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.
🎨🖼️ You asked and we listened! Our Library art sessions were so popular that we are extending them into Sunday sessions for our local arts and crafts lovers. These sessions are suitable for all skill levels. Bring a friend and let’s get creative!🖌️🧑🎨
All materials are provided.
🗓️ Last Sunday of each month (starting Sunday 29 March) at 2pm-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 and a selection of fun board games. 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
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.🧶
🗓️ 2pm-3.30pm
Mosaic Workshop on Sunday 15 March
Beaded Creatures on Sunday 12 April
📍 City of Palmerston Library
Aimed for adults 18 and over
💻 Join us on Wednesdays from 1:00pm–2:30pm for our tech support sessions at the library. These sessions are designed to help people of all skill levels feel more confident using technology in their everyday lives. 📱
We have partnered with organisations such as NBN, CBA and Services Australia to deliver these sessions.
From help understanding online scams, improving your online safety, connecting your devices, using your phone, tablet or laptop, setting up apps or emails, or would simply like some one-on-one guidance, we've got you covered. 🖨️
These sessions are relaxed, supportive and informal—drop in, ask questions, and learn at your own pace. Bring your own device, or just come along for a chat and some handy tips. 🧑💻
📅Dates: Click here to view the calendar of dates and classes
📍 Location: City of Palmerston Library Community Room
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
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 10am
📍 City of Palmerston Library
Aimed for children aged 5 - 12
Bookings are required for groups of 5 or more.
Next School Holiday Program will be in April, watch this space!
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