Blue Mountains City Council

Childrens Services

The Blue Mountains Library offers a wide range of resources and services for children throughout the community. These resources cover all reading levels from Picture and 'Easy' books for very young children to those recommended for young adults, toys, and some large print books.
 
'YA' indicates a book for young adults suitable for upper secondary students 15 years +. The content of these books at times is explicit and in some instances controversial.
 
Newsletters
We have a Monthly newsletter – ‘Kids News’ - to keep you up to date with Children's activities and great events for all at your Libraries. Download newsletters at right. Have a look!
 
Children's Events
Storytime Sessions: Weekly storytime sessions are held at Springwood, Katoomba, Lawson, Blackheath and Blaxland Libraries during school terms.. Every Tuesday at Wentworth Falls Library we have a 'Grandmas Read' during school term. Come along and join in the fun as we weave our storytelling magic through the minds and hearts of young and old! A fun-filled hour with wacky tales, rhymes and rhythms, songs and silliness and arty crafts for children aged 2 - 5yrs! Session days and times can be downloaded, at right.
 
Babytime: Babytime is a great new service for parents and their 0-2yr olds! We will read books, tell tales, sing songs, recite rhymes and finish off with some open discussion time! Have fun meeting other parents and babies and each month you'll receive a Babytime newsletter with handy hints and information to share.
 
Holiday Fun: Every school holidays we have great activities happening for all different ages at our libraries! Download a program (at right) to see what's happening these holidays or contact a branch near you.
 
For further enquiries please email akoro@bmcc.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 4723 5036.
 
Art Classes for kids with Naomi Oliver: Art classes are held at Blaxland and Springwood libraries after school each week during school term. $5.00 per child, all materials supplied, 6-12 years and bookings essential.
 
Toy Library
The Toy Library has toys for children aged between 0-6 years and children with special needs available for loan.  Membership is open to children, families and organisations of the Blue Mountains and toys can be picked up at any of our six branches across the mountains.
 
How to Join the Toy Library:
  • Visit any of our six Libraries across the Mountains
  • Fill in a membership form

All done! Now staff will issue you with your new GREEN Membership card and you are ready to play!

 
How it works:
  • Each Library has a full colour catalogue complete with photos of all our toys to help you make the right choice!
  • When you and your child have decided on a toy you would like to loan you can ask staff to assist you on requesting that toy through our reservation process. You can also place requests yourself from home via the online Library Catalogue!
  • Toys will then be delivered to the Library you have specified on the following delivery days:
o    Tuesdays (pm) - Blackheath, Springwood and Wentworth Falls Libraries
o    Wednesday - Katoomba Library
o    Thursday (pm) - Lawson and Blaxland Libraries
  • The toy will be held at the Library for 2 weeks for you to collect
  • Loan periods are 3 weeks
  • Toys can be returned to any branch
 
Catalogues for the following collections can be downloaded, at right:
  • Activity Toys
  • Baby Toys
  • Co-ordination Toys
  • Discrimination Toys
  • Early Literacy Kits
  • Expression Toys
 
Remember: Only toys with an 'On Shelf' status will be available on your libraries next toy delivery day.
 
For more information, please contact your Library!