1. Cyanotope printing with Parish Stapleton (Ages 14-18)

    Artist Parish Stapleton is hosting a hands-on, camera-free cyanotype and botanical printing workshop at Concord Library. Participants will learn the process of creating their own cyanotope print to take home, making camera-free prints using leaves, flowers, and sunlight.

    This event is for teenagers aged 14-18 only. Participants who are not within this age…

  2. Author Talk: Dianne Yarwood

    Join us for an engaging evening with Dianne Yarwood as she discusses her book Margaret, Are You Leaving? Dianne will be in conversation with Five Dock Librarian Gayatri Krishnamurthy, exploring the story, themes and inspiration behind the book.

    About the author

    Dianne Yarwood grew up in Newcastle and worked in accounting and…

  3. Comic Con-versation 2017: Video Special Effects Masterclass Green screen heroes for Tweens

    Ever wanted to fly through the air or leap tall buildings in a single bound?

    Use a green screen to put yourself in the middle of your own action sequence exploring Chroma key and compositing basics. By the end of this workshop you will be able to create a video or your own superhero blockbuster.

    For ages 8-12

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  4. Youth School Holidays: Print Making with Artist Aaron Kennedy (Ages 12-17)

    Join Aboriginal artist Aaron Kennedy in a print making session. Participants will learn about Aboriginal Culture and design their own foam print.

    This event is for teenagers aged 12-17 only. Participants who are not within this age range will not be permitted into the event.

    Photos and video may be taken during the event and shared…

  5. HSC Study More at Five Dock Library

    To help students prepare for the HSC, City of Canada Bay Libraries will be hosting Study More sessions leading up to exams. 

    Study More is an event where the library is closed to the general public, allowing only HSC students (Years 11 and 12) to access the space for extended hours.

    During October, HSC Study More sessions will feature wellbeing activities as part of Mental…

  6. School Holidays: Illustration Workshop (Ages 7-12)

    Go behind the scenes with author and artist, Mike Elliott, for a creativity-filled session about writing and illustrating as he shows children how to make their own amazing illustration.

    Mick’s latest book, Uranus FC: Black Hole Howler, is a hilarious graphic novel about a soccer team in space.

  7. School Holidays: DIY Collaging (Ages 5-12)

    Join us for a fun and creative activity where children will use a variety of materials – from scrap paper and fabric to recycled book pages – to create their own collage artwork! 

  8. School Holidays: Minibeasts Workshop (Ages 5-12)

    This fun workshop at Concord Library by Australian Environmental Education explores the diverse world of minibeasts — small animals that do not have an internal skeleton — and why they’re important. Children will learn how to identify common groups of backyard minibeasts and they’ll leave armed with interesting information and skills to conduct their own minibeasts investigation in their…

  9. Carers Week: Film Screenings by Bus Stop Films

    As part of Carers Week 2026, Concord Library will be hosting a screening of multiple powerful award-winning short films by Bus Stop Films that highlight and celebrate carers, family and disability.

    Light refreshments will be served at 5:45pm, will the movie screenings commencing at 6pm.

    About Bus Stop Films

    Bus Stop Films is an…

  10. Halloween Film Screening: Pan's Labyrinth

    Join us at Concord Library during Halloween week for a FREE film screening for adults of the dark fantasy film Pan's Labyrinth to mark 20 years since its original release.

    This film is for adults and will be shown in Spanish language with English captions. It is rated MA15+ and contains…