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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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  • Virtual excursion
  • Online
  • Free

Storytime online with Liz Ledden

Wednesday
Wed 20 Mar 2024, 10.00 am
  • series: Kids at the Library
  • series: Storytime

Children’s author, Liz Ledden shares her brand-new picture book, Everyone Want an Octopus Book!  

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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!  

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  • 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!  

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  • Performance
  • Onsite

Incredibilia

Sunday
Sun 12 May 2024, 11.00 am
  • series: Kids theatre
  • series: Kids at the Library

A magical theatre performance for children inspired by the works of celebrated author Libby Hathorn!  

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  • Performance
  • Onsite

Incredibilia

Sunday
Sun 12 May 2024, 1.00 pm
  • series: Kids theatre
  • series: Kids at the Library

A magical theatre performance for children inspired by the works of celebrated author Libby Hathorn!  

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  • Performance
  • Onsite

Incredibilia

Saturday
Sat 18 May 2024, 11.00 am
  • series: Kids theatre
  • series: Kids at the Library
A magical theatre performance for children inspired by the works of celebrated author Libby Hathorn!
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  • Performance
  • Onsite

Incredibilia

Saturday
Sat 18 May 2024, 1.00 pm
  • series: Kids theatre
  • series: Kids at the Library

A magical theatre performance for children inspired by the works of celebrated author Libby Hathorn!  

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  • Performance
  • Onsite

Incredibilia

Sunday
Sun 19 May 2024, 11.00 am
  • series: Kids theatre
  • series: Kids at the Library

A magical theatre performance for children inspired by the works of celebrated author Libby Hathorn!  

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  • Performance
  • Onsite

Incredibilia

Sunday
Sun 19 May 2024, 1.00 pm
  • series: Kids theatre
  • series: Kids at the Library

A magical theatre performance for children inspired by the works of celebrated author Libby Hathorn!  

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  • Performance
  • Onsite

Incredibilia

Sunday
Sun 26 May 2024, 11.00 am
  • series: Kids theatre
  • series: Kids at the Library

A magical theatre performance for children inspired by the works of celebrated author Libby Hathorn!  

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  • Performance
  • Onsite

Incredibilia

Sunday
Sun 26 May 2024, 1.00 pm
  • series: Kids theatre
  • series: Kids at the Library

A magical theatre performance for children inspired by the works of celebrated author Libby Hathorn!  

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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.