For children and families

Children listening at a Library activity

For more information about the Library's program of fun school holiday events, children's films, games and activities for families, join our subscriber e-mailing list

Explore

Become a library detective!

During the school holidays, the Library's Find it! trail will lead children and families through the Library’s artworks and the reading rooms. Collect your free copy at reception. An exhibition trail is also available.

Storytelling

Winter Storytime (ages 4+)

Come and share your love of reading and stories with some funny and charming yarns from the Library’s collection. Bookings not required.

Tuesdays 9 and 16 July 2013

11.30 am- 12 pm

Conference Room, $1  

School holiday activities

Make Like A Tree! – Craft Workshops

Be inspired by the colours and shapes of nature in our tree craft workshop. Make family trees, leaf prints, and bark rubbings from natural and recycled materials.

Thursdays 11 and 18 July 2013

Conference Room, $5

Bookings: www.nla.gov.au/bookings

Enquiries: education@nla.gov.au or 02 6262 1271 

 

Children's films

The Lorax (2012, 86 min, G)

A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

Tuesday 9 July, 1 pm

Theatre, free 

FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992, 76 min, G)

The magical inhabitants of a rainforest called FernGully fight to save their home that is threatened by logging and a polluting force of destruction called Hexxus.

Tuesday 16 July, 1 pm

Theatre, free  

 

Children must be accompanied by an adult for all events.