About Maitland II
Maitland II is an exhibition by local artist Holly McNamee that explores the exhibits around and about the Maitland area.
Summer Exhibition Opening Event
The end-of-year event showcases various exhibitions.
Australia Day in Maitland Park
Join in the fun this Australia Day in Maitland Park, with a morning of exciting activities, delicious food, and fantastic entertainment.
Writing and Illustrating Picture Book Workshop
Are you passionate about the enchanting world of picture books? Eager to dive into the creative process behind these timeless treasures? Look no further! Join Maitland City Libraries for an unforgettable evening to unlock the secrets of crafting captivating picture books. Join author Katrina McKelvey and illustrator Kirrili Lonergan as they share their books, offer […]
Magic Colour Changing Lemonade
Let’s make lemonade, and let’s make it super fun! Learn how to make delicious home-made lemonade and use some simple science to turn it from yellow to blue to pink. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
Magic Beach Sand Painting
Join us for a special reading of Magic Beach by Alison Lester. Learn how to mix your own sand paint and create a beautiful beach picture to take home.
Chalk Tropical Garden
Enjoy a special reading of Tropical Terry by Jarvis, then join us in the park outside to create a beautiful tropical reef using nothing but chalk!
Summer Reading Party
Join us in the park at East Maitland Library for a very chill summer reading party. Bring your book and a blanket and enjoy the cool vibes of Mark Henderson guitar as you get stuck into that summer TBR pile. Keep yourself refreshed with cool drinks and delicious sweet treats.
Cicadas – The Sound of Summer
Join us for a special reading of Searching for Cicadas by Lesley Gibbes and learn all about the different cicadas you might find this summer. Hear their different calls and create a cicada model to take home. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
Rainbow Garland Party Decoration
Summertime means party time! Set the scene for lots of fun with a colourful rainbow garland you can string up inside or out. Using felt shapes and glittery pom poms create your own party decoration you can use over and over again. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.