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Family History Help

City Library 76 Cygnet Avenue, Shellharbour City Centre, NSW, Australia

Curious about your family tree and where you came from? Our volunteers and staff are ready to help you search and trace your family history!Curious about your family tree and where you came from?Our volunteers and staff are ready to help you search and trace your family history!What you'll do:We can help you with your […]

Free

Merry Makers: Beaded Bracelet!

Oak Flats Library 61 Central Avenue, Oak Flats, NSW, Australia

Merry Makers spends 3 months on a particular medium, and we’re starting this year with beadwork!

A$5.00

Toddler Tales

Waterfront Shell Cove Sales Centre 100 Cove Boulevard, Shops 1 & 2, Shell Cove, NSW, Australia

Join us every Tuesday at 10am for Toddler Tales at the Shell Cove Sales Centre and introduce your child to a world of possibilities with storytimes that make learning fun! No bookings required! What you'll do: Storytimes are interactive sessions that introduce children to reading and develop a strong foundation for learning. Each session will […]

Drop In Tech Help @ Warilla Library

Warilla Library 8 Woolworths Ave, Warilla, NSW, Australia

Need tech help? Want to learn how to use your devices better?Need tech help? Want to learn how to use your devices better?Visit Warilla Library on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month, from 10am-11.30am for some Tech Help!We’ve teamed up with Living Connected to provide you with free 1-1 drop-in sessions to help […]

Free

Connecting the Dots

City Library 76 Cygnet Avenue, Shellharbour City Centre, NSW, Australia

Join us for an engaging hour of dot painting and cultural learning!Join us for an engaging hour of dot painting and cultural learning!What to Expect:Immerse yourself in the art of Indigenous dot painting, where you’ll learn the techniques behind this iconic style and explore the symbols and signs that hold deep meaning in Aboriginal culture.No […]

Free

Mindful Moments: An Introduction to Pilates

Warilla Library 8 Woolworths Ave, Warilla, NSW, Australia

Mindful Moments at our beautiful Warilla Library is your introduction to a range of exercises and techniques.Warilla Library, Wednesday February 19th, 1pmMindful Moments at our beautiful Warilla Library is your introduction to a range of exercises and techniques that will help you breathe easier and step into each day with clarity.What you'll do:The class incorporates […]

A$5.00

Drop In Tech Help @ City Library

City Library 76 Cygnet Avenue, Shellharbour City Centre, NSW, Australia

Need tech help? Want to learn how to use your devices better?Need tech help? Want to learn how to use your devices better?Visit City Library on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month, from 1.30pm-3pm for some Tech Help!We’ve teamed up with Living Connected to provide you with free 1-1 drop-in sessions to help […]

Free

Nature Talks in the Library: Ecological Gardening

City Library 76 Cygnet Avenue, Shellharbour City Centre, NSW, Australia

Are you interested in Ecological Gardening in the Illawarra?Are you interested in Ecological Gardening in the Illawarra? Ecological gardening is about gardening that takes advantage of the natural species, processes and ecosystems of an area, as well as being visually appealing to people! Join us at the Shellharbour Civic Centre for our fist Author Talk […]

Free
Event Series Mastering Digital Basics

Mastering Digital Basics

City Library 76 Cygnet Avenue, Shellharbour City Centre, NSW, Australia

City Library, every Friday for 6 weeks from Fri 7 February to Fri 14 March, 9:30am Looking to learn the essential skills to using computers and digital devices? This is the perfect short course for building confidence in your digital skills. We’ve teamed up with Kiama Community College to deliver this 6-week course so you […]

Mini Explorers – The Farm

City Library 76 Cygnet Avenue, Shellharbour City Centre, NSW, Australia

Mooo-ving into 2025!What you’ll do Mooo-ving into 2025! Welcome back! Come and help us explore life on the farm in the first Mini Explorers for 2025! What should I know? Parents/carers are not required to book for themselves. Please only book for the child/ren attending. Hats are provided with each Mini Explorer kit. Children may […]

Free

Connecting the Dots

City Library 76 Cygnet Avenue, Shellharbour City Centre, NSW, Australia

Join us for an engaging hour of dot painting and cultural learning!Join us for an engaging hour of dot painting and cultural learning!What to Expect:Immerse yourself in the art of Indigenous dot painting, where you’ll learn the techniques behind this iconic style and explore the symbols and signs that hold deep meaning in Aboriginal culture.No […]

Free

Toddler Tales

Waterfront Shell Cove Sales Centre 100 Cove Boulevard, Shops 1 & 2, Shell Cove, NSW, Australia

