Newsflash:

We’re open every day except Good Friday, 29 March. View our Easter opening hours here ›

Kids and families

Introduce your family to the Library with a range of engaging, age appropriate activities. Visit the Children's Library designed specifically for our youngest visitors, or join us for our early learning programs or school holiday fun. There’s something for everyone!

What's On for Kids & Families

I'm looking for

  • Tour
  • Onsite
  • Free

Library tour for families

Saturday
Sat 20 Apr 2024, 11.00 am
  • series: Kids at the Library

Bring the whole family on a tour to discover the spaces and stories at the State Library of NSW. 

two boys in paintings gallery blue room pointing at painting
  • Workshop
  • Onsite
  • Free

Pop-up craft

Sunday
Sun 21 Apr 2024, 10.00 am
  • series: Kids at the Library

Have fun with pop-up craft activities in the Objects Gallery 

little girl at table holding craft bird
  • Tour
  • Onsite
  • Free

Library tour for families

Sunday
Sun 21 Apr 2024, 11.00 am
  • series: Kids at the Library

Bring the whole family on a tour to discover the spaces and stories at the State Library of NSW. 

two boys in paintings gallery blue room pointing at painting
  • Workshop
  • Onsite
  • Free

Pop-up craft

Monday
Mon 22 Apr 2024, 10.00 am
  • series: Kids at the Library

Have fun with pop-up craft activities in the Objects Gallery 

little girl at table holding craft bird
  • Tour
  • Onsite
  • Free

Library tour for families

Monday
Mon 22 Apr 2024, 11.00 am
  • series: Kids at the Library

Bring the whole family on a tour to discover the spaces and stories at the State Library of NSW. 

two boys in paintings gallery blue room pointing at painting
  • Workshop
  • Onsite
  • Free

Pop-up craft

Tuesday
Tue 23 Apr 2024, 10.00 am
  • series: Kids at the Library

Have fun with pop-up craft activities in the Objects Gallery 

little girl at table holding craft bird
  • Tour
  • Onsite
  • Free

Library tour for families

Tuesday
Tue 23 Apr 2024, 11.00 am
  • series: Kids at the Library

Bring the whole family on a tour to discover the spaces and stories at the State Library of NSW. 

two boys in paintings gallery blue room pointing at painting
  • Workshop
  • Onsite
  • Free

Pop-up craft

Wednesday
Wed 24 Apr 2024, 10.00 am
  • series: Kids at the Library

Have fun with pop-up craft activities in the Objects Gallery 

little girl at table holding craft bird
  • Workshop
  • Onsite

Make a diorama workshop

Wednesday
Wed 24 Apr 2024, 10.00 am
  • series: Kids at the Library

Create a 3D diorama inspired by the Library’s collection and see where your imagination takes you!  

little boy putting glue onto cardboard box
  • Tour
  • Onsite
  • Free

Library tour for families

Wednesday
Wed 24 Apr 2024, 11.00 am
  • series: Kids at the Library

Bring the whole family on a tour to discover the spaces and stories at the State Library of NSW. 

two boys in paintings gallery blue room pointing at painting
  • Workshop
  • Onsite
  • Free

Pop-up craft

Friday
Fri 26 Apr 2024, 10.00 am
  • series: Kids at the Library

Have fun with pop-up craft activities in the Objects Gallery 

little girl at table holding craft bird
  • Tour
  • Onsite
  • Free

Library tour for families

Friday
Fri 26 Apr 2024, 11.00 am
  • series: Kids at the Library

Bring the whole family on a tour to discover the spaces and stories at the State Library of NSW. 

two boys in paintings gallery blue room pointing at painting