Open Doors, Open Books, Open Minds Library Open Day

You’re invited to the Open Doors, Open Books, Open Minds Community Day on July 30. Come celebrate everything your local library has to offer! Children’s scavenger hunt Explore the library in a new way during Library Week with a fun scavenger hunt, uncovering hidden clues and surprises along the way. Drop in and start the hunt.

Afternoon Storytime, 3.30pmEnjoy a special library week Storytime! Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first visit, everyone is welcome. Spark your child’s love of reading, meet other local families and discover what your library has to offer. Ages 3-5 years, no bookings required.

Gosford Regional Library tours, 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am and 2pmTake a guided tour of the library and explore the spaces, services and behind-the-scenes areas. All welcome, no bookings are required.

Record your own story, various timesIn this 30-minute session record up to 5 minutes of audio for a keepsake. Bookings essential.

Pink Parasol Ethel Agnes Waddell the Central Coast artist that time forgot, 10.30amEnjoy a journey through recently donated family archives, photographs and artworks rediscover the energetic and prolific Ethel Waddell. Bookings essential.

Dreamy adventure fold-out book craft, 3.30pmCreate your very own simple and beautiful fold-out and lift-the-flap book!Ages 5-12 years, bookings essential.

MakerSpace Skills: 3D Printing, 10am-12pmBookings essential.

MakerSpace Skills: Circut, 1-3pmBookings essential.

Number Ninjas, 10-10.45amEngaging age-appropriate activities designed to support early numeracy skills. For 4-5 year olds. Bookings essential.

Succulent pot arrangement workshop, 11am-1pmGuided workshop to create your own succulent masterpieceAdults only. Bookings essential

Library week themed storytime, 10.30amEnjoy a special Library Week storytime with themed stories, songs and activities celebrating the magic of libraries and reading. Ages 3-5 years, all welcome no bookings required.

Children’s scavenger hunt Explore the library in a new way during Library Week with a fun scavenger hunt, uncovering hidden stones that spell special something. D