Children and youth
Our libraries offer a range of resources for kids, including books, games, DVDs, eBooks, and online resources. We also offer programs designed especially for children, students, and young people.
Programs and sessions
We offer a range of programs and sessions for young people including:
- early literacy for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers
- after school activities
- school holiday programs
- parents information sessions
- school visits for research skills or events Eg. Book Week, NAIDOC Week
- home school support
- activities and community events
- Indigenous resources including fiction, non-fiction, DVDs and the Our Land, Our Stories education pack.
Ask our friendly staff to help you identify the right books for your or your child’s reading interests and ability. Staff can also help students get started with research projects (particularly local history) and obtain books and resources from other public libraries in the state. Alternatively, you can browse the children’s library catalogue to find what you're looking for. Check out Barossa Libraries for Kids playlist on YouTube to see examples of our programs to watch at home.
Upcoming Programs and Events
Virtual Reality (VR) Wandering
- 04 October 2023
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Lyndoch Council Branch Office and Library, 29 Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch SA 5351
Drawing Workshop with Paul Rutter
- 06 October 2023
- 10:00am - 10:45am
Process Art for Children
- 11 October 2023
- 5:15pm - 6:15pm
- Nuriootpa Library, 43-51 Tanunda Road, Nuriootpa SA 5355
Harry Potter Book Day
- 12 October 2023
- 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- Nuriootpa Library, 43-51 Tanunda Road, Nuriootpa SA 5355
Playtime
Playtime is a weekly program of songs, story-telling and play for toddlers and their grown-ups. Toddlers will benefit from open ended activities, sensory play, and fun stories, while their grown-ups get ideas for playtime at home and meet other parents.
Bookings essential. Please book one ticket per child (tickets not required for parents / caregivers). Cost: Free
To see upcoming sessions and book please see Library events
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9.30am | Nuriootpa Library |
Rattle and Rhyme
Rattle and Rhyme is a fun session of songs, actions and a board book story suitable for babies and young toddlers and their grown-ups. Grown-ups will learn about the benefits of singing, talking, reading and playing with their babies, and meet other local families in a relaxed library environment.
Bookings essential. Please book one ticket per child (tickets not required for parents / caregivers). Cost: Free
To see upcoming sessions and book please see Library events
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11am | Nuriootpa Library |
STEAM Club
STEAM club is a weekly program for kids who love all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths!
Bookings essential. Please book one ticket per child (tickets not required for parents / caregivers). Cost: Free
To see upcoming sessions and book please see Library events
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 3.45pm | Lyndoch Library |
| Friday | 3.45pm | Nuriootpa Library |
| This program is only run during school terms | ||
Little Learners Storytime
Little Learners Storytime is a themed program of stories, songs and a learning activity for pre-school / kindergarten aged children and their grown-ups. The program will run on Friday mornings for 4 weeks at the Nuriootpa Library followed by 4 weeks at the Lyndoch Library.
Bookings essential. Please book one ticket per child (tickets not required for parents / caregivers). Cost: Free
To see upcoming sessions and book please see Library events
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | 11am | Nuriootpa Library/Lyndoch Library |
| This program is only run during school terms | ||