Ku-ring-gai Library

02/06/2026

The Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra (KPO) recently joined us for some musical Storytime sessions at our library branches.

The kids had a ball listening to their favourite nursery rhymes coming out of some fantastic musical instruments.

To practice your nursery rhyme singing, drop in to our Storytime sessions. No booking required 😊

For more information about the KPO visit: www.kpo.org.au/current/

01/06/2026

Join us to hear a story about friendship, illness, and the healing power of a very determined dog.

Elizabeth Lancaster will come to discuss her latest book Bounty: A memoir of friendship, MS and the dog that changed everything.

On Tuesday, 16 June at 6:30pm. Tickets are still available.

Book in now: www.krg.nsw.gov.au/Things-to-do/Whats-on/An-evening-with-Elizabeth-Lancaster

Join us to hear a story about friendship, illness and the healing power of a very determined dog.

30/05/2026

Help your kids to celebrate National Reconciliation Week by learning and sharing stories about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Enjoy titles like ‘Walking together’ by Coral Vass, ‘Common wealth’ by Gregg Dreise and ‘Going for pippies' by Laurie Wilaaran and more

We have more National Reconciliation titles here: krg.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/RUNSQRY/WPAC/BIBENQ?SQRYIRN=16377007&SORTS=SQL_RANDOM&QRYTEXT=National%20Reconciliation%20Week

28/05/2026

Embark on a journey with Rocky Scopelliti, where the flavours of Italy are intertwined with tales of family, tradition and the land.

He joins us to discuss his latest book, La Mia Passagiata: A Culinary Stroll Through Italy's Heart.

Explore the tapestry of life with us through Italian flavours past, present and future.

On Tuesday, 9 June at 6:30pm. Book in now: www.krg.nsw.gov.au/Things-to-do/Whats-on/Rocky-Scopellitis-culinary-and-cultural-odyssey

Explore the tapestry of life through Italian flavours past, present and future.

28/05/2026

What happens in LEGO club doesn't have to stay in LEGO club.

Check out this latest creation from one of our young Turramurra regulars. We're looking forward to what they make next.

Join in the fun here: https://www.krg.nsw.gov.au/Community/Ku-ring-gai-Library/Children-and-teens/Childrens-events-at-the-Library

27/05/2026

Ku-ring-gai Library was honoured to host award‑shortlisted writer, journalist and lawyer Cynthia Banham as part of a memorable month of author events.

Known for her acclaimed memoir 'A Certain Light: A Memoir of Family, Loss and Hope', Cynthia joined audiences to discuss her latest work, 'Mother Shadow: A Meditation on Maternal Inheritance'.

In a deeply moving conversation, she explored themes of family secrets, maternal inheritance, disability and the expectations placed on motherhood - offering a thoughtful and compassionate perspective that resonated with all who attended.

Thank you everyone who joined and stay tuned for more highlights and upcoming author talks at Ku-ring-gai Library.

If you like to borrow Mother Shadow from Ku-ring-gai Library, please click below to place a reservation:

ebook: https://krg.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/ALLENQ/46484834/34117730,1

Book: https://krg.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/ALLENQ/46484834/16327516,2

25/05/2026

A highlight of this year’s Heritage Festival at Ku-ring-gai Library was the author talk Discovering the Unseen: Interpreting Spaces with Zeny Edwards, presented by Dr Zeny Edwards OAM, architectural historian and award-winning author.

Drawing on her latest book Hidden in Plain Sight: Seeing the unseen in nature, the arts, and architecture, Dr Edwards introduced the concept of “slow looking”, offering new perspectives on how we interpret and connect with the spaces around us.

Ku-ring-gai Library extends its thanks to Dr Zeny Edwards for sharing her expertise and to all guests who attended and contributed to the success of the event.

To borrow Zeny Edward’s new book from Ku-ring-gai Library, place a reservation:

Book: https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkrg.spydus.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fspydus.exe%2FFULL%2FWPAC%2FALLENQ%2F46500265%2F34109238%2C1&data=05%7C02%7Cjhead%40krg.nsw.gov.au%7C1297d92aaf684aa57dd108deb6310dee%7C32ca75425c7444e585e92fd6ff9e47f2%7C0%7C0%7C639148519011699587%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xxVaoGoFDUYKlwSqbQBu1ESHaxXSawTv84s861wXWPk%3D&reserved=0

25/05/2026

Ku-ring-gai Library would like to congratulate local resident Alaleh M on winning a prize in the national Big Summer Read competition.

Alaleh is an enthusiastic reader and a regular library user, sharing, “I love books and I love the novel series Wings of Fire."

The Big Summer Read is a nationwide library program that encourages children and young people to keep reading over the summer holidays by logging the books they read or the days they spend reading.

As literacy sits at the heart of the library's mission, we are thrilled to see local children recognised in this national initiative and celebrated for their love of reading.

23/05/2026

23/05/2026

As the 2026 Heritage Festival draws to a close, Ku-ring-gai Library reflects on one of its highlights: Our Voices, Our Heritage: Ku-ring-gai Migrant Stories.

This special event brought together the Ku-ring-gai community to share personal migration journeys - where they came from, how they arrived, and what shaped their decision to make Australia home. The afternoon offered rich insights and meaningful perspectives, celebrating the diversity of experiences within the local community.

Sincere thanks to the guest speakers for sharing their stories, and to the students from Killara High for their thoughtful interviews and contributions to the event.