Youth Regular Programs

Youth Book Club is a welcoming space for young readers to connect, share insights and discover new books.

Join fellow book lovers each week for engaging discussions, recommendations, and activities inspired by a range of genres and stories. Whether you're an avid reader or looking to read more, this is the perfect place to meet like-minded people and explore new favourite books together.

Participants must be 16 and over to attend the program. To ensure the success of the program, anyone outside of the specified age range may not be able to participate.

Participants should commit to attending all sessions; non-attendance may result in forfeiture of their ticket.

Liverpool City Library (Yellamundie)
Thursdays
5pm – 6pm

• Thursday 30 July
• Thursday 06 August
• Thursday 13 August
• Thursday 20 August
• Thursday 27 August
• Thursday 03 September
• Thursday 10 September
• Thursday 17 September

Bookings are required from Thursday 16 July @ 10am.

Sharpen your chess skills and unleash your inner strategist in this exciting eight-week chess series!

Each week, you'll dive into the fundamentals of chess strategy, learn essential tactics, and improve your gameplay through fun lessons and practice matches.

This program is ideal for young minds eager to challenge themselves and enhance their critical thinking skills. Whether you're a beginner or looking to advance your abilities, this series will help you bring your A-game to the chessboard!

Participants must be 11 - 18 years old to attend the program. To ensure the success and safety of the program, anyone outside of the specified age range may have their ticket cancelled.

Participants should commit to attending all sessions, non-attendance will result in forfeit of ticket.

Bookings required.

Craft Club is the perfect place to get creative and make something unique!

Join us each week for a fun hands-on craft session featuring a variety of projects, including badge making, polymer clay creations, flower pot painting, jewellery making, phone and bag charms, Rangoli art, bag and hat painting, 3D cards, tie-dye shirts and more.

Participants must be 11 – 18 years old to attend the program. To ensure the success and safety of the program, anyone outside of the specified age range may have their ticket cancelled.

Bookings are required to attend this program to allow materials to be prepared in advance. Participants should commit to attending all sessions; non-attendance may result in forfeiture of their ticket.

Casula Library
Tuesdays
3:45pm - 4:45pm

• Tuesday 28 July
• Tuesday 04 August
• Tuesday 11 August
• Tuesday 18 August
• Tuesday 25 August
• Tuesday 01 September
• Tuesday 08 September
• Tuesday 15 September

Bookings are required from Tuesday 14 July @ 10am.

The Create Space is a free, multipurpose hub for making, learning, exploring and experimenting. Whether you're working on a passion project, testing out new tech or just feeling curious, this self-directed space gives you access to a wide range of creative tools and technologies.

At our Create Space, you can access 3D printing, podcasting gear, film and photography equipment to support your innovation and collaboration.

To begin using the Create Space, you’ll need to attend a brief induction. These sessions cover our policies and help answer any questions you have about the space and its equipment.

Please note:

• Inductions are not hands-on workshops.
• Each session's booking closes one week before.
• Participants must be 16 years old and older OR 12-15 years old and accompanied by a responsible adult to book.

Friendly Games Club is the perfect place to relax, connect and have fun with friends!

Join us each week to enjoy a variety of board games, from classic favourites to exciting new challenges. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking to try something different, there's a game for everyone.

Participants must be 11 - 17 years old to attend the program. To ensure the success and safety of the program, anyone outside of the specified age range may have their ticket cancelled.

Participants should commit to attending all sessions, non-attendance will result in forfeit of ticket.

Carnes Hill Library
Thursdays
4pm – 4.45pm

• Thursday 30 July
• Thursday 06 August
• Thursday 13 August
• Thursday 20 August
• Thursday 27 August
• Thursday 03 September
• Thursday 10 September
• Thursday 17 September

No bookings required!

Step into the future of creativity with 3D design and printing!

This beginner-friendly program will teach you the basics of 3D design and printing technology, helping you turn your ideas into reality.

Participants must be 11 - 17 years old to attend the program. To ensure the success and safety of the program, anyone outside of the specified age range may have their ticket cancelled.

Participants should commit to attending all sessions, non attendance will result in forfeit of ticket.

Moorebank Library
Thursdays
3:45pm - 4:45pm

• Thursday 30 July
• Thursday 06 August
• Thursday 13 August
• Thursday 20 August
• Thursday 27 August
• Thursday 3 September
• Thursday 10 September
• Thursday 17 September

Bookings are required from Thursday 16 July @ 10am

Liverpool Library and Liverpool Regional Museum offer tours of resources and facilities to teachers, educators & youth organisations.

Free programs currently on offer to educators:

Library

Using Liverpool Library E-Resources

Get your students access to the digital resources they need to succeed in this 60-minute information session on the Library’s electronic resources. Liverpool City Library offers a collection of fantastic online resources that are available to library members, such as Academic databases, past exam papers and online study support. We also offer a HSC specific program which expands on these with a focused look at the topics the students are studying.

• Download a copy of the Using Liverpool Library E-Resources (281kB, PDF) teacher brief.
• Download a copy of the Using Liverpool Library E-Resources - HSC Edition (230kB, PDF) teacher brief.

To book or for more information on activities and events available in the library, contact the library: library@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

Museum

Collingwood House Project Based Learning Program

What is the significance of Collingwood House to Liverpool’s History? Who were the people that lived there? What industry took place on the land? What was life, like in the area before colonisation?  These are some of the questions students may answer through our Collingwood House project-based learning program.

• Download a copy of the Collingwood House Project Based Learning Program (213 KB, PDF) teacher brief.

Historic Liverpool Project Based Learning Program

What is the pre-colonial history of Liverpool? Who was Governor Macquarie and why is he important to the history Liverpool’s? What remains of the original convict designed and built buildings in Liverpool? These are just some of the questions your students may choose to answer through our Historic Liverpool project-based learning program.

• Download a copy of the Historic Liverpool Project Based Learning Program (310 KB, PDF) teacher brief.

Immigration Learning Project

What are some of the reasons why people leave their homes to live somewhere else? This project asks students to become reporters and find someone who has travelled to Australia to tell their emigration story. The program, suitable for students in stages 3 to 5 has a cross-curricular focus of History, Geography, English and Technology. It will encourage developing skills in research, the use of technology and provide essential presentation experience.

• Download a copy of the Immigration Learning Project (173 KB, PDF) teacher brief.

Objects: Telling Many Stories

Have you ever wondered about museum curators plan and design their exhibitions? Learn how to curate your own exhibition by attending a workshop run by museum professionals. Using the permanent gallery 'Resonances' as an example, students will learn the behind-the-scenes work and how curators tell the story of an object.

• Download a copy of the Objects: Telling Many Stories (210 KB, PDF) teacher brief.

To book or for more information on activities and events available in the museum, contact the Museum team via liverpoolregionalmuseum@liverpool.nsw.gov.au