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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
'Children are made readers on the laps of their parents' - Emilie Buchwald What you'll do Babies Love Books is a fun and immersive experience for you and your little one. Our team will guide you through a program that has been designed to support your baby's foundations for learning and development. In each session […]
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 […]
Introduce your child to a world of possibilities with storytimes that make learning fun! What you'll do Storytimes are interactive sessions that introduce children to reading and develop a strong foundation for learning. Each session will explore new stories and encourage children to interact through song, movement and sensory activities, designed to support your child's […]
'Children are made readers on the laps of their parents' - Emilie Buchwald What you'll do Babies Love Books is a fun and immersive experience for you and your little one. Our team will guide you through a program that has been designed to support your baby's foundations for learning and development. In each session […]
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 […]
Seniors Festival - Be Connected WebinarJoin us in-person for a 1-hour webinar to learn how to spot a scam, hosted online by the eSafety Commissioner.Australians aged 55 and over lost more than $221 million to scammers in 2023*. It serves as a reminder that the internet is a wonderful place to explore and connect with […]
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, […]
Introduce your child to a world of possibilities with storytimes that make learning fun! What you'll do Storytimes are interactive sessions that introduce children to reading and develop a strong foundation for learning. Each session will explore new stories and encourage children to interact through song, movement and sensory activities, designed to support your child's […]
'Children are made readers on the laps of their parents' - Emilie Buchwald What you'll do Babies Love Books is a fun and immersive experience for you and your little one. Our team will guide you through a program that has been designed to support your baby's foundations for learning and development. In each session […]
Need help to self-manage your health better?City Library, Wednesday 5 March, 10amNeed help to self-manage your health better?This program aims to help people with general or chronic health conditions to self-manage their health better by improving their digital health literacy (i.e. finding useful information & resources online, downloading apps on your phone, getting help communicating […]
Introduce your child to a world of possibilities with storytimes that make learning fun! What you'll do Storytimes are interactive sessions that introduce children to reading and develop a strong foundation for learning. Each session will explore new stories and encourage children to interact through song, movement and sensory activities, designed to support your child's […]
'Children are made readers on the laps of their parents' - Emilie Buchwald What you'll do Babies Love Books is a fun and immersive experience for you and your little one. Our team will guide you through a program that has been designed to support your baby's foundations for learning and development. In each session […]
Introduce your child to a world of possibilities with storytimes that make learning fun! What you'll do Storytimes are interactive sessions that introduce children to reading and develop a strong foundation for learning. Each session will explore new stories and encourage children to interact through song, movement and sensory activities, designed to support your child's […]
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 […]
Join us in our celebration of International Women’s Day! City Library, Saturday March 8th, 10:30am Join us in our celebration of International Women’s Day! The theme of 2025 is March Forward for ALl WOmen and Girls and we have invited writers and researchers to speak on their experiences as women in the workforce. Hosted by […]
Join us this Seniors Festival and come along on a Knitters Exhibition Trail! Did you know we have 4 fabulous knitters groups across Shellharbour City Libraries? Albion Park, Oak Flats, Shellharbour Village and Warilla Library will be hosting a week long display of some incredible works, and on opening day you’ll have the chance to […]
Did you know we have a Digital Library that you can access 24/7 for FREE?City Library, Monday 10 March 2025 at 10:30am 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? […]
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 […]
Introduce your child to a world of possibilities with storytimes that make learning fun! What you'll do Storytimes are interactive sessions that introduce children to reading and develop a strong foundation for learning. Each session will explore new stories and encourage children to interact through song, movement and sensory activities, designed to support your child's […]
Bring along your own craft project to work on, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, and spend some time in good company!City Library, Wednesday 12 February, 10amBring along your own craft project to work on, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, and spend some time in good company!Whether you're knitting, crocheting, quilting, sewing, […]
In celebration of Seniors Festival, come along to hear from the Shellharbour City Council Nursery Team for a fantastic Garden Talk!Oak Flats Library, Wednesday March 12th, 10:30amDescription:In celebration of Seniors Festival, come along to hear from the Shellharbour City Council Nursery Team for a fantastic Garden Talk!We’ll be discussing what you need to prepare a […]
Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help you make the most of your Seniors Card or Senior Savers Card!City Library, Thursday 13 March, 10amJoin us for a hands-on workshop designed to help you make the most of your Seniors Card or Senior Savers Card!If you’re a NSW resident over the age of 60, […]
