City of Sydney Library
In-branch and online programs
Join our lunchtime conversations, online workshops and classes. Or keep the kids entertained with our popular rhymetime and storytime.
Special events
Storytellers: If words could speak, they would tell you...
Join storytellers as they share the meaning and memories behind unique words from their cultures
The shortest history of AI: How far we’ve come & what’s next
Uncover the breakthroughs, the myths and the real-world impact the technology is having in society
International Games month: Friday gaming for teens
Try some of the best board games available right now
AI meets medicine: Smarter diagnoses, better care
This talk unpacks the latest breakthroughs in medical artificial intelligence and its real-world applications.
Regular events
Social knitting group at Newtown Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Newtown Library fortnightly on Mondays
Come and get techie
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library!
Come and get techie
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Social knitting group
Come join fellow knitters together at Glebe Library fortnightly on Fridays
Come and get techie
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Come and get techie
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
Tabletop games afternoon, 16 years +
Play fun contemporary favourites with fellow gamers in the city
Makerspace
Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs
Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids
Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrs
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
Homeschool makertime: 3D printing for teens 12-16 yrs
A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring 3D printing and STEAM skills
Introduction to 3D design with Tinkercad 16+yrs
Learn the basics of 3D design and fabrication with Tinkercad
Introduction to 3D design with Blender 16+yrs
Learn the fundamentals and start creating your own characters, environments and objects in this beginner class.
Themed monthly discussions
Book club
Customs House readers group
Monthly forum for reading and reviewing fiction or non-fiction books
City of Sydney online book club: Booker Prize
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
City of Sydney online book club: Spy Thrillers
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration
Combines rhymes, movement, music and singing
Rhymetime for 0 to 2
Rhymetime at Darling Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Rhymetime at Surry Hills Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Rhymetime at Newtown Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Rhymetime at Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Bilingual rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Bilingual rhymetime at Darling Square, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Foster your child's love of reading
Storytime for ages 3 to 5
Storytime at Darling Square, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
Storytime at Surry Hills Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
Storytime at Newtown Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
Storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
Storytime at Glebe Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
Bilingual storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Auslan and English Storytime at Glebe Library
Fun sessions of storytelling for pre-school aged deaf and hearing children
Special Santa storytime 0 to 5 years
Join us for songs, Christmas-themed stories and craft.
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