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)
Friday 11.30am - 12.00pm (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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Saturday Storytime (0-5 years)
- Dates
- Sat 16 Feb 2019 - Sat 16 Feb 2019
- Time
- 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Frequency
- Every week on Saturday, until 23rd Mar 2019
- Location
- Malabar Community Library, Matraville
Rhymes, music and stories for young children between 0-5 years and their parents or carers, running every week of the year except school holidays and public holidays.
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Babies Love Books (0-11 months) - Lionel Bowen Library
- Dates
- Mon 18 Feb 2019 - Mon 18 Feb 2019
- Time
- 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
- Frequency
- Every week on Monday, until 25th Mar 2019
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Rhymes, songs, stories and music for children aged between 0 - 11 months and their parents or carers every week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays.
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Totally Random Book Club - Lionel Bowen Library.
- Dates
- 18022019Mon 18 Feb 2019 - Mon 18 Feb 2019
- Time
- 04:00 PM - 04:45 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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Bop 2 Books (24-35 months) - Margaret Martin Library
- Dates
- Tue 19 Feb 2019 - Tue 19 Feb 2019
- Time
- 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Frequency
- Every week on Tuesday, until 9th Apr 2019
- Location
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
Bop 2 Books is a weekly program for children aged between 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.
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Kids' Club (3-5 years) - Margaret Martin Library
- Dates
- Tue 19 Feb 2019 - Tue 19 Feb 2019
- Time
- 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
- Frequency
- Every week on Tuesday, until 9th Apr 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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Code Club (Continuers) - Term 1, 2019
- Dates
- Tue 19 Feb 2019 - Tue 19 Feb 2019
- Time
- 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
- Frequency
- Every week on Tuesday, until 26th Feb 2019
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
A free club for children in school years 4-8 who have completed Code Club (Beginners) and wish to further develop their coding skills.
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Totally Random Book Club - Margaret Martin Library.
- Dates
- 19022019Tue 19 Feb 2019 - Tue 19 Feb 2019
- Time
- 04:00 PM - 04:45 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 20 Feb 2019 - Wed 20 Feb 2019
- Time
- 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
- Frequency
- Every week on Wednesday, until 10th Apr 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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Bop 2 Books (24-35 months) - Malabar Library
- Dates
- Wed 20 Feb 2019 - Wed 20 Feb 2019
- Time
- 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Frequency
- Every week on Wednesday, until 10th Apr 2019
- Location
- Malabar Community Library, Matraville
Bop 2 Books is a weekly program for children aged between 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.
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Babies Love Books (0-23 months) - Malabar Library
- Dates
- Wed 20 Feb 2019 - Wed 20 Feb 2019
- Time
- 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
- Frequency
- Every week on Wednesday, until 10th Apr 2019
- Location
- Malabar Community Library, Matraville
Rhymes, songs, stories and music for children aged between 0 - 23 months and their parents or carers every week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays.