THIS Sunday, October 27, is New South Wales Grandparents Day – a day for families to come together and celebrate grandparents and those who play grandparent roles.

Grandparents Day has been an initiative under the NSW Ageing Strategy since 2011 and is celebrated on the last Sunday of October.

Whether they’re nan and pop, grandad and grandma, nonna and nonno, mama and papa or simply a grand-friend, Grandparents Day is an occasion to enjoy family fun, whether a picnic, trip to the park or simply reading a book together.

The NSW Government provides more than $50,000 funding to local libraries to deliver activities to help the community celebrate Grandparents Day today through the weekend.

Events include special story time, digital programs and even musical performances.

This year, 105 libraries across New South Wales will hold events for the whole family.

For more information and ways to celebrate, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/grandparents-day/story-time-library-resources

Minister for Seniors Jodie Harrison said Grandparents Day recognises the diversity of grandparent relationships and the roles of older people in the community.

“It’s important to celebrate the contributions grandparents make to their families and communities,” Ms Harrison said.

“The bond between grandparents and grandchildren is special and should be celebrated year-round, but having a special day to recognise that connection and do an activity together is a great way of acknowledging their special and meaningful contributions to family and the community.

“If you can’t make it to a library for story time, there are still plenty of other ways to thank grandparents such as having a morning tea together, sending them a hand-drawn card, or by calling them on the phone.”