Library for kids

Whether you are visiting one of our branches or connecting from home, we have lots on offer to entertain and educate kids at the library.

Electronic resources

National Geographic kids: Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space.
Learning at Home with the State Library of NSW: activities for pre-school, primary and secondary students suitable for use by teachers, parents and students. Includes valuable HSC resources!

Upcoming events

Nov

3Bs Playgroup | Tomakin

Monday 28 November 2022, 10am - 12pm

Join in story and music time, morning tea, and activities that promote school readiness, creativity, social skills and physical abilities. Fortnightly on Mondays during school term.

Nov

3Bs Playgroup | Bodalla

Tuesday 29 November 2022, 10am - 12pm

Join in story and music time, morning tea, and activities that promote school readiness, creativity, social skills and physical abilities. Fortnightly on Tuesdays during school terms.

Nov

3Bs Playgroup | Dalmeny

Wednesday 30 November 2022, 10am - 12pm

Join in story and music time, morning tea, and activities that promote school readiness, creativity, social skills and physical abilities. Fortnightly on Wednesdays during school terms.

Dec

3Bs Playgroup | Moruya

Monday 5 December 2022, 10am - 12pm

Join in story and music time, morning tea, and activities that promote school readiness, creativity, social skills and physical abilities. Fortnightly on Mondays during school terms.

Dec

Children's storytime | Batemans Bay

Monday 5 December 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for a different children's story each week, as well as songs, games and craft. Weekly on Mondays during school terms.

Dec

3Bs Playgroup | Batemans Bay

Tuesday 6 December 2022, 9am - 11am

Join in story and music time, morning tea, and activities that promote school readiness, creativity, social skills and physical abilities. Weekly on Tuesdays during school terms.

Dec

Baby Rhyme Time | Moruya

Tuesday 6 December 2022, 10am - 10:30am

Reading, rhyme, song and play, suitable for parents and caregivers with infants up to 18 months. Held every Tuesday 10am to 10.30am.

Dec

Summer Reading Club launch | Batemans Bay

Tuesday 6 December 2022, 3:30pm - 4pm

Get set for your holiday reading with the Summer Reading Club! Come and join the club, collect your club pack, and borrow some books.

Dec

Christmas craft-a-noon | Batemans Bay

Tuesday 6 December 2022, 4pm - 5pm

Get your bells on and come to the library for some crafty Christmas fun.

Dec

3Bs Playgroup | Sunshine Bay

Wednesday 7 December 2022, 9am - 11am

Join in story and music time, morning tea, and activities that promote school readiness, creativity, social skills and physical abilities. Fortnightly on Wednesdays during school terms.

Dec

Children's storytime | Moruya

Wednesday 7 December 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for a different children's story each week, as well as songs, games and craft. Weekly on Wednesdays during school terms.

Dec

Baby Rhyme Time | Batemans Bay

Wednesday 7 December 2022, 10:30am - 11am

Reading, rhyme, song and play, suitable for parents and caregivers with infants up to 18 months. Held every Wednesday 10.30-11am.

Dec

Summer Reading Club launch | Narooma

Wednesday 7 December 2022, 3:30pm - 4pm

Get set for your holiday reading with the Summer Reading Club! Come and join the club, collect your club pack, and borrow some books.

Dec

Christmas craft-a-noon | Narooma

Wednesday 7 December 2022, 4pm - 5pm

Get your bells on and come to the library for some crafty Christmas fun.

Dec

PlayStrong playgroup | Catalina

Thursday 8 December 2022, 9:30am - 11:30am

A playgroup that supports diversity and inclusion for families and children that would benefit from additional assistance. Weekly on Thursdays during school terms.

Dec

Children's storytime | Narooma

Thursday 8 December 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for a different children's story each week, as well as songs, games and craft. Weekly on Thursdays during school terms.

Dec

3Bs Playgroup | Wallaga Lake

Thursday 8 December 2022, 12pm - 2pm

Join in story and music time, morning tea, and activities that promote school readiness, creativity, social skills and physical abilities. Weekly on Thursdays during school terms.

Dec

Summer Reading Club launch | Moruya

Thursday 8 December 2022, 3:30pm - 4pm

Get set for your holiday reading with the Summer Reading Club! Come and join the club, collect your club pack, and borrow some books.

Dec

Christmas craft-a-noon | Moruya

Thursday 8 December 2022, 4pm - 5pm

Get your bells on and come to the library for some crafty Christmas fun.

Dec

PlayStrong playgroup | Catalina

Friday 9 December 2022, 9:30am - 11:30am

A playgroup that supports diversity and inclusion for families and children that would benefit from additional assistance. Weekly on Fridays during school terms.

