Weekly Library Events & Activities for Kids

0-2 Year Olds Ryde & Hunters Hill Council Libraries – Ryde Rockers Rhyme Time

For children aged 0 to 2 years. Introduce your baby to rhymes…

Fri August 17, 2018

Baby Nurse, Priceline Pharmacy Rhodes
17/08/2018 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Weekly Baby Nurse

Priceline Pharmacy understands how precious your time with bub can be, and make it easy for you to purchase all your baby care items in one place. Priceline has the essentials covered when it comes to caring for you and your baby at this exciting time, and stocks a selection of products for changing, bathing, and baby feeding from leading brands, meaning you’ll find all you need to care for the latest addition to your family. Caring for a new baby, also means looking after yourself and that’s why Priceline Pharmacy has a range of breast care and skincare products just for Mum.

Priceline Pharmacy Rhodes also offers a free Child & Family Health Nurse service. Carolyn can assist with newborn care and family support, including babies eat, sleep and wake schedules, and can guide and offer advice to new parents. Carolyn is available in store every Thursday, from 9am to 2pm.

Visit Priceline Pharmacy on the Ground Floor. View store details here.

Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival, Auburn Botanic Gardens
17/08/2018 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Set against the made-for-Instagram canvas of blooming Cherry Blossoms in the Japanese Gardens, the Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival runs from Friday 17 August – Sunday 26 August 2018 at the Auburn Botanic Gardens.

The 2018 Sydney Cherry Blossom promises to be the biggest and best yet, with crowds expected to eclipse last year’s 90,000 visitors and a suite of new attractions, events and major sponsors.

In addition to wandering around the gardens, you can also enjoy:

Opening Night VIP Party ($15, limited tickets available)
• Night blossom viewing
• Tsuru food truck
• Sake and Japanese craft beer
• ABBAN (JPN) Live in concert

Hanami Weekend 1 & 2
• Stadium Sumo
• Hello Kitty Make Over Bar
• Cherry Blossom Food Village
• Izakaya Bar
• The Zen Garden experience
• SMASH! Cosplay Catwalk Show
• Cherry Blossom Food Village

There’s also a:
• Garden Day with Costa – Tuesday 21 August
• Kids Day presented by SCOOT – Wednesday 22 August
• Seniors Day – Thursday 23 August

Tickets $5 – buy them here.

Playgroup
17/08/2018 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Full a full listing of all the local playgroups and the dates and times they run, visit our article Playgroups in the Ryde Area

Story Time @ Livvi's Place, Yamble Reserve Ryde
17/08/2018 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Every Wednesday and Friday during school term, the Touched by Olivia Foundation puts on a free storytime from 10am to 11am at Livvi’s Place Yamble Reserve in Ryde.

The storytime includes craft, storytelling and a chance to meet new friends.

The Culture Drop, West Ryde
17/08/2018 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Culture Drop – Supported Community Playgroup

Did you know the lovely team at The Northern Centre run a FUN and FREE 10-week program and meet other families in your community whilst supporting your child’s social skills as they interact and enjoy lots of fun activities with other children.
WHEN: Every Friday
FROM: 23 February – 4 May
TIME: 10am to 12pm
WHERE: The Northern Centre, West Ryde Community Centre, 3-5 Anthony Road, West Ryde

They welcome you to bring fruit or healthy snacks to share!
For more information please contact:
⭐ Amy (한국인) 9334 0108
⭐ Sheikha 0447 654435

West Ryde Library