Wingecarribee Public Libraries
Wingecarribee Public Libraries work to support the information and recreation needs of our local community.
There are branches in three central locations at Bowral, Mittagong and Moss Vale, and a mobile library that travels nearly 10,000 km a year across the Shire.
Please see below for a list of upcoming events and programs.
Tech Savvy Seniors at Bowral Library- Using Govt Websites
Tuesday 3 December 2024
It’s never too late to brush up on online skills or learn new ways to stay connected! Join us for the first of our Tech Savvy Senior sessions run by the CTC Robertson trainers in a friendly and nurturing environment.
Session 1 - How to use government websites, including applying for your seniors card.
Please bring your own device.
Other sessions available include
Session 2 - Emails- how to create an email address and email basics
Session 3 - Social media basics
Session 4 - Introduction to smartphones
Session 5 - Borrowing eBooks & eAudio titles from the library
Tech Savvy Seniors is a partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra, providing free technology training to seniors through NSW public libraries.
The program aims to help seniors with little or no digital experience develop skills and confidence in using technology for socialising, accessing services and conducting personal business.
Henrietta Rose Room
Tech Savvy Seniors at Bowral Library- Using email
Tuesday 3 December 2024
It’s never too late to brush up on online skills or learn new ways to stay connected! Join us for the first of our Tech Savvy Senior sessions run by the CTC Robertson trainers in a friendly and nurturing environment.
Session 2 - Emails- how to create an email address and email basics
Please bring your own device.
Other sessions available include
Session 1- How to use government websites, including applying for your seniors card.
Session 3 - Social media basics
Session 4 - Introduction to smartphones
Session 5 - Borrowing eBooks & eAudio titles from the library
Tech Savvy Seniors is a partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra, providing free technology training to seniors through NSW public libraries.
The program aims to help seniors with little or no digital experience develop skills and confidence in using technology for socialising, accessing services and conducting personal business.
Henrietta Rose Room
Tech Savvy Seniors at Bowral Library- Social media basics
Tuesday 3 December 2024
It’s never too late to brush up on online skills or learn new ways to stay connected! Join us for the first of our Tech Savvy Senior sessions run by the CTC Robertson trainers in a friendly and nurturing environment.
Session 3 - Social media basics
Please bring your own device.
Other sessions available include
Session 1- How to use government websites, including applying for your seniors card.
Session 2 - Emails- how to create an email address and email basics
Session 4 - Introduction to smartphones
Session 5 - Borrowing eBooks & eAudio titles from the library
Tech Savvy Seniors is a partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra, providing free technology training to seniors through NSW public libraries.
The program aims to help seniors with little or no digital experience develop skills and confidence in using technology for socialising, accessing services and conducting personal business.
Henrietta Rose Room
Tech Savvy Seniors at Bowral Library- Intro to smartphones
Tuesday 3 December 2024
It’s never too late to brush up on online skills or learn new ways to stay connected! Join us for the first of our Tech Savvy Senior sessions run by the CTC Robertson trainers in a friendly and nurturing environment.
Session 4 - Introduction to smartphones
Please bring your own device.
Other sessions available include
Session 1- How to use government websites, including applying for your seniors card.
Session 2 - Emails- how to create an email address and email basics
Session 3 - Social media basics
Session 5 - Borrowing eBooks & eAudio titles from the library
Tech Savvy Seniors is a partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra, providing free technology training to seniors through NSW public libraries.
The program aims to help seniors with little or no digital experience develop skills and confidence in using technology for socialising, accessing services and conducting personal business.
Henrietta Rose Room
Tech Savvy Seniors at Bowral Library- Borrowing eBooks
Tuesday 3 December 2024
It’s never too late to brush up on online skills or learn new ways to stay connected! Join us for the first of our Tech Savvy Senior sessions run by the CTC Robertson trainers in a friendly and nurturing environment.
Session 5 - Borrowing eBooks & eAudio titles from the library (BorrowBox & Indyreads)
Please bring your own device.
