The library provides loads of opportunities to bring the community together through a variety of programs. We offer a diverse range of programs for all ages. From coding to school holiday fun, and digital literacy, there is something for everyone at the Palmerston Library.
🖨️🌟3D printing services are available to the public at City of Palmerston Library for FREE. 🌟🖨️
3D printing is a process that creates three-dimensional objects from a digital design file. The printer builds the object layer by layer using plastic filament, allowing for the creation of detailed and customised items.
Click here for more information on how to print!
🎨🖼️ You asked and we listened! Our library art sessions were so popular that we’re extending them to Sundays for our local arts and crafts lovers.
Join us for a guided painting session where participants will create their own artwork on canvas, led step-by-step by a facilitator. These sessions are suitable for all skill levels, so bring a friend and let’s get creative! 🖌️🧑🎨
All materials are provided.
🗓️ Last Sunday of each month (starting Sunday 29 March) | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
📍 City of Palmerston Library
👩🎨 Aimed for adults 18 and over
Join us for a fun exciting morning of activities.
🎨🖌️Enjoy self-paced arts & crafts. These sessions are suitable for all skill levels. Bring a friend and let’s get creative! 🧑🎨🖼️
All materials are provided.
🗓️ Tuesdays at 10am-12pm
📍 City of Palmerston Library Community Room
Aimed for adults 18 and over
Need Help with Technology? We're Here for You!
Our staff are here to support you in building your digital confidence. Whether you have a quick question or want a longer one-on-one session, we’re happy to help you navigate everyday technology tasks.
We can assist with:
- Accessing emails and resetting passwords
- Using government and community websites
- Managing files with USB drives and cloud storage
- Connecting devices to Wi-Fi and installing apps
- Basic use of Microsoft Word, online shopping, social media, and online banking
To keep our focus on helping you learn and grow your skills, there are some services we don’t provide:
- Full phone setup or data transfer between devices
- Data recovery or lost file restoration
- Device activation or hardware troubleshooting
- Virus or malware removal
If you need help with more complex technical issues, we recommend contacting a professional technician or the device manufacturer. We’re happy to help you find the right resources.
Visit your local library or call us on 89359999 to book an appointment—we look forward to helping you get comfortable with technology!
Be Connected - free online lessons
We have teamed up with Be Connected, an Australian Government initiative to support older Australians to access digital services. We offer access to a digital literacy program that aims to increase your confidence and skill in going online. You can book in for one-on-one sessions with a digital mentor at any of our libraries.
There has never been a better time to get online.
Got a book you can’t stop talking about? Or looking for your next great read? Come along to Book Chats and enjoy a relaxed, friendly yarn about books with fellow readers. Each month we’ll have a fun theme and a stack of hand-picked titles to get the conversation flowing.
Get a sneak peek at brand-new items, be the first to place a request, and have your say by recommending which books we should add to our collection!
FREE | No bookings required
Aimed for adults 18 and over
Code Club is about fun, creativity and learning through exploring. 👾🧑💻
This is a nationwide network of free, volunteer-led after-school coding club aimed at children. It's all about sparking creativity and learning through hands-on coding projects. 🖥️🤖
📅 Saturdays from 10am-1pm, during school terms
📍 City of Palmerston Library Community Room
To register, please see a library staff member or phone (08) 8935 9999 or email: library@palmerston.nt.gov.au
Aimed for children aged 8-14 years
🧑🎨Looking for a creative way to spend your Sunday afternoon? Join us for Crafter Noons — a relaxed, friendly craft session held once a month. Enjoy creating, chatting, and connecting with fellow crafters in a welcoming space.🧑🎨
🎨Perfect for all skill levels — beginners welcome!🎨
🧶All materials are provided.🧶
📍 City of Palmerston Library
Aimed for adults 18 and over
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Learning to read can be fun, especially in the Frillies Club. 📖
Perfect for pre-schoolers to Year 6's, new members receive a Frillies Club pack which includes a bookmark, activity booklet and your very own logbook to mark down how many books you read. 📚
There are monthly prize draws for kids that read 5 books per month. 🔖
To join, see a library staff member.
Aimed for children aged 5-12 years
Gadgets and Games is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) inspired program where children can explore and create using robots, electronics, gaming devices, Roblox, puzzles and/or board games while unwinding and connecting with others. 🎮🃏🤖
📅Tuesdays at 3:30-4:30pm
📍 City of Palmerston Library
Aimed for children aged 5-14 years
Meet other local Anime and Manga fans to watch and discuss all things Anime/Manga. 🎲🐉 Get your gaming on, play computer games or table top gaming such as Dungeons and Dragons and connect with like-minded teens. 🕹️🧝
📅 Thursdays from 3:30pm-4:30pm
📍 City of Palmerston Library Community Room
Aimed for youth aged 12-19 years
The Information Hub at the library offers a space for not-for-profit organisations, government departments, and other groups or clubs to set up and promote their services and activities to the public. Representatives will also be available to answer any questions. ℹ️
The information hub sessions are scheduled for weekdays at individual organisations availability. 💁
For further information on which services will be at our Information Hub, click here or contact library staff on (08) 8935 9999.
Children are invited to unleash their imagination, build amazing structures, and make new friends in our LEGO wonderland. 🧒🚧🤖
📅 Wednesdays from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.
📍 City of Palmerston Library
Aimed for children aged 5-14
🎨The City of Palmerston Library Art Gallery space is available free of charge for local community artists to showcase their work. 🎨
🖼️Whether you’re an emerging artist or have an established collection, this is a great opportunity to share your creativity with the wider community in a welcoming and accessible space.🖼️
🧑🎨Exhibitions can include a range of mediums such as painting, photography, mixed media, and more. Our gallery is located within the library, offering strong visitor traffic and great exposure for your work.🧑🎨
🖌️If you’re interested in exhibiting your collection, we’d love to hear from you.🖌️
Give us a call on 8935 9999 or drop in and have a chat with our friendly team to learn more about the process and availability.
You're never too young to enjoy reading! 📖🎶
Nurserytime involves songs, puppets, nursery rhymes and movement chosen specifically to enhance your baby's early literacy development. 👶🪇
📅 Wednesdays from 10:00-10:45am
📍 City of Palmerston Library
Aimed for children aged 0 - 1 year
Looking for some free fun activities to do for the school holidays? 🖌️🎞️🪄
We have you covered. We offer a range of activities, entertainment, movies and more at the library every school holiday. 🖍️🎥🪇
📅All sessions start at 3.30 pm
📍 City of Palmerston Library
Aimed for children aged 5 - 12
Bookings are required for groups of 5 or more.
Click here for September/October School Holiday Program!
Say goodbye to quiet libraries - this is when things get noisy! 📖🎶
Sing, dance and listen to stories from our library staff specifically to enhance your child’s early literacy development. 👶🪇
📅Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.00am.
📍 City of Palmerston Library
Aimed for children aged 1-5 years
🧶🧑🎨Looking for a creative escape? 🧑🎨🧶
🖍️Join The Craft Nest, our weekly adult craft group where creativity meets connection.
Enjoy guided Cross Stitch and Diamond Art sessions, make new friends, and unwind through craft.
Beginners welcome!
Bring your own materials, with some supplies available.🖌️
📅Wednesdays 10.00am-12.00pm
📍 City of Palmerston Library
Aimed for adults 18 and over