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 3rd week on Tuesdays from 10-11am and Thursdays from 11am-12noon. These sessions include stories, songs, followed by craft according to the theme of the month.

Check out the Storytime Board in the Junior Area for current themes, calendars and updates.

The sessions are aimed at children between 2 to 5 years, but babies, mums, dads, grandparents etc are welcome.

New Kids on the Book : combining expectation with surprise.

A rhyme time program for babies aged 6 months - 2 years.

The calendar for storytime and New Kids on the Book 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.

Stories in Song, a CD of original storytime music by Jane Cook is also available for purchase at the Library front desk.

Booklink

This programme aims to encourage children to have lots of fun reading. Booklink will begin again on the 1st of December 2011. Children between the ages of 1 - 17 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 so download your own logbook here or pick one up from the library and lets get reading!!

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 or access it here.

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.

For further information phone Bathurst Regional Council Children's Services on (02) 6333 1355.

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, Meadow Flat, O'Connell, Rockley, Sofala, and Trunkey Creek schools.