Other sessions available include
Session 1- How to use government websites, including applying for your seniors card.
Session 2 - Emails- how to create an email address and email basics
Session 3 - Social media basics
Session 4 - Introduction to smartphones
Tech Savvy Seniors is a partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra, providing free technology training to seniors through NSW public libraries.
The program aims to help seniors with little or no digital experience develop skills and confidence in using technology for socialising, accessing services and conducting personal business.
Henrietta Rose Room
Christmas Storytime Piccolo Ponies - Moss Vale Library
Thursday 5 December 2024
Join us for a special Christmas Storytime at Moss Vale Library.
Fairy Erin and Unicorn Piccolo will be waiting in the Atrium to say hello at the completion of storytime. Children will have the opportunity to say hello and have a pat.
Moss Vale Library
Christmas Storytime Piccolo Ponies - Mittagong Library
Thursday 12 December 2024
Join us for an hour of fun including singing, reading and watching Piccolo the Unicorn perform his magic tricks.
Mittagong Guide Hall
Christmas Storytime Piccolo Ponies - Bowral Library
Friday 20 December 2024
Join us for an hour of fun including singing, reading and watching Piccolo the Unicorn perform his magic tricks.
Henrietta Rose Room - Old Town Hall Building
Taronga Zoomobile Visit
Friday 11 October 2024
Join us at Mittagong Senior Citizens Hall for a fun, interactive animal experience with the Taronga Zoomobile!
Get up close and personal with various fascinating creatures, including Blue Tongue Lizard, Bearded Dragon, Shingleback Lizard, Frog, Python, Freshwater Turtle, Exotic Tortoise, Ring Tailed Possum, and Echidna.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn more about these amazing animals!
Please book a ticket for children only, no need to book for adults.
Mittagong Senior Citizens Hall
Animal Glitter Art @ Moss Vale Library
Thursday 10 October 2024
Join us for an afternoon of fun. Children will enjoy decorating animal prints using glitter and sequins.
This craft is for 5+ years.
Please book for children only, no need to book for adults.
If you are unable to attend, please let us know as there will be a waiting list.
Moss Vale Library
Author Talk with Susea Spray @ Mittagong Library
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Join author Susea Spray for a reading of her book, ‘A Big Blue Boat’ at Mittagong Library.
Susea Spray is a children’s book author, teacher and sailor who has written an award-winning story about a boat, a girl, and the sea.
Seas are calm, winds gently blowing, when a big blue boat and her captain head out for a day's sail. The winds strengthen and the sea starts to rollick and frolic. What are a big blue boat and her brave captain going to do? Will they find a safe harbour in time?
The fun wording, rhythm and rhyme generate strong imagery that young children will love. There is even a glossary and activity for children to do to keep them entertained.
Copies of the book will be for sale at the event.
Please book a ticket for both adults and children attending.
Mittagong Senior Citizens Hall
Author Talk with Susea Spray @ Bowral Library
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Join author Susea Spray for a reading of her book, ‘A Big Blue Boat’ at Bowral Library.
Susea Spray is a children’s book author, teacher and sailor who has written an award-winning story about a boat, a girl, and the sea.
Seas are calm, winds gently blowing, when a big blue boat and her captain head out for a day's sail. The winds strengthen and the sea starts to rollick and frolic. What are a big blue boat and her brave captain going to do? Will they find a safe harbour in time?
The fun wording, rhythm and rhyme generate strong imagery that young children will love. There is even a glossary and activity for children to do to keep them entertained.
Copies of the book will be for sale at the event.
Please book a ticket for both adults and children attending.
Henrietta Rose Room - Old Town Hall Building
Animal LEGO Challenge @ Mittagong Library
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Join us for an afternoon of fun. Children will be given a number of Animal LEGO challenges to complete.
This craft is for 5+ years.
Please book for children only, no need to book for adults.
If you are unable to attend, please let us know as there will be a waiting list.
