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Christmas @ the Libraries

Christmas is taking over our children's activities during December in the Libraries

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Welcome to City of Darwin Libraries

There's lots to do and enjoy even without a library card. Our libraries are located at Casuarina, Darwin City, Karama and Nightcliff.

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Monsoon Cinema now on!

Join us for a movie on the first Thursday evening of each month.

Nightcliff

City of Darwin Libraries operate on Larrakia country

We acknowledge the Larrakia people as the Traditional Owners of the Darwin region and pay our respects to Larrakia Elders past and present. We are committed to walking alongside First Nations people for a positive future.

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The Woman in Me

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The Woman in Me

Britney Spears

The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey--and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history. Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears's groundbreaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love--and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms, at last

My Mother's Eyes

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My Mother's Eyes

Shanelle Dawson with Alley Pascoe

When she was four years old, Shanelle Dawson's mother, Lynette, disappeared. On the 8th of January 1982, the woman who had been a loving, constant presence vanished without a trace. Shanelle's father, Chris Dawson, claimed that his wife just needed to get away. But Lyn never returned home. Her side of the bed was immediately filled by Shanelle's teenage babysitter, a former student of her father's. After thirty-six years of her father's lies, a true-crime podcast called The Teacher's Pet investigated her mother's case. Sordid details about the father she loved became public. 

Elon Musk

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Elon Musk

Walter Isaacson

As a kid in South Africa, Musk was regularly beaten by bullies; he once was in the hospital for a week after a beating. But the physical scars were minor compared to the emotional ones inflicted by his father, an engineer, rogue, and charismatic fantasist. Musk developed into a man-child, with an exceedingly high tolerance for risk, a craving for drama, an epic sense of mission, and a maniacal intensity that was callous and at times destructive. Isaacson fills in the tales of triumphs and turmoil, addressing the question: are the demons that drive Musk also what it takes to drive innovation and progress? 

The Seven

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The Seven

Chris Hammer

Yuwonderie's seven founding families have lorded it over their district for a century, growing ever more rich and powerful. But now—in startling circumstances—one of their own is found dead in a ditch and homicide detectives Ivan Lucic and Nell Buchanan are sent to investigate. 

The Exchange

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The Exchange

John Grisham

Mitch McDeere has cheated death and come out the other side. Fifteen years ago, he stole ten million dollars from the mob and disappeared. Now, with his enemies jailed or dead, he has fought his way to the top of the biggest law firm in the world. When a new case takes Mitch to Libya, danger awaits – he's soon in the biggest hostage negotiation in recent history with terrorists who have murdered and will murder again. 

Dirty thirty

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Dirty thirty

Janet Evanovich

Stephanie Plum, Trenton's hardest working, most underappreciated bounty hunter, is offered a freelance assignment that seems simple enough. Local jeweler Martin Rabner wants her to locate his former security guard, Andy Manley (a.k.a. Nutsy), who he is convinced stole a fortune in diamonds out of his safe. Stephanie is also looking for another troubled man, Duncan Dugan, a fugitive from justice arrested for robbing the same jewelry store on the same day. 

Unfinished Woman

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Unfinished Woman

Robyn Davidson

In 1977, twenty-seven-year-old Robyn Davidson set off with a dog and four camels to cross 1,700 miles of Australian desert to the sea. A life of almost constant travelling followed. From the deserts of Australia, to Sydney's underworld; from Sixties street life, to the London literary scene; from migrating with nomads in Tibet, to 'marrying' an Indian prince, Davidson's quest was motivated by an unquenchable curiosity about other ways of seeing and understanding the world.Unfinished Woman is an unforgettable investigation of time and memory, and a powerful interrogation of how we can live with and find beauty in the uncertainty and strangeness of being.

Stone yard devotional

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Stone yard devotional

Charlotte Wood

A woman abandons her city life and marriage to return to the place of her childhood, holing up in a small religious community hidden away on the stark plains of the Monaro. She does not believe in God, doesn't know what prayer is, and finds herself living this strange, reclusive life almost by accident. As she gradually adjusts to the rhythms of monastic life, she finds herself turning again and again to thoughts of her mother, whose early death she can't forget. Disquiet interrupts this secluded life with three visitations. 

Blessing of the lost girls

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Blessing of the lost girls

Judith A Jance

Rosa Rios, a young woman of Apache descent and one-time rodeo star, vanished three years ago. Human remains, a homicide victim burned beyond recognition, were discovered in Cochise County around the time she went missing. They have finally been confirmed to be Rosa. 

The Drowning

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The Drowning

Bryan Brown

The body of a local teenage boy is found on the beach of a sleepy northern New South Wales town. David went for an evening swim and got into trouble... at least, that's what it looks like. 

