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Welcome to City of Darwin Libraries

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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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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Here one moment

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Here one moment

Liane Moriarty

A brilliantly constructed story that looks at free will and destiny, grief and love, and the endless struggle to maintain certainty and control in an uncertain world. Liane Moriarty is a modern-day Jane Austen who humorously skewers social mores while spinning a web of mystery and asking profound, universal questions.

A death in Cornwall

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A death in Cornwall

Daniel Silva

When an old friend asks art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon for help with a baffling murder investigation, Gabriel finds himself pursuing a powerful and dangerous new adversary. The victim is Charlotte Blake, a celebrated professor of art history from Oxford who spends her weekends in the same seaside village where Gabriel once lived under an assumed identity.

Dirrayawadha

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Dirrayawadha

Anita Heiss

Miinaa was a young girl when the white ghosts first arrived. She remembers the day they raised a piece of cloth and renamed her homeland 'Bathurst'. Now she lives at Cloverdale and works for a white family who have settled there. The Nugents are kind, but Miinaa misses her miyagan. Her brother, Windradyne, is a Wiradyuri leader, and visits when he can, bringing news of unrest across their ngurambang. Miinaa hopes the violence will not come to Cloverdale, but she knows Windradyne is prepared to defend their Country if necessary. 

Fire and Bones

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Fire and Bones

Kathy Reiches

Always apprehensive about working fire scenes, Tempe is called to Washington, D.C., to analyse the victims of a deadly blaze and sees her misgivings justified. The devastated building is in Foggy Bottom, a neighbourhood with a colourful past and present, and Tempe becomes suspicious about the property’s ownership when she delves into its history. The pieces start falling into place strangely and quickly, and, sensing a good story, Tempe teams up with a new ally, tele-journalist Ivy Doyle. 

Safe Enough

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Safe Enough

Lee Child

An overlooked rookie cop is assigned to the department's file room. A ruthless killer only kills bad guys. A methodical bodyguard quits his job when he's outsmarted. A military mission is planned to perfection... Meticulously plotted and utterly compelling, these are intimate portraits of humanity at its best and worst. Each story is entirely distinct. And with their economical prose and unexpected twists, each could only have been written by the creator of Jack Reacher.

The Glassmaker

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The Glassmaker

Tracy Chevalier

Women are not meant to work with glass, but Orsola Rosso flouts convention to save her family from ruin. She works in secret, knowing her creations must be perfect to be accepted by men. But perfection may take a lifetime. Skipping like a stone through the centuries, we follow Orsola as she hones her craft through war and plague, tragedy and triumph, love and loss. The beads she creates will adorn the necks of empresses and courtesans from Paris to Vienna – but will she ever earn the respect of those closest to her?

Precipice

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Precipice

Robert Harris

Summer 1914. 26-year-old Venetia is engaged in a clandestine love affair with the Prime Minister, H.H Asquith. He writes to her obsessively, sharing the most sensitive matters of state. As Asquith reluctantly leads the country into war with Germany, a young intelligence officer is assigned to investigate a leak of top-secret documents.

Red Dead's History

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Red Dead's History

Tore C. Olsson

A pathbreaking new way to examine US history, through the lens of a bestselling video game Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption II, set in 1911 and 1899, are the most-played American history video games since The Oregon Trail. Beloved by millions, they've been widely acclaimed for their realism and attention to detail. But how do they fare as recreations of history? 

Dead ends

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Dead ends

Jeffery Deaver

A devious collection of short stories from the master of misdirection, featuring appearances from Lincoln Rhyme and Colter Shaw. Amongst the dead ends... A murder at a crime writers' conference. The method is entirely literary, the motive seems obvious - but can the detective who was first on scene puzzle out what's between the lines? 

The Hitchhiker

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The Hitchhiker

Gabriel Bergmoser

Pushing fifty and reeling from an ugly divorce, Paul has decided it's time for an adventure. With the Bee Gees on the radio and the open road ahead, he sets out into the middle of nowhere, open to whatever comes. But things take a sinister turn when he impulsively decides to pick up a hitchhiker. 

