What's New
Rhymetime for Babies
Starting July 2008 - No Bookings Required
Lapsit is a free storytime programme for babies aged from 6 months to 2 years that includes stories, rhymes, finger plays and songs. It aims to promote the benefits of reading to children from an early age and develop their fine motor skills. One baby per lap and parents/carers should come prepared to join in the fun.
Email: Library@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Newtown Library
10am on July 21, August 25, September 22,
October 27, November 24.
Glebe Library
10am on July 22, August 26, September 23, October 28, November 25.
Ultimo Library
10am on July 24, August 28, September 25, October 30, November 27.
Waterloo Library
10am on July 25, August 29, September 26, October 31, November 28.
Science Week at your Library
16 - 31 August
The City of Sydney Library, Ultimo branch, has joined forces with the Powerhouse Museum, Questacon and CSIRO to bring you a week of fun-packed Science activities.
Click here for details - Science Week at your Library
Origami Workshop [fully booked]
Saturday 20 September 2008
Learn how to re-use unwanted posters or advertising material to make beautiful origami while celebrating Ultimo Community Centre Open Day 2008. Free event.
12noon-1.15pm
This event is now fully booked.
Ultimo Library
Level 1 Ultimo Community Centre
40 William Henry Street,
Ultimo
Tel: 02 9298 3110
Email library@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Teddy Bears Picnic
Wednesday 1 October
11am to 1pm
Glebe Library
Tel: 02 9298 3060
Children 0-6 years old are encouraged to bring their teddies along for a special rhyme time, craft and story morning. And for interested older brothers and sisters aged 7-12 years, a special creative art activity guided by local artist Claire Wildish. Admission free. Bookings essential: online bookings or Tel: 02 9298 3060
Anne of Green Gables
Thursday 2 October
2 pm – 3.30 pm
Ultimo Library
Tel: 02 9298 3110
Anne of Green Gables 100th anniversary celebration - Readings from L M Montgomery’s famous series set on New Foundland Island, Canada.
Presented by the City of Sydney Library network. Light refreshment provided. Admission free. Bookings essential: online bookings or Tel: 02 9298 3110
Drumbeats
Thursday 9 October
2pm – 3pm
Waterloo Library
Tel: 9288 5688
Every participant gets their own drum to make rhythms, moods and noise.
For children aged 4-12. Admission free. Bookings Essential: online bookings or Tel: 02 9288 5688
Playstation at your Library
From 3pm Daily
Do you wanna get your game on? Now available at Ultimo library, Playstation 2! Get on down and check the latest games
NB. Games are changed weekly. All games G or PG, and are available from 3pm daily. All gamers must follow library rules.
Ultimo library
Level 1 Ultimo Community Centre
40 William Henry Street,
Ultimo
Tel: 02 9298 3110
Email Library@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Storytime Sessions
Weekly
Join in the fun of storytime at the library! All storytimes are for pre-schoolers and run during school terms only unless otherwise stated. Free admission to all sessions. For more details click here.
Websites to Watch!
Just One More Book....
Given the important role of family reading and great children's books in a happy, healthy childhood, you may be happy to learn of the wildly successful made-in-Canada Children's Book Podcast, Just One More Book - "a podcast about the children's books we love and why we love them, recorded in our favourite coffee shop"
Check out Just One More Book now!
Writing Competitions
30 May - 30 December 2008
Act Writers Centre are a non-profit association, a network of around a thousand authors, poets, children's writers, journalists, editors, rappers, teachers and academics and even some readers make up part of their membership.
For Australian writing competitions please visit their website here
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