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
Tabletop games afternoon, 16 years +
Play fun contemporary favourites with fellow gamers in the city
Crafting wellness: exploring gut health through knitting
Knit your own microbes and gut bacteria while learning from health experts
Heritage Festival: Laser cut printing from the archives 16+
An introduction to laser cutting and printmaking using the City of Sydney's photographic archives
Knitting Group at Glebe Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Glebe Library fortnightly on Fridays
Words on Art and Life with Michael Atherton
Join us for at our monthly series where artists share their stories in conversation with host Danny Gardner
LGBTIQA+ discussion group with Daniel Nour
An engaging conversation guided by a guest facilitator based on a short text of their choosing
Australian Heritage Festival: Lilian Fowler
City Historian Laila Ellmoos shares the life story of Lilian Fowler, who was elected Australia’s first female mayor
National Simultaneous Storytime 2025
Join thousands around the country reading the same story at the same time for NSS 2025
Will we forget the written word?
Explore how writing has transformed across centuries and if it can survive in an age where communication is fleeting.
Sing with the Barayagal Choir
Come along and experience the magic as we unite in song with Barayagal Choir.
Heritage Festival
Heritage Festival: Laser cut jewellery from the archives 16+
Use images from the City of Sydney archives to create heritage inspired laser-cut jewellery pieces
Heritage Festival: Laser cut printing from the archives 16+
An introduction to laser cutting and printmaking using the City of Sydney's photographic archives
Australian Heritage Festival: Lilian Fowler
City Historian Laila Ellmoos shares the life story of Lilian Fowler, who was elected Australia’s first female mayor
Makerspace
Heritage Festival: Laser cut jewellery from the archives 16+
Use images from the City of Sydney archives to create heritage inspired laser-cut jewellery pieces
Heritage Festival: Laser cut printing from the archives 16+
An introduction to laser cutting and printmaking using the City of Sydney's photographic archives
Homeschool makertime 8-12 yrs
A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring 3D printing, laser cutting and STEM skills
Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
Laser cut printmaking, 16+ yrs
Create a laser-cut wood block to make a unique print.
Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs
Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids
Trash to Treasure: Laser cut jewellery 16+yrs
Join a fun workshop to create zero-waste laser-cut accessories
Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrs
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
Themed monthly discussions
Online book club
City of Sydney online book club: Sydney Writers' Festival
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: Pride
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.
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