What's on at the libraries

We host a variety of events and activities at our libraries, there is something for everyone!

Upcoming events

Jul
01

Artist exhibition: Lee Honey | Batemans Bay

Friday 1 July to Saturday 30 July 2022

This exhibition of works by local artist Lee Honey explores themes of coastal change and sea level rise.
Jul
04

Artist exhibition: Debbie Osiecki | Narooma

Monday 4 July to Saturday 30 July 2022

An exhibition by local photographer Debbie Osiecki at Narooma Library.
Jul
04

Brain games | Batemans Bay

Monday 4 July 2022, 2pm - 3pm

Monthly sessions where you can work out your brain with a variety of self paced activities including crosswords and puzzles.
Jul
05

NAIDOC Week outdoor art workshop | Moruya

Tuesday 5 July 2022, 10am - 1pm

An outdoor art workshop marking NAIDOC Week 2022 with Walbunja Aboriginal Elder Loretta Parsley.
Jul
05

Weekly write-ins | Moruya

Tuesday 5 July 2022, 11am - 12:30pm

Join fellow writers at this weekly group session at the library. Take advantage of a quiet space to concentrate on your writing project free of distraction and connect and share ideas with other writers.
Jul
05

Brain games | Narooma

Tuesday 5 July 2022, 2pm - 4pm

Monthly sessions where you can work out your brain with a variety of self paced activities including crosswords and puzzles.
Jul
06

Sensory friendly hour | Moruya

Wednesday 6 July 2022, 9am - 10am

For an hour each month we provide a library environment with reduced noise, lighting and distractions, improving access for people on the autism spectrum or with heightened sensory needs.
Jul
06

Kids comedy magic show with Zamboni | Moruya

Wednesday 6 July 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

A kids comedy magic show by Zamboni the magician.
Jul
06

Kids comedy magic show with Zamboni | Batemans Bay

Wednesday 6 July 2022, 2pm - 3pm

A kids comedy magic show by Zamboni the magician.
Jul
07

Kids comedy magic show with Zamboni | Dalmeny

Thursday 7 July 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

A kids comedy magic show by Zamboni the magician.
Jul
08

Children's sea glass art workshop | Narooma

Friday 8 July 2022, 10:30am - 12:15pm

A kids sea glass art workshop presented by the Montague Arts and Craft Society (MACS).
Jul
08

Children's afternoon sea glass art workshop | Narooma

Friday 8 July 2022, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

A kids sea glass art workshop presented by the Montague Arts and Craft Society (MACS).
Jul
11

Children’s painting on canvas workshop | Narooma

Monday 11 July 2022, 10:30am - 12:30pm

A kids painting on canvas art workshop presented by the Montague Arts and Crafts Society (MACS).
Jul
11

Animal skills show with Coco the Pig | Batemans Bay

Monday 11 July 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

Coco the Pig is visiting the libraries to show off her skills with her best (human) friend Ann.
Jul
11

Teddy Bears’ picnic storytime | Batemans Bay

Monday 11 July 2022, 2pm - 3pm

A special outdoor storytime to celebrate Teddy Bears’ Picnic Day.
Jul
12

Sensory friendly hour | Narooma

Tuesday 12 July 2022, 4pm - 5pm

For an hour each month we provide a library environment with reduced noise, lighting and distractions, improving access for people on the autism spectrum or with heightened sensory needs.
Jul
13

Animal skills show with Coco the Pig | Moruya

Wednesday 13 July 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

Coco the Pig is visiting the libraries to show off her skills with her best (human) friend Ann.
Jul
14

Eurobodalla Canine Club visit and craft | Narooma

Thursday 14 July 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

A visit from members of the Eurobodalla Canine Club and their talented pooches. See tricks, learn information and meet the doggos.
Jul
16

Workshop: How to write a novel with Julie Janson

Saturday 16 July 2022, 10am - 2:30pm

Learn tips and tricks from award-winning novelist Julie Janson and let your story flow.
Jul
19

Baby Rhyme Time | Moruya

Tuesday 19 July 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.
Jul
20

Children's storytime | Moruya

Wednesday 20 July 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.
Jul
20

Baby Rhyme Time | Batemans Bay

Wednesday 20 July 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.
Jul
21

Sensory friendly hour | Batemans Bay

Thursday 21 July 2022, 9am - 10am

For an hour each month we provide a library environment with reduced noise, lighting and distractions, improving access for people on the autism spectrum or with heightened sensory needs.
Jul
21

Children's storytime | Narooma

Thursday 21 July 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.
Jul
21

Brain games special session: chair yoga | Moruya

Thursday 21 July 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

Be lead through a gentle session of chair yoga as a part of Moruya Library's brain games program.
Jul
21

