Welcome to Stanton Library Open Day!

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Enjoy a day of free library fun as we celebrate the ways public libraries connect and support our community!

Drop in on Thursday 30 July and discover a plethora of events and services available to you at Stanton Library!

Go behind the scenes on a special Local History archives tour, find your next great read with one of our librarians, and bring little ones along for a fun Rhymetime. Explore our growing collection of creative and practical Discovery Collection kits, and then meet our newest robotic animal companion!

Know of someone who's never been to the library? Bring them along! Every new member who joins up on the day will receive a Stanton Library tote bag.

These events are delivered as part of a coordinated statewide Library Open Day as part of Library and Information Week. The initiative brings together NSW public libraries to showcase their services, spaces, collections and community impact through a shared day of activity and storytelling.


Event Description

Ask the Librarian: Find Your Next Read

  • Thu 30 July, 10am - 12pm
  • Thu 30 July, 3 - 4pm
  • Thu 30 July, 5 - 6pm

Book your 1-on-1 session with a librarian and receive your own personalised reading list! Discover new favourites and learn about the different library resources that can open your eyes to a wider world of reading options.

Save a spot for your 15 minute chat by booking online or calling us on (02) 9936 8400. Limited slots available.

Book now

Behind the Scenes at the Archives

  • Thu 30 July, 10 - 11.30am

Discover the extensive collection stored at our dedicated archive facility, of which only a small proportion are displayed at any one time, with this free guided tour.

From artworks to archaeology, clothing to cooking equipment, be taken behind-the-scenes of some of these stored artifacts to reveal the stories they can tell us about North Sydney and its community.

Bookings essential. Limited slots available.

Book now

Discover the Discovery Collection

  • Thu 30 July, 10am - 12pm

Drop in for a hands-on experience with the newest additions to our Discovery Collection, all available for loan with your library membership. Items you can try out include:

  • Sewing machine
  • Lapel and USB microphones
  • Cameras (incl. 360-degree meeting webcam, sports camera, thermal imaging camera)
  • Themed kits (incl. podcasting, sensory, study calm and save power)
  • Coding toys for children, and more!

No booking required. Suitable for all ages.

Meet and Greet with MetaCat

  • Thu 30 July, all day

A very clever new friend is coming to Stanton Library!

Meet MetaCat, our lifelike robotic companion cat. Give them a pat, watch them purr, blink, meow and flick their tail about.

Then enter our naming competition and help us find the purrfect name for our new animal friend!

No booking required. Suitable for all ages.

Rhymetime with the Mayor

  • Thu 30 July, 9.30am

Join us for fun rhymes, music, singing and puppets to develop early literacy skills! You'll also get the chance to meet Mayor Zoe Baker.

No booking required. Ideal for babies aged 0-2 years. Carers are required to stay and actively participate during the session.

Published: 14 July 2026