Join us every Tuesday at 10am for Toddler Tales at the Shell Cove Sales Centre and introduce your child to a world of possibilities with storytimes that make learning fun! No bookings required! What you'll do: Storytimes are interactive sessions that introduce children to reading and develop a strong foundation for learning. Each session will […]

Paper Craftworks

Warilla Library 8 Woolworths Ave, Warilla, NSW, Australia

Join us at Warilla Library for a Papercraft workshop!Warilla Library, Tuesday February 25th, 10:30am Join us at Warilla Library for a Papercraft workshop! Learn new skills to create a beautiful piece you can take home! What you’ll do: Join Vikki for a creative and fun morning learning how to make something special from paper. All […]

Free

Green Thumb: Preparing your Autumn Garden

Oak Flats Library 61 Central Avenue, Oak Flats, NSW, Australia

Welcome back to Green Thumb Garden Talks!Oak Flats Library, Wednesday February 26th, 10:30amDescription:Welcome back to Green Thumb Garden Talks! We’re doing things a little differently this year and are excited to present seasonal garden preparation presentations!Come along to hear from the Shellharbour City Council Nursery Team on what you need to prepare your Autumn garden.We’ll […]

Free

Everybody Makes: Mosaic Placemat!

Albion Park Library Russell Street, Albion Park, NSW, Australia

Join in on our craft program at Albion Park Library!What you'll doJoin in on our craft program at Albion Park Library! Everybody Makes will have its final session this month working on creating a mosaic placemat.You’ll have the opportunity to work on our largest project yet. You can do any design you desire! From simple […]

A$5.00
Event Series Mastering Digital Basics

Mastering Digital Basics

City Library 76 Cygnet Avenue, Shellharbour City Centre, NSW, Australia

City Library, every Friday for 6 weeks from Fri 7 February to Fri 14 March, 9:30am Looking to learn the essential skills to using computers and digital devices? This is the perfect short course for building confidence in your digital skills. We’ve teamed up with Kiama Community College to deliver this 6-week course so you […]

Pantry Prep: Movie Night Snack Jars!

Albion Park Library Russell Street, Albion Park, NSW, Australia

Welcome to Pantry Prep!Albion Park Library, Friday February 28th, 10amWelcome to Pantry Prep! Our newest program aims to introduce new and fun ways of meal prepping.What you'll do:BYO jar and join us at the beautiful Albion Park Library for a session of prepping all the dry ingredients you need to make the perfect Movie Night […]

A$8.00

National Science Day

City Library 76 Cygnet Avenue, Shellharbour City Centre, NSW, Australia

National Science Day is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the wonders of science and the impact it has on our daily lives.What is National science day?National Science Day is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the wonders of science and the impact it has on our daily lives. Observed annually on February 28th, It’s a time […]

Free

Shellharbour City Libraries partnered with Warrigal Care to deliver Bee Connected, an intergenerational program aimed at forming meaningful connections between young people and seniors in the community through songs, games, reading, and crafts. 

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with UOW on a range of Paint Shellharbour REaD initiatives. Paint Shellharbour REaD is part of the Paint the Town REaD network, dedicated to promoting early childhood literacy. 

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with The Man Walk to deliver the Tall Tales program. This program aims to make connections with local, social, hobby and information organisations who appeal to male audiences and bring them into our library programs space. 

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Smith Family to promote early childhood literacy through the Paint Shellharbour REaD initiative. Paint Shellharbour REaD organises reading days and kids events throughout the year dedicated to fostering a love of reading. 

QBD

Shellharbour City Libraries have worked with QBD Shellharbour as the preferred bookseller at all of our Author Talk events. 

Shellharbour City Libraries sponsors Project Bucephalus in their facilitation of the Shellharbour Robo Club. The club teaches youth to form robotics teams and particulate in the FIRST LEGO League tournament. 

Shellharbour City Libraries collaborates with Paint the Gong REaD in conjunction with the Paint the Town REaD network. This partnership promotes early childhood literacy across the Illawarra through multiple reading events and activities. 

Shellharbour City Libraries has partnered with NSW Health to facilitate Independent Living Skills sessions aimed at teaching foster children health and wellbeing skills, in collaboration with the William Campbell Foundation.

The Multicultural Communities Council Illawarra attends Warilla library to utilise the 2528 community room. This is used for exercise and light physio sessions with senior community members.

