Check out our fun events and activities at the libraries in celebration of Youth Week. For Your Chance to Win: We have 2 Bass In The Grass tickets to give away to participants that attend any of the City of Darwin Library Youth Week events. 

Tutorial with Illustrator Craig Smith 

Join renowned children's books illustrator Craig Smith for a youth inspired illustration tutorial. Craig has illustrated more than 400 Books over 40 years, including picture books, chapter books, junior novels and educational readers, collaborating with many of Australia's most experienced writers. For ages 12-18. Materials supplied. This is a FREE event. Bookings required.  When: 2pm-3:30pm Saturday 13 April  Where: Casuarina Library, 17 Bradshaw Terrace The workshop will be held in the Casuarina Library Meeting Room. Entry to this event is located via the Casuarina Library courtyard. 

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Project Cosplay: Foam Armour

Project Cosplay: Foam Armour is a workshop for young people interested in entering the world of cosplay or EVA foam armour crafting. It's a 2 day workshop that teaches participants how to craft a shield and helmet from EVA foam. For ages 13-25. This is a FREE event. Bookings are essential. This is a two part workshop. Participants will need to be able to attend both days to complete the project. When: 1-5pm Tuesday 16 to Wednesday 17 April  Where: Casuarina Library, 17 Bradshaw Terrace

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Couch Surfing

Come see us at our City of Darwin Libraries stall during the couch surfing races. The couch surfing races celebrate the resilience of young people affected by homelessness on National Youth Homelessness Matters Day. Local services, schools, young people and community members come together and show their support whilst learning about what young people can do when they find themselves or a friend homeless. Come down and cheer on the competitors while enjoying live entertainment, food and info stalls. Presented by Anglicare NT and City of Darwin.  When: 10am–2pm Wednesday 17 April  Where: Civic Park, 17 Harry Chan Ave