Mittagong Library
Sticker by numbers @ Moss Vale Library
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Join us for an afternoon of fun. Children will enjoy following a template using stickers to create their image.
This craft is for 5+ years.
Please book for children only, no need to book for adults.
If you are unable to attend, please let us know as there will be a waiting list.
Moss Vale Library
Animal Glitter Art @ Moss Vale Library
Thursday 3 October 2024
Join us for an afternoon of fun. Children will enjoy decorating animal prints using glitter and sequins.
This craft is for 5+ years.
Please book for children only, no need to book for adults.
If you are unable to attend, please let us know as there will be a waiting list.
Moss Vale Library
Online Trivia - Animals
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Challenge yourself by participating in our online Animal Quiz for 5+ years. Random prizes to be won!
Register now to join our online trivia quiz to be held on Wednesday 2 October 2024.
From 3pm on Wednesday 2 October, check your email for a link to the quiz. Be sure to enter your name when signing in to Quizziz as this will be how we select the random prize winners.
There will be 5 random prizes drawn for each age group; 5-7 years, 8-10 years and 11+ years.
Winners will be notified by phone and also mentioned via our library social media.
Animal Glitter Art @ Mittagong Library
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Join us for an afternoon of fun. Children will enjoy decorating animal prints using glitter and sequins.
This craft is for 5+ years.
Please book for children only, no need to book for adults.
If you are unable to attend, please let us know as there will be a waiting list.
Mittagong Library
Animal LEGO Challenge @ Moss Vale Library
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Join us for an afternoon of fun. Children will be given a number of Animal LEGO challenges to complete.
This craft is for 5+ years.
Please book for children only, no need to book for adults.
If you are unable to attend, please let us know as there will be a waiting list.
Moss Vale Library
Snapology - Term 3 STEAM program
Monday 22 July 2024
Wingecarribee Public Libraries are excited to announce we will be running another 10 week program for 8-14 years during Term 3 2024.
The course "Developing Engineers" offers students a hands on exploration of fundamental machines and engineering processes. Each week participants will delve into a new concept and construct a corresponding model.
All equipment will be provided.
COST: $20.00 per session (term fees are due when registering)
AGE: 8-14 years
DURATION: Every Monday from 22 July through to Monday 23 September 2024
TIME: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
LOCATION: Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
We reserve the right to cancel the program due to low registrations or any other unforeseen circumstances. A full refund will be provided in this case.
Due to the nature of the program, makeup lessons or credits are not offered for any reason.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Snow Globe Winter Magic - Bowral Library
Thursday 18 July 2024
Create your own winter wonderland by making a snow globe.
This craft is for 5+ years and will be held in the Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library at 3 pm.
Spaces are limited, registrations are essential.
If you are unable to attend on the day, please let us know as there will be a wait list.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Snow Globe Winter Magic - Mittagong Library
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Create your own winter wonderland by making a snow globe.
This craft is for 5+ years and will be held in Mittagong Library at 3 pm.
Spaces are limited, registrations are essential.
If you are unable to attend on the day, please let us know as there will be a wait list.
Mittagong Library
Rainbow Weaving - Bowral Library
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Create this Woven Rainbow to brighten any space!
This craft is for 7+ years and will be held in the Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library at 3 pm.
Spaces are limited, registrations are essential.
If you are unable to attend on the day, please let us know as there will be a wait list.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Snow Globe Winter Magic - Moss Vale Library
Tuesday 16 July 2024
Create your own winter wonderland by making a snow globe.
This craft is for 5+ years and will be held in Moss Vale Library at 3 pm.
Spaces are limited, registrations are essential.
If you are unable to attend on the day, please let us know as there will be a wait list.
Moss Vale Library
Magic Show - Bowral Library
Monday 15 July 2024
Come and enjoy this library themed magic show.
Spaces are limited, registrations are essential for children only.
If you are unable to attend on the day, please let us know as there will be a wait list.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Magic Show - Moss Vale Library
Monday 15 July 2024
Come and enjoy this library themed magic show.