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Living Connected to offer drop-in Tech Help sessions to our customers at Warilla, Albion Park and City Libraries. These short one-on-one sessions are designed to assist customers in their digital skills development. 

Shellharbour City Libraries partnered with Legal Aid NSW to bring free community talks across our branches discussing a range of legal topics and how people can access help and resources as a part of the Libraries Law Week celebration.

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Kiama Community College to deliver Tech Savvy Seniors sessions at our libraries. Tech Savvy Seniors is a NSW Government and Telstra partnership coordinated by the State Library of NSW. The program aims to teach seniors digital skills and knowledge.

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Junior Einsteins to deliver Bee Connected, an intergenerational program aimed at forming meaningful connections between young people and seniors in the community through songs, games, reading, and crafts. 

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Judi Sandilands-Cincotta to bring Ollie and Shiko the therapy dogs to a range of children’s and youth programs. These programs aim to promote positive mental health and social connection.

Shellharbour City Libraries partnered with Illawarra Legal Centre to bring free community talks across our branches discussing a range of legal topics and how people can access help and resources as a part of the Libraries Law Week celebration.

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with HARS to deliver the Tall Tales program. This program aims to make connections with local social, hobby and information organisations who appeal to male audiences and bring them into our library program space. 

Shellharbour City Libraries organises Sensory Experiences with Greenacres Disability Services at Warilla Library.

Shellharbour City Libraries and the Youth Services team partnered with Fitness Cartel Albion Park to deliver a Youth Fitness program at Warilla Library. This program engaged local youth and taught them about health, personal fitness, and respect.

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Ed U Play to facilitate programs and activities that bring young people together. These programs support social and emotional wellbeing amongst youth. The libraries support the Girls Only Project which aims to provide young women with knowledge of and access to positive activities in their own communities. Ed U Play are funded by the Communities for Children Program.

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Bunnings to deliver free monthly Craft Workshops at City Library. In these sessions, experts from Bunnings teach our customers a range of crafting skills. These workshops include, Kokedama Balls, Painting Art Canvas and much more!

For Library Lovers Day, Shellharbour City Libraries partnered with Belladonna Book Club to produce a series of Book Review videos. 

These reviews were released on the Libraries’ Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as on the Belladonna Book Club’s social media channels.

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Barnardos to promote early childhood literacy through the Paint Shellharbour REaD initiative. Paint Shellharbour REaD organises reading days and kids events throughout the year dedicated to fostering a love of reading.

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Aruma Disability Services to deliver Library Links. Library Links is a program that aims to invite disability services groups into their local branches to utilise craft and puzzle kits as well as getting to know our collections. Aruma is the first group at the Warilla branch and comes monthly to utilise space, kits and collections with their joined organisation library card.

Shellharbour City Libraries partnered with Warrigal Care to deliver Bee Connected, an intergenerational program aimed at forming meaningful connections between young people and seniors in the community through songs, games, reading and crafts. 

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with the William Campbell Foundation to deliver the Independent Living Skills Program. This program involves teaching foster children integral health and wellbeing skills and knowledge. Additionally, the City Library hosts WCF’s fortnightly Homework Club.

Sydney Writers Festival

Every year, Shellharbour City Libraries partners with the Sydney Writers Festival to deliver author panel livestreams and local events as part of the festival’s Live and Local programming. 

Paint the town read

Shellharbour City Libraries leads Paint Shellharbour REaD, which is part of the Paint the Town REaD network. This initiative aims to promote early childhood literacy by connecting local early childhood education stakeholders and providers and collaborating with them to deliver reading events and activities. 

Little Zaks Bee connected

Shellharbour City Libraries partnered with Little Zaks Academy to deliver Bee Connected, an intergenerational program aimed at forming meaningful connections between young people and seniors in the community through songs, games, reading and crafts. 

Frasers Property

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Frasers Property Australia to deliver Toddler Tales, a weekly childhood reading program, at The Waterfront Shell Cove. The libraries have also partnered with Frasers Property Australia to deliver a term of Tech Savvy Seniors at Shell Cove.

Frasers Property

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Frasers Property Australia to deliver Toddler Tales, a weekly childhood reading program, at The Waterfront Shell Cove. The libraries have also partnered with Frasers Property Australia to deliver a term of Tech Savvy Seniors at Shell Cove.

Paint Shellharbour REaD

Shellharbour City Libraries partners with Big Fat Smile to deliver Transition to School programs to prepare pre-schoolers for their move into primary school. Big Fat Smile is also a part of the Paint Shellharbour REaD initiative, which organises events that promote early childhood literacy.