Libraries news

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Christmas is taking over our children's activities through December. Join Santa

Posted 21st Nov 2023

Job Club provides hands-on assistance with your job search, support with resume

Posted 12th Oct 2023

Are you ready? Join NT Emergency Services for an information session on how to

Posted 10th Oct 2023

In need of some therapy this build up season. Pop into the Library for some

Posted 10th Oct 2023

Experience the beauty of native plants! Join us for an informative workshop

Posted 19th Sep 2023

City of Darwin Libraries and Fun in the Parks are offering a range of free

Posted 19th Sep 2023

Library events

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Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Join us for a Special Speechie Story Time. Meet your local speech pathologist, enjoy stories from

Darwin City Library
Civic Centre, 17 Harry Chan Avenue
Darwin NT 0800
Australia

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09 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Christmas
Free Event
Libraries Events

Ticketed program.* Our weekend Story Time includes songs, rhymes and stories which celebrate reading

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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09 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Ticketed program.* For ages 3-5 years and their grown-ups. Younger siblings are welcome but may need

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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11 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Christmas
Free Event
Libraries Events

Come and join us and Santa for a special Christmas Story Time. For all ages. No need to book, just

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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11 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

This is a ticketed program*. Find out about ticketing. For babies ages 3 to 12 months and their

Darwin City Library
Civic Centre, 17 Harry Chan Avenue
Darwin NT 0800
Australia

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11 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Ticketed program.* For ages 3-5 years and their grown-ups. Younger siblings are welcome but may need

Nightcliff Library
Pavonia Place
Nightcliff NT 0810
Australia

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12 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Christmas
Free Event
Libraries Events

Come and join us and Santa for a special Christmas Story Time. For all ages. No need to book, just

Nightcliff Library
10/12 Pavonia Place
Nightcliff NT 0810
Australia

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12 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Ticketed program.* For ages 3 to 24 months and their grown-ups. Clap and move to our Rhyme Time

Karama Library
Karama Shopping Centre, Kalymnos Drive
Karama NT 0812
Australia

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12 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Christmas
Free Event
Libraries Events

Come and join us and Santa for a special Christmas Story Time. For all ages. No need to book, just

Darwin City Library
Civic Centre, 17 Harry Chan Avenue
Darwin NT 0800
Australia

-
13 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Ticketed program.* For ages 1 to 3 years and their grown-ups. These sessions are suitable for the

Darwin City Library
Civic Centre, 17 Harry Chan Avenue
Darwin NT 0800
Australia

-
13 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Ticketed program.* For ages 3 to 12 months and their grownups. It's never too early to start reading

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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13 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Christmas
Free Event
Libraries Events

Come and join us and Santa for a special Christmas Story Time. For all ages. No need to book, just

Karama Library
Karama Shopping Plaza, 31 Kalymnos Drive
Karama NT 0812
Australia

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14 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Ticketed program.* For ages 3 to 24 months and their grown-ups. Clap and move to our Rhyme Time

Nightcliff Library
Pavonia Place
Nightcliff NT 0810
Australia

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14 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Ticketed program.* For ages 1 to 3 years and their grownups. These sessions are suitable for the age

Karama Library
Karama Shopping Centre, Kalymnos Drive
Karama NT 0812
Australia

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14 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Christmas
Free Event
Libraries Events

Create your own Christmas LEGO masterpiece and display them in our library for everyone to see. When

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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15 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Christmas
Free Event
Libraries Events

Come along and join us for a Christmas themed movie screening. Suitable for all ages. When: 9:30 am

Nightcliff Library
10/12 Pavonia Place
Nightcliff NT 0810
Australia

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16 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Christmas
Free Event
Libraries Events

Ticketed program.* Our weekend Story Time includes songs, rhymes and stories which celebrate reading

Darwin City Library
Civic Centre, 17 Harry Chan Avenue
Darwin NT 0800
Australia

-
16 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Christmas
Free Event
Libraries Events

Ticketed program.* Our weekend Story Time includes songs, rhymes and stories which celebrate reading

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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16 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

This is a ticketed program*. Find out about ticketing. For babies ages 3 to 12 months and their

Darwin City Library
Civic Centre, 17 Harry Chan Avenue
Darwin NT 0800
Australia

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18 Dec 2023
Free Event
Libraries Events
Senior

Relax and unwind while creating your own Christmas decorations with Mahogany seed pods. Enjoy a chat

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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19 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Ticketed program.* For ages 3 to 24 months and their grown-ups. Clap and move to our Rhyme Time

Karama Library
Karama Shopping Centre, Kalymnos Drive
Karama NT 0812
Australia

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19 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Ticketed program.* For ages 3 to 12 months and their grownups. It's never too early to start reading

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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20 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Christmas
Free Event
Libraries Events

City of Darwin Libraries in conjunction with Drag Territory, presents Christmas Bedtime Stories

Darwin City Library
Civic Centre, 17 Harry Chan Avenue
Darwin NT 0800
Australia

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20 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Ticketed program.* For ages 3 to 24 months and their grown-ups. Clap and move to our Rhyme Time

Nightcliff Library
Pavonia Place
Nightcliff NT 0810
Australia

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21 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

There will be no Baby Book Time session today, as it is on a break and will resume in the New Year

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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27 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Ticketed program.* For ages 3 to 24 months and their grown-ups. Clap and move to our Rhyme Time

Nightcliff Library
Pavonia Place
Nightcliff NT 0810
Australia

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28 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

There will be no Family Story Time session today, as it is on a break and will resume in the New

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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30 Dec 2023
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Ticketed program.* For ages 3 to 24 months and their grown-ups. Clap and move to our Rhyme Time

Karama Library
Karama Shopping Centre, Kalymnos Drive
Karama NT 0812
Australia

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02 Jan 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Ticketed program.* For ages 3 to 12 months and their grownups. It's never too early to start reading

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

-
03 Jan 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Ticketed program.* For ages 3 to 24 months and their grown-ups. Clap and move to our Rhyme Time

Nightcliff Library
Pavonia Place
Nightcliff NT 0810
Australia

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04 Jan 2024

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