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 […]
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!Warilla LibraryJoin 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 materials are supplied, and these monthly Paper […]
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 […]
Create your own scented candle using natural essential oils in this hands-on workshop.Description:Create your own scented candle using natural essential oils in this hands-on workshop. Blend unique fragrances and craft a candle that soothes the senses!What you’ll do:Blend oils, pour wax, and create your own handcrafted scented candle to take home!What should I bring?Just bring […]
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 […]
Be Connected WebinarJoin us in-person for a 1-hour webinar to learn how to protect your personal information online, hosted by the eSafety Commissioner.Nearly every app, social media platform or website asks you for some personal information. Personal information includes your name, email address and phone number. It’s important to always think twice about sharing personal […]
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, […]
Join our fabulous instructor, artist Louise Humphries, for a creative and informative session on sketching and still life. Shellharbour City Library Join our fabulous instructor, artist Louise Humphries, for a creative and informative session on sketching and still life. What you'll do: This program is focused on Still Life; the history, mediums and scenes that […]
Come along to City Library where we’ll be bringing in a range of professionals to help you with life admin.City Library, Thursday 8 May, 6pmDescription:Come along to City Library where we’ll be bringing in a range of professionals to help you with life admin. Our goal is to address the things we all need to […]
City Library, every Friday for 6 weeks from Fri 9 May to Fri 20 June, 9:30am We’ve teamed up with Kiama Community College to deliver this 6-week course so you can build on your computer skills. Participants will learn how to select and use a digital media package to create documents and presentations. You will […]
Did you know we have a Digital Library that you can access 24/7 for FREE?City Library, Monday 12 May 2025 at 11amDid 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 […]
Bring along your own craft project to work on and spend some time in good company!City Library, Wednesday 9 April, 10amBring along your own craft project to work on and spend some time in good company!Whether you're knitting, crocheting, quilting, sewing, embroidering, scrapbooking, or working on any other creative project, this is the perfect space […]
Come in to learn how to play the yidaki (didgeridoo). Come in to learn how to play the yidaki (didgeridoo). Brendan from Yindyamarra Cultural Experience will be coming in to teach you how to play and the cultural meaning behind the instrument. What you need to bring No need to bring anything unless you have […]
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 […]
Shellharbour Library Nature Talks: One Million Turtles presented by Professor Ricky SpencerCity Library, Thursday 15 May, 6pmShellharbour Library Nature Talks: One Million Turtles presented by Professor Ricky SpencerDescription:Love turtles? Come and hear from Professor Ricky Spencer from Western Sydney University’s School of Science about the citizen science conversation project 1 Million Turtles.Professor Ricky Spencer is […]
Dungeons and dragons and castles and knights! Join us in the Museum, learn all about the Middle Ages and make your very own dragon eye!What you’ll doDungeons and dragons and castles and knights! Join us in the Museum, learn all about the Middle Ages and make your very own dragon eye!What should I know?Parents/carers are […]
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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.