'Children are made readers on the laps of their parents' - Emilie Buchwald What you'll do Babies Love Books is a fun and immersive experience for you and your little one. Our team will guide you through a program that has been designed to support your baby's foundations for learning and development. In each session […]
Introduce your child to a world of possibilities with storytimes that make learning fun! What you'll do Storytimes are interactive sessions that introduce children to reading and develop a strong foundation for learning. Each session will explore new stories and encourage children to interact through song, movement and sensory activities, designed to support your child's […]
Come along to City Library where we’ll be bringing in a range of professionals to help you with life admin.City Library, Thursday March 13th, 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 […]
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 […]
Join Catherine on the third Monday of the month and learn to make a beautiful beaded bookmark!Oak Flats Library, Monday March 17th, 11amWhat you'll doMerry Makers spends 3 months on a particular medium, and we’re starting this year with beadwork! Join Catherine on the third Monday of the month and learn to make a beautiful […]
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 […]
Give your clothes a new life in our upcoming mending and makeover workshop with The Sewing Collective!City Library, Tuesday 18 March, 5.30PMGive 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 […]
Mindful Moments at our beautiful Warilla Library is your introduction to a range of exercises and techniques.Warilla Library, Wednesday March 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 […]
Meet author Nicole Alexander at Shellharbour City Library for an evening of conversation her newest novel The Limestone Road!Meet author Nicole Alexander at Shellharbour City Library for an evening of conversation her newest novel The Limestone Road!City Library, Wednesday March 19th at 6:00pm.From the deserts of Egypt to the rolling hills of South Australia, The […]
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 […]
Come along to City Library for our first ever Cook Book Club!City Library, Thursday March 20th, 6pmDescription:Come along to City Library for our first ever Cook Book Club!Join nutritionist and chef Emily Gardem for a wonderful workshop using the libraries extensive Food and Cooking collection to find recipes and learn to make something new! You’ll […]
Join us at Shellharbour City Library to hear from Dr Scott Wilson, an expert on microplastics with over 30 years of experience.The Microplastics Menace. It’s a problem you can’t see. We have so much to learn on this subject and our Nature Talks are a great way to build knowledge and start a conversation.What you’ll […]
Beep beep bop! Join us in the Museum as we explore all things robot! Create your very own automatons to take home with you!What you’ll doBeep beep bop! Join us in the Museum as we explore all things robot! Create your very own automatons to take home with you!What should I know?Parents/carers are not required […]
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 in our Create Space this March to learn how to make hand-sewn felt animals.City Library, Tuesday 25 March, 10amJoin us in our Create Space this March to learn how to make hand-sewn felt animals. This beginners-friendly session will introduce you to stitching & fabric pattern techniques that can be used across other handmade […]
Join us at Warilla Library for a Papercraft workshop!Warilla Library, Tuesday March 25th, 10:30amJoin 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, […]
Celebrate Ollie the Librarian’s 6th Birthday with Us! Join us for a special 6th birthday Storytime at City Library! This exciting event takes place on Thursday the 27th of March at 11am, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a birthday-themed Storytime filled with fun, games, and […]
Join Barrmarrany for an inspiring and hands-on program celebrating the art of weaving and jewelry making.Weaving and Jewellery Making with BarrmarranyJoin Barrmarrany for an inspiring and hands-on program celebrating the art of weaving and jewellery making, deeply rooted in Indigenous traditions and practices. This engaging workshop offers participants the opportunity to learn traditional techniques while […]
Join us at Albion Park Library for a session on Falls Prevention with Sharon Concannon!Albion Park Library, Thursday March 27th, 10:30amWhat you'll doJoin us at Albion Park Library for a session on Falls Prevention with Sharon Concannon, physiotherapist and Healthy Aging Co-Ordinator (Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District)!You’ll receive some fantastic information and advice as well […]
In this hands-on session the expert from Bunnings will take you through the process of making a creative and beautiful kokedama balls!What you'll do:In this hands-on session the expert from Bunnings will take you, step-by-step, through the process of making a creative and beautiful kokedama balls!Free. All materials supplied.Who should attend?This class is suitable for […]
What you'll do My First STEM is an interactive program that uses play based activities to encourage children to learn and investigate the world around them. At each session we will: - Read books together - Sing and rhyme together - Be involved in a fun game/activity together - Explore Duplo Lego kits Each week […]
'Children are made readers on the laps of their parents' - Emilie Buchwald What you'll do Babies Love Books is a fun and immersive experience for you and your little one. Our team will guide you through a program that has been designed to support your baby's foundations for learning and development. In each session […]
Craft With Me is a new creative based program for toddlers at Warilla Library. Every week kids will will learn and create a new craft! Cut, colour, paste and play! The recommended age group for this program is children aged between 3- 5 years. What you'll do You'll be guided our friendly library staff at […]
