Book clubs
If you love reading and discussing books, join one of our book clubs. Or start one of your own.
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Get involved
Become a free member and visit both libraries any time you like, or become a Friend, Volunteer or Donor – and help us to keep bringing great stories to the Albury community.
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Multicultural programs
Albury Wodonga Cultural Exchange (AWCE) initiates, supports and manages activities and events in our libraries
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Our libraries host free one hour technology sessions.
Lavington Library
Every Wednesday from 9:45 am to 11:00 am. Topics change each week.
For more information contact:
Phone: 02 6043 5645
Email: lavingtonlibrary@alburycity.nsw.gov.auLibraryMuseum
Held on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 10:00 am to 11:0 0am.
Drop-in each week with your technology questions or problems and we'll respond to your needs.For more information contact:
Phone: 02 6023 8333
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We host regular storytime sessions and special one-off programs for pre-schoolers throughout the year.
Storytimes
It’s never too early to start enjoying books and stories. Bring your little ones along for songs, rhymes and all the fun of a great story. Programs do not run during the NSW School holidays.
LibraryMuseum
Preschool Storytime (3–5 year olds): Tuesdays & Thursdays in NSW school terms, 10.30am – 11.30am
Preschool storytime on Thursday 20 February will be Auslan interpreted.Tiny Tots Storytime (under 3 year olds): Wednesdays in NSW school terms, 10.30am – 11.00am
Lavington Library
These programs run from February to mid-December.
Preschool Story Time (3–5 year olds): Mondays & Wednesdays 10.30am– 11.15am – run from February – December
Preschool Storytime on Monday 27 February will be Auslan interpreted.Toddler Time (under 3 year olds): Fridays, 10.30am – 11.15am – run from February - December
Baby Bounce (up to 12 month olds): second & fourth Tuesday of each month, 10.30am – 11.00am.
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Kidsplay drop in activities keyboard_arrow_right
Drop into the Lavington Library or the LibraryMuseum for free school holiday fun. Let your imagination run wild. Build a magical kingdom with giant blocks and cook up a feast in the play kitchen.
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After school programs keyboard_arrow_right
English not your first language? In addition to the activities below, you might also be interested in homework help.
Lavington Library
School-aged children are invited to drop in and use the activity trolley. Activities change weekly.
Drop-in runs daily during the NSW school term. After school until 5:00 pm.
No bookings necessary.
LibraryMuseum
Try out a variety of different fun activities, suitable for upper-primary to secondary school students. Click on activities listed below for more information.
Thursdays during NSW school terms, 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm.
For more information and to book contact:
Phone: 02 6023 8333
Email:Bookings: learningoutreach@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
After School Programs
Code Club for beginners - Lavington Library
Monday 2 March 2020, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Learn to make computer games, animations and websites at Code Club.
Lego® Club
Tuesday 3 March 2020, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
An after school hub for all things Lego® and brick building.
Code Club for beginners - LibraryMuseum
Wednesday 4 March 2020, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Learn to make computer games, animations and websites at Code Club.
Junior Book Club
Friday 13 March 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join our fun book club for kids.
Study Skills for Secondary Students
Thursday 27 February 2020, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Learn new study and library research skills to help you achieve your best.
Junior Book Club
Friday 28 February 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join our fun book club for kids.
Exhibitions
I Love a Sunburnt Country
Saturday 21 December - Sunday 1 March 2020, 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This exhibition portrays Australian themes in a style reminiscent of holiday snapshots and postcards
The Lynley Dodd Story floor talk
Sunday 8 March, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the exhibition curator for a guided tour of the exhibition
Seniors and their pets
Saturday 1 February - Sunday 29 March 2020, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Community Exhibition Wall highlights the work of Albury's community groups.
The Lynley Dodd Story
Saturday 8 February - Sunday 26 April 2020, 12:00 am - 12:00 am
An exhibition of original illustrations from Dame Lynley Dodd, the world renowned author and illustrator of the Hairy Maclary books
Experimenta Make Sense Exhibition Launch
Friday 8 May, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for the launch of the Experimenta Make Sense exhibition and meet the curators.
Haberdashery to Home
Saturday 8 February - Sunday 10 May 2020, 12:00 am - 12:00 am
An exhibition celebrating the haberdashery shops that were once a feature of many Australian high streets.
Women Working Together
Friday 6 March - Sunday 31 May 2020, 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A thought provoking exhibition charting the history of the Business & Professional Women's Club of Albury.
I want to ride my bicycle
Wednesday 1 January - Friday 5 June 2020, 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Explore the history of bicycles in Albury through this evocative photography display.
Albury Views
Saturday 7 December - Sunday 14 June 2020, 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A new exhibition featuring historical and contemporary promotional images of our city and region
Multicultural Programs
Homework Help at Lavington Library
Wednesday 4 March 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bring your homework and get help from volunteers trained to help CALD students.
Preschool Programs
Tiny Tots Storytime
Wednesday 4 March 2020, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Bring your little ones along for Storytime
Preschool Storytime at the LibraryMuseum
Tuesday 3 March 2020, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Bring your little ones along for Storytime.