Brain games | Moruya

Thursday 21 July 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

Monthly sessions where you can work out your brain with a variety of self paced activities including crosswords and puzzles.
Jul
22

Artist talk: Debbie Osiecki | Narooma

Friday 22 July 2022, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hear from local photographer Debbie Osiecki about her life, inspiration and work.
Jul
25

Children's storytime | Batemans Bay

Monday 25 July 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.
Jul
26

Tech and tea information session | Batemans Bay

Tuesday 26 July 2022, 10:30am - 12pm

Learn more about the eResources that come for free with your library membership while enjoying a cuppa.
Jul
27

Tech and tea information session | Narooma

Wednesday 27 July 2022, 10:30am - 12pm

Learn more about the eResources that come for free with your library membership while enjoying a cuppa.
Jul
28

Tech and tea information session | Moruya

Thursday 28 July 2022, 10:30am - 12pm

Learn more about the eResources that come for free with your library membership while enjoying a cuppa.
Jul
29

Artist talk: Lee Honey | Batemans Bay

Friday 29 July 2022, 5:45pm - 7pm

Hear from local artist Lee Honey about her life, inspiration and work.
Aug
01

Art in the libraries: Montague Art and Craft Society | Narooma

Monday 1 August to Thursday 18 August 2022

An exhibition of mixed media works from members of the Montague Arts and Craft Society (MACS).
Aug
05

Weekly write-ins | Batemans Bay

Friday 5 August 2022, 10:30am - 12pm

Join fellow writers at this weekly group session. Take advantage of a quiet space to concentrate on your writing project free of distraction and connect and share ideas with other writers.
Aug
18

Author talk with Inga Simpson | Moruya

Thursday 18 August 2022, 5:30pm - 7:15pm

Join author Inga Simpson for an evening talk and discussion about her recently released novel, The Last Woman in the World.
Aug
20

Film screening: Chariots of Fire | Batemans Bay

Saturday 20 August 2022, 1pm - 3pm

Come to Batemans Bay Library for a Saturday afternoon screening of the 1981 historical sports film Chariots of Fire.
Aug
22

Special Storytime: CBCA Book Week | Batemans Bay

Monday 22 August 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

A special storytime session to celebrate the Children’s Book Council of Australia's (CBCA) Book Week.
Aug
22

Special after school Storytime: CBCA Book Week | Batemans Bay

Monday 22 August 2022, 4pm - 5pm

A special storytime session to celebrate the Children’s Book Council of Australia's (CBCA) Book Week.
Aug
24

Special Storytime: CBCA Book Week | Moruya

Wednesday 24 August 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

A special storytime session to celebrate the Children’s Book Council of Australia's (CBCA) Book Week.
Aug
25

Special Storytime: CBCA Book Week | Narooma

Thursday 25 August 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

A special storytime session to celebrate the Children’s Book Council of Australia's (CBCA) Book Week.
Aug
27

Film screening: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert | Moruya

Saturday 27 August 2022, 1pm - 3pm

Come to Moruya Library for a Saturday afternoon screening of the 1994 Australian road comedy classic The Adventures of Pricilla, Queen of the Desert.
Sep
03

National History Week photographic exhibition | Moruya

Saturday 3 September to Sunday 11 September 2022

An exhibition from the Moruya and District Historical Society archives for National History Week.
Sep
03

National History Week photographic exhibition | Batemans Bay

Saturday 3 September to Friday 9 September 2022

An exhibition from the Batemans Bay Heritage Museum archives for National History Week.
Sep
03

Father's Day craft workshop | Moruya

Saturday 3 September 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

A craft workshop for children and their fathers/father figures, where they'll have to work together to complete the project.
Sep
03

Father's Day craft workshop | Batemans Bay

Saturday 3 September 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

A craft workshop for children and their fathers/father figures, where they'll have to work together to complete the project.
Sep
03

Father's Day craft workshop | Narooma

Saturday 3 September 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

A craft workshop for children and their fathers/father figures, where they'll have to work together to complete the project.
Sep
06

A morning with Batemans Bay Heritage Museum volunteers | Batemans Bay

Tuesday 6 September 2022, 11am - 12pm

Find out more about the work volunteers do at the Batemans Bay Heritage Museum and celebrate National History Week.
Sep
07

National History Week talk with Dave Cotton | Narooma

Wednesday 7 September 2022, 11am - 12pm

A talk with Dave Cotton, a digital archivist with the Bermagui History Society, to mark National History Week.
Sep
08

Moruya Historical Society talk: convicts in the Moruya district | Moruya

Thursday 8 September 2022, 11am - 12pm

A talk from the Moruya and District Historical Society about convicts in the Moruya-Broulee areas to mark National History Week.
Sep
13

