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We have set up a new way to complete your online registration, so you can access all of these great services and resources quicker:
Our public libraries and the ACT Heritage Library are operating regular opening hours. You can check opening hours on our website.
We'd love to see you at the library, but please do not visit if you are unwell or have COVID-19 Symptoms.
Concession card holders can now collect free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs) from our library branches.
1:30pm, Sat 13 August 2022 | Woden Library
Are you a hopelessly devoted fan of Sandy and Danny? Or does your ride go like greased lightning? In honour of Olivia Newton-John, join us for a special screening of the much-loved musical romantic comedy movie she is best known for.
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From 9 August 2022 | Various Branches
If you are feeling well and don't have COVID-19 symptoms, you can now pick up free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs) from our library branches. You will need to show your concession card
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20-26 August 2022 | Various Branches
Oh no, do you need a kids costume for Book Week? Never fear, ACT NoWaste are joining us to give you tips, tricks and ideas for creating costumes with things around the house. Plus, there's no better time for Story Time at the library than Book Week. Make sure you book in to catch special guest reader Jodie Griffiths-Cook at Kippax and Gungahlin.
Check out what's on for Book Week
13-21 August 2022 | Various Branches
Bring the whole family for a week packed with cool science at a library near you. Don’t miss convict escape plans, inspiring Canberra women in science, Questacon science kits, prehistoric puppet making, an Science of Romance talk with Jennifer Ryder and Rebecca Barber, and more.
Check out what's on for Science Week
From 2 July 2022
We’re excited to have Larry Brandy bring his award-nominated book Wiradjuri Country to life and teach us about Wiradjuri culture as part of NAIDOC Week, as well as supporting the Community Sector NAIDOC Week Event on 5 July. Don’t miss the Welcome to Country and performances in Woden Town Square, plus badge-making, bush tucker demos, flower workshops, yarning circles and more at Woden Library.
Check out our NAIDOC events
From 4th July 2022
The school holidays are here and we've got free activities for the whole family, from story times, to craft activities, writing workshops and even aeroplanes! So come down to your local library and see what's on.
See What's On
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th June 2022
Come down to the Library for an action packed weekend with activities for kids of all ages. We'll be reading, writing, rhyming, dancing, drawing and solving mysteries!
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Fridays: 3, 10, 17 & 24 June | Dickson Library
Drop-in for a visit with Care Mobile Debt Clinic, Services Australia, ActewAGL Staying Connected, Icon Water and/or a Justice of the Peace. These host organisations will be available to provide support and advice on your income and expenses, including your energy and water bills, your government benefits and your concessions.
Bookings not required