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
Knitting Group at Glebe Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Glebe Library fortnightly on Fridays
Tabletop games afternoon, 16 years +
Play fun contemporary favourites with fellow gamers in the city
Introduction to Ozobots, 8-11 years
A makerspace kits introduction workshop - Come and explore this fun and engaging session
Sing with the Barayagal Choir
Come along and experience the magic as we unite in song with Barayagal Choir.
Mabo Day films at Darling Square Library
Celebrate the life and legacy of Eddie Koiki Mabo
Words on Art and Life with Hani Abdile
The poet reflects on fleeing civil war in Somalia to surviving life in Australian detention.
Textiles that tell a story: Samurai silk to royal underwear
Join Powerhouse Museum volunteers as we unravel the rich and surprising world of fabrics.
Colourful Connections - creative beading workshop
Come join us in a fun and creative hands-on workshop for families to come together and make beaded accessories.
Colourful Connections - creative beading workshop
Come join us in a fun and creative hands-on workshop for families to come together and make beaded accessories
Makerspace
Laser cut printmaking, 16+ yrs
Create a laser-cut wood block to make a unique print.
Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs
Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids
Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrs
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
Introduction to Block Printing 16+
Design, carve, and print your own custom stamp in this hands-on block printing workshop for beginners.
Laser cut basics: make your own rubber stamp 16+ years
Create your own laser cut rubber stamp in this 3-hour interactive workshop for ages 16 and over
Homeschool makertime 8-12 yrs
A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring 3D printing, laser cutting and STEM skills
Material mash up: Mixed media jewellery 16+yrs
Join us for a hands-on workshop to transform metal, laser cut acrylic, leather and plywood into jewellery
Introduction to Gel Plate Printing 16+yrs
Learn to create bold, layered prints using gel plates, image resist, and cut-out images from magazines.
Craft & Quilt Fair Sydney
Join us at Australia’s premier craft event the Craft & Quilt Fair!
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.
City of Sydney online book club: NAIDOC Week
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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