Programs and events

Darwin City Council Libraries host a variety of programs and events for library patrons of all ages. These are advertised within the libraries and through the media.

Book Clubs

If you are passionate about discussing books and would like to meet once a month with some like-minded souls, Darwin City Council Libraries have 5 book clubs to choose from.

Casuarina and City Libraries’ evening groups meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 6.00pm. Enjoy a glass of wine and settle back for some lively chats over popular titles and authors.

For those who only have an hour to spare out of a busy day, our popular lunchtime book club held on the last Thursday of the month at 12.00 noon at the City Library may be for you. Bring your lunch and we will supply coffee and juice.

Still at school? The libraries have a Youth book group that meets every second Thursday from 4 – 5pm. Currently it is being held at Nightcliff Library.

For more information contact your library or phone 8930 0216

Live Music at Casuarina Library

Casuarina Library invites solo and duo acoustic acts to perform at the library during Friday lunchtimes (12–1 pm).

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Internet & Email Training

Are you having trouble keeping up with technology? We are offering free classes in:

Basic Internet
Learn the basics of using a web browser to visit websites and explore the internet.

Basic Email
Once you are familiar with the basics of using a web browser, and exploring the internet, learn to set up an email account, and use email to keep in touch with friends and family.

Want to learn more?
Those who attend our email and internet classes are also invited to join our Internet Club where you can practice your new skills with the supervision and assistance of one of our friendly library staff.

Adult learners week

• Adult Learners’ Week is held throughout Australia during September and is designed to promote the benefits of learning – in the home, at work and in the community.
• Our libraries contribute to the week conducting sessions that assist and facilitate lifelong learning.
  

Author visits and book launches

Meet and hear Walkabout Chef Steve Sunk

Steve Sunk, co-author of the truly unique cookbook of traditional Australian cuisine, Walkabout Chefs, will demonstrate a fresh way of presenting bush tucker at Casuarina Library, Wednesday 25 November @ 6.00pm

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Free event – phone 8930 0200 to book.

Kids Reading Oz Choice (KROC) awards

• Provides young readers the opportunity to vote for their favourite Australian book.
  
• Relevant publicity and voting cards are distributed to all public and school libraries in the NT.

Library & Information week

• Library & Information Week aims to raise the profile of libraries and information service professionals in Australia.
• In May every year, the libraries showcase their resources and services through different programs and events targeted to a cross-section of the community.

Seniors month

Seniors Month is held in August every year in the Northern Territory and enables people and organisations to work together to promote active ageing whilst encouraging a positive understanding of ageing in the community. Darwin City Council programs a variety of fun and interesting activities each year for our Seniors.

Young Territory Author (YTA) awards

• An annual writing competition for young people in the Northern Territory aged 18 years and under.
• Entries close 30 June each year with presentations taking place during Children’s Book Week in August.