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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

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  • Onsite
  • Free

Family Sunday - Fairyland

Sunday
Sun 7 Apr 2024, 10.00 am
  • series: Kids at the Library

Bring the whole family to another fun Sunday at the State Library!  

little girl reasing book in fairy costume on beanbag
  • Workshop
  • Onsite

Fairy Poppilina workshop

Sunday
Sun 7 Apr 2024, 10.30 am
  • series: Kids at the Library

Join a magical storytelling adventure with our visiting fairy, Poppilina!  

fairy poppilina with ukelele in park bench
  • Workshop
  • Onsite
  • Free

Pop-up craft

Monday
Mon 15 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 15 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 16 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 16 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

Thursday
Thu 18 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

Thursday
Thu 18 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 19 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 19 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

Drawing in the galleries

Friday
Fri 19 Apr 2024, 1.00 pm
  • series: Kids at the Library

Join us in the Paintings Galleries for drawing adventures!  

little girl in pink jacket in orange room paintings gallery drawing
  • Workshop
  • Onsite
  • Free

Pop-up craft

Saturday
Sat 20 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

Atlas

Atlas is a FREE junior membership program is for all young people aged 5 to 15 years in New South Wales, and beyond!

Incredibilia

In this immersive theatre experience, extraordinary objects are brought to life using music, song and puppetry!

The Best Cat, the Est Cat

The Best Cat, the Est Cat  takes readers on a rollicking adventure through the State Library.

Inspiration for creative writing

Creative writing prompts from the State Library's collections.

Kids’ Audio Guide

Enjoy an audio guide adventure of our Paintings from the Collection exhibition, created by kids, for kids.

The Children's Library

Wind your way through our new maze-like library and get lost in the magic of books and stories.