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In-branch and online programs

Join our lunchtime conversations, online workshops and classes. Or keep the kids entertained with our popular rhymetime and storytime videos available to watch at home anytime.

What's On

Upcoming events

Tabletop Games Afternoon (16+)
Darling Square Library
Community & causes

Tabletop Games Afternoon (16+)

Play fun contemporary favourites with fellow gamers in the city on last Sunday every month
25 Jun 2023
Weekend maker time for families
Darling Square Library
Children & family

Weekend maker time for families

Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
24 Jun 2023
Hear us now: Defining moments for women in Australia
Darling Square Library
Talks, courses & workshops

Hear us now: Defining moments for women in Australia

Join us for a conversation about the fight for equality
13 Jun 2023
Darling Square ideas lab

Makerspace

Maker and creator workshops for kids aged 8 to 12
Darling Square Library
Children & family

Maker and creator workshops for kids aged 8 to 12

Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids
6 Jun 2023
Maker time for families
Darling Square Library
Talks, courses & workshops

Maker time for families

Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
13 Jun 2023
Weekend maker time for families
Darling Square Library
Children & family

Weekend maker time for families

Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
24 Jun 2023

Come join a Makerspace workshop

Kids will get to play and create with the latest makerspace kits and electronic gadgets in these free sessions.

Rhymetime for ages 0 to 2

Rhymetime @ Surry Hills Library, 0 to 2 years
Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre
Children & family

Rhymetime @ Surry Hills Library, 0 to 2 years

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
7 Jun 2023
Rhymetime @ Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years
Glebe Library
Children & family

Rhymetime @ Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
8 Jun 2023
Rhymetime @ Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
Green Square Library
Children & family

Rhymetime @ Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
8 Jun 2023
Rhymetime at Darling Square Library: 0 to 2 years
Darling Square Library
Children & family

Rhymetime at Darling Square Library: 0 to 2 years

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
6 Jun 2023
Bilingual Rhymetime @ Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
Green Square Library
Children & family

Bilingual Rhymetime @ Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years

A fun bilingual storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
5 Jun 2023
Bilingual Rhymetime @ Darling Square, 0 to 2 years
Darling Square Library
Community & causes

Bilingual Rhymetime @ Darling Square, 0 to 2 years

A fun bilingual storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
8 Jun 2023

Watch online

Storytime and rhymetime

Our librarians present fun storytime sessions for pre-schoolers and rhymetime for 0 to 2 year-olds. English, Mandarin and Auslan sessions available.

Foster your child's love of reading

Storytime for ages 3 to 5

Bilingual Storytime @ Darling Square Library, 3 to 5 years
Darling Square Library
Children & family

Bilingual Storytime @ Darling Square Library, 3 to 5 years

A fun bilingual storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
8 Jun 2023
Storytime at Darling Square: 3 to 5 years
Darling Square Library
Children & family

Storytime at Darling Square: 3 to 5 years

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
6 Jun 2023
Storytime @ Surry Hills Library, 3 to 5 years
Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre
Children & family

Storytime @ Surry Hills Library, 3 to 5 years

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
7 Jun 2023
Auslan and English Storytime at Glebe Library
Glebe Library
Children & family

Auslan and English Storytime at Glebe Library

Fun sessions of storytelling for pre-school aged deaf and hearing children
10 Jun 2023
Storytime @ Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
Green Square Library
Children & family

Storytime @ Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
8 Jun 2023
Storytime at Glebe Library, 3 to 5 years
Glebe Library
Children & family

Storytime at Glebe Library, 3 to 5 years

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
8 Jun 2023
Bilingual Storytime @ Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
Green Square Library
Children & family

Bilingual Storytime @ Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years

A fun bilingual storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
5 Jun 2023
Themed monthly discussions

Online book club

City of Sydney online book club: classics
Online
Talks, courses & workshops

City of Sydney online book club: classics

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration
29 Jun 2023
City of Sydney online book club: Magical Realism
Online
Talks, courses & workshops

City of Sydney online book club: Magical Realism

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
31 Aug 2023

Art and Poetry: Everyday haiku poem

Art and Poetry: Everyday haiku poem

Art and Poetry: Visual poetry

Visual poetry is a picture made from words or letters. This activity will help you create your own visual poem.

Other library news and updates

Access our libraries anywhere on our new app
Talks, courses & workshops

Access our libraries anywhere on our new app

Enjoy contactless checkout and never lose your card again.

10 things you can do free with a library card
Community & causes

10 things you can do free with a library card

Membership is great value

Great films library members can stream free
Theatre, dance & film

Great films library members can stream free

From award-winning documentaries to all-time classics and feel-good movies, here are our librarians picks to enjoy from home.