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 […]
Join us at Warilla Library for a Papercraft workshop! Learn new skills to create a beautiful piece you can take home!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 […]
Learn to shop online.You no longer need to head to the bank branch to perform every transaction, and you can buy just about anything you need online without ever stepping outside your door.What you'll do:In this workshop you will learn the basics of online shopping, whether you want to book a holiday or buy groceries. […]
Come along and join us in a Christmas Card making session!Shellharbour City Libraries are thrilled to partner with CRAM this year in our Celebration of Ability! Come along and join us in a Christmas Card making session!Follow Catherine and Narelle as they show you how to make some spectacular Christmas cards, sure to WOW anyone […]
Join us in-person to watch a 1-hour webinar to learn how to safely shop online this festive season, hosted by the eSafety Commissioner.Join us in-person to watch a 1-hour webinar to learn how to safely shop online this festive season, hosted by the eSafety Commissioner.The festive season is a busy and often stressful period for […]
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 […]
Come join us for an hour of fun dot painting and learning!Come join us for an hour of fun dot painting and learningWhat you’ll do:Learn how to do Indigenous dot painting and learn all the symbols and signs that are used in Aboriginal culture.Skills requiredNo skills needed, and it’s very easy for beginners. All you […]
Give your clothes a new life in our upcoming mending and makeover workshop with The Sewing Collective!Give your clothes a new life in our upcoming mending and makeover workshop with The Sewing Collective! In this beginner friendly mending workshop, in our Create Space, we will be learning some basic techniques to help you mend and […]
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 […]
Keep your brain fit and active with a fun, interactive session of brain teasers, trivia and quizzes.Keep your brain fit and active with a fun, interactive session of brain teasers, trivia and quizzes.What you'll do:Socialise and have fun while staying mentally adaptable, strong and healthy. Join us monthly for training games to stimulate your memory, […]
Local surfer, shark attack survivor, and storyteller Brett Connellan will be presenting How to Survive a shark attack! In December, we are excited to announce local surfer, shark attack survivor and storyteller Brett Connellan will be presenting How to Survive a Shark Attack! As the light was fading at Bombo Beach on the evening of […]
Learn online shopping part 2.You no longer need to head to the bank branch to perform every transaction, and you can buy just about anything you need online without ever stepping outside your door.What you'll do:In this workshop you’ll learn how easy and convenient it is to shop and bank online. We’ll discuss why online […]
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 spend 3 months on a particular […]
Join us in-person to watch a 1-hour webinar to learn about apps for smarter travel, hosted by the eSafety Commissioner.Join us in-person to watch a 1-hour webinar to learn about apps for smarter travel, hosted by the eSafety Commissioner.Planning a trip and getting to your destination has never been easier with information and services available […]
Description Meet local author Jan Merriman at Warilla Library for our first ever Author Talks in the Garden!Meet local author Jan Merriman at Warilla Library for our first ever Author Talks in the Garden!Jan Merriman grew up in Wollongong, and after living in Sydney, the U.K. and the Southern Highlands, now lives in Tullimbar. Jan […]
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 […]
Did you know we have a Digital Library that you can access 24/7 for FREE?Did you know we have a Digital Library that you can access 24/7 for FREE? Would you like to learn what online resources the library has on offer and how to use them? We’re offering information sessions to help you get […]
Are you concerned about staying safe online and want to protect yourself or loved ones from scams & fraud?Are you concerned about staying safe online and want to protect yourself or loved ones from scams & fraud? Do you want to learn how to spot a scam and get practical support in recovering personal data […]
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
