Regular Children's Programs

Published on 17 October 2024

Storytime facilitator reading a story. Children sitting on the floor pointing and listening

Coffs Harbour Libraries presents regular weekly Children's Programs at each of the library branches.

Below are the available programs and time and branch locations for each.

If you have any questions regarding any of these programs, please contact the library via phone or email, contact details can be found on the Contact Us page.

Duplo, jigsaws and games

Is your child a budding builder who loves to create with blocks or enjoys the challenge of a jigsaw?

The children's spaces in each of the libraries provides the perfect space for your little ones unleash their imaginations and explore, learn and play with Duplo, jigsaws and games.

These fun and creative sessions are sure to delight!

Duplo, jigsaws and games is FREE to attend. No bookings required.

Harry Bailey Memorial Library
Story Space, Ground floor, Yarrila Place
Monday 10am – 1pm

Toormina Library (Duplo and jigsaws only)
Tuesday 10am – 1pm

Woolgoolga Library (Duplo and jigsaws only)
Wednesday10am – 1pm

Please note this program does not run during NSW school holidays.

Children's Storytime

An interactive program for children aged 2-5 years with stories, songs and activities that encourage exploration and imagination.

Storytime is an interactive program for children aged 2-5 years with stories, songs and activities that encourage exploration and imagination. Each session is a fun way to develop your child’s love of reading, manual dexterity and social skills.

Storytime at your library:

Encourages a lifelong love of reading
Develops literacy and social skills
Develops creativity and dexterity through play
Supports caregivers in their role as their child’s first and most important teacher
All in a relaxed and fun environment!

Storytime is FREE to attend. No booking required.

Harry Bailey Memorial Library
Story Space, Ground floor, Yarrila Place
Wednesday 10.30am

Toormina Library
Thursday 10.30am

Woolgoolga Library
Tuesday 10.30am

Wiigulga Sports Complex - Sangeet Room
Friday 10.30am

Please note this program does not run during NSW school holidays.

Baby Rhyme Time

Join us for this fun, interactive program. Baby Rhyme Time introduces babies and their carers to the magic of books and language through sharing rhymes, songs, finger-plays, action verse and simple stories.

Welcoming, friendly atmosphere
Sing and dance together
Learn stories and songs to try at home
Meet other parents and caregivers

Recommended for children 0-2 years.

Baby Rhyme Time is FREE to attend. No booking required.

Wiigulga Sports Complex - Sangeet Room
Monday 10.30am

Harry Bailey Memorial Library
Story Space, Ground floor, Yarrila Place
Tuesday 10.30am
Thursday 10.30am

Toormina Library
Wednesday 10.30am

Woolgoolga Library
Thursday 10.30am

Please note this program does not run during NSW school holidays.

Dress Up Fridays

Three children dressed in costumes Bring your little bookworms to Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Woolgoolga Library or Toormina Library each Friday between 10.30am and 1pm for a magical adventure!

They can choose from a wide variety of costumes to dress up in, then explore the library and use their imaginations to create their own stories.

Dress Up Fridays is FREE to attend. No bookings required.

Harry Bailey Memorial Library
Story Space, Ground floor, Yarrila Place
Friday 10.30am – 1pm

Woolgoolga Library
Friday 10.30am – 1pm

Toormina Library
Friday 10.30am – 1pm

Please note this program does not run during NSW school holidays.

WOOPI After School Lego Club

Join the After School Lego Club at Woolgoolga Library!

Every Wednesday after school, kids aged 7-10 years (Year 3-5) are invited to join us for Lego Club at Woolgoolga Library. It’s the perfect opportunity for kids to:

Build, create, and explore with Lego
Challenge themselves with fun building tasks
Develop critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity
Make new friends and have fun!

When: Wednesdays, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM (during school term only)
Where: Woolgoolga Library
Who: For kids aged 7-10 years (Year 3-5)
Bookings: Please reserve session tickets for each week your child plans to attend. If your child is unable to attend a session, kindly cancel the ticket in advance to allow another family to join.

Find tickets here

For questions please contact culturaldevelopment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

These programs run during NSW school term times only.