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Our Library is more than just books — it’s a vibrant community hub where learning, creativity, and connection come to life. With over 40,000 items in our collection, we’ve got something for everyone, from bestsellers to local history treasures.
We also host a wide range of programs for all ages — from weekly storytime and craft sessions for kids, to language support, digital help, author talks, and pop-up events throughout the year. Whether you're looking to improve your skills, meet new people or just enjoy a great community vibe, there’s always something happening.
Browse regular programs below and register online via our Eventbrite page:
ASTC Eventbrite
Join us for Chess Club at the Library every Sunday from 10 – 12pm Sharpen your strategic skills, meet fellow enthusiasts and enjoy a friendly game of chess. All skills levels are welcome. See you there!
Chess stimulates the prefrontal cortex and spurs growth in neural pathways, helping young players develop planning, reasoning, and perception skills earlier than kids who don’t play chess.
When playing chess, your brain will be challenged to exercise logic, develop pattern recognition, make decisions both visually and analytically, and test your memory.
Chess can be enjoyed at any age – as a result, these brain exercises can be part of your lifelong health regimen!
Looking to improve your reading or writing? Want to build confidence in speaking English? Our Read. Write. Chat. program is here to help!
Join a friendly, one-on-one session with a volunteer tutor in a quiet meeting room at the Alice Springs Public Library. Whether you're brushing up on your literacy skills or practising everyday conversation, this supportive environment is perfect for learning at your own pace.
Sessions run for one hour each week, and we’ll do our best to find a time that suits you.
It’s completely FREE!
For further information please contact us via library@astc.nt.gov.au or 8950 0555
Read. Write. Chat is a volunteer-supported program that is dependant on volunteer availability. Session times may vary as a result.
If you would like to volunteer as a program facilitator, please fill out the online form below.
Library Volunteer Register
Alice Springs Public Library hosts a monthly drop-in tech help session, as well as offering one on one appointments. These sessions will provide basic technology support. This includes:
Bring your own device and any questions you may have.
Every Monday from 12.30 — 1.30 pm | Free | No bookings required
Books on Wheels is your Library’s free delivery service catering for Alice Springs residents who are unable to reach the Library because of frailty, disability or limited mobility. Eligibility for the Books on Wheels service is not necessarily dependent on a person’s age.
Available for loan
An agreed number of items are preselected by experienced library staff and delivered fortnightly to your residence. All members have additional access to download eBooks, audiobooks and magazines from our online library partners.
Eligibility guidelines
Customers must live in the Alice Springs municipality and may:
Contact our Library staff for further details, to discuss eligibility for the service, or any reading interests.
NOTE! This Library Service is conditional upon your agreeing to our terms and conditions.
To submit a request form, please click the link below and return to: library@astc.nt.gov.au
REQUEST FOR SERVICE FORM
Mondays at 10:15amBuild early literacy skills in children with a wide selection of picture books and songs in our fun, interactive story telling sessions. Story times help to develop listening, reading and comprehension skills in readiness for school.Sessions are FREE, bookings are not required.
Tuesdays at 10:15am
Get ready to groove and move at your Library’s Music and Movement program! Join us for a lively session filled with music, rhythm and fun. Recommended for ages 2 – 5
Sessions are FREE, bookings are not required.
Fridays at 10:15am
Songs, rhymes, stories and play are a wonderful way to develop a love of language. This session is designed to be interactive and to support pre-literacy education in a fun and social way. Recommended for ages 0 – 2 years.
Wednesdays 3:30 to 4:30pm
Explore the Virtual Reality world. Travel, play, and learn all from the confines of Alice Springs Library. A new experience every week.
Sessions are FREE, bookings required via: https://astc.eventbrite.com
Fridays | 3:30 – 5:00pm | No bookings required | @The Library
Get building at our weekly Lego club. Each week will present a new challenge, so get ready to test your engineering skills. For ages 6 and up.
Events at your Library are FREE, but some are ticketed as places are limited. To book your FREE tickets to an upcoming events, please:visit – aspl.eventbrite.com.aucall us – 8950 0555or email – library@astc.nt.gov.au
In April 2024, we ran our first Library Bag Design Competition, with nearly 50 entries across all the age groups. All of the designs truly embodied the essence of Alice Springs — uniquely local, original and inspirational. We announced the winners here and you can check out all of the designs below.
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