We believe developing a love for reading and learning changes lives, and it's never too early to start. We have resources to help your child discover a love of reading and learning at the Library.
Programs for Kids
Babytime/Toddlertime/Storytime
Do you have a 0-5 year old? Join us at the Library as we build the foundations of literacy through singing and reading.
Babytime: A 30 minute program of rhyming, singing and reading. Suitable for 0-2 year olds.
Toddlertime: A 30 minute program of songs, stories and movement activities, held on Fridays at Springwood. Suitable for 18 months to 3 year olds.
Storytime: A 45 minute program of stories, singing and craft. Suitable for 3-5 year olds.
All the Library’s pre-school programs are designed to be flexible in their age ranges as children learn and interact differently and grapple with the challenges of concentration and sitting still! They are delivered by friendly, professional staff who aim to help your child learn to love books and literature, interact with other children and explore creativity.
Our Program Schedule During SCHOOL TERMS ONLY
Katoomba Library Wednesdays Babytime 10:00am - 10:30am | Storytime 11am - 11:45am
Blaxland Library Thursdays Babytime 10:00am - 10:30am | Storytime 11.00am - 11:45am
Springwood Library Fridays Toddlertime 9:30am - 10:00am | Storytime 11.00am - 11:45am
School Holiday Programs
Tickets for school holiday programs go on sale a few weeks before the school holidays. Please join our Children’s Newsletter to be notified when these tickets go on sale. Our workshops sell out quickly. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Refunds can be requested up to 7 days before the event.
Kid Librarian of the Month Program
Would your child like to be one of our Kid Librarians of the Month? We are looking for young book lovers to review 3-5 books from our library collection and recommend them to their peers. Their reviews, along with their photo, will be featured on a poster displayed in all six of our library branches for a month. They will also receive a personal copy of the poster and have their reviews turned into stickers inside the recommended books.
As a token of appreciation for their participation, they can nominate a book for our collection, which we will purchase for others to enjoy.To participate, simply complete the form and return it to your local branch or email to bmlibrary@bmcc.nsw.gov.au
Kid Librarian Application Form
Learning Kits
Early Learning Kits
Designed for children under 5 these kits will help you engage with your child to develop a love of books.
Each kit contains a book along with a related item such as a puppet, rhymes, a percussion instrument or a music CD.
Phonics Kits
These kits systematically teach the relationship between letters and their sounds. Each kit provides instructions for blending sounds in the text, games to provide practice and suggestions for how parents can get the most out of the resources.
Spark! Science Kits
Delve into the world of science and nature with hands-on Spark! Science Kits. Each kit contains scientific objects and activitiesthat allow families to investigate scientific ideas and the world around them. Suitable for children between 3 and 12 years.
Logic Games
From saving the Potato King to bending laser beams, these fun games and puzzles will flex and strengthen your brain. Includes both solitary and group games for children and the whole family. Suitable for children 4 years +.
Reading
Early Readers
Early Readers have been levelled to help children grow in their reading. Our collection of Early Readers offers a variety of narratives and subject matter. Does your child love animals? Search our catalogue to find an Early Reader right up your child's alley!
Read & Listen Kits
Perfect for kids aged 7-15 who are developing their reading skills. Kits include an audiobook and printed edition of the story allowing children to read the text as they listen.
Early Chapter Books
Does you child just want to read a 'real book'? We have hundreds of books for children but if your child is still struggling we recommend the following series:
Zac Power by H. I. Larry
Billie B. Brown by Sally Rippin
Hey Jack! by Sally Rippin
Ella & Olivia by Yvette Poshoglian
Tashi by Anna Fienberg
Pearlie by Wendy Harmer
The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey
The Princess in Black by Shannon and Dean Hale
Weirdo by Anh Do
