Library program and events

Regular activities

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Lego club

Ages 5-15 years. Bring your creativity and spatial thinking!
No bookings required.
Armidale Library: Every Friday 3:30 to 4:30pm
(during school terms)

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Library book club

No bookings required.
Armidale Library: Third Saturday of the month at 11:00am
Guyra Library: Third Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm

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Crochet and knitting craft group

All ages. No bookings required.
Armidale Library: Monday 10:00am to noon

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Create, Craft, Chat

All ages. No bookings required. Morning tea provided!
Guyra Library: First and third Saturday of the month 10am-1pm

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Storytime

For children 0-5 years. Designed to develop a love of reading and sound recognition. A great way for children to play and meet new people!

No bookings required.
Armidale Library: Tuesdays 10:30am to 11:30am
(during school terms) in Kids & Youth area.
Guyra Library: Wednesdays at 10:30am

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Babytime

An early literacy program for babies (birth to 18 months) held over four weeks.

It runs as a series of parent and child workshops, and uses rhyme, songs and simple stories. This is also a great chance to connect with other parents and bubs!

Babytime is offered regularly throughout the year. Contact the library for next dates. Bookings essential.
Armidale Library: Thursdays 10am (during regular four week blocks)


Tech help sessions: Stay tuned for more basic tech workshops!


School holiday program - July 2026

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Special events

Author talk - Alyssa J Montgomery

  • 5.30pm, Tuesday 7 July 2026
  • Armidale War Memorial Library
  • Tea/coffee and biscuits available for attendees
  • Bookings required:
    • email library@armidale.nsw.gov.au
    • phone 6770 3635

Alyssa is an award-winning romance author and will talk about her new book Whispers at Wattle Crossing, as well as her publication journey and writing generally. Books will be available for purchase on the evening.

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Watch this space for more special events to come!