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Important message

Changes to Library access and book drop

Construction of the new Civic Centre building will soon commence. The current Civic Centre carpark and nearby entrance will be closed from Monday 28 April and remain closed while works take place. The City Library will remain open and will be accessible from the Civic Centre Customer Services’ entry near Civic Park. 

Please note that the City Library returns chute will be temporarily unavailable. A new Book Drop will be installed at the Cavenagh St side of the Civic Centre soon. 

We kindly ask all customers to:

  • return items inside the Library during opening hours, or
  • use one of the 24/7 return chutes located at Casuarina, Nightcliff or Karama libraries.

For more information about the project, please go here.

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

There is more at your libraries than what's on the shelves. You can borrow and use a wide range of resources including robots, sewing machines, 3D printers, gaming consoles, STEAM Zone kits and more. Some items you can borrow to take home, some items can be used in the library.

Use in the Library

These items can be borrowed to use in the library. Items are provided on a first-come, first-served basis:

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3D printers

City of Darwin Libraries have 3D printers available for people to learn about and print 3D items.

Find out more about our 3D printers

Sewing machines

Casuarina Library has a sewing machine, an overlocker, dressmaker's dummies, and sewing supplies for you to use in the library. Bring your own project to work on and materials that you need.

Library staff can assist you with the basic use of the machines, but some experience, or a willingness to learn as you go, is required.

These items are available on a first-come, first-served basis. No bookings required.

Please note: not all items are available at each library.

Borrow to take home

The following items are available to borrow and take home to use. Request them online through Click and Collect, or ask a library staff member to borrow one. 

Edison Robots

Edison is a programmable robot designed to engage learners from 4-16 years. It makes robotics education accessible to students of all ages. Find out more about Edison Robots

 

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MaKey MaKey

A MaKey MaKey makes STEAM education fun. Turn everyday objects into a touchpad for your computer. Just plug, clip, and play. No programming knowledge needed. Suitable for ages 8 to infinity. Find out more about MaKey MaKeys

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(Bananas not included)

STEAM Zone Kits

Enjoy all the fun of a STEAM Zone in your home. Borrow one of our STEAM Zone Kits for 2 weeks and explore a range of activities, tech toys, and more. Each kit is a different theme and includes a range of activities, tools, books, and things to discover. Themes include:

  • Backyard Botanist
  • Stellar Star Gazing
  • Whimsical Weather
  • Backyard Biologist
  • Remarkable Robotics
  • Fantastic Fossils and Bones
  • More themes are coming soon.

Find out more about our STEAM Zone Kits! 

 

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