Library and Information Week – Discover Your Library
27 July to 2 August 2026
Hornsby Shire Libraries is celebrating Library and Information Week 2026 with a vibrant program of events and activities for the whole community. Join us as we invite you to Discover Your Library - open doors, open books open minds.
From special storytime sessions and engaging book chats to a fun discovery trail and our exciting Library Open Day there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Celebrating Libraries Storytime
Locations:
- Tuesday 28 July – Hornsby
- Wednesday 29 July – Pennant Hills
- Thursday 30 July – Hornsby
- Friday 31 July – Berowra and Pennant Hills
Free
Join our Children’s Team for a fun-filled celebration highlighting just how exciting a visit to the library can be! For children aged 3-5 years.
Discovery Trail
Location: All Hornsby Shire Libraries branches
Monday 27 July to Sunday 2 August
Free
Explore your library and uncover some of our favourite kids books about books!
Pick up a Discovery Trail at any Hornsby Shire Library branch during opening hours between 27 July and 2 August.
Book Chats @ The Library
Location: Hornsby Library
Tuesday 28 July
Free
Do you like reading about amateur crime solvers and intriguing mysteries?
Get a warm cup of tea and magnifying glass as this month’s Book Chats@The Library is all about cosy crime and mystery books. Meet new people and talk about the books you have read.
Libraries Open Day
Location: All Hornsby Shire Libraries branches
Thursday 30 July
Free
Discover everything your library has to offer at our Open Day across all branches, with special feature events at Hornsby. Open doors, open books, open minds!
What’s on at all branches
- Lucky Door Prizes
- Fun activities for all ages
- Help with library apps
- Explore your library space
Featured Events at Hornsby Library
- 10.00am Storytime
- 10.30am Celebration Cake Cutting
- 11.00am Library Tour
- 4.30pm Books Are Magic show. Bookings are essential via the booking button below.
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For all ages. Free. Everyone is welcome, drop in and enjoy the celebration.
Film Screening – Magic Beach
Date: Friday 31 July
Time: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
Location: Hornsby Library
Cost: Free
Bookings: Bookings essential.
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Come into the library for a relaxing afternoon with a free film screening of the movie Magic Beach.
After captivating children and families for 30 years, Alison Lester’s beloved book Magic Beach has been brought to life by director Robert Connolly and some of Australia’s leading animators.
Take a trip with the ones you love through a unique mix of live action, entwined with extraordinary animated adventures that bring you to a dreamy seaside where anything is possible. Featuring timeless characters, MAGIC BEACH is a captivating blend of reality and fantasy that inspires people of all ages to feel the sand beneath their toes and find wonder in the world around them.
This film is made available by Kanopy. Kanopy is a e-library resource for library members which offers free streaming of movies, documentaries, world cinema, tv series and more!
For library members. Not a library member yet? It’s easy to join for free today!