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.
Library open day and special events
Library open day: Open doors
City of Sydney Library open day at our 9 branches from 27 to 31 July
Library open day: e-resources info session
Make the most of your library membership with our super-convenient e-resources.
Library open day: Darling Square Library
City of Sydney Library open day at Darling Square Library until 9pm
Library open day: Green Square Library
City of Sydney Library open day at Green Square Library
Library open day: Green Square Library tour
Explore the award-winning branch’s design, spaces, services and collections.
Words on Art and Life with Michael Atherton
Join us for our monthly series where artists share stories in conversation with Danny Gardner.
Can AI help with weather and climate prediction?
How do we predict weather and climate, and why aren't forecasts better? Can AI help?
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
Makerspace
Maker & Creator 8-12yrs
Play and create with the latest makerspace kits and electronic gadgets
Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
Makerspace: Ask a Maker 16+yrs
Come along to Ask a Maker, a relaxed drop-in information session about our library makerspace
Homeschool maker time: Laser cut from nature 12-16yrs
A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring laser cutting from nature
Science Week: 3D Print a Planet 16+ yrs
Design and 3D print your own planet in this hands-on makerspace workshop for adults
Science Week: Maker time for families 8-12yrs
Science Week: Maker time for families 8-12yrs
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
City of Sydney Online Book Club: Gastronomy
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: Japanese 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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