Programs - Children
Backyard Bugs with Raptor Reptiles
Who: 5-12 year olds
When: Tuesday 30 September | 10-11.30am
Where: Penrith City Library
Tickets: $10. Book a ticket for every child attending.
In this workshop children will investigate the incredible world of insects with a hands-on experience. From stick insects and tarantulas to giant cockroaches and scorpions, Raptor Reptiles have all the creepy crawlies*
*Selection of insects may vary
Due to space constraints, parents will need to wait outside the room. If you need to accompany your child please contact the Library on 4732 7891
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Clay Animals Workshop with Na’ama Atzmon-Simon
Who: 6-12 year olds
When: Wednesday 1 October | 10.30am-12.30pm
Where: Penrith City Library
Tickets: $10. Book a ticket for every child attending.
Join us for this hands-on art workshop inspired by artist Elaine Bradford. Young creators will sculpt an animal bust using cardboard and clay, then bring it to life with feathers, fur, wool and fabric. A fun, tactile adventure into sculpture and mixed media!
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Mini Canvas Mandalas with Na’ama Atzmon-Simon
Who: 11-15 year olds
When: Wednesday 1 October | 2-3.30pm
Where: Penrith City Library Theatrette
Tickets: $10. Book a ticket for every person attending.
Take a break, unwind, and get creative in our Mini Canvas Mandala Workshop—a calming and colourful session! Use templates or your own artistic flair to create your very own mandala masterpiece on a mini canvas to take home.
No experience needed—just bring your imagination and enjoy the soothing rhythm of mandala art. All materials provided.
Candle Making Workshop with Wick’d
Who: 6-12 year olds
When: Tuesday 7 October | 2-3pm
Where: Penrith City Library Theatrette
Tickets: $10. Book a ticket for every child attending.
Get creative in this hands-on Candle Making Workshop designed especially for children! Kids will craft two unique wax candles using vibrant coloured wax beads, then decorate their glass jars with fun stickers and bling to make each one truly their own.
No hot wax used during the workshop – once lit at home by an adult, the wax beads melt into a liquid, then cool to form a smooth, solid top.
Due to space requirements, we encourage carers to wait outside for the duration of this activity.
Mini Makers - St Marys
Who: All ages
When: Wednesday 8 October | 10am-1pm
Where: Lang Park, 1B Carinya Ave, St Marys.
Tickets: Free. Bookings are not required.
Drop by the Penrith City Libraries Mini Makers stall as we celebrate Spring! Little hands can get crafty making yarn–wrapped birds. Children will explore textures, colours and creativity while crafting their own feathered friend to take home.
JD's World of Magic Show with Joel Howlett
Who: 3-12 year olds
When: Thursday 9 October | 10.30-11.30am
Where: Penrith City Library Theatrette
Tickets: $10. Book a ticket for every person attending. (2 years and under free)
Back in Penrith by popular demand! International award-winning magician Joel Howlett wows you with his show for the young and the young at heart! Enjoy magic with audience participation, amazing sleight of hand, a live rabbit and more fun than you could wave a wand at!
Magic Workshop with Joel Howlett
Who: 6-12 year olds
When: Thursday 9 October | 12.30-1.30pm
Where: Penrith City Library Theatrette
Tickets: $10 per person. Bookings are essential.
Join International Award-Winning performer Joel Howlett for a fun and interactive workshop. Joel teaches simple magical crafts that amuse, amaze and inspire the participants.
All materials are provided.
Baby Time
Who: 0-2 year olds and their adult carer.
When: Weekly during school term time.
St Marys: Tuesdays | 9.30-10am
Penrith: Wednesdays | 9.30-10am
St Clair: Thursdays | 9.30-10am
Tickets: Free. Bookings not required.
Our library children's team welcomes 0-2 year olds, their parents and carers to Baby Time every week during term time to sing, rhyme and play together.
Toddler Time
Who: 1-3 year olds and their adult carer.
When: Tuesdays during school term time | 9.30-10am
Where: Penrith City Library
Tickets: Free. Bookings not required.
Come along for an energetic half an hour of stories, music, play, and fun!
Toddler Time is designed for toddlers to engage in singing, stories, movement, language, and play and is a great introduction to the library. Perfect for children aged 1-3 years and their caregivers.
Story Time
Who: 2-5 year olds and their adult carer.
When & Where: Weekly during school term time.
St Marys: Tuesdays | 10:30-11:30am
Penrith: Wednesdays | 10:30-11:30am
St Clair: Thursdays | 10:30-11:30am
Tickets: Free. Bookings not required.
Our library children's team welcomes 2-5 year olds, their parents and carers to Story Time where we enjoy fun stories, songs and crafts every week during term time. Throughout the year we include a range of bilingual stories and languages to our regular sessions celebrating the diversity of our community.
Toy Library
Who: 0-8 year olds and their families
When: Available during library opening hours
Where: Penrith City Libraries.
Plus, enjoy a great selection of board games for older children and teens.
Browse and borrow at all library branches during library opening hours, then take them home to play. Toys are cleaned thoroughly before and after use on return to the library.
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Toy Library Outreach Service
We specialise in providing toys for children with disability and high support needs. Featuring switch-adapted, sensory and educational toys, children will delight in making them function through lighting up, playing sounds and movement. Through hands-on play, they can build valuable problem-solving, coordination, reasoning, numeracy, literacy and fine motor skills.
Referrals are required to access this service.Story Box Library
Members of Penrith City Libraries can now access Story Box Library for free!
Story Box Library offers a range of free content directly to library members on any device with internet connection for pre-school to upper primary students. Have story time any time with a range of actors, comedians, sportspeople, musicians, authors, illustrators, TV presenters, performers, students, grandparents, activists and educators – each sharing their unique voice.
Story Box Library also offers at-home-activities and short films featuring authors and illustrators to inspire young minds.