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Volunteer internet training at Woden unavailable - Last updated: 18/10/2018
The volunteer internet training at Woden in no longer operating. For one on one digital literacy training please check the What's On booklet

Giggle & Wiggle is back at Dickson Library! - Last updated: 18/10/2018
Giggle & Wiggle for 0-2 year olds will resume at Dickson Library on Tuesdays at 10.15am and 11.30am. As space is limited, we would ask you to not bring prams in to the library if possible. Bookings open at 7.30am on the morning of the program.

Sharing Stories Exhibition - Last updated: 10/10/2018
3-20 October 2018 | Woden Library

Explore 191 children’s books in 50 different languages from the International Board on Books for Young People’s (IBBY) 2018 Honor List. Plus, join us for themed programs where you and the family can enjoy International Story Times, get tips for raising a bilingual child, reflect on cultural diversity in Aussie picture books and turn a colouring map into a 3D world.

2019 Book Club applications now open - Last updated: 08/10/2018
The 2019 Book Clubs application form is now available for independent book clubs. The list of new titles for 2019 and the list of back list titles for 2019 are also available.

Dickson Library: Partially reopen from 4 October - Last updated: 03/10/2018
Dickson Library is partially reopening from Thursday 4 October with normal operating hours, but limited access and services. External return chutes will also reopen. You will be able to borrow and return books, pick up requests, use the public computers and access newspapers and other resources. A large section of the library will remain closed to the public so further works can continue safely. We are hopeful that the library will fully reopen in November. Click through for more information.

New Items List - Last updated: 06/09/2018
New items that have been added to our collection in the previous month.

Dickson English Conversation Group - Last updated: 24/07/2018
Due to the ongoing disruption to services at Dickson Library, Dickson English conversation classes will be held at Civic Library on Wednesdays from 10am-11.30am. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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