Aside from finding plenty to read, children can be part of storytimes, have a go on the PlayStation,  search the Internet or join the Library's school holiday activities.

Storytimes are held every third Thursday between 11am-12 pm. They include stories, songs, art and craft selected according to the theme of the month.

The sessions are aimed at children between 2 to 5 years.

A Storytime calendar is available  here or at the Library's front desk.

Ready to Read, a DVD and CD of story time in the Library, is now is available.  This is your opportunity to take Bathurst Library's story time home with you.

Booklink

This programme aims to encourage children to have lots of fun reading. Children between the ages of 3 - 16 can earn rewards for filling in a log of library books borrowed. Everyone who joins Booklink is a winner, prizes of discount vouchers are awarded at the completion of each log book. The program will start again in November 2009. Download your own logbook.

Holiday Activities

Feeling bored, sick of homework, wet weather, fighting with your siblings? You need a break!

If you want some fun during the holidays it would be a great idea to ask for our latest School Holiday activities flyer when you visit the library.

Playgroups

Are you new in the district with a young family? Join a playgroup and use the FREE facilities at the Library. There are lots of playgroups operating in Bathurst who regularly come to enjoy the creative atmosphere in the Library. You can utilise the kid's corner which has toys, blocks, and lots of books.  The Library's Outreach Programs Officer can also put you in touch with various playgroups and child care centres in the Bathurst region.

Monsterpocalypse

A fast moving, action-packed strategy game played with high quality collectable giant monsters. Players choose their forces and then battle one another to be the last monster standing! Come and join Bathurst Library's Board Wars kids club; you must be under 18.  Meetings are held in the Library on the second Saturday of each month.

Mobile Van Visits Regional Schools

The Library Mobile Van makes regular visits to Hill End, Wattle Flat, Lagoon, Meadow Flat, O'Connell, Rockley, Sofala, and Trunkey Creek schools.