Due to COVID-19 our regular children programs have been moved online. View schedule
We have many resources available for children:
- Picture Books: a wide range of picture books classified into different reading levels.
- Junior Fiction: All your favourite authors and much more to read for pleasure.
- Junior Readers: Bridging the gap between picture books and chapter books.
- Junior Non-Fiction: Information books for school assignments or special interests.
- Audiobooks: Listen to your favourite books at home or in the car.
- Home education resources
- CDs
- DVDs: Entertainment, information programs and movies.
- Magazines: Titles such as K zone, Total Girl, PKmag and Scientific to name a few from our extensive collection.
We also offer a range of activities for children throughout the year:
- Storytime – this event is held twice a month for children aged 2-5. There are stories, songs and craft, with a focus on literacy and numeracy.
- Rhymetime
- Book Clubs
- Children's Book Week activities
- School Holiday activities
- Literacy programs
- School visits and outreach
- Preschool and Playgroup visits and outreach
- Homework Help and Assignment Assistance
- Readers’ Advisory
- Premiers Reading Challenge titles and lists
- Summer Reading Club is an annual event over the Christmas school holiday period jam packed full of activities and fun.
For more information, view our Children's Programs.
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- This program is for Junior Shoalhaven Libraries members and participants must have their own library card
- Once they have signed up to the program, participants will receive a Junior Reader Rewards card
- Every time a child visits a Shoalhaven Libraries branch their card will be stamped
- After 10 stamps they will receive a prize (prizes may differ between library branches)
- After completing 5 cards children will receive a special bookmark - so hold on to your completed cards!
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Paws ‘n’ Tales is an innovative and exciting literacy initiative for children 4-8 years of age who may be experiencing reading difficulties, lack motivation or have other health issues impeding their learning. Our caring volunteers and loving dogs help make reading enjoyable in a non-judgemental and friendly environment. Reading to a dog reduces stress levels, boosts confidence and empowers children to take control of their learning…and it’s fun! Our dogs come in all shapes and sizes – from Kelpies to Puggles, Groodles to Goldies, but they have one thing in common – they all love kids. You can learn more about the program by watching this video or by contacting Nowra Library on 4429 3705 or via email.
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Reading is an enjoyable activity for a child, and it is also an opportunity for parents and babies to connect as a family. Shoalhaven Libraries invites you to join your newborn up at any branch and receive a library bag with a free book to keep, as well as information about reading to children, booklists and a calendar of our free children's events and programs. Activities include Rhymetime for 0-18 months, Toddler Time for 18 months - 3 years, and Storytime for 2-5 year olds. The library also has a digital collection of e-books and databases that cater for children.
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