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Double Bay Rhyme Time (ages 0-2)

March 17, 2024

Enjoy rhymes, singing, board books and musical instruments with your child (aged 0-2 years). This free, fun and interactive program encourages parents and carers to become fully involved with their babies and toddlers by associating books and songs with parental time and attention. Please Note: numbers are limited and you must be a current Woollahra Libraries member. (Not a member? Join online for free.) Bookings not essential. When: Monday, 18 March 2024 | 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Monday, 18 March 2024 | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Tuesday, 19 March 2024 | 03:30 PM – 04:00 PM Monday, 25…

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Kids, Playgroups, Playgroups

Bondi Toy Library opens at Waverley Library!

March 14, 2024

Visit the Bondi Toy Library at its new location in the children’s section of Waverley Library. Join Waverley mayor Paula Masselos at the official opening event on Tuesday March 26. Children are invited to browse the shelves, play with the toys and explore this wonderful not-for-profit community resource. We will also be celebrating Bondi Toy Library’s 40th birthday! Want to take some toys and games home with you? Speak to our staff about becoming a Bondi Toy Library member and start borrowing immediately. when: Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Where: Waverley Library 32-48 Denison Street Bondi…

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Inspiration, Kids, Parenting

Discover the extraordinary in the heart of Paddington!

February 29, 2024

We welcome you to explore our dynamic and caring school, St Francis of Assisi, Paddington. Our peaceful school in the heart of the city boasts state of the art facilities and modern learning environments. We promote excellence in learning and teaching. Our dedicated team is committed to catering for the holistic development of each student in order to facilitate a lifelong love of learning. We embrace a Growth Mindset in order to be empowered, innovative and interconnected learners. At St Francis of Assisi we provide opportunities to cater for the interests of all of our students. Through the Amadeus Program,…

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Babies, Health & Wellbeing

Introducing Nourishy: 100% YOUR breast milk as a shelf-stable powder. Revolutionising Breast Milk Preservation in Australia

February 24, 2024

Nourishy is a groundbreaking breast milk freeze-drying service based in Australia that is revolutionising the way mothers preserve and utilise their breast milk. Founded by Cass Wingrove, a Brisbane-based mother of three, Nourishy offers a unique solution to a common conundrum faced by many breastfeeding and pumping mothers. What exactly does Nourishy do? A mum sends in her frozen milk stash into Nourishy and it is transformed into a convenient, transportable powder through a gentle freeze-drying process. Nourishy collects milk stashes using pharma-grade coolers which allows them to service mums Australia wide. The idea behind Nourishy is simple yet revolutionary….

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Kids

Hip hop class in Redfern (8 to 14 years)

February 21, 2024

Come and join this fun after-school dance class in the heart of Redfern. The free 8-week program is open to anyone 8 to14 years and no dance experience is needed. Led by an experienced dance teacher, you’ll get an introduction to hip hop dance and culture. Learn basic steps, grooves, rhythms and freestyle techniques and explore hip hop music and foundations. Each weekly workshop begins with warm up exercises and a recap of techniques and skills learnt in previous weeks. We’ll combine the moves to create a short, choreographed dance by the end of the program. Snacks provided. To register…

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Kids

Get ready to move! Mini Movers

February 16, 2024

What is Mini Movers? Mini Movers is a fun space for kids to play, move and make music with friends. Some-where for parents and carers to do something together with their little one and enjoy the company of others. Every Thursday 9.30am – 11.30am cnr Albion + Flinders St Surry Hills What to expect 9:30 – 9:45am Arrival, registration + free play 9:45 – 10:15am All-in music + movement with singing and dancing fun! 10:15 – 10:40am Morning tea + story BYO morning tea for little ones Morning tea provided for parents and carers 10:40 – 11:30am Organised…

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Kids, What to do

‘Swiftie’ Friendship-Bracelet Making

February 7, 2024

Swiftie’ Friendship-Bracelet Making (ages 8-18 years) @ Maroubra Be concert-ready and join us at the library to make your friendship bracelets customised with all your favourite song titles. Colourful and fun, these bracelets are fun to make and are a must-have this February to celebrate Taylor-mania. When: TUE 20 FEB 2024 4 pm – 5 pm Location: Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra 669-673 Anzac Parade Maroubra Cost: Free. Bookings essential online. More Information: For ages 8-18 only. Kids in school years 3-6 must be signed in and out by a parent/carer. Parental supervision is not required. Subject to terms and conditions…

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Babies, Parenting

WHEN DO BABIES SIT UP? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

February 5, 2024

Sitting up is a monumental rite of passage for baby and their parents. For many, it’s a sign of independence and growing up. My babies were much more content once they could sit on their own. They could look around and observe their surroundings or have their hands free to play with toys. As one of the first major gross motor milestones of development, sitting up is something to encourage and look forward to with baby.1 You may be eager to get baby sitting up but are unsure when to expect this milestone, specifically what age babies sit up. You…

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Kids, Parenting

Public Transport Options To Travel With A Child

January 31, 2024

Travelling with a child is a mixture of love and responsibility, and taking care of our children is a task where we do not demand anything in return, as they are the extension of our DNA. They will be running our family legacy. If you are in Australia and want to travel on public transport, you might be thinking that travelling on it is unsafe for you if you have a child, but it is not really the case, and this piece will highlight why we are giving you this statement. You may be travelling to visit an attraction or simply…

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Kids, Parenting

How to protect your children from dangers on Discord?

January 29, 2024

Discord presents itself as a platform where individuals can freely share their interests, devoid of algorithms dictating their content. Users drive the conversations and content, but despite the myriad of voices present, Discord still enforces community guidelines to safeguard against hateful behavior, threats, and harassment. Discord, as a pseudo-anonymous chat room site, poses several risks to children. These risks include cyberbullying, sexting, exposure to mature content, predatory sexual behavior, solicitation, and even identity theft through the manipulation of children to disclose sensitive information. To ensure Discord safety for children, it is worth utilizing various safety features found in Discord’s account…

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