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Children and youth services
Caught Read Handed - Youth 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.
When? Every second Thursday, 4.00 - 5.00pm @ Nightcliff Library
Contact Emma on 8985 2903 or e.pollock@darwin.nt.gov.au for more information .
September/October Holiday Program
Darwin City Council Libraries have a great program of craft activities, dancing and Storytimes lined up for the school holidays with “Wild Wild West” as its theme.
The program is designed to provide loads of fun for all in the 5-12 age group.
Click here for the full program.
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 plus 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.Entry Form
- 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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