address used to book attendance.
This event will be held each month except during school holidays or public holidays.
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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Cancelled: Come and Play for Kids 0-5yrs .
- Dates
- 28012022Fri 28 Jan 2022 - Fri 28 Jan 2022
- Time
- 10 am - 12 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Make a play date with the library these school holidays. Drop in at any time throughout the session to enjoy lots of toys, games, learning and fun!
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Cancelled: Come and Play for Kids 5yrs + .
- Dates
- 28012022Fri 28 Jan 2022 - Fri 28 Jan 2022
- Time
- 2 pm - 4 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Make a play date with the library these school holidays. Drop in at any time throughout the session to enjoy lots of toys, games, learning and fun!
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Spark in the Park (for ages 0-5 years).
- Dates
- 02022022Wed 2 Feb 2022 - Wed 2 Feb 2022
- Time
- 10 am - 12 pm
- Location
- Randwick Community Centre
Bring along a picnic blanket and join us outdoors for lots of fun, stories, songs and play for children 0-5 years of age.
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Tiger Craft Workshop for Children (ages 5-8 years) | In Person.
- Dates
- 10022022Thu 10 Feb 2022 - Thu 10 Feb 2022
- Time
- 4 pm - 5 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Children between 5 to 8 years old are invited to join this fun craft-making session for the Year of the Tiger.
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Cartooning Workshop - Famous Fictions (for school yrs 3-6) | In Person.
- Dates
- 28022022Mon 28 Feb 2022 - Mon 28 Feb 2022
- Time
- 4 pm - 5 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library
Learn to draw famous characters from classic novels. From Alice in Wonderland to Frankenstein's Monster, from mythical dragons to science fiction robots, we'll show you how to bring them to life.
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Spark in the Park (for ages 0-5 years).
- Dates
- 02032022Wed 2 Mar 2022 - Wed 2 Mar 2022
- Time
- 10 am - 12 pm
- Location
- Randwick Community Centre
Bring along a picnic blanket and join us outdoors for lots of fun, stories, songs and play for children 0-5 years of age.
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Come and Play for Kids 0-5yrs
- Dates
- Fri 4 Mar 2022 - Fri 4 Mar 2022
- Time
- 12 am - 12 pm
- Frequency
- Every month on the 1st Friday of the month, until 2 Dec 2022
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Make a play date with the library. Drop in at any time throughout the session to enjoy lots of toys, games, learning and fun!
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Play Workshop for Parents, Carers and Their Children 6-12 months | In Person.
- Dates
- 11032022Fri 11 Mar 2022 - Fri 11 Mar 2022
- 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. There will be 3 sessions, each for different age groups. These workshops are run by an Early Childhood Educator. Bring your little one and let's learn and play!
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Play Workshop for Parents, Carers and Their Children 12-18 months | In Person.
- Dates
- 18032022Fri 18 Mar 2022 - Fri 18 Mar 2022
- 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. There will be 3 sessions, each for different age groups. These workshops are run by an Early Childhood Educator. Bring your little one and let's learn and play!
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Play Workshop for Parents, Carers and Their Children 18-24 months | In Person.
- Dates
- 25032022Fri 25 Mar 2022 - Fri 25 Mar 2022
- 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. There will be 3 sessions, each for different age groups. These workshops are run by an Early Childhood Educator. Bring your little one and let's learn and play!