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Our libraries are located at Casuarina, Darwin City, Karama and Nightcliff for anyone to use. There are even better perks for those who join up but best of all - it's all free!

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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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Bright shining : how grace changes everything

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Bright shining : how grace changes everything

Julia Baird

The silos in which we consume information dot the media landscape like skyscrapers, and our growing distrust of the media, politicians and public figures has choked our ability to cut each other slack, to allow each other to stumble, to forgive one another. So what does grace look like in our world, and how do we recognise it, nurture it in ourselves and express it, even in the darkest of times? From award-winning journalist Julia Baird, author of the acclaimed national bestseller Phosphorescence, comes Bright Shining, a luminously beautiful, deeply insightful and most timely exploration of grace.

How (not) to have an arranged marriage

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How (not) to have an arranged marriage

Dr Amir Khan

Yousef is the golden child to his strict Pakistani parents, overshadowing his younger sister, Rehana. As he finishes his medical degree in London, Yousef's life appears to be mapped out for him: become a doctor, marry a suitable girl of his parents' choosing and, above all, make his family proud. Then Yousef meets Jess. A fellow medical student, Jess presents a complication to the plan. Suddenly, Yousef finds himself torn between two worlds - keeping each a secret from the other. Then, as graduation day looms, Yousef's mother informs him that she's started looking for his wife . . .

Three Inch Teeth

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Three Inch Teeth

C.J. Box

A rogue grizzly bear has gone on a rampage, killing, among others, the fiancee of Joe Pickett's daughter. At the same time, Dallas Cates, who Joe helped lock up years ago, is released from prison with a list of six names tattooed on his skin. He wants revenge on the people who sent him away: the people he blames for the deaths of his entire family and the loss of his reputation and property? 

The Rewilding

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The Rewilding

Donna M Cameron

Heartbroken and in fear for his life, corporate whistle blower, Jagger Eckerman, escapes to hide out in a remote cave, but kick-arse radical, Nia Moretti, is furious a 'capitalist suit' has taken over her cave. It is hatred at first sight. Yet Nia is hiding for reasons of her own, ones that drag Jagger closer to death as they are forced on the run together and he is unwittingly pulled deeper into Nia's reckless mission to help save the planet. But who can save Jagger from the relentless pursuit of the man who wants him dead?

Tracey - 50 years, 50 stories

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Tracey - 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.

The 24th Hour

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The 24th Hour

James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

The Women's Murder Club is out celebrating an engagement at San Francisco's finest restaurant when a blood-curdling scream interrupts the festivities. They soon discover a young woman who has been the victim of a violent assault. Sergeant Lindsay Boxer makes an arrest. Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano takes the case. But assigning blame is made impossible due to the victim's chaotic version of events – and the shocking reason behind her ever-changing memory. 

The outback court reporter

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The outback court reporter

Jamelle Wells

After spending almost twenty years in city courtrooms reporting for the ABC on some of the country's highest profile cases, in Outback Court Reporter, Jamelle Wells takes you into our country courtrooms, from the grand sandstone edifices of Cobar and Grafton to the repurposed community halls and police stations in outback Queensland the Northern Territory. From the case of the stolen cat flap, to missing lollipops and exploding chocolate milk in a country supermarket, to a custody dispute over a camel - Jamelle has seen the lighter and quirky side of outback courts but has also witnessed the harsh, dark, and petty side of outback life.

The uncharted flight of Olivia West

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The uncharted flight of Olivia West

Sara Ackerman

1927. Olivia "Livy" West is a fearless young pilot with a love of adventure. She yearns to cross oceans and travel the skies. When she learns of the Dole Air Race -- a high-stakes contest to be the first to make the 2,400 mile Pacific crossing from the West Coast to Hawai'i -- she sets her sights on qualifying. But it soon becomes clear that only men will make the cut. In a last-ditch effort to take part, Livy manages to be picked as a navigator for one of the pilots, before setting out on a harrowing journey that some will not survive. 

Halfway House

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Halfway House

Helen Fitzgerald

On her first shift at a halfway house for violent offenders in Edinburgh - the only job she could get - rebounding Australian expat Lou is taken hostage. For nine long hours, the only people who can help her are the residents. But who can Lou trust? The mum-and-dad-killer, the elderly legless rockstar paedophile, the stammering suicide chat room guy, or the Armani-suited conman? Slick, darkly funny and nerve-janglingly tense, Halfway House is a breathtaking thriller and an unapologetic reminder: never corner a desperate woman.

The house of love and death

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The house of love and death

Andrew Klavan

Cameron Winter is known for having a sense about crime. His background as a spy trained his mind--and his body--for action, and his current role as an English professor gives him a sharp understanding of human nature. But beyond that, he was born with a "strange habit of mind"--the ability to recreate detailed crime scenes in his imagination and dissect the motives and encounters that produced them. And after reading a puzzling news story about a wealthy family killed in a small town in the Chicago suburbs, he can't resist the chance to apply this deductive power in the pursuit of justice for the victims. 

Body Of Lies

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Body Of Lies

Sarah Bailey

A car crash victim clings to life and is rushed to hospital but can't be saved. Hours later, her corpse is stolen from the morgue. No one knows who the dead woman was or why her body was taken. Detective Sergeant Gemma Woodstock is back in her hometown of Smithson on maternity leave when the bizarre incident occurs. 

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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

Parents, ignite your child's love for reading this summer with our reading club!

Posted 14th Dec 2023

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Children & Family
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

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30 Mar 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

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

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02 Apr 2024
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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02 Apr 2024
Community
Free Event
Libraries Events

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

Casuarina Library
Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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02 Apr 2024
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

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03 Apr 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

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03 Apr 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 Apr 2024
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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04 Apr 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

In need of some therapy this wet season. Pop into the Library for some quality time with two

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

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04 Apr 2024
Free Event
Libraries Events

Monsoon Cinema is a free, regular film night featuring films of artistic, cultural or social

Nightcliff Library
10/12 Pavonia Place
Nightcliff NT 0810
Australia

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04 Apr 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Create your own masterpiece and display them in our Library for everyone to see. When: 3:30 pm - 4

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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05 Apr 2024
Children & Family
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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06 Apr 2024
Children & Family
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

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06 Apr 2024
Free Event
Libraries Events
Senior

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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08 Apr 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays

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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08 Apr 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays

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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08 Apr 2024
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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09 Apr 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays

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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09 Apr 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays

Create your own LEGO masterpiece and display them in our Library for everyone to see. When: 10:00 am

Nightcliff Library
10/12 Pavonia Place
Nightcliff NT 0810
Australia

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09 Apr 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays

Join us for a boomerang painting experience with Katelynn, a local Indigenous artist! Embrace

Darwin City Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Darwin NT 0800
Australia

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09 Apr 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays

Come and watch on the big screen the movie Wonka (2023). Suitable for all ages. When: 10 am

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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10 Apr 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays

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

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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10 Apr 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays

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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10 Apr 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays

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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11 Apr 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays

Join us for a boomerang painting experience with Katelynn, a local Indigenous artist! Embrace

Nightcliff Library
Pavonia Place
Nightcliff NT 0810
Australia

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11 Apr 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

In need of some therapy this wet season. Pop into the Library for some quality time with two

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

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11 Apr 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays

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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12 Apr 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays

Play. Explore. Discover. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths. STEAM

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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12 Apr 2024
Libraries Events
Youth Events

Gaming After Dark is a safe, action-packed and inclusive place for young people aged 12-17 to hang

Costs
free

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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12 Apr 2024
Children & Family
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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13 Apr 2024

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