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Please note that Australia Day public holiday will be observed on Monday, January 27, 2025, and all our libraries will be closed for the day. Libraries will continue to operate during their regular business hours on Sunday, January 26. However, you can still access our Online library during the closure.

 

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Summer Reading Holiday Program

Escape into a World of Imagination (16 years and under)

This summer get ready for a season filled with creativity and thrilling narratives, along with the chance to win exciting prizes!

Girl reading books with animated butterfly, sun and tiger in background

Holiday Fun at Your Library

Set a reminder, bookings for our huge range of free school holiday activities will open on Monday, 9 December at 9:30am!

Participants can experience a planetarium, dig for dinosaurs, interact with Australian wildlife, and much more.

Child dressed in red and white strip t-shirt with antlers

Dive into Summer Reading with Parra Pods

Parra Pods is City of Parramatta Libraries podcast dedicated to book lovers, featuring book reviews and reading recommendations to inspire your next read. This episode invites parents of young readers (0-16) to "Escape into a World of Imagination" to discover exciting stories and a chance to win prizes. 

Tune in for a rewarding literary experience.

Microphone with Parra Pods written in white underneath with blue background

STEM Workshops

Explore an exciting summer of hands-on STEM workshops! Dive into engaging programs featuring coding classes, robotics, virtual reality (VR), 3D printing, and a variety of science workshops. 

Don't miss out on the opportunity to spark creativity and innovation in a fun and educational environment.

small robot on a book

Australian Newspapers & Magazines Online

Borrow the latest Australian newspapers and magazines online with BorrowBox ePress.

Library members can read the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age at home or on the go. Additionally, explore the magazine section for popular titles like The Australian Women's Weekly, Bluey Magazine, Money Magazine, and Who.

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Take a look at our Library Events page to find out what is happening at your library. 

 

City of Parramatta libraries Summer Calendar

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Phone: 9806 5159

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