Events for children
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 events do not run during school holidays.
Regular Children's Activities
Babies Love Books
Babies Love Books is an early literacy session aimed at 0-24 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 and public holidays.
Bop 2 Books
Please join us in person for our Bop 2 Books program aimed at 24-36 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.
This event will be held each week except on the first Wednesday of each month, during school holidays or public holidays.
Storytown
Visit Storytown and have a great time reading stories, and doing a creative activity at the library. For 3 - 5 year olds.
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 on the first Wednesday of each month, during school holidays or public holidays.
Saturday Storytime
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.
Spark in the Park
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 during school holidays or public holidays.
Come and Play in Maroubra and Randwick
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.
To see the full list of events look at the children's event calendar
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Bop 2 Books (24-36 months) - Lionel Bowen Library
- Dates
- Wed 22 Mar 2023 - Wed 22 Mar 2023
- Time
- 10.30 am - 11 am
- Frequency
- Every week on Wednesday, until Mar 29, 2023
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
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 except school holidays and public holidays. Come along and Bop! -
Storytown (3-5 years) - Lionel Bowen Library
- Dates
- Wed 22 Mar 2023 - Wed 22 Mar 2023
- Time
- 11.15 am - 11.45 am
- Frequency
- Every week on Wednesday, until Mar 29, 2023
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
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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Harmony Week: Dress Up in Costumes From Around the World
- Dates
- 22032023Wed 22 Mar 2023 - Wed 22 Mar 2023
- Time
- 11.45 am - 12.15 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library
Children aged 3 – 10 years are invited to come and dress up with one of the cultural costumes from our Toy and Game collection and take photos with our Harmony Day booth or an AR background. Children outside the age range and adults are also welcomed to participate. Please come and dress in your own cultural costume for the celebration. -
Come and Play in Randwick (for Kids 0-5yrs)
- Dates
- Thu 23 Mar 2023 - Thu 23 Mar 2023
- Time
- 10 am - 12 pm
- Frequency
- Every month on the 4th Thursday of the month, until Nov 23, 2023
- Location
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
Make a play date with the library. Drop in at any time throughout the session to enjoy lots of toys, games, learning and fun! -
Storytown (3-5 years) - Malabar Community Library
- Dates
- Thu 23 Mar 2023 - Thu 23 Mar 2023
- Time
- 10.30 am - 11 am
- Frequency
- Every week on Thursday, until Apr 6, 2023
- Location
- Malabar Community Library, Matraville
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! -
Babies Love Books (0-24 months) - Lionel Bowen Library
- Dates
- Thu 23 Mar 2023 - Thu 23 Mar 2023
- Time
- 10.30 am - 11 am
- Frequency
- Every week on Thursday, until Apr 6, 2023
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Come along to sing songs and listen to stories with your baby. Every week of the year, except school holidays. -
Patti the Pig: It's Not All Rubbish Show (school years K-2) - Maroubra
- Dates
- 23032023Thu 23 Mar 2023 - Thu 23 Mar 2023
- Time
- 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library
Join Patti the Pig and Jenny as they tackle recycling to build a better world. Learn about which rubbish goes in which bin and the important role we can play in looking after our environment. -
Play Workshop for Parents, Carers and their Children 12-18 months
- Dates
- 24032023Fri 24 Mar 2023 - Fri 24 Mar 2023
- 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! -
Babies Love Books (0-24 months) - Margaret Martin Library
- Dates
- Fri 24 Mar 2023 - Fri 24 Mar 2023
- Time
- 10.30 am - 11 am
- Frequency
- Every week on Friday, until Mar 31, 2023
- Location
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
Rhymes, songs, stories and music for children aged between 0-24 months every week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays. -
Saturday Storytime (0-5 years)
- Dates
- Sat 25 Mar 2023 - Sat 25 Mar 2023
- Time
- 10.30 am - 11 am
- Frequency
- Every week on Saturday, until Apr 1, 2023
- Location
- Malabar Community Library, Matraville
Rhymes, music and stories for young children between 0-5 years and their parents or carers, running every week.