City of Darwin Libraries

18/05/2026

✨ Calling all young writers! ✨

Ready to level up your storytelling? Join award-winning Territory YA author Raelke Grimmer for an inspiring workshop where you’ll learn how to turn place and setting into powerful characters in your stories.

Whether you’re just starting out or already love writing, this is your chance to boost your skills and create stories that truly immerse your readers!

📍 Casuarina Library
🕙 10am, Saturday 23 May
🎯 Ages 12–18
📣 Free! Bookings required: https://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/explore/whats-on/young-territory-author-awards-create-your-story-workshop-ages-12-18-years

Don’t miss out, come create, imagine, and be inspired! 💥

LAUNCH Darwin

14/05/2026

12/05/2026

🌳✨ Find a spot under our iconic Galamarrma (Tree of Knowledge) and join libraries across Australia as we read 'Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller' by Adam Jackson, Adrian Lloyd and Jake A. Minton, all on the same day! 📖⏰

⚽🎉 After the story, keep the fun going with soccer activities run by the fantastic Soccajoeys!

📍 Darwin City Library
📅 Wednesday 27 May
⏰ 10:00am

✅ No bookings required – just come along and join the fun.

👋 See you there!

27/04/2026

We're exploring 🦕🦖Dinosaurs 🦕🦖 this month at STEAM Story Time!
Bring your little ones for a fun, hands on session where we dive into science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths through stories and playful activities.
Perfect for ages 3 to 5.
⏰10:00 am
📅Thursdays during school terms
📍Karama Library
No bookings needed, just come along!

27/04/2026

23/04/2026

🎮✨ Gaming After Dark is BACK this Friday at Casuarina Library!


The crew from Next Tier are bringing the consoles, running a mini tournament (if you're keen 🏆), and setting up a chill space to game with friends.


All the gaming gear provided, plus snacks – and it’s completely FREE for ages 12–17! 🔥🎮


📅 Friday 24 April
⏰ 6:30pm – 8:30pm
📍 Casuarina Library
💸 Free - no bookings required!
👥 Ages 12–17


Delivered with Next Tier & LAUNCH Darwin
Funded by Northern Territory Government & City of Darwin

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22/04/2026

📣 Please be aware that all City of Darwin Libraries will be closed on Saturday 25 April 2026 for Anzac Day. 📣

22/04/2026

We’re celebrating National Jelly Bean Day in the most colourful way possible! 🌈

Staff are rocking their favourite colours today and yes, we may have also eaten a few jelly beans in the name of quality control 😄🍬

Bright outfits, sweet treats, and plenty of laughs all around!

20/04/2026

It's that time again.... Geek Up is only 1 week away!😁

This month's art workshop is presented by and will be focused on mastering the art of thumbnails!

Other activities to expect are...
🐉Dungeons and Dragons with Grimm
🎲Cosy board games corner
🥪DIY toastie bar

⏰1pm - 4pm
📅Sunday 26 April
📍Casuarina Library

Geek Up is recommended for ages 12-25.

For more info or to get reminders each month
🔗Click the link in our bio
👇Then click the 'Geek Up 2026' button

Or

📱Go to www.launchdarwin.com.au

City of Darwin Libraries City of Darwin

15/04/2026

🎉 Join BorrowBox for an exclusive online author event with bestselling Australian writer Trent Dalton. Hosted by BorrowBox content expert Natasha Boyd, this special session features an in-depth conversation and Q&A with the award winning author of Gravity Let Me Go.

💫 Dive into Dalton’s warm, big-hearted storytelling and the breakout phenomenon Boy Swallows Universe, which returns with a darkly funny and unexpectedly magical tale of crime, love, and the complicated truths that shape a life. Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from one of Australia’s most celebrated contemporary storytellers.

✍️ Register here: https://bolinda.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LWMQ8UKyRdm_Y6mM5vNalw #/registration