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.
Special events
Fun brain training at Kings Cross Library
A friendly session of light puzzles and challenges to keep minds sharp
Little Artists at Green Square Library
Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time! Suitable for 2-5 years
Sing with Barayagal Choir
New Venue! Come along and experience the magic as we unite in song with Barayagal Choir
Learn tech at your own pace
Free monthly sessions to grow your digital confidence.
Mabo Day films at Darling Square Library
Celebrate the life and legacy of Eddie Koiki Mabo
Stan Munro: Secrets of a Showbiz Dame
A dazzling memoir of survival, reinvention,-authenticity told with wit, warmth, and wicked humour.
Words on Art and Life with Chloë & Jason Roweth
A monthly series where artists, poets, and musicians share stories in conversation with Danny Gardner.
Colours of Pride: Family craft session
Celebrate Pride Month through colour and creativity by decorating your own diversity Pride flags
Fun brain training at Green Square Library
A friendly session of light puzzles and challenges to keep minds sharp
Fly with Pride – Rainbow wings workshop
Let your creativity take flight as you craft your own beautiful pair of wings.
Little Artists: Remarkable robots
Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time.
Little Artists: Colourful cities
Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time!.
Regular events
Social knitting group: Newtown Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Newtown Library fortnightly on Mondays
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
Social knitting group: Glebe Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Glebe Library fortnightly on Fridays
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 time for families 8-12 years
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
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
Homeschool Makertime: 3D Printing 8-12yrs
A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring 3D printing, CAD and STEM skills
School holidays: Sphero robot maze 9-12yrs
Master coding with our Sphero Bolt robot workshop
Themed monthly discussions
Book club
City of Sydney online book club: Activism and protest
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: Spanish literature
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: Spy 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.
Auslan and English Storytime at Glebe Library
Fun sessions of storytelling for pre-school aged deaf and hearing children
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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