Introduce your child to a world of possibilities with storytimes that make learning fun! What you'll do Storytimes are interactive sessions that introduce children to reading and develop a strong foundation for learning. Each session will explore new stories and encourage children to interact through song, movement and sensory activities, designed to support your child's […]
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 […]
'Children are made readers on the laps of their parents' - Emilie Buchwald What you'll do Babies Love Books is a fun and immersive experience for you and your little one. Our team will guide you through a program that has been designed to support your baby's foundations for learning and development. In each session […]
About our craft clubs We're not sure if we have more fun getting together to knit and crochet or getting together to have a yarn (pun intended!). Join one of the craft groups at your local library. Our groups meet weekly or fortnightly at various locations. You can choose to work on your own project […]
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 […]
Welcome to Chess Club! Come along to Warilla Library for a game or two of chess. We’ll set up the boards, and you’ll be paired up to play a round with another participant or you can bring a friend! What should I bring? Everything is provided! What else do I need to know? This is […]
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, […]
Introduce your child to a world of possibilities with storytimes that make learning fun! What you'll do Storytimes are interactive sessions that introduce children to reading and develop a strong foundation for learning. Each session will explore new stories and encourage children to interact through song, movement and sensory activities, designed to support your child's […]
Every Tuesday from 1pm! Bring a friend, some snacks and join us for an afternoon of gaming! Scrabble ~ Dominos ~ Taboo ~ Jenga ~ Card Games and more.
Protect yourself against scamsJoin us in-person for a 1-hour webinar to learn how to protect yourself against scams, hosted by the eSafety Commissioner.A scam is a term used to describe any fraudulent business or scheme that takes personal information, money or other goods from an unsuspecting person. With the world becoming more connected through the […]
Embark on a unique journey into the heart of Aboriginal culture with the BushTucker Connections program.Bush Tucker Connections: Exploring Indigenous Flavors and MedicineEmbark on a unique journey into the heart of Aboriginal culture with the BushTucker Connections program, proudly presented by Gumaraa Aboriginal Experience. This immersive and educational experience offers participants a chance to delve […]
'Children are made readers on the laps of their parents' - Emilie Buchwald What you'll do Babies Love Books is a fun and immersive experience for you and your little one. Our team will guide you through a program that has been designed to support your baby's foundations for learning and development. In each session […]
Introduce your child to a world of possibilities with storytimes that make learning fun! What you'll do Storytimes are interactive sessions that introduce children to reading and develop a strong foundation for learning. Each session will explore new stories and encourage children to interact through song, movement and sensory activities, designed to support your child's […]
What you'll do Play Words With Friends in real life and enjoy challenging your opponent in a game of scrabble. Oak Flats library host weekly Scrabble meets for players of all skill levels. You will be paired with another player in a game of Scrabble. All games will be played with two players. We recommend […]
Join our fabulous instructor, artist Louise Humphries, for a creative and informative session on sketching and still life.Shellharbour City LibraryJoin 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 can be created.Each session […]
'Children are made readers on the laps of their parents' - Emilie Buchwald What you'll do Babies Love Books is a fun and immersive experience for you and your little one. Our team will guide you through a program that has been designed to support your baby's foundations for learning and development. In each session […]
About our craft clubs We're not sure if we have more fun getting together to knit and crochet or getting together to have a yarn (pun intended!). Join one of the craft groups at your local library. Our groups meet weekly or fortnightly at various locations. You can choose to work on your own project […]
It’s never too late to brush up on your online skills or learn new ways to stay connected with your loved ones!Warilla Library, Thursday 3 April, 10.30amIt’s never too late to brush up on your online skills or learn new ways to stay connected with your loved ones! Our Free Tech Savvy Seniors program helps […]
Introduce your child to a world of possibilities with storytimes that make learning fun! What you'll do Storytimes are interactive sessions that introduce children to reading and develop a strong foundation for learning. Each session will explore new stories and encourage children to interact through song, movement and sensory activities, designed to support your child's […]
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 […]
Meet New York Times Bestselling Author, Natasha Lester at Shellharbour City Library!Meet New York Times Bestselling Author, Natasha Lester at Shellharbour City Library for an evening of conversation her newest novel The Mademoiselle Alliance!City Library, Thursday April 3rd at 6:30pm.How did a young Parisian mother, celebrated for her beauty and glamour, come to lead the […]
What you'll do My First STEM is an interactive program that uses play based activities to encourage children to learn and investigate the world around them. At each session we will: - Read books together - Sing and rhyme together - Be involved in a fun game/activity together - Explore Duplo Lego kits Each week […]
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