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Wollongong City Libraries
Wollongong City Libraries' 7 locations offer free educational, recreational, and social sessions for preschoolers, school-aged kids, and young adults.
Contacts
- Phone: (02) 4227 7414
- Email: [email protected]
- Web: https://wollongong.nsw.gov.au/library
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Discover Wollongong City Libraries with seven locations across the region. Their libraries are more than just places to read—they are inclusive, safe spaces for all ages - and are fun & educational places for families with young children to enjoy.
Whether you're looking to learn, play, or connect, they offer a diverse range of free educational, recreational, and social sessions for preschoolers, school-aged kids, and young adults. Join in and explore all that our libraries have to offer!
Preschool Programs
Support your child’s early literacy and social development through engaging stories, lively songs, and fun play at Wollongong City Libraries. Running during school terms, their sessions provide a wonderful opportunity for preschoolers to learn and grow. No need to book—just drop in! Visit here for individual library session dates and times and to learn more.
- Baby Beats - Songs, rhymes, rhythm, and music to support your new baby’s developing listening and speaking skills. For pre-walking babies from birth to 12 months.
- Baby Bookworms - Develop skills, techniques and behaviours to engage with your baby in a fun and interactive way. For pre-walking babies from birth to 12 months.
- Drop in Duplo - Build a tower, count the blocks or engage in some imaginative play while developing fine motor skills. For kids aged 3 to 5 years.
- Preschool Storytime - Encourage a love of books, develop listening skills and stimulate young imaginations through stories, songs and craft. Each session also includes an art or craft activity to help develop their emerging fine motor skills. For kids aged 3 to 5 years and their siblings.
- Toddlertime - Stories, songs, finger play and movement to help your toddler’s developing communication and early literacy skills. For toddlers aged 2 to 3 years.
- Wriggle & Jiggle - Rhymes, songs, stories and movement to help develop listening and communication skills. For babies and toddlers from birth to 2 years.
Visit here for individual library session dates and times and to learn more.
After School Programs
Join in at Wollongong City Libraries for a variety of fun and free after-school activities tailored for school-aged kids and teens. Running during the school term, their sessions are designed to engage and entertain. Simply drop in—no bookings required! Visit here for individual library dates and times and to learn more.
- Board Game Club - Make new friends while playing modern and classic board games. Beginners are welcome. For kids and young people aged 8 to 14 years. Runs throughout the year, including school holidays.
- Build & Connect - A program for young people using Lego to build skills and connect with others in a safe and fun environment. Run by Wollongong City Council's Youth Services Team. For young people aged 12 to 24 years. FREE, but bookings are required. To book, contact Wollongong Youth Services on (02) 4227 8222
- Highschool Tutoring - Receive free tutoring and help with assignments from the Multicultural Communities Council of the Illawarra (MCCI). Afternoon tea is also provided. For high school students from a multicultural background. Contact MCCI on (02) 4229 7566 or email [email protected] for more information.
- Homework Club - Receive free homework help from the Multicultural Communities Council of the Illawarra (MCCI). For primary school students in years 4 to 6 from a refugee background. Contact MCCI on (02) 4229 7566 or email [email protected] for more information.
- Kidz Connect - Get creative, play games, make new friends and enjoy a themed party at the end of each term at our club for kids. For kids aged 5 to 12 years.
- LEGO Club - Take on a different building challenge each time and construct the highest tower, an unbeatable maze or a dinosaur made only of green bricks. For kids aged 5 to 12 years. Warrawong library LEGO club continues to run during school holidays.
- STEAM Punks - Build, make, play, experiment and game with other science, technology, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM) enthusiasts. For kids aged 5 to 12 years.
- Teenz Connect - Socialise while you learn self-care tips, your rights at work, games, activities and more. For young people aged 12 to 18 years.
Visit here for individual library dates and times and to learn more.
School Holidays & Events
From creative arts to STEAM workshops, movie sessions, and so much more, Wollongong City Libraries offers a wide range of fun and interactive activities for both primary and high school students in the School Holidays. Their sessions are designed to delight and engage, providing enriching experiences that inspire curiosity and creativity. Click here to see what's coming up!
Also - Wollongong City Libraries celebrate Children's Book Week® by featuring colourful displays, running events and competitions, and sharing stories. You can get involved here.
Wollongong Library Locations:
Wollongong Library - 41 Burelli Street, Wollongong / (02) 4227 7414
Spread over two floors of the Wollongong City Council building in the heart of Wollongong's CBD. Click there to see what's coming up at Corrimal Library.
Corrimal Library - 15 Short Street, Corrimal / (02) 4227 8179
Located in the spacious and light-filled Corrimal District Community Centre in the heart of the Corrimal. Click there to see what's coming up at Corrimal Library.
Dapto Library - 93-109 Princes Highway, Dapto / (02) 4227 8555
Located on level one of the Ribbonwood Centre, with scenic escarpment views, in the town centre adjacent to Dapto Showgrounds. Click there to see what's coming up at Dapto Library.
Helensburgh Library - 57 Walker Street, Helensburgh / (02) 4294 2185
A cosy and welcoming space on the main street of Helensburgh, just a short stroll from local shops. Click there to see what's coming up at Helensburgh Library.
Thirroul Library - 352-358 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul / (02) 4227 8191
Located in the large and light-filled Thirroul District Community Centre and adjacent to local shops and cafes. Click there to see what's coming up at Thirroul Library.
Unanderra Library - 144 Princes Highway, Unanderra / (02) 4271 1217
Located in the light-filled historic Unanderra Community Centre, on the southern end of the township. Click there to see what's coming up at Unanderra Library.
Warrawong Library - Level 1, 67-71 King Street, Warrawong / (02) 4227 8133
Located on level one of the complex on the corner of King Street and Hoskins Avenue. Cosy and light-filled, it is tucked in the heart of Warrawong's retail precinct. Click there to see what's coming up at Warrawong Library.