On the brink of adulthood? Read these books before you get there
Unfortunately, there isn't a manual on how to navigate the adult world. You just have to buckle up and learn...
Spooky titles for kids
Are you ready for a spooky story? From ghosts, haunted houses and a rabbit afraid of his own underwear, the list...
Celebrate Australian Reading Hour
As Dr. Seuss famously said, 'The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn...
The history of the Pittwater pyramids
It may be easy to overlook these pyramids around Bayview but they are in fact some of the last remaining structures...
Your essential guides to spring cleaning
The arrival of spring brings warmer weather, budding flowers and a reminder to clean. We, of course, have books that...
Quicker and easier to borrow
Next time you visit Warringah Mall, Dee Why, Forestville or Glen Street Library, look out for our new self-serve kiosks...
Favourite photos from our Local Studies team
In celebration of History Week, our talented Local Studies team have selected their favourite images from our collection. If you want to...
Seven of our favourite historical images
See below seven of our favourite historical images from the Local Studies collection. If you want to see more historical...
CBCA Book of the Year: Early Childhood
From 17 to 23 August, we are celebrating the annual Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book Week. The 2019 theme...
CBCA Book of the Year: Older Readers
From 17 to 23 August, we are celebrating the annual Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book Week. The 2019 theme is...
CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers
From 17 to 23 August, we are celebrating the annual Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book Week. The 2019 theme is...
CBCA Picture Book of the Year
From 17 to 23 August, we are celebrating the annual Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book Week. The 2019 theme is...
Books to inspire young scientists
In celebration of National Science Week, we have put together a list of non-fiction titles for juniors that cover all things science. If...
Story Box Library
Reading aloud to children greatly improves language and literacy skills, especially in the early years of a child's development. That...
The story of the Narrabeen Man
In 2005, a human skeleton was found during excavation works at a bus shelter in Narrabeen, near the corner of...
Your library highlights - Items and loans
Have you ever wondered how many items we have across your libraries?
Your library highlights - Programs
Northern Beaches Libraries held 1,800 programs in the last 12 months.
Your library highlights - Public Internet Access
We have 67 public computers across your libraries.
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