The library has free craft, colouring-in, board games, our Xbox Kinect, and robo-cats, available every day of the winter school holidays (Monday July 6th - Friday July 17th), in our Level 0 Children's Area.
There's also a range of special programs and activities, at the library and around Wagga's LGA. These are usually FREE, but please note that children under 16 need a responsible parent/guardian to stay for the duration of the event.
For full details of any event, and bookings where applicable, click through the links below. For any other enquiries, talk to library staff, phone 6926 9700, or email wcl@wagga.nsw.gov.au
June 22 - July 20
Get ready to turn the winter chill into reading magic! The Winter Reading Challenge is a great way to keep your brain buzzing while on break.
Earn a Winter Reading Challenge badge with your first 3 books in a row! Read 9 books and win a lucky dip prize PLUS go in the draw to win our Winter Reading Challenge prize! Limit one entry per person.
Collect your reading challenge card and check out some reading suggestions here.
Monday July 6,
2pm - 4pm
Currawarna Community Centre, Bidgee Street
Ages 3-8
Get ready to squish, roll, and mold! Join us for a playful session where kids can create their own colorful playdough from scratch. This fun and creative activity encourages sensory play and imagination, perfect for little hands and curious minds. All materials provided. Just bring your enthusiasm!
Tuesday July 7
10:30am - 11:30am & 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Wagga Wagga City Library, Level 0 Children's Area
Join Saffron, E.B White-Bear, and Dan Brown-Bear for a delightful Teddy Bear Picnic filled with stories, songs, and craft. Bring along your favourite teddy to join the adventure!
Pack your picnic snacks and drinks, and feel free to bring a small picnic rug.
Please book one ticket per family (maximum 6 people).
A parent or guardian must stay and join in the fun for the duration of the event.
Tuesday July 7
10am - 12pm
Uranquinty Hall, Baker Street Uranquinty
Join Brick Envy in Uranquinty to learn some pro-level Lego tips!
We are holding a Lego workshop with one of Wagga's leading Lego experts, Renee from Brick Envy (more info on Brick Envy here). Renee will spark your inspiration, give helpful guidance, and help you create the build you have always imagined!
This event is open to all ages but is ideally suited for ages 7 to 12 years.
Friday July 10 & July 17
10:30am - 12noon
Wagga Library, Level 0 Children's Area
Join us at the library for a Friday family-friendly film! No need to book, just pop in, get comfy and enjoy.
Screening begins at 10:30am in our Level 0 Children's Area, and each film runs approx. 90 mins.
(Sorry, our licence prevents us from telling you what movie we are showing, but all titles are suitable for children!)
Please note: children under 16 years require a parent or guardian to remain for the duration of the event.
No bookings required.
Friday July 6 & Monday July 13
10:30am - 10:30am
Wagga Library, Level 0 Children's Area
Get cosy these winter school holidays and create a cuddly friend to call your own! In this warm and creative workshop, children will receive a soft calico teddy bear ready to be brought to life with colourful fabric markers.
Wrap up, get comfy, and let imaginations run wild as kids decorate their bear and give it a unique personality to match. Best of all, each child will take home their very own teddy to snuggle!
All materials provided. Suitable for primary school-aged children.
Wednesday 15 July
10:30am - 12pm
Wagga Wagga City Library, Level 0 Children's Area
Perfect for all ages, our bingo games are family-friendly, with prizes for the winners!
No experience required, and no bookings necessary. Drop in at any time between 10:30am and 12noon.
All materials supplied.
Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Thursday 16 July
10:30am - 11:30am
Wagga Wagga City Library, Level 0 Children's Area
Ever wanted to learn how to knit or crochet? Come and pick up the basics with the Knittin' Group! The Knittin' Group is full of experenced crafters who knit and crochet throughout the year for charity. You can also make and learn how to use your own french knitting loom!
Knitting supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own knitting project if you have one!
A responsible parent/guardian must remain for the duration of the event.
No bookings required. Ages 8+
Friday 17 July
2pm - 4pm
Wagga Wagga City Library, Level 0 Children's Area
At this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to sort, clean, and prepare plastic lids (types 2, 4 and 5) for recycling — then use specialised recycling equipment to melt them into something cool and useful to take home.
Great for creative thinkers, sustainability champs, and anyone who wants to make a difference for the planet.
Note: Participants under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Book your ticket at Wagga Youth Circular Lids Initiative Workshop: Repurposing Plastics, Reducing Waste
July 6 - July 16
Agile library stops in
Collingullie, Uranquinty, Humula, Tarcutta, Currawarna, Oura and Ladysmith
As part of our Agile service visits to the villages in Wagga's LGA, we're delivering FREE craft kits for enthusiasts of any age. Drop by the Agile Library van to pick up a craft kit to take home and enjoy!
While you're collecting your craft kit, be sure to browse the variety of available books and graphic novels. Use your library card to borrow, or join if you're not already a member.
FREE, with no bookings required.
View the Agile library schedule here.