Dec

Kids' sea glass art workshop with MACS | Narooma

Saturday 10 December 2022, 9:30am - 11:15am

Join this fun workshop for kids aged 7 to 12 years and create a piece of art using sea glass.

Jan

Kids' cartoon drawing workshop | Batemans Bay

Monday 9 January 2023, 10:30am - 11:30am

Young artists aged 6 to 12 are invited to join us for this ever-popular cartoon workshop. Kids will learn drawing and illustration techniques. Drawing materials are provided.

Jan

Summer LEGO Club | Batemans Bay

Tuesday 10 January 2023, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Be one of the cool kids at the Summer LEGO Club. Create your own build or take part in the weekly challenge. Great fun for kids aged 6 to 12 years.

Jan

Summer music evening | Batemans Bay

Tuesday 10 January 2023, 5:30pm - 7pm

Bring your family, friends and picnic dinner to a summer evening of musical magic.

Jan

Kids' cartoon drawing workshop | Moruya

Wednesday 11 January 2023, 10:30am - 11:30am

Young artists aged 6 to 12 are invited to join us for this ever-popular cartoon workshop. Kids will learn drawing and illustration techniques. Drawing materials are provided.

Jan

Summer LEGO Club | Narooma

Wednesday 11 January 2023, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Be one of the cool kids at the Summer LEGO Club. Create your own build or take part in the weekly challenge. Great fun for kids aged 6 to 12 years.

Jan

Summer music evening | Narooma

Wednesday 11 January 2023, 5:30pm - 7pm

Bring your family, friends and picnic dinner to a summer evening of musical magic.

Jan

Kids' cartoon drawing workshop | Narooma

Thursday 12 January 2023, 10:30am - 11:30am

Young artists aged 6 to 12 are invited to join us for this ever-popular cartoon workshop. Kids will learn drawing and illustration techniques. Drawing materials are provided.

Jan

Summer music evening | Moruya

Thursday 12 January 2023, 5:30pm - 7pm

Bring your family, friends and picnic dinner to a summer evening of musical magic.

Jan

Science Fun morning | Narooma

Tuesday 17 January 2023, 10:30am - 11:30am

Calling kids aged 6 to 12 years - get into some messy science fun. Think lava lamps, volcanos, racing turtles and catapults!

Jan

Summer LEGO Club | Moruya

Tuesday 17 January 2023, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Be one of the cool kids at the Summer LEGO Club. Create your own build or take part in the weekly challenge. Great fun for kids aged 6 to 12 years.

Jan

Kids' craft time | Moruya

Wednesday 18 January 2023, 10:30am - 11:30am

Kids aged 6 to 12 years are invited to come and get crafty these summer holidays. Choose from collage, colouring, weaving and more

Jan

3Bs play in the park | Tuross Head

Thursday 19 January 2023, 10am - 12pm

Join us for a fun-filled family morning exploring the great outdoors and discovering the beauty of nature through play. Activities are suitable for children aged 0 to 12 years.

Jan

3Bs play in the park | Batehaven

Wednesday 25 January 2023, 10am - 12pm

Join us for a fun-filled family morning exploring the great outdoors and discovering the beauty of nature through play. Activities are suitable for children aged 0 to 12 years.

Mar

Dr Graham's Science Shenanigans | Batemans Bay

Saturday 4 March 2023, 10:15am - 11am

From marshmallow bazookas to a leaf-blower-levitated basketball, this interactive show is jammed with new science stuff from Dr Graham’s garage-lab. Don't miss out!

Mar

Dr Graham's Science Shenanigans | Moruya

Saturday 4 March 2023, 1pm - 1:45pm

From marshmallow bazookas to a leaf-blower-levitated basketball, this interactive show is jammed with new science stuff from Dr Graham’s garage-lab. Don't miss out!

Mar

Dr Graham's Science Shenanigans | Narooma

Saturday 4 March 2023, 4pm - 4:45pm

From marshmallow bazookas to a leaf-blower-levitated basketball, this interactive show is jammed with new science stuff from Dr Graham’s garage-lab. Don't miss out!

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Contact us

Batemans Bay Library

Hanging Rock Place, Batemans Bay
T: 4472 5850
E: Batemans Bay Library

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm
Saturday, 9.30am to 12pm
Closed Sunday and public holidays

Moruya Library

Vulcan Street, Moruya
T: 4474 1333
E: Moruya Library

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm
Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 4pm
Closed public holidays

Basil Sellers Exhibition Center (the Bas)

On the corner of Vulcan and Campbell streets, Moruya
T: 4474 1061
E: hello@thebas.com.au
W: The Bas

Opening hours

Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm

Please enter via Moruya Library.

Narooma Library

Field Street, Narooma
T: 4476 1164
E: Narooma Library

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm
Saturday, 9.30am to 12pm
Closed Sunday and public holidays