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November 2009
Until 21 November- Emerging from the Green: acoustic music in the Library (Surry Hills)
Closes 23 November, 5pm - Christmas colouring In Competition
Closes 23 November, 5pm - Letter to Santa Competition
1 to 30 November - Out-takes - Exhibition of staff photography (Kings Cross)
Until 29 November - Remodelling Architecture: Architectural Places - Digital Spaces exhibition (Customs House)
29 October 2009 to 15 January 2010 NOCTURNAL By Peter Solness
December 2009
26 November to 25 December - Our Christmas 2009 (various locations)
2-4 & 9-11 December - Ferrero Festival Of Light (8-11pm Customs House)
1 to 18 December - Christmas Crafts and Storytimes
8 December - The Edge of the Possible - film screening (Customs House)
9 to 16 December - Dictionary of Sydney - Workshops and Talks (Surry Hills, Customs House, Kings Cross, Glebe)
29 October 2009 to 15 January 2010 NOCTURNAL By Peter Solness (Customs House)
January 2010
18 to 21 January - Where the Wild Things Are (Ultimo, Glebe, Newtown, Waterloo)
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Ultimo Community Centre Open Day
22 November
Every year we celebrate the opening of the Ultimo Community Centre with a free fun filled family event. This year, in addition to the jumping castles, face painting for children, art and craft exhibitions and community information stalls for everyone, there will be lots of library reference books for sale as our library reference section goes digital. Sale open to all City of Sydney Library cardholders - so bring your card or get membership on the day!
City of Sydney Library Centenary Blog
On 15 October, 2009 the City of Sydney Library celebrated its 100th Birthday. Share your memories of the Library with other customers or explore the history of the Library at our new blog. The Library wishes to thank its customers and communities for your support and we look forward to sharing another 100 years of discovery and inspiration with you.
For full details visit
http://cityofsydneylibrarycentenary.wordpress.com/
Library 100 Trivia Quiz
November 2009
For the month of November the Library will be extending its Centenary Trivia quiz. The first person to answer all the questions correctly will win a $100 book voucher. To participate in the quiz you will need to answer the questions attached.
Click here for Library Quiz Questions (PDF 14Kb)
Please drop your entry off at your nearest Library branch or email it to library@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au by Friday 27 November 2009 5:00pm. For more information please call 9265 9292.
Top 100 Book Poll
November 2009
The Library continues to celebrate its 100th birthday throughout November. Tell us your favourite three titles and go into the draw to win a $100 book voucher.
Poll closes on Friday 27 November. Full poll results and winner announced on Wednesday 2 December at cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/library. Please submit your entries via email to library@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or drop off the form at your nearest branch.
Click here for Library Top 100 Book Poll form (PDF 24Kb)
Bestsellers at the Library
November 2009
Click on a title to view details. If all copies are out, books can be reserved.
- The Silent Country by Di Morrissey - reserve it*
- The gathering storm by Peter Smalley
- Truth by Peter Temple
- The girl who kicked the hornets' nest by Stieg Larsson - reserve it*
- The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown - reserve it*
* $1 fee paid on pick-up at the library. Notification is by mail, if your address has changed please let us know.
Bike Repair Kits
Are you a cyclist or considering purchasing a bicycle? Bike repair kits are now held in each branch of the City of Sydney Library for loan to our cycling library customers. Each kit includes a bike repair tool and a mini bike pump. The kits are borrowed in the same way as our other collection items: they have a 3 week loan period and can be reserved and transferred between branches. Now you can make a quick repair without denting your wallet!
The Library also hold numerous books on cycling techniques, routes, competitions and maintenance. Browse our collection at your nearest branch, place your request via our online catalogue (click 'Request item for $1', then enter your library card number).
Green Your Life at the City of Sydney Libraries
Power-Mates - Now Available!
You can hire more than books, cds, dvds and magazines at your local library now. Power-Mates will measure the amount of electricity each of your appliances uses. Find out just how much leaving the TV on stand-by and a mobile charger plugged in is costing you - and the planet. For availability click here...
Free Wireless Internet
At City of Sydney Library Branches
Bring your own laptop and connect to the Internet free of charge!
Visitors can jump online at various locations thanks to a Free Wireless Internet service. Why not grab your laptop and drop in to Customs House, Glebe, Newtown, Ultimo, Haymarket, Kings Cross, Surry Hills, Town Hall, and Waterloo Libraries and connect to the Internet free of charge.
N.B: Please check the conditions of use. Customers must use battery-operated laptops. Free Internet access using the library's computers is also available.
Spring Summer Benefits 2009
Arts and Cultural Events
City of Sydney Library Members have access to exclusive benefits to arts and cultural events in the City. The City extends its thanks to the cultural organisations who are participating in the Autumn Winter benefits. There’s more to a City of Sydney Library, and Membership is free for City of Sydney residents!
Learn to Knit with the NSW Knitters Guild!
2nd Saturday of each month
The Inner City group of the Knitters Guild meets at the Customs House Library on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Members of the guild are happy to offer learn to knit sessions for beginners or those needing a refresher course . Sessions 2 .00pm - 3.30pm. Wool and needles will be supplied. All ages welcome (children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). Bookings essential. To book please email Jane at learntoknit@knittersguildnsw.org.au or call on 0402 071 345.
Last Updated: Friday 20 November, 2009
