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
Colourful Connections: friendship bracelets
Join us for a fun-filled Mardi Gras friendship bracelet workshop
Colourful Connections: friendship bracelets
Join us for a fun-filled Mardi Gras friendship bracelet workshop
Colourful Connections: friendship bracelets at Customs House
Join us for a fun-filled Mardi Gras friendship bracelet workshop
Knitting Group at Glebe Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Glebe Library fortnightly on Fridays
Words on Art and Life with Oormila Prahlad
Join us for our new series where artists, poets, and writers share their stories in conversation with Danny Gardner.
Sing with Barayagal Choir
Join us during Harmony Week and be a part of the magic as our voices unite and make music together.
Makerspace
Mardi Gras makers 16+ yrs
Create your own dazzling wearable creations in this 2-hour workshop to celebrate Sydney Mardi Gras
Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs
Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids
Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrs
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
Makertime for families, 8-12 yrs
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
Trash to Treasure: Laser cut jewellery 16+yrs
Join a fun workshop to create zero-waste laser-cut accessories
3D Printing: Innovative tools for everyday challenges 16+yrs
Discover assistive devices designed to help you complete everyday tasks
Introduction to 3D Design & Printing with Tinkercad 16+
Learn the basics of 3D design with Tinkercad and bring your ideas to life with 3D printing in this beginner session.
Introduction to 3D Design with Onshape 16+
Learn how to create 3D models for engineering, prototyping, and product design using Onshape, a cloud-based CAD tool.
Introduction to 3D modelling with Blender 16+
Learn the fundamentals and start creating your own characters, environments and objects in this beginner class.
Introduction to Game Development with Unity 16+
Learn the basics of game development with Unity in this beginner-friendly session for adults.
Themed monthly discussions
Online book club
City of Sydney online book club: Oceania and the Pacific
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: International Women's Month
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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