City of Sydney Library
In-branch and online programs
Join classes, talks and creative fun. From songs and stories for kids to makerspace magic, knitting and tech for seniors – there’s something here for everyone.
Special events
Words on Art and Life with The Choo Choo Toys
Join us for our monthly series where artists, poets, and musicians share stories in conversation with Danny Gardner.
Regular events
Social knitting group: Newtown Library
Come join fellow knitters, beginners or experts, all welcome
Come and get techie: Customs House Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library!
Come and get techie: Newtown Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Come and get techie: Darling Square Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
Come and get techie: Green Square Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Learn tech at your own pace
Free monthly sessions to grow your digital confidence.
Fun brain training at Kings Cross Library
A friendly session of light puzzles and challenges to keep minds sharp
Fun brain training at Green Square Library
A friendly session of light puzzles and challenges to keep minds sharp
Social knitting group: Glebe Library
Come join fellow knitters, from beginners to experts
Come and get techie at Surry Hills Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
Come and get techie: Glebe Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Come and get techie at Kings Cross Library
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
School holiday program
School holiday: Patchwork play – make your own fabric patch
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where children transform recycled fabrics into their own unique patch.
School holiday: Foil embossing workshop
Transforms thin metal foil sheets into stunning works of art.
School holidays: Sphero robot maze 9-12yrs
Master coding with our Sphero Bolt robot workshop
School holiday: Kids DIY yarn coasters
Spark creativity, weaving colourful DIY coasters with recycled cardboard and vibrant yarn.
School holidays: Creative coding 1 - Code & create 8-12yrs
Explore the fascinating world of coding through a vibrant art workshop for kids at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
School holiday: Foil embossing workshop
Transforms thin metal foil sheets into stunning works of art.
School holidays: 3D VR design with Gravity Sketch 13-17yrs
Design a 3D spaceship in virtual reality using beginner-friendly tools in our fully equipped makerspace.
School holiday: Kids DIY yarn coasters
Spark creativity, weaving colourful DIY coasters with recycled cardboard and vibrant yarn.
School holidays: Library labyrinth (8-12 years)
Step into a puzzle adventure through the library worlds of fiction and non-fiction.
School holidays: Manga comic book workshop 9-12yrs
Create your own manga-style comic book in this introductory workshop
School holidays: 3D print your own trophy 12-17yrs
A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring 3D design and printing
School holidays: Creative Coding 2 - Imagination Lab 8-12yrs
Explore the fascinating world of coding through a vibrant art workshop for kids at the Makerspace
School holidays: Mini green makers
Join us for a hands-on workshop where children will repurpose egg cartons into seed starters.
School holiday: Patchwork play – make your own fabric patch
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where children transform recycled fabrics into their own unique patch.
Makerspace
Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
School holidays: Ozobot 3D design challenge 9-12yrs
Explore 3D design, coding and robotics in the Makerspace
School holidays: Sphero robot maze 9-12yrs
Master coding with our Sphero Bolt robot workshop
School holidays: Creative coding 1 - Code & create 8-12yrs
Explore the fascinating world of coding through a vibrant art workshop for kids at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
School holidays: 3D VR design with Gravity Sketch 13-17yrs
Design a 3D spaceship in virtual reality using beginner-friendly tools in our fully equipped makerspace.
School holidays: 3D print your own trophy 12-17yrs
A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring 3D design and printing
School holidays: Creative Coding 2 - Imagination Lab 8-12yrs
Explore the fascinating world of coding through a vibrant art workshop for kids at the Makerspace
School holidays: Creative coding 3 - Masterclass 12-16yrs
Unleash your creativity and explore the exciting world of creative coding in this hands-on workshop at the Makerspace
School holidays: Manga comic book workshop 9-12yrs
Create your own manga-style comic book in this introductory workshop
Maker time for families: Sphero Robot Maze 8-12yrs
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
Maker & Creator 8-12yrs
Play and create with the latest makerspace kits and electronic gadgets
Themed monthly discussions
Book club
City of Sydney online book club: Spy Fiction
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.
Bilingual storytime at Darling Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun bilingual storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Lively fun sessions for little people
Singing and stories for ages 0 to 5
Singing and stories at Ultimo Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Singing and stories at Kings Cross Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Singing and stories at Customs House Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Singing and stories at Waterloo Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
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