Programs - Young People
Driver’s Licence Workshop with Youthsafe
Who: 15-18 year olds who live in the Penrith LGA and don’t already have their Learner Driver’s Licence
When: Monday 14 April
Session 1: 2pm-2.45pm
Session 2: 3pm-3.45pm
Where: William Garner Room, St Marys Library
Tickets: FREE – book a ticket for every young person attending.
Session 1 & 2 are the same – choose 1 session only
Attendees must not already have their Learner Driver’s Licence
Join us for this FREE workshop with Youthsafe, a Government-approved Driver Licensing Access Provider, who provide young people in the Penrith LGA with:
String Doll Keychains
WHO: 12 - 17 years
WHEN: Wednesday 16 April | 2-4pm
WHERE: Peter Goodfellow Theatrette, Penrith City Library
TICKETS: $10 per person. Bookings are essential.
Get creative and make a string doll keychain inspired by your favourite character in this two hour session.
All materials provided. Make as many string doll keychains as time allows.
Please advise us on 4732 7891 if you have accessibility requirements for this activity.
Guidelines for entry and attendance:
Bookings are essential.
To gain entry please show your email booking confirmation with a valid ticket.
No refunds, exchanges, or make-ups if you miss the workshop.
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Living Stories Workshop 10 - 15 years
Who: 10-15 year olds
When: Tuesday 22 April | 3.30-5pm
Where: Peter Goodfellow Theatrette, Penrith City Library
Tickets: Free. Bookings are essential.
Do you love writing? This workshop is for you.
Join our free creative writing workshops hosted by WestWords and WestLit Libraries. Learn the skills you need to craft a short story and poem in these workshops hosted by professional writers.
These workshops are held as a part of the 2025 Living Stories Western Sydney Writing Prize. In its 5th year, Living Stories is open to residents of Western Sydney and Wingecarribee Shire, offering an opportunity at publication and cash prizes from a pool of over $12,000.
This year, participants are asked to respond to the theme: Only I can say. Write your entry at our workshops. Then choose to submit for your chance at a cash prize and publication!
Entries, either a short story/narrative non-fiction (up to 500 words) or a poem (up to 25 lines) and are open to residents from the 14 LGAs across four age groups: 10 - 12 years; 13 - 15 years; 16 - 18 years; and adults (18+).
To enter, and for more information, please visit: www.westwords.com.au/living-stories
Living Stories is presented by WestWords, WestLit Libraries, Create NSW, the James N. Kirby Foundation, Arab Bank Australia, and Australian Catholic University.
The 16 years and over workshop will be facilitated by Will Kostakis.
Presenter Bio
Katharine Rogers is a multidisciplinary storyteller who crafts stories with words and images for audiences of all ages. She is an award-winning filmmaker whose short films have screened at global festivals, cinemas worldwide, and on Virgin’s In-Flight Entertainment. Katharine worked as Digital Producer at ABC Kids for five years where she wrote and directed content for broadcast and online. Published in 2022, her debut picture book Cockatoo Magic appeared on the Kids Best Seller list at Better Read Than Dead, Newtown.
Living Stories Workshop: 16+ years
Who: 16+
When: Tuesday 22 April | 5.30-7pm
Where: Peter Goodfellow Theatrette, Penrith City Library
Tickets: Free. Bookings are essential.
Do you love writing? This workshop is for you.
Join our free creative writing workshops hosted by WestWords and WestLit Libraries. Learn the skills you need to craft a short story and poem in these workshops hosted by professional writers.
These workshops are held as a part of the 2025 Living Stories Western Sydney Writing Prize. In its 5th year, Living Stories is open to residents of Western Sydney and Wingecarribee Shire, offering an opportunity at publication and cash prizes from a pool of over $12,000.
This year, participants are asked to respond to the theme: Only I can say. Write your entry at our workshops. Then choose to submit for your chance at a cash prize and publication!
Entries, either a short story/narrative non-fiction (up to 500 words) or a poem (up to 25 lines) and are open to residents from the 14 LGAs across four age groups: 10 - 12 years; 13 - 15 years; 16 - 18 years; and adults (18+).
To enter, and for more information, please visit: www.westwords.com.au/living-stories
Living Stories is presented by WestWords, WestLit Libraries, Create NSW, the James N. Kirby Foundation, Arab Bank Australia, and Australian Catholic University.
The 16 years and over workshop will be facilitated by Will Kostakis.
Presenter Bio
Will Kostakis writes for young adults. First published at nineteen, he is best known for writing whip-smart comedies that break (then mend) hearts. We Could Be Something is his latest novel. It’s a humorous yet heart-rending look at family, fame and falling in love. It won the 2024 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Young Adult Literature, and was shortlisted for the Victorian and New South Wales Premier’s Literary Awards and the Queensland Literary Award.
A workshop for 10-15 years is also available.
Tea, coffee and light refreshments provided.
Please advise us on 4732 7891 if you have accessibility requirements for this activity.
Come and Try Yoga
WHO: 14-25 year olds
WHEN: Wednesday 23 April | 6-7pm
WHERE: Peter Goodfellow Theatrette, Penrith City Library
TICKETS: $10 per person. Bookings are essential.
No experience or equipment needed for this class. Just wear comfortable clothing that you can move in.
Suzanne Ellis is a fully qualified Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist, Naturopath, Nutritionist, Somatic Exercise Yoga Coach and Meditation teacher.
Please advise us on 4732 7891 if you have accessibility requirements for this activity.