Preschool Storytime at Lavington Library
Monday 2 March 2020, 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Bring your little ones along to Storytime.
Preschool Storytime at Lavington Library
Wednesday 4 March 2020, 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Bring your little ones along to Storytime.
Preschool Storytime at the LibraryMuseum
Thursday 27 February 2020, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Bring your little ones along for Storytime.
Toddler Time at Lavington Library
Friday 28 February 2020, 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Bring your toddlers along to Storytime.
Hairy Maclary Toddler Time
Friday 6 March, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Join us for a very special storytime, reading from some of Lynley Dodd’s most loved stories, followed by a chance to meet the author and get your favourite book signed.
Dads Read Storytime
Saturday 28 March, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
This special Saturday storytime is for dads and kids
Dads Read Storytime
Saturday 23 May, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
This special Saturday storytime is for dads and kids
Programs for Readers
Females in the Frame: Women, art and crime
Monday 9 March, 6:00 pm
Join art historian Penelope Jackson to learn about her new book exploring untold stories of women, art and crime.
Every Woman's Guide To Retirement - Author Talk
Thursday 12 March, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Come and learn hints and tips for planning a more meaningful and rewarding retirement for women from Alice Mantel.
Retro Lane Cafe
Switch Wednesdays - March
Wednesday 11 March, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Our Nintendo gaming lounge is loaded with the latest games on the Switch!
eSports Albury Wodonga: March
Friday 27 March, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Retro Lane has joined forces with the Albury Esports League, to create and grow the competitive gaming community in Albury Wodonga
Youth Week: Addicted
Friday 3 April, 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Join us for the 10th year of Addicted and support our local young music artists.
Youth Week - Retro's Amazing Race
Saturday 4 April, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Retro's Amazing Race means crazy fun chasing clues around Albury with lots of prizes on offer!
Youth Week- Chill @ Retro
Monday 6 April, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Never been to Retro? Come down and see what we're all about.
Youth Week- Chill @ Retro
Tuesday 7 April, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Never been to Retro? Come down and see what we're all about.
Youth Week- Chill @ Retro
Wednesday 8 April, 3:00 pm
Never been to Retro? Come down and see what we're all about.
Retro Art Workshop
Wednesday 15 April, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come down and paint at Retro!
Retro Rock Climb
Thursday 16 April, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
eSports Albury Wodonga: April
Friday 24 April, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Retro Lane has joined forces with the Albury Esports League, to create and grow the competitive gaming community in Albury Wodonga
Open Mic Night - May
Friday 1 May, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Book a spot at our Open Mic Night!
School Holiday Programs
Transforming origami stars
Tuesday 14 April, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Learn the magic of paper folding to create transforming origami stars.
PUPpets!
Wednesday 15 April, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Come to our puppet making workshop and take home your very own PUPpet!
Retro Art Workshop
Wednesday 15 April, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come down and paint at Retro!
Retro Rock Climb
Thursday 16 April, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Construct-o sticks
Thursday 16 April, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Build a photo frame, plane or trio of animals using paddle pop sticks
Space Craft
Friday 17 April, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Get crafty and create a UFO and a planet mobile.
Superhero Family Fun Night
Friday 17 April, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come dressed as your favourite superhero and dance the night away at the Family Fun Night disco
Kitchen chemistry with David Thurley
Monday 20 April, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Learn chemical magic tricks with David Thurley.
Experimental Art
Tuesday 21 April, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Get ready for the Experimenta exhibition by creatively combining science, technology and art.
Knit your own scarf
Tuesday 21 April, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Learn just two stitches and you can do amazing things with quick-knitting yarn!
Save the Frogs!
Thursday 23 April, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Learn about endangered frogs and create your own frog.
Monster-iffic fun
Thursday 23 April, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Create vibrant monster-themed envelopes and bookmarks
Seniors Week Festival
Seniors and their pets
Saturday 1 February - Sunday 29 March 2020, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Community Exhibition Wall highlights the work of Albury's community groups.
Technology for Adults
Health My Way - Launch at Lavington Library
Monday 2 March, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A new program to support health and well being through digital tools , supported by the Australian Digital Health Agency.
Health My Way - Launch at the LibraryMuseum
Monday 2 March, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A new program to support health and well being through digital tools , supported by the Australian Digital Health Agency.
Health My Way session
Friday 13 March, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
The first of our new Health My Way tech sessions, to support health and well-being through digital tools,
Health My Way session
Friday 27 March, 10:00 am
Our new Health My Way tech sessions support health and well-being through digital tools,
Health My Way - workshop
Friday 24 April, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Our new Health My Way tech sessions support health and well-being through digital tools,
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The Lynley Dodd Story floor talk
Sunday 8 March, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the exhibition curator for a guided tour of the exhibition
The Lynley Dodd Story
Saturday 8 February - Sunday 26 April 2020, 12:00 am - 12:00 am
An exhibition of original illustrations from Dame Lynley Dodd, the world renowned author and illustrator of the Hairy Maclary books