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.
Events
Knitting Group at Newtown Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Newtown Library fortnightly on Mondays.
Knitting Group at Glebe Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Glebe Library fortnightly on Fridays
Colourful Connections - creative beading workshop
Come join us in a fun and creative hands-on workshop for families to come together and make beaded accessories
Tabletop games afternoon, 16 years +
Play fun contemporary favourites with fellow gamers in the city
Words on Art and Life with Bindu Narula
Join us for our monthly series where artists, poets, and musicians share stories in conversation with Danny Gardner.
Sing with Barayagal Choir
Come along and experience the magic as we unite in song with Barayagal Choir.
Game-changers from the 20th Century to today
Explore innovative ideas and technologies from the 20th century to now with the Powerhouse Collection.
Storytellers: If words could speak, they would tell you...
Join storytellers as they share the meaning and memories behind unique words from their cultures
School holidays
School holidays: 3D Print Club - Remix the city 12-16yrs
Redesign and 3D print an iconic Sydney building inspired by our model makers exhibition
School holidays: Flexagonal fun, 8-11 years
How can a piece of paper have more than two sides? Flex, flip, fold and find out
School holidays: Sphero robot maze 9-12yrs
Master coding with our Sphero Bolt robot workshop
School holidays: Creative coding 1 - code & create 8-12 yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding.
School holidays: Papercraft Automata, 8-12 years
Come and join us for a fun hands-on workshop where you learn to make your own automaton.
School holidays - Making rubbish music, 8-11 years
Kids turn everyday junk into awesome instruments. Let's reuse some rubbish and jam with some junk
School holidays: Creative coding 2 - Imagination Lab 8-12yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding!
School holidays: Felt garlands workshop, 8-12 years
Join us for a fun hands-on workshop where you learn the skills to needle felt a pretty garland all on your own
School holidays: Creative coding masterclass 12-16yrs
Push your creativity to the next level with advanced coding techniques!
School holidays: Macrame keyring workshop (family session)
A creative, hands-on Macrame workshop for persons aged 8 years and over plus their families.
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
School holidays: 3D Print Club - Remix the city 12-16yrs
Redesign and 3D print an iconic Sydney building inspired by our model makers exhibition
School holidays: Sphero robot maze 9-12yrs
Master coding with our Sphero Bolt robot workshop
School holidays: Creative coding 1 - code & create 8-12 yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding.
School holidays: manga comic workshop, 9-12 yrs
Create your own manga-style comic book in this introductory workshop
School holidays: Laser cut keyrings from nature 10-15yrs
Create your own laser cut key-ring from nature in this 2-hour interactive workshop
School holidays: Creative coding 2 - Imagination Lab 8-12yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding!
School holidays: Creative coding masterclass 12-16yrs
Push your creativity to the next level with advanced coding techniques!
School holidays: manga comic book workshop, 13-17 yrs
Learn how to make your own manga style comics in this introductory workshop
Homeschool makertime: 3D printing for teens 12-16 yrs
A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring 3D printing and STEAM skills
Themed monthly discussions
Online book club
City of Sydney Online Book Club: Pride
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: NAIDOC Week
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.
Auslan and English Storytime at Glebe Library
Fun sessions of storytelling for pre-school aged deaf and hearing children
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