Spaces are limited, registrations are essential for children only.
If you are unable to attend on the day, please let us know as there will be a wait list.
Theatrette, Moss Vale Civic Centre
Rainbow Weaving - Moss Vale Library
Friday 12 July 2024
Create this Woven Rainbow to brighten any space!
This craft is for 7+ years and will be held in Moss Vale Library at 3 pm.
Spaces are limited, registrations are essential.
If you are unable to attend on the day, please let us know as there will be a wait list.
Moss Vale Library
Loom Kit - Bowral Library
Thursday 11 July 2024
Create a loom weaving masterpiece to brighten up your room.
This craft is for 7+ years and will be held in the Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library at 3 pm.
Spaces are limited, registrations are essential.
If you are unable to attend on the day, please let us know as there will be a wait list.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Indigenous Sand Art - Hill Top Community Centre
Thursday 11 July 2024
Help celebrate NAIDOC week with our colourful Indigenous Sand Art creation.
This craft is for 5+ years and will be held in the Hill Top Community Centre Library at 10 am.
Spaces are limited, registrations are essential.
If you are unable to attend on the day, please let us know as there will be a wait list.
Hill Top Community Centre
Indigenous Sand Art - Moss Vale Library
Wednesday 10 July 2024
Help celebrate NAIDOC week with our colourful Indigenous Sand Art creation.
This craft is for 5+ years and will be held in Moss Vale Library at 3 pm.
Spaces are limited, registrations are essential.
If you are unable to attend on the day, please let us know as there will be a wait list.
Moss Vale Library
Rainbow Weaving - Mittagong Library
Wednesday 10 July 2024
Create this Woven Rainbow to brighten any space!
This craft is for 7+ years and will be held in Mittagong Library at 3 pm.
Spaces are limited, registrations are essential.
If you are unable to attend on the day, please let us know as there will be a wait list.
Mittagong Library
Indigenous Sand Art - Mittagong Library
Tuesday 9 July 2024
Help celebrate NAIDOC week with our colourful Indigenous Sand Art creation.
This craft is for 5+ years and will be held in Mittagong Library at 3 pm.
Spaces are limited, registrations are essential.
If you are unable to attend on the day, please let us know as there will be a wait list.
Mittagong Library
Indigenous Sand Art - Bowral Library
Monday 8 July 2024
Help celebrate NAIDOC week with our colourful Indigenous Sand Art creation.
This craft is for 5+ years and will be held in the Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library at 3 pm.
Spaces are limited, registrations are essential.
If you are unable to attend on the day, please let us know as there will be a wait list.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Snapology - a pilot 10 week STEAM program
Monday 29 April 2024
Wingecarribee Public Libraries are excited to announce a new 10 week PILOT program for 8-14 years during Term 2 2024.
The course "Developing Engineers" offers students a hands on exploration of fundamental machines and engineering processes. Each week participants will delve into a new concept and construct a corresponding model.
All equipment will be provided.
COST: $12.50 per session (term fees are due when registering)
AGE: 8-14 years
DURATION: Every Monday from 29 April through to Monday 1 July 2024
TIME: 4 pm to 5 pm
LOCATION: Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
We reserve the right to cancel the program due to low registrations or any other unforeseen circumstances. A full refund will be provided in this case.
Due to the nature of the program, makeup lessons or credits are not offered for any reason.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Chemistry Show presented by Fizzics Education @ Bowral
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Get the kids back into science with this great 'science sampler'. See bubbling dry ice, colour changing chemical reactions, glow in the dark pigments, elephant's toothpaste, stringy slimes, and more!
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Chemistry Show presented by Fizzics Education @ Mittagong
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Get the kids back into science with this great 'science sampler'. See bubbling dry ice, colour changing chemical reactions, glow in the dark pigments, elephant's toothpaste, stringy slimes, and more!
