Finding the fun in the mayhem

Parenting and life in general can be mayhem — so let’s have some fun. Join Amy Hetherington as she shares real-life stories and playful activities to help you reconnect with what really matters

Meet Tracy Westerman

Hear from Tracy Westerman - one of Australia's leading psychologists and also proud Nyamal woman as she shares her journey in her memoir, Jilya.

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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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Atmosphere

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Atmosphere

Taylor Jenkins Reid 

An epic new novel set against the backdrop of the 1980s Space Shuttle program about the extraordinary lengths we go to live and love beyond our limits.

Mouche & Friends : seamless toys to knit and…

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Mouche & Friends : seamless toys to knit and…

Cinthia Vallet

Come meet Henri the Orangutan, Agi the Sheep and Billie the Raccoon. This gorgeous book includes patterns for 12 delightful knitted animals, plus their garments and accessories. Cinthia Vallet's toy-making process is unique and totally seamless: no need to assemble those tiny parts! It is fascinating to see how your little creature comes alive while knitting. Cinthia walks you through the techniques step by step with illustrated tutorials, which makes knitting the characters easy and enjoyable. 

The mysterious Mr Nakamoto : a 15-year quest for…

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The mysterious Mr Nakamoto : a 15-year quest for…

Benjamin Wallace

A thrilling investigation into the mysterious identity of Bitcoin's creator and a deep dive into crypto's utopian origin story.

What the night brings

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What the night brings

Mark Billingham

The targeted murder of four officers is only the first in a series of attacks that leaves police scared, angry and, most disturbingly of all, vengeful. As Tom Thorne and Nicola Tanner dig into the reasons for the violence, a deeper darkness begins to emerge: the possibility that these murders are payback. The price paid for an unspeakable betrayal. To uncover the truth, Thorne will be forced to question everything he stands for. He can trust nobody, and the shocking secrets revealed by one terrible night will fracture his entire world.

The Turing Protocol

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The Turing Protocol

Nick Croydon

In the midst of World War II, Enigma codebreaker Alan Turing has created a machine named Nautilus that can send a message back into the recent past. After Turing uses it to help the Allied forces succeed on D-Day, he sees the power (and potential danger) of what he has created. He knows he can only entrust it to one person: Joan, the mother of his secret child. Over the next seventy years, the Nautilus is passed down through the Turing family, who all must decide for themselves when to use this powerful invention. Will it save the world - or destroy it?

The First Gentleman

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The First Gentleman

Bill Clinton & James Patterson

The President of the United States is up for re-election. Her husband is on trial for murder. Is the First Gentleman a killer? A pair of brilliant investigative journalists set out to uncover the truth.

Women travel solo : 30 inspiring stories of…

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Women travel solo : 30 inspiring stories of…

Editors: Polly Thomas & Joanna Cooke

Discover 30 inspirational stories from brilliant women who have explored the transformative power of travelling around the world alone. Find honest advice and tips from each woman about what they'd wished they'd known, the things they'll never forget, and how their travels changed them in this can-do guide for female adventurers everywhere

Melaleuca

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Melaleuca

Angie Faye Martin

Renee Taylor is planning to stay the minimum amount of time in her remote hometown - only as long as her mum needs her, then she is fleeing back to her real life in Brisbane. Seconded to the town's sleepy police station, Renee is pretty sure work will hold nothing more exciting than delivering speeding tickets. Then a murdered woman is found down by the creek on the outskirts of town. 