Little Builders: DUPLO building session | Batemans Bay

Tuesday 13 September 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

A fun DUPLO building session for pre-school aged children.
Sep
17

Film screening: Walkabout | Batemans Bay

Saturday 17 September 2022, 1pm - 3pm

Come to Batemans Bay Library for a Saturday afternoon screening of the classic 1971 Australian film Walkabout.
Sep
20

Beginners art workshop for adults: mixed media | Batemans Bay

Tuesday 20 September 2022, 10:30am - 12:30pm

A fun beginners art workshop for adults where they'll learn from local artist Carmel Cox how to create their own mixed media artwork.
Sep
20

Sourdough making demonstration | Narooma

Tuesday 20 September 2022, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Learn how to make Sourdough in this demonstration led by Daisy from Pistachio Café in Narooma.
Sep
22

Writing comic poems workshop for adults | Moruya

Thursday 22 September 2022, 5:30pm - 8pm

A fun night of creativity and laughs where participants will explore their comic and poetical potential with performer Harry Laing.
Sep
23

Adults beginners art workshop: capturing gum leaves | Batemans Bay

Friday 23 September 2022, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

A fun beginners art workshop for adults where they'll learn from local artist Carmel Cox how to create their own painting of gum leaves.
Sep
27

Kids' nature-based art workshop | Batemans Bay

Tuesday 27 September 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

Budding artists will have fun being inspired by nature to create a unique artwork.
Sep
28

Kids' nature-based art workshop | Moruya

Wednesday 28 September 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

Budding artists will have fun being inspired by nature to create a unique artwork.
Sep
29

Kids' nature-based art workshop | Narooma

Thursday 29 September 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

Budding artists will have fun being inspired by nature to create a unique artwork.
Oct
01

Artist exhibition: Debra Smith | Batemans Bay

Saturday 1 October to Saturday 29 October 2022

An exhibition of paintings from local artist and Australian fauna and flora lover, Debra Smith.
Oct
04

Kids' theatre workshop with The Bay Players | Batemans Bay

Tuesday 4 October 2022, 10:30am - 12:30pm

A fun theatre workshop led by members of The Bay Theatre Players for young people aged eight to 14.
Oct
04

Author talk with Sandi Logan | Batemans Bay

Tuesday 4 October 2022, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hear author Sandi Logan discuss his recently released book, Betrayed: the incredible untold story of the two most unlikely drug-running grannies in Australian history.
Oct
05

School holiday claymation workshop | Narooma

Wednesday 5 October 2022, 10:30am - 12:30pm

A hands-on intensive workshop taught by professional video editor Rima Bos.
Oct
05

Author talk with Sandi Logan | Narooma

Wednesday 5 October 2022, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hear author Sandi Logan discuss his recently released book, Betrayed: the incredible untold story of the two most unlikely drug-running grannies in Australian history.
Oct
07

Kids' yoga and mindfulness session | Moruya

Friday 7 October 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

A fun and relaxing session for children aged eight and up to try some gentle yoga and mindfulness.
Oct
10

Mental Health Week display | Eurobodalla libraries

Monday 10 October 2022

An informative display of books and resources for Mental Health Week at Batemans Bay, Moruya and Narooma Library's.
Oct
15

Film screening: The Hustler | Batemans Bay

Saturday 15 October 2022, 1pm - 3pm

Come to Batemans Bay Library for a Saturday afternoon screening of the 1961 pool hall classic The Hustler.
Oct
17

Bird-friendly gardening talk and plant swap | Moruya

Monday 17 October 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

Learn what makes a garden bird-friendly and how to use native plants and sustainable gardening practices at home from Council's natural resources team.
Oct
17

Bird-friendly gardening talk and plant swap | Narooma

Monday 17 October 2022, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Learn what makes a garden bird-friendly and how to use native plants and sustainable gardening practices at home from Council's natural resources team.
Oct
18

Bird-friendly gardening talk and plant swap | Batemans Bay

Tuesday 18 October 2022, 3pm - 4pm

Learn what makes a garden bird-friendly and how to use native plants and sustainable gardening practices at home from Council's natural resources team.
Oct
20

Special brain games session: art as therapy | Moruya

Thursday 20 October 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am

A fun watercolour painting session where attendees will learn about using art as therapy from Behaviour Practitioner, educator and artist Ness Shannon.
Oct
24

Halloween display | Eurobodalla libraries

Monday 24 October 2022

An fun display of 'scary' decorations, books and movies for Halloween at Batemans Bay, Moruya and Narooma Library's.
Oct
28

Artist talk: Debra Smith | Batemans Bay

Friday 28 October 2022, 2pm - 3pm

Join local artist Debra Smith as she discusses her art and inspiration at Batemans Bay Library.
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