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Children and youth services

 

Read Hot Readers - Youth Book Group


For secondary school students

Every second Thursday afternoon during the school term.
Oct 8, 22, Nov 5, 19, Dec 3, 17

4.00 - 5.00pm @ Casuarina Library

For more information:

  • Email: dccl@darwin.nt.gov.au
  • Tel: (08) 89 300 200


Caught Read Handed - Junior Reading Group

Would you like to be part of a reading group for young people?
Snacks and drinks and plenty of discussion about favourite authors, books, movies, graphic novels and short stories.

Every second Thursday afternoon during the school term:
Oct 15 & 29, Nov 12 & 26, & Dec 10

4.00 - 5.00pm @ Casuarina Library

For more information:

  • Email: dccl@darwin.nt.gov.au
  • Tel: (08) 89 300 200

Kaos Youth Only nights

Held on the last Wednesday of the month, 6pm to 9pm at Karama Library, Kalymnos Drive, Karama.

For ages 12 to 18 years

This is a free event but bookings are essential. Book at any Darwin City Council Library.

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Babes'n'books

  • Designed to re-acquaint parents with nursery rhymes, finger plays, and early childhood songs.
  • Focuses on good books for babies.
  • Gives hints about story telling.

Collections

  • Magazines including Girlfriend, Practical Parenting, Skateboarding
  • Graphic novels
  • Novels – beginner, junior, youth
  • Spoken word books – junior, youth
  • Picture books Videos / DVDs – junior, youth
  • Music CDs – preschool, youth
  • CD ROM and board games
  • Puzzles
  • World languages

Nappy Packs

  • Nappy Packs are available from Darwin City Council Libraries and local hospitals
  • A gift for each baby registering as a member of the libraries
  • Information about introducing babies to books

Storytimes

Separate Storytimes are held for 12 months to 2 years (Squirmers), and 2 years to school-age (Pre-schoolers)

Casuarina Library

  • Squirmers - Monday 10am all year
  • Pre school Storytime - Wednesday 10am all year

City Library

  • Pre school Storytime - Monday 10am all year
  • Squirmers - Wednesday 10am all year
  • Squirmers - Friday 11am all year

Karama Library

  • Pre school Storytime - Tuesday 10am all year
  • Squirmers - Thursday 10am all year

Nightcliff Library

  • Squirmers - Tuesday 10am all year
  • Pre school Storytime - Thursday 10am all year

Publications


School visits

  • Pre school to Year 12 are catered for
  • Visits tailored to meet the schools needs, include story time, library tour, study help
  • Bookings necessary
  • Free, fun and informative

Holiday Program

  • Activities for school age children including special youth events
  • Reading Program in December / January
  • Bookings Essential
  • Free, interesting and fun

Special events

  • Young Territory Author Awards - February to June each year.
  •  National Youth Week
  • Children's Book Week in August each year celebrates Australian children's books
  • KROC Awards - Kids Reading Oz Choice, from July to October give kids a chance to vote for their favourite Australian book.


 

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