It's Library and Information Week!!
27 July – 2 August 2026
An annual celebration of the important role your library has in the community. This year we have some special activities planned and information about all the amazing programs, services and resources we provide.
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What’s On this Week
Monday 27 July – Library Van Pop Ups!
We are bringing the library to you! You can find us at the below locations and times. Don’t make it to the library often? Keep meaning to come in and sign up but it never seems to happen? See the staff at our van and sign up within minutes to access all your free library member benefits.
- Trinity Heights Shopping Centre – 9.30am-10.30am
- Visitor Information Centre – 11.00am – 12.00pm
- Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 1.30pm -2.30pm
- Westpoint Shopping Centre – 3.00pm-4.00pm
Tuesday 28 July – Storytime!
10.30am-11.00am
Join Sarah and Jane for a fun session of books, songs and rhymes. Perfect for ages 3-5 years and helping your child learn to love books and reading!
Wednesday 29 July – Baby Rhyme Time!
10.30am-11.00am
Bring your singing voice and sing along to many classic and beloved rhymes in our Baby Rhyme Time session, perfect for ages 0 -3 years. Help your child learn with their early literacy skills by interacting with words, singing, repetition, books and more sensory items. It is never to early to start.
Thursday 30 July – Library at Armada!
9.00am-4.30pm – pop up stall at Armada Shopping Centre
You’ll find friendly library staff at the shopping centre today! Staff are there to answer any questions about the library, sign you and the family up in minutes and showcase the thousands of FREE member benefits you get with your library card. Stop by and say hi!
Friday 31 July – Visit the library for our NSW Science Week Displays and Database Showcase
Did you know the library has FREE databases for research and learning? With a range of databases on offer to assist students from primary school up to high school, and for the curious minds beyond schooling age. Pop into the library and check out the INTERACTIVE Science database on our large screen and dive into the science resources we have on offer.
WIN!
For one week only, join the library and go in the draw to win a prize worth $100.
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As part of the State Library’s 200th Anniversary, join us in celebrating the power of libraries across NSW and beyond.
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