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The rip

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The rip

Holly Craig

Flawless hostess Penny gathers guests to an island for her husband’s birthday celebrations. But she soon regrets inviting self-obsessed Eloise…When a child vanishes on the night of the party, their perfect island weekend is ripped apart. Has he been taken? Has he drowned? In the panic to find any trace, Penny casts about for someone to blame―even if that person is her own daughter, Rosie. But it’s not the first time Rosie’s been attacked by her mother.

Goodbye girl

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Goodbye girl

James Grippando

Piracy costs the movie and music industry billions. No one has been able to stop it. But that won't stop Miami criminal defense lawyer Jack Swyteck. His latest client, Imani Nichols, is a Grammy-winning popstar whose career has skyrocketed. Despite her success, she's the most underpaid superstar on the planet because of an onerous record contract she signed as a teenager with her now ex-husband Shaky Nichols, who has made himself rich off her royalties. Preferring to see thieves profit from her music than let her ex-husband pocket one more dime, Imani takes to social media and tells her millions of fans to "go pirate" and download her music illegally. Her hardball tactic leads to scorched-earth litigation, and now she needs Jack's help.

4 weeks to better sleep

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4 weeks to better sleep

Dr Michael Mosley

A good night's sleep is essential for a healthy brain and body. So why do so many of us struggle to sleep well? In 4 Weeks to Better Sleep, Dr Michael Mosley explains what happens when we sleep, what triggers common sleep problems and why standard advice rarely works.Prone to insomnia, he has taken part in numerous sleep experiments and tested every remedy going. The result is a radical four-week plan, based on the latest science, designed to help you re-establish a healthy sleep pattern in record time

How to eat 30 plants in a week

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How to eat 30 plants in a week

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

High's offering up delicious, easy meals with incredible health benefits, as explained in the brilliant introduction by gut-health guru Tim Spector. 30 plants may seem like a lot, but in Hugh's expert hands, it's an easy win. As you rack up the plant count week by week, you'll feel great, with renewed energy and all the benefits of a boosted microbiome.

The Glass House

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The Glass House

Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion

Psychiatry registrar Doctor Hannah Wright, a country girl with a chaotic history, thought she had seen it all in the emergency room. But that was nothing compared to the psychiatric ward at Menzies Hospital. Hannah must learn on the job in a strained medical system, as she and her fellow trainees deal with the common and the bizarre, the hilarious and the tragic, the treatable and the confronting. 

The woman with no name

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The woman with no name

Audrey Blake

1942.Though she survived the bomb that destroyed her home, Yvonne Rudellat's life is over. She's estranged from her husband, her daughter is busy with war work, and Yvonne―older, diminutive, overlooked―has lost all purpose. Until she's offered a chance to remake herself entirely... 

Tracy - 50 years, 50 stories

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Tracy - 50 years, 50 stories

Derek Pugh

Cyclone Tracy demolished Darwin, capital of the Northern Territory when it struck during the night of Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning, 1974. Over almost ten hours the small, intense, but slow-moving weather system left a swathe of destruction across the entire town. Every survivor has a story and just over 50 of them have responded to the invitation to tell theirs, some for the first time, in their own words.We admire them for their resilience and thank them for their contribution to this remarkable collection.

Black Duck : a year at Yumburra

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Black Duck : a year at Yumburra

Bruce Pascoe with Lyn Harwood

From the aftermath of devastating bushfires and the impact of an elder’s death to rebuilding a marriage and counting the personal cost of starting a movement, Black Duck is a remarkable glimpse into a year of finding strength in Country at Yumburra.

Anita de Monte laughs last

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Anita de Monte laughs last

Xochitl Gonzalez

1985. Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in New York City; her tragic death is the talk of the town. Until it isn't. 

Devil's Kitchen

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Devil's Kitchen

Candice Fox

This tight-knit, four-person unit has worked together to save countless lives and stop out of control fires before they cause major destruction. They've also stolen millions from banks, jewelry stores, and art galleries. Under the cover of saving the city, they've used their knowledge and specialist equipment to become the most successful heist crew on the East Coast. Andy Nearland is the newest member of the unit, and she's helping them prepare for their largest heist yet..

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Join us for this FREE event with author Gabrielle Samson as she discusses her

Posted 15th Apr 2024

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

Posted 26th Mar 2024

In need of some therapy? Pop into the Library for some quality time with two

Posted 25th Mar 2024

Why do opposites attract? Find out this and more at this author talk!

Posted 21st Mar 2024

FREE drop in session to connect with services. Come and visit the library and

Posted 24th Jan 2024

Want to know what the most popular library books of 2023 were?

Posted 14th Dec 2023

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19 Apr 2024
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Casuarina NT 0810
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20 Apr 2024
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Civic Centre, 17 Harry Chan Avenue
Darwin NT 0800
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20 Apr 2024
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Join us for a relaxing social morning of knitting and crocheting. All experience levels welcome

Karama Shopping Centre
Kalymnos Drive, Karama NT 0812
Karama NT 0812
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22 Apr 2024
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17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
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22 Apr 2024
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Civic Centre, 17 Harry Chan Avenue
Darwin NT 0800
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22 Apr 2024
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Civic Centre, 17 Harry Chan Avenue
Darwin NT 0800
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22 Apr 2024
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Karama Shopping Centre, 31 Kalymnos Drive
Karama NT 0812
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22 Apr 2024
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Karama Shopping Centre, Kalymnos Drive
Karama NT 0812
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23 Apr 2024
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Nightcliff NT 0810
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23 Apr 2024
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Nightcliff Library
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Nightcliff NT 0810
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23 Apr 2024
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Darwin City Library
Civic Centre, 17 Harry Chan Avenue
Darwin NT 0800
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24 Apr 2024
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Ticketed program.* For ages 3 to 12 months and their grownups. It's never too early to start reading

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17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
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24 Apr 2024
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Karama Shopping Centre, Kalymnos Drive
Karama NT 0812
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25 Apr 2024
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Nightcliff NT 0810
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25 Apr 2024
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Pavonia Place
Nightcliff NT 0810
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25 Apr 2024
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Casuarina Library
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Casuarina NT 0810
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26 Apr 2024
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Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
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27 Apr 2024
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Civic Centre, 17 Harry Chan Avenue
Darwin NT 0800
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27 Apr 2024
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Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
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28 Apr 2024
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Join us for a relaxing social morning of knitting and crocheting. All experience levels welcome

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

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29 Apr 2024
Children & Family
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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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29 Apr 2024
Children & Family
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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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29 Apr 2024
Children & Family
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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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29 Apr 2024
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Get ready for some serious fun! Come on down to Karama Library and unleash your competitive spirit

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

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29 Apr 2024
Children & Family
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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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30 Apr 2024
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Ticketed program.* For ages 3-5 years and their grown-ups. Younger siblings are welcome but may need

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Pavonia Place
Nightcliff NT 0810
Australia

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30 Apr 2024
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Nightcliff Library
Pavonia Place
Nightcliff NT 0810
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30 Apr 2024
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Darwin City Library
Civic Centre, 17 Harry Chan Avenue
Darwin NT 0800
Australia

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01 May 2024
Children & Family
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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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01 May 2024

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