Programs for Students
We host workshops during school term to ignite curiosity.


Art of Reading
Create and connect with popular children’s stories by creating themed artworks. Join us as we express ourselves and make meaning from the stories we read using mixed materials.
Art of Reading will visit a different Georges River Libraries branch every week:
- Thursday from 5 March – 2 April, 4.00pm – 5.00pm
- For students aged 5 - 10 years old
- Spaces are limited, so bookings are essential.
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| 05 March | Clive James Library, Kogarah |
| 12 March | Hurstville Library |
| 19 March | Oatley Library |
| 26 March | Penshurst Library |
| 02 April | South Hurstville Library |

Creative Digital Media – Intro to Videography For Teens
Learn creative techniques, develop new skills and bring your ideas to life in this workshop for budding digital media artists
- Media Lab, Hurstville Library
- Thursdays from 5 March – 26 March 4.00pm-6.00pm
- For students aged 12-17 years old
- Secure your booking here!

Dungeons & Dragons for High Schoolers
Fight monsters, solve riddles, save the world, and make new friends in Georges River Libraries’ Dungeons and Dragons campaign for high schoolers. Whether you’ve never played before, or you’re a seasoned adventurer, everyone is welcome at our D&D table.
- Clive James Library, Kogarah
- Fortnightly, Fridays from 20 February – 20 March, 4.00pm – 6.00pm
- For students aged 12-17 years old
- Spaces are limited, secure your booking here.

High School Self Care Space
Feeling the Monday afternoon slump, and can’t quite get your head around your homework? Take a break in the High School Self Care Space! Grab a snack, play a game, do a craft, chat with friends, or just sit and quietly dissociate for a while before you get back into your study.
Stay for as much or as little time as you want – the Self Care Space is a drop-in, obligation free zone, with no bookings required!
- Media Lab, Hurstville Library
- Every Monday from 23 February – 30 March
- For high school students in Years 7- 12
- No bookings required

High School Tutor Access
Calling all Year 7-12 students! Access free homework and study help from OpenWisdom subject experts at Hurstville Library. Drop in for personalised assistance across subjects like English, Maths and Science (Biology, Physics and Chemistry). Bring your questions and get the support you need to succeed.
- Hurstville Library
- Tuesday 10 March and Wednesday 18 March, 4.00pm – 6.00pm
- For high school students in Years 7- 12
- Bookings are not necessary, but spaces are limited. Book a spot to ensure access to a tutor.

Lego Club
From bridges to elevators, robots to drones, LEGO Club is a must for all aspiring LEGO masters. Learn STEM skills, take part in epic engineering design challenges, make new friends, and have lots of fun.
- Oatley Library
- Every Tuesday from 10 February – 31 March, 4.00pm – 5.00pm
- For students aged 5-12 years old
- No bookings required.

STEM Afterschool
Join us for another exciting series of STEM Afterschool hands-on discovery activities, presented by the team at Children’s Discovery. Each week we will be covering a new theme with a number of investigations and constructions – that you get to take home.
- Penshurst Library (New location!)
- Wednesday from 4 March – 25 March, 4.00pm – 5.00pm
- For students aged 8+ years old
- Spaces are limited, so bookings are essential

Ukulele For Kids
Come along to our brand-new ukulele classes, just for kids! This free music program is designed for children ages 8-12 who are curious about learning a musical instrument! Run by our resident musical guru Tito, this class will help your child develop basic musical skills and build their confidence.
- Media Lab, Hurstville Library
- Tuesday 3 March – 24 March, 4.00pm – 5.00pm
- For students aged 8-12 years old
- Bookings essential as our spaces and instruments are limited, book now to reserve your spot!

Intergenerational Crafting - Work In Progress Wednesdays
Whether you’re a knitter, sewer, painter, or just a colourer in, you and your current work in progress are welcome to join us for a cuppa and a chat with crafters of all ages and experience levels.
- Clive James Library, Kogarah
- 3rd Wednesday of the Month from 18 March – 18 November, 4.00pm – 6.00pm
- Children aged 12 and up and Adults of any age
- No bookings required
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