Summer Program
Coming up at Bega Valley Shire libraries: December 2025 - February 2026.
The library is running a fantastic program of events and activities this Summer including lots of fun children’s activities in the Summer school holidays.
Visit your local library to grab a handy program brochure, scroll down for more details, or explore upcoming events online.
Featured Events
Summer Reading Club - The Golden Ticket
Ready for a summer full of stories and surprises? Hidden among our shelves are 16 golden tickets—tucked away in books from our adult, youth, and children’s collections. Borrow a book that holds one of these special tickets, and you’ll win a prize! Every book you borrow is another chance to strike gold — but here’s the twist: the tickets are hidden, so peeking won’t help. The only way to find one is to borrow, read and explore! Will you be one of our lucky golden ticket winners this summer?
All Bega Valley Shire libraries - 2 Jan to 14 Feb
Bermagui Big Book Sale – Give Books a Second Life!
Support sustainability at our Second-Hand Book Sale! Grab great reads at bargain prices while helping the planet - reusing books saves CO2, water, and trees. Every 100 reused books saves over 1000 kg of CO2 and 2000 litres of water. If you're not borrowing, buy second-hand and make a difference!
Bermagui Library - Mon 12 Jan to Fri 17 Jan, 10.00am – 5.00pm
indyreads SummerReads
Enjoy reading new and emerging authors with indyreads SummerReads. During the summer, three titles will be available as eBooks on indyreads with unlimited access for all Bega Valley Shire library members. indyreads focuses on independently published Australian content. The books for this year are Hailstones Fell Without Rain by Natalia Figueroa and Hollow Air by Verity Borthwick and Hot Ground by Lisa Ellery.
All Bega Valley Shire libraries - 1 Dec to 31 Jan
Kate Liston-Mills: To Heal a Lyrebird
Kate Liston-Mills, writer, artist, and storyteller is based on the Sapphire Coast of New South Wales. Her work weaves words, sound, and image, exploring the fragile spaces between home, loss, and belonging. To Heal a Lyrebird is a bold venture into the subconscious to produce art of hope and promise, proving that there is a better way forward through this war-torn, indifferent and climate changed world. Free event.
Eden Library - Sat 7 Feb, 10.30am. Book Now
Discover GALE British Library Newspapers
Explore our fabulous new online resource in this workshop. Learn tips for extending the reach of your research using this archive of historical British newspapers that span the social, political and cultural events of the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Free event.
Eden Library - Wed 25 Feb, 10.30am. Book Now
One Seed One Community – Pink Bumblebee Tomato Seed Preserving Workshop
Learn the ins and outs of preserving tomato seeds for storage and never buy tomato plants again! Tomatoes can be tricky to seed save but we have the answers to help you successfully process, dry and save your seeds. Get the skills to create food security for your family and contribute to community seed diversity. This event is part of our One Seed One Community project to increase seed stock of the delicious Pink Bumble Bee tomato. Let’s all grow together! Free event.
Bega & Bermagui libraries - Fri 27 Feb, 10.30am. Book Now
Eden Library - Sat 28 Feb, 10.30am. Book Now
More events coming up this Summer
Movie Screening - Tura Library
Thurs 18 Dec 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Thurs 22 Jan, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Thurs 19 Feb, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Words and Music
Eden Library - Wed 11 Feb, 10.30am
Bega Library - Sat 14 Feb, 10.30am
Tura Marrang Library - Fri 6 Feb, 10.00am
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Make & Create a Diorama and Finger Puppet for ages 2 to 6
In this hands-on workshop, participants will make finger puppets and build a mini diorama to stage their own show. We will be using mostly recycled materials. A fun, immersive way to explore storytelling, hone craft skills, and engage in imaginative play. Free event
Bermagui Library - Fri 9 Jan, 10.30am. Book Now
Super Spy Treasure Hunt
Are you ready to receive your super-secret spy mission? Upon contacting the spy headquarters, you will be allocated your secret agent name and given your spy kit. Spy teams (child and adult) will decode and solve a series of clues hidden throughout the library. Each answer leads you closer to completing your secret mission. Basic reading skills required. For ages 9 - 90.
Bega Library - Fri 9 Jan, 10.30am. Book Now
Introduction to Scrapbooking - Eden Library.
Bring out your artistic side with this creative scrapbooking workshop. Learn some new techniques and begin creating a beautiful record of your special moments, recipes or family history. Cost $5
Eden Library - Fri 9 Jan, 10.30am. Book Now
The Great Makedo Bridge Battle!
Do you think you’ve got what it takes to build the strongest bridge? Grab your Makedo Creative Tools and put your skills to the test! Each challenger will design and construct their own cardboard bridge — then we’ll load them up to see which one stands strong the longest. Will your bridge hold… or fold? There’s only one way to find out! Free event.
Tura Marrang Library - Tue 13 Jan, 10.30am. Book Now
STEM Lego Challenge
Are your Lego skills up to the challenge? Join us in this fun STEM session where we look at some basic engineering principles to complete a series of challenges. Bring your sense of fun and creativity! Free event.
Eden Library - Thur 15 Jan 10.30am. Book Now
Kamishibai Storytelling Workshop
Learn about Kamishibai, a traditional Japanese way of storytelling using a beautifully decorated box and illustrated cards. See a performance of some Kamishibai stories, then make your very own storytelling box. You’ll get to draw your own story cards and put on a mini performance with your creation! All materials are provided, and everyone’s welcome — no experience needed! Free event.
Bermagui Library - Thur 15 Jan, 10.30am. Book Now
KIDS CAN CODE! Code It. Play It. Own It
Learn how to design your own interactive games, stories and animations on Scratch in this hands-on coding workshop with Ashton Salter. Bring a laptop or use one of ours - no experience needed! Free event.
Bega Library – Fri 16 Jan, 10.30am. Book Now
Botanical Bath Bombs
Make time for yourself by learning how to create relaxing and rejuvenating hand-made floral bath bombs. Essential oils, Himalayan salts, soothing clays and a sprinkle of flowers all add to this luscious experience. Ages – Young people aged 11+ Cost $10
Bega Library – Wed 21 Jan, 10.30am. Book Now
Teddy Bear Sleepover
Your teddy bear is invited for a sleep over at the library! Bring along your teddy bear or toy for this special adventure. What could they possibly get up to? Find out about all the mischief and fun when you collect them the next day. We will make a memory book with photos of your teddy’s adventures to take home. Free event.
- Day one - Drop off teddies and Storytime. Eden Library – Wed 21 Jan, 10.30am
- Day Two - Pick up teddies and memory book activity. Eden Library – Thur 22 Jan, 10.30am. Book Now
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