The odd couple : the Australia-America…

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The odd couple : the Australia-America…

Allan Behm

 As rich and powerful first-world nations, America and Australia share a problem: how to recalibrate their relationship to deliver peace and prosperity rather than conflict and disharmony. In The Odd Couple, Allan Behm suggests ways that America and Australia can transcend military glitz to strengthen well-being and human security worldwide. America needs a friend, not a flunkey, and Australia may become its best ally.

Klim

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Klim

Michael Klim

As one of Australia's most celebrated athletes, Michael Klim's impact extends far beyond the pool. Klim's journey to greatness began behind the Iron Curtain, in communist-era Poland.

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

Posted 19th Sep 2024

Thomas Mayo, a Kaurareg Aboriginal and Kalkalgal, Erubamle Torres Strait

Posted 19th Sep 2024

Join us for a series of computer workshops that are designed to develop your

Posted 4th Sep 2024

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

Posted 24th Jan 2024

You can now digitise your precious memories at the Darwin City Library with the

Posted 24th May 2022

Get your hands on the newest collection at Casuarina Library. The Most Wanted

Posted 25th Feb 2021

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Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

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

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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20 Sep 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Our weekend Story Time includes songs, rhymes and stories which celebrate reading, books and using

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

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21 Sep 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Our weekend Story Time includes songs, rhymes and stories which celebrate reading, books and using

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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21 Sep 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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23 Sep 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

For ages 3 to 24 months and their grown-ups. Clap and move to our Rhyme Time sessions. We'll explore

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

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24 Sep 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays

Join us for this free workshop, where you'll receive a pillowcase to decorate and take home, kick

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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24 Sep 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

For ages 3 to 12 months and their grownups. It's never too early to start reading to your baby. Baby

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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25 Sep 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

For ages 3 to 24 months and their grown-ups. Clap and move to our Rhyme Time sessions. We'll explore

Nightcliff Library
Pavonia Place
Nightcliff NT 0810
Australia

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26 Sep 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays

Join us for this free workshop, where you'll receive a pillowcase to decorate and take home, kick

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

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26 Sep 2024
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays
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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27 Sep 2024
Free Event
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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27 Sep 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays

Join us for a fun filled morning of stories and all things yoga. It’s never too early to start

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

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28 Sep 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Our weekend Story Time includes songs, rhymes and stories which celebrate reading, books and using

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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28 Sep 2024
Free Event
Libraries Events
Youth Events

Looking for an inclusive and friendly space to play games, practice your art and connect with new

Costs
FREE

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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29 Sep 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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30 Sep 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Join teachers from the Confucius Institute and storytellers from City of Darwin Libraries for a

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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30 Sep 2024
Free Event
Libraries Events

Learn how to prepare, prevent, detect and respond to scams, identity theft and cyber security

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

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30 Sep 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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01 Oct 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

For ages 3 to 24 months and their grown-ups. Clap and move to our Rhyme Time sessions. We'll explore

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

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01 Oct 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays

Join us for this free workshop, where you'll receive a pillowcase to decorate and take home, kick

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

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01 Oct 2024
Libraries Events

If using a computer seems a bit overwhelming, this session will give you the confidence and skills

Casuarina Library
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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02 Oct 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

For ages 3 to 12 months and their grownups. It's never too early to start reading to your baby. Baby

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

-
02 Oct 2024
Free Event
Libraries Events

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

Costs
Free

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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02 Oct 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

For ages 3 to 24 months and their grown-ups. Clap and move to our Rhyme Time sessions. We'll explore

Nightcliff Library
Pavonia Place
Nightcliff NT 0810
Australia

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03 Oct 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays

Join us for this free workshop, where you'll receive a pillowcase to decorate and take home, kick

Nightcliff Library
10/12 Pavonia Place
Nightcliff NT 0810
Australia

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03 Oct 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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03 Oct 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays

Let’s celebrate the Kids Reading Oz Choice (KROC) Awards. The KROC Awards let the readers vote for

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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04 Oct 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Our weekend Story Time includes songs, rhymes and stories which celebrate reading, books and using

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

-
05 Oct 2024
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Our weekend Story Time includes songs, rhymes and stories which celebrate reading, books and using

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

-
05 Oct 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

-
07 Oct 2024

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