'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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
'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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
'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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In this session the experts from Bunnings will take you, step-by-step, through the process of making a creative and beautiful seagrass mat!City Library, Friday 16 May, 10:30amWhat you'll do:In this hands-on session the experts from Bunnings will take you, step-by-step, through the process of making a creative and beautiful seagrass mat!Free. All materials supplied.Who should […]
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 for a fun social session of paint by numbers!Oak Flats Library, Monday 19 May, 11amWhat you'll doMerry Makers spends 3 months on a particular medium, and next up we’re going to play with paint! Join Catherine on the third Monday of the month for a fun […]
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 […]
Mindful Moments is your introduction to a range of exercises and techniques that will help you breathe easier.Warilla Library, Wednesday 21 May, 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:You’ll have […]
Welcome to Pantry Prep! Our newest program aims to introduce new and fun ways of meal prepping.Albion Park Library, Friday 23 May, 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 […]
Join us for Live & Local 2025, streamed live by Sydney Writers’ Festival and delivered locally to Shellharbour City Library.City Library, Friday 23 May, 10amJoin us for Live & Local 2025, streamed live by Sydney Writers’ Festival and delivered locally to Shellharbour City Library.Prepare to be invigorated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions featuring […]
Join us for Live & Local 2025, streamed live by Sydney Writers’ Festival and delivered locally to Shellharbour City Library.City Library, Friday 23 May, 12pmJoin us for Live & Local 2025, streamed live by Sydney Writers’ Festival and delivered locally to Shellharbour City Library.Prepare to be invigorated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions featuring […]
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 for Live & Local 2025, streamed live by Sydney Writers’ Festival and delivered locally to Shellharbour City Library.City Library, Friday 23 May, 2pmJoin us for Live & Local 2025, streamed live by Sydney Writers’ Festival and delivered locally to Shellharbour City Library.Prepare to be invigorated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions featuring […]
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the literary talent within our community!City Library, Friday 23 May, 6pmJoin us for an inspiring evening celebrating the literary talent within our community! Shellharbour City Libraries will be hosting Hayley Scrivenor (Dirt Town & Girl Falling, #1 Australian Bestselling Author), Dinuka Mckenzie (The Torrent, Taken and Tipping Point, […]
Join us for Live & Local 2025, streamed live by Sydney Writers’ Festival and delivered locally to Shellharbour City Library.City Library, Saturday 24 May, 10amJoin us for Live & Local 2025, streamed live by Sydney Writers’ Festival and delivered locally to Shellharbour City Library.Prepare to be invigorated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions featuring […]
Join us for Live & Local 2025, streamed live by Sydney Writers’ Festival and delivered locally to Shellharbour City Library.City Library, Saturday 24 May, 12pmJoin us for Live & Local 2025, streamed live by Sydney Writers’ Festival and delivered locally to Shellharbour City Library.Prepare to be invigorated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions featuring […]
Join us for Live & Local 2025, streamed live by Sydney Writers’ Festival and delivered locally to Shellharbour City Library.City Library, Saturday 24 May, 2pmJoin us for Live & Local 2025, streamed live by Sydney Writers’ Festival and delivered locally to Shellharbour City Library.Prepare to be invigorated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions featuring […]
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! Learn new skills to create a beautiful piece you can take home!Warilla Library, Tuesday 27 May, 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 […]
Come along to hear from the Shellharbour City Council Nursery Team on what you need to prepare your Winter garden.Oak Flats Library, Wednesday May 28, 10:30amDescription:Come along to hear from the Shellharbour City Council Nursery Team on what you need to prepare your Winter garden.We’ll cover soil prep, weed prevention, the best plants, flowers, herbs […]
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