Youth Regular Programs
Liverpool City Library often refers to 'terms' for the duration of our ongoing programs. Terms for 2024 align with the NSW Eastern school terms, and are as follows:
Term One: Thursday 1 February - Friday 12 April
Term Two: Tuesday 30 April - Friday 5 July
Term Three: Tuesday 23 July - Friday 27 September
Term Four: Monday 14 October - Wednesday 18 December
Each of our branches runs a variety of programs for all ages. These programs are our regular programs for children aged 8+ running during school terms.
We also run school holiday and unique one-time programs which can be found here.
Board Games @ Carnes Hill Library
Calling all board game enthusiasts!
Gather your friends or make new ones as you embark on epic quests, solve mysteries, and build empires together.
Beginners and experienced players are all welcome.
Suitable for 08-16 years.
Thursdays @ Carnes Hill Library
3.35pm - 4.30pm
Starts Thursday 09 May
Runs throughout school term
No bookings required
Join us for after-school study sessions at our libraries, where you can study with friends in a welcoming environment.
Expert teachers are available during these sessions, from 4-5:30pm, to help you excel in Maths on Mondays, or enhance your English Writing skills on Wednesdays. General help is available on Thursdays.
Make the most of the session by taking advantage of our school collection and online databases. Alternatively, bring your homework, assignments and problems.
Suitable for students in Year 1 to Year 10. Students under 12 years old will need to be accompanied by a parent.
No bookings required.
| Maths Help | Writing Help | General Homework Help |
|---|---|---|
| Mondays 1 May to 3 July 3pm - 5:30pm Liverpool City Library | Yellamundie | Wednesdays 1 May to 3 July 3pm - 5:30pm Liverpool City Library | Yellamundie | Thursdays 2 May to 4 July 3pm - 5:30pm Carnes Hill Library |
3D Design & Printing Club @ Liverpool Civic Place Library
Learn how to design and 3D print objects after school in this engaging set of technology workshops for youth. Work together as you bring your designs to life after school!
Disclaimer: Students must have a library card, must be of a suitable age and have basic computer skills. Students that are not of the appropriate age or computer skill level may be asked to discontinue the sessions. Participants should commit to attending all term, non-attendance will result in forfeit of ticket.
Suitable for 11-14 years.
Tuesdays @ Yellamundie | Liverpool Civic Place Library
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Starts Tuesday 07 May
Runs throughout school term
Bookings required for 3D Design & Printing
Introduction to Microbits and Robotics @ Moorebank Library
Code microcontrollers to design and create interesting and exciting projects. Learn how to program robots to make them perform tasks!
Disclaimer: Students must have a library card, must be of a suitable age and have basic computer skills. Students that are not of the appropriate age or computer skill level may be asked to discontinue the sessions. Participants should commit to attending all term, non-attendance will result in forfeit of ticket.
Suitable for 08-16 years.
Thursdays @ Moorebank Library
3.45pm - 4.30pm
Starts Thursday 09 May
Runs throughout school term
Bookings required for Introduction to Microbits and Robotics
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
The Three Rs of Research
Liverpool City Library presents the Three R’s of Research, an educational program that will encourage your students to identify useful sources of information and to understand the Three Rs - Recent, Relevant and Reliable.
Get your students re-acquainted with the Library and help encourage access to free resources, databases, programs and services available through Liverpool City Library membership.
- Download a copy of The Three Rs of Research Teacher Brief (253kB, PDF)
Fight the Fake News!
Fight Fake News is an educational program that will help equip your students to be able to identify good sources of information and to understand the three R’s of research – recent, relevant and reliable. Get your students re-oriented at the library and help encourage access to free public library resources, databases, programs and services through Liverpool Library membership.
- Download a copy of Fight the Fake News! - The Three R's of Research (285kB, PDF)
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.
For more information on activities and events available in the library, contact the Youth Programs Librarian: FulhamC@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.
For more information on activities and events available in the museum, contact the Museum team via liverpoolregionalmuseum@liverpool.nsw.gov.au or 02 8711 7126
Visit our What's On page to find information on current and upcoming youth events and workshops.