Mittagong Senior Citizens and Community Hall
Screening of Lilo & Stitch
Tuesday 23 April 2024
Disney's Lilo & Stitch tells the story of a young and parentless girl who adopts a 'dog' from the local pound, completely unaware that it's supposedly a dangerous scientific experiment that's taken refuge on Earth and is now hiding from its creator and those who see it as a menace.
Rated G
All children are required to be accompanied by an adult.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Living Stories Writing Workshops - 15+ years
Monday 22 April 2024
Join us for a FREE 90-minute creative writing workshop hosted by Adam Byatt to help improve your craft in short story and poetry.
This workshop is for 15+ years including adults.
Adam Byatt is a high school English teacher cataloguing story ideas on Post It notes and sticks them on the fridge door. His writing explores the pockets of suburban life and their unique impact on individuals. Adam is also an artist, a drummer, and the overall winner for the Living Stories Writing Prize in 2021 and 2022.
These workshops will also help you generate ideas to create an entry piece of writing for the Living Stories Writing Prize.
Registrations are essential.
For more information on the Living Stories Western Sydney Writing Prize please visit www.westwords.com.au/living-stories
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Living Stories Writing Workshops - 10 to 14 years
Monday 22 April 2024
Join us for a FREE 90-minute creative writing workshop hosted by Adam Byatt to help improve your craft in short story and poetry.
Adam Byatt is a high school English teacher cataloguing story ideas on Post It notes and sticks them on the fridge door. His writing explores the pockets of suburban life and their unique impact on individuals. Adam is also an artist, a drummer, and the overall winner for the Living Stories Writing Prize in 2021 and 2022.
These workshops will also help you generate ideas to create an entry piece of writing for the Living Stories Writing Prize.
Registrations are essential.
For more information on the Living Stories Western Sydney Writing Prize please visit www.westwords.com.au/living-stories
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Science Craft Afternoon @ Mittagong Library
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Spark your kid's inner curiosity with an afternoon of science craft including a rocket sand bottle and a robot bookmark.
Mittagong Library
Science Craft Afternoon @ Moss Vale Library
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Spark your kid's inner curiosity with an afternoon of science craft including a rocket sand bottle and a robot bookmark.
Moss Vale Library
HSC English Seminar with Larry Grumley
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Larry Grumley is a HSC exam marker, study guide author and has been a high school English teacher for over 30 years.
In this lecture Larry will provide HSC students with advice, tips and feedback in preparation for their HSC English Exams.
This is a FREE lecture for HSC students.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Science Craft Afternoon @ Bowral Library
Tuesday 16 April 2024
Spark your kid's inner curiosity with an afternoon of science craft including a rocket sand bottle and a robot bookmark.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Easter Craft Afternoon @ Mittagong Library
Thursday 28 March 2024
Join us for an afternoon of Easter craft. Create an Easter themed sand art and your very own Easter Egg hatchling.
This workshop is for 5+ years.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Easter Craft Afternoon @ Moss Vale Library
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Join us for an afternoon of Easter craft. Create an Easter themed sand art and your very own Easter Egg hatchling.
This workshop is for 5+ years.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
Easter Craft Afternoon @ Bowral Library
Monday 25 March 2024
Join us for an afternoon of Easter craft. Create an Easter themed sand art and your very own Easter Egg hatchling.
This workshop is for 5+ years.
Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library
International Women's Day - Paint and Sip
Friday 8 March 2024
Join us for a guided painting session with Olivia Dean. No artistry skills or experience required. For over 18's only.
Feel free to bring your own nibbles and drinks. (Please remember, no alcoholic beverages)
Registrations are essential.
Henrietta Rose Room - Old Town Hall Building
International Women's Day - Coffee Conversations Connect
Friday 8 March 2024
Join our friendly Wingecarribee Public Library staff for a cup of coffee and a casual chat about anything and everything. This is the perfect opportunity for women to get to know members of your community and make new friends.
Morning tea will provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements when making your booking.
Registrations are essential.
Henrietta Rose Room - Old Town Hall Building