Well fed : how modern diets are failing us and…

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Well fed : how modern diets are failing us and…

James Collier

In Well Fed, James Collier, former NHS dietitian and co-founder of Huel, is on a mission to debunk the myths about food and nutrition to reveal why what we eat is not only having a devastating impact on our health, but also on our planet. The industrialisation of our food system has wreaked havoc on earth's natural biodiversity, diminished the nutritional value of the food that is produced and has been a major contributor to global warming. The result? A planet in crisis and a surge in diseases of excess

Libraries news

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City of Darwin is excited to announce that the Young Territory Author Awards

Posted 11th Sep 2025

Join us for Water Safety Week 2025 as Boof the Barra makes a special appearance

Posted 1st Sep 2025

Voting for the Kids Reading Oz Choice (KROC) Awards is open for 2025. This is

Posted 18th Jun 2025

Join us for STEAM Story Time, an interactive program tailored for curious minds

Posted 7th Feb 2025

Looking for support services? Visit the library to chat with a caseworker or

Posted 28th Jan 2025

Need Support or Assistance? We’re Here to Help! Life can sometimes present

Posted 17th Jan 2025

Library events

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Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

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 Sep 2025
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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13 Sep 2025
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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13 Sep 2025
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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15 Sep 2025
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

For ages 3-5 years and their grown-ups. Younger siblings are welcome but may need more assistance

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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15 Sep 2025
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Join us for Water Safety Week 2025 as Boof the Barra makes a special appearance at City of Darwin

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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15 Sep 2025
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

For babies ages 3 to 12 months and their grown-ups. These sessions are suitable for the age ranges

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

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15 Sep 2025
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

For ages 1 to 3 years and their grown-ups. These sessions are suitable for the age ranges specified

Nightcliff Library
Pavonia Place
Nightcliff NT 0810
Australia

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16 Sep 2025
Community
Fitness & Wellbeing
Free Event
Libraries Events

Need Support or Assistance? We’re Here to Help! Here’s how we can help: Housing Community Resources

Costs
Free

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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16 Sep 2025
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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16 Sep 2025
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Join us for Water Safety Week 2025 as Boof the Barra makes a special appearance at City of Darwin

Nightcliff Library
Pavonia Place
Nightcliff NT 0810
Australia

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16 Sep 2025
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

For ages 1 to 3 years and their grown-ups. These sessions are suitable for the age ranges specified

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

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17 Sep 2025
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Join us for Water Safety Week 2025 as Boof the Barra makes a special appearance at City of Darwin

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

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17 Sep 2025
Community
Free Event
Libraries Events

Justice of the Peace Services Now Available Every Wednesday! We are excited to announce that a

Karama Library
Karama Shopping Plaza, 37 Kalymnos Drive
Karama NT 0812
Australia

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17 Sep 2025
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

For babies ages 3 to 12 months and their grown-ups. These sessions are suitable for the age ranges

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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17 Sep 2025
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Come and play with all our favourite tech in one place. Try out Osmo, robots, virtual reality

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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17 Sep 2025
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Join us for Water Safety Week 2025 as Boof the Barra makes a special appearance at City of Darwin

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

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18 Sep 2025
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events

Join us for STEAM Story Time, an interactive program tailored for 3 to 5 year olds, where we explore

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

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18 Sep 2025
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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18 Sep 2025
Arts & Culture
Community
Courses & Workshops
Free Event
Libraries Events
Senior

Join us for a compelling evening with Paulie Stewart OAM musician, journalist, activist and author

Costs
free but booking essential

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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18 Sep 2025
Arts & Culture
Children & Family
Community
Courses & Workshops
Free Event
Libraries Events

Fresh off sold-out shows across Australia, Darwin comedian and mum shares the highs and lows of her

Costs
Free

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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19 Sep 2025
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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19 Sep 2025
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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20 Sep 2025
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

-
20 Sep 2025
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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22 Sep 2025
Community
Free Event
Libraries Events

Looking for community support and advice services? Visit the libraries to chat with a caseworker or

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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22 Sep 2025
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays

For babies ages 3 to 12 months and their grown-ups. These sessions are suitable for the age ranges

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

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22 Sep 2025
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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22 Sep 2025
Children & Family
Free Event
Libraries Events
School Holidays

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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23 Sep 2025
Community
Fitness & Wellbeing
Free Event
Libraries Events

Need Support or Assistance? We’re Here to Help! Here’s how we can help: Housing Community Resources

Costs
Free

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
Casuarina NT 0810
Australia

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23 Sep 2025

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