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Library programs for children

Discover activities for children including story time sessions, toddler time and toy library information.

School Holiday Activities

Discover what's happening at your local library during the Autumn School Holidays.

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Cumberland Young Writers Award 2025

Cumberland City Council Libraries, in partnership with the Library Advisory Committee, are excited to announce the annual Cumberland Young Writers Award 2025.

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Reading Buddy Program

The reading buddy program is available for primary school-aged children who already have basic reading skills and would benefit from additional practice.

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National Simultaneous Storytime

Celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime at Cumberland City Libraries as children across the country gather to read ‘The Truck Cat’ by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell.

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Board Games at the Library

We have a variety of board games for you to play to test your skills and luck!

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Join Cumberland City Council’s read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program!

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Baby Rhyme Time

Introduce your baby to stories, songs and rhymes at this free session.

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Toddler Time

Toddler Time is an active session of stories, songs and rhymes for wriggly toddlers aged 1 to 3 years of age.

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Preschool Storytime

Bring your child or a group of children to fun sessions of stories, songs and easy craft projects.

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Toy Library Service

Enjoy the endless play opportunities at Cumberland City Council’s Toy Library service.

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eResources for children

Cumberland City Council Library Service has resources for children of all ages and reading levels.

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Era Books Online

Era Books Online provides a contemporary world of books, games and activities for children to improve their reading, writing and comprehension skills.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Cumberland Council acknowledges the Darug Nation and People as Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) is situated and pays respect to Aboriginal Elders both past, present and future. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. Cumberland Council also acknowledges other Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living in the Cumberland LGA and reaffirms that we will work closely with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to advance reconciliation within the area.

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