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Queen's memorial public holiday
All Northern Beaches Council Library branches, including the community libraries, will be closed on Thursday 22 September in commemoration of Queen...
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Manly Jazz at the library
Find out what's on at Manly Library during the Manly Jazz festival.
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5 amazing photos from our local history archives
There’s something so fascinating about historical photos from times gone by. You can see the incredible transformation of places and...
Mona Vale Library celebrates its 50th anniversary
Over 100 community members gathered at Mona Vale Library on Saturday 3 September to mark the library’s 50th anniversary.
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Explore History Hub this History Week
It's History Week! Browse thousands of images on History Hub, the online historical database maintained by our Northern Beaches Local...
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Golden girl instrumental in establishing Mona Vale library
It is hard to believe Mona Vale Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary and it was made possible thanks to...
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Forestville Library 24/7 public trial
24/7 access to Forestville Library will be available to the public in a trial commencing Monday 29 August.
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Dementia training and education for library staff
Dementia Australia hosted an immersive training experience to allow staff to gain a better understanding what it’s like to live in our...
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Free Family History resources at the library
August is Family History Month! Discover the resources available at Northern Beaches Libraries.
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Our young writers have risen to the occasion
Young stars risingAll winning stories have been published in an eBook entitled Rise, which you can access here. Young writers from…
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Happy 50th Mona Vale Library!
Mona Vale Library will celebrate its 50th Anniversary on the 3 September 2022. Mona Vale Library will celebrate its 50th...
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Forestville Library Improvements
The final works to improve Forestville Library are planned for Monday 29 August - Friday 4 September 2022.
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Cosy up with these popular winter reads
While the chilly (and wet) weather has been forcing us indoors lately – there is no better way to relax...
Youth Initiative - Northern Beaches Life Skills
That's a wrap for the Northern Beaches Life Skills program! Stay tuned for more youth events coming soon.
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Toy click-and-collect coming soon
Children will soon be able to borrow a toy or game next time they visit Manly and Mona Vale libraries...
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Mona Vale Library: 50 years
Mona Vale Library is commemorating half a century. Share your stories and memories
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The Tip Lady and Recycling Pioneer
Mary Gibson was passionate about recycling and loved the thrill of a treasure hunt at Warringah Council Tips. She had...
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New library shelving has arrived
Four of the Northern Beaches library branches have been refitted with new mobile shelving thanks to funding from the State...
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Local Artist Spotlight: Renay Smith
Renay Smith is an artist with a studio on the Northern Beaches.
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