Ku-ring-gai Library

03/09/2026

Year 12 students are invited to attend the first of Gordon Library's special after-hours HSC Study Lock-In on Friday 11 September, from 5:15pm to 8:15pm.

Students will receive support in English and humanities, mathematics and science from experienced tutors provided by The Art of Smart.

Also enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the library's resources and Wi‑Fi, plus refreshments!

If you can't make it, we're hosting two additional study lock-ins in October

It's a free event but bookings are essential 😊

Extra study session times available at Gordon Library for HSC students

03/09/2026

“During Women’s Health Week, on 10 September, (Faye) James is speaking at Gordon Library on menopause and perimenopause – and framing both experiences positively."

Don't miss our highly anticipated upcoming event with Faye James next Thursday evening and gain expert advice on finding the right nutritional balance for a healthier, more vibrant life.

Read all about her approach in this article by the Sydney Observer.

https://sydneyobserver.com.au/2026/09/evidence-to-action/

As she explains, “we sometimes make health feel too dependent on dramatic transformations. In reality, the practices that protect us are often quite ordinary.”

We hope to see you there! Follow the link in our bio to book in for the event.

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01/09/2026

What a fantastic Children’s Book Week (CBCA) celebration! We loved sharing our favourite books with families across all our branches.

A big thank you to the local preschools that joined us at Gordon Library and Turramurra Library, and to Ravenswood School for Girls and Pinjarra Early Years and Preschool for inviting us to celebrate with their students.

Would your school or preschool like to connect with us? Our Children's Team would love to visit you, or welcome your group to one of our branches for a special celebration. Get in touch to learn more!

Check out the CBCA award-winners in our collection here: https://krg.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?QRY=SVL(CBCAWINNERSANDSHORTLISTED2026)&SORTS=SQL_RANDOM&QRYTEXT=%20CBCA%20winners,%20honour%20titles%20and%20shortlisted%202026&NRECS=20

31/08/2026

Charles Bean was a great Australian and a local one.

During his life from 1879 to 1968 he was one of Australia's official war correspondents during the First World War, the editor and principal author of the 12-volume Official History of Australia in the War of 1914–1918, and a primary advocate for establishing the Australian War Memorial.

This talk by his granddaughter, Anne Carroll, will explore his work, influences and life in Ku-ring-gai.

Celebrate History week through the life of a local who preserved the past.

https://www.krg.nsw.gov.au/Things-to-do/Whats-on/Turning-the-pages-with-CEW-Bean%E2%80%A6-remembering-Charles-Bean

31/08/2026

It was a delightful evening last Thursday when Sydney's best-selling author Jaclyn Moriarty visited to discuss her latest adult novel, 'Time Travel for Beginners'.

More than 100 people came along to hear Jaclyn in conversation with her terrific interviewer, international best-selling author Anna Downes. There were plenty of laughs and wonderful stories throughout the evening.

Jaclyn is the acclaimed author of 'Feeling Sorry for Celia', 'The Year of Secret Assignments', and the 'Colours of Madeleine' trilogy and has received numerous literary awards in Australia and internationally.

Following the conversation and audience questions, songs and guessing games, complete with chocolate prizes, kept things lively until the very end.

Our thanks to Jaclyn, Anna and Ultimo Press for making it such a special evening at Gordon Library.

27/08/2026

🎬Our Winter Movie series concludes at Gordon Library with a powerful historical drama inspired by real events.

In our final Winter Movie, an American psychiatrist evaluates N**i leaders before the Nuremberg trials.

This recent release was highly anticipated when it came out in last year, especially for Russell Crowe's acclaimed performance as Hermann Göring.

We hope you enjoy it here at the library.

📅 Friday 28 August
🕑 2pm
📍 Gordon Library

Bookings are essential. Secure your ticket here: https://www.krg.nsw.gov.au/Things-to-do/Whats-on/Winter-Movies-Nuremburg

The story of the landmark trail that sought justice after World War II

25/08/2026

We’re celebrating the Children's Book Week Symphony of Stories at Ku-ring-gai Library with special preschool Storytimes across all our branches! 📚🐸

Our special guest the Mayor Christine Kay hopped along to Turramurra Library to read Frogs Are Our Friends. It was a ribbiting morning filled with songs, craft, favourite books and plenty of wonderful costumes! 🐸📖

It was fantastic to see everyone dressed as their favourite book characters. A big thank you to everyone who joined us - it was certainly a hoppy Book Week celebration! 💚

24/08/2026

If you can’t join our special Book Week sessions in the library branches, visit StoryBox Library online!

Use your Ku-ring-gai library card to access this amazing eResouce where families can:

Watch how author, illustrator and composer Matt Ottley matches the Symphony of stories theme with his series the Sound of Picture Books.

Stream shortlisted titles in categories like Early Childhood, Picture Book of the Year and New Illustrator, all read by incredible storytellers. Auslan and Read-Along editions are available for some of these titles.

Check out the Early Childhood and activities resources for younger children.

https://storyboxhub.com/childrensbookweek

20/08/2026

We're celebrating Book Week at Ku-ring-gai Library with special preschool Storytimes in all our branches!

It starts with a special session on Tuesday 25 August at Turramurra Library with our guest reader Mayor Christine Kay.

Children are welcome to dress up as their favourite book character or choose something from our dress up box on the day!

We'll be holding more Book Week Storytime sessions on:
Wednesday 26 August at St Ives Library
Thursday 27 August at Lindfield Library
Friday 28 August at Gordon Library

We will be singing songs, making craft and sharing some of our favourite books of the year!

https://www.krg.nsw.gov.au/Things-to-do/Whats-on/Book-Week-storytime-Turramurra-Library

Find all our CBCA shortlisted titles 2026 here: https://krg.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/RUNSQRY/WPAC/BIBENQ?SQRYIRN=%2016376867&SORTS=SQL_RANDOM&QRYTEXT=%20CBCA%20shortlisted%202026

We are celebrating a 'Symphony of Stories' with a special guest reader