Welcome to our new reading challenge for summer!

We are encouraging all adults to read outside the square and read or listen to 20 different types of books.

We have recommendations on the Beanstack App just ready and waiting for you to dive straight into.

From reading a book with a green cover, to reading a book by a debut author, there are 20 categories for you to choose from.

The Holiday Reading Challenge runs from 1 December 2020 to 31 January 2021.

There is automatic entry to the prize draws for every 5 books you read.

Visit to register.

This is a combined Shorelink Libraries program.

The Discovery Collection is a collection of digital technology kits for all ages. The kits are primarily aimed at developing science, digital literacy, and math skills through play.

Kits include robots, circuit kits, virtual reality goggles, binoculars, merge cubes, microscopes, microphones and more!

So whether you are young or old why not borrow a kit today, learn something new and get tinkering!

Kits must be borrowed on an adult library card. The borrowing period for each kit is three weeks, without the possibility to be renewed. 

Friday 18 December 2020 9.30am-3pm
Thursday 24 December 9.30am-3pm
Friday 25 December Christmas Day CLOSED
Saturday 26 December Boxing Day CLOSED
Sunday 27 December CLOSED
Monday 28 December CLOSED
Tuesday 29 December 9.30am-5.30pm
Wednesday 30 December 9.30am-5.30pm
Thursday 31 December 9.30am-3pm
Friday 1 January 2021 New Years Day CLOSED
Saturday 2 January 2021 11am-3pm
Sunday 3 January 2021 11am-3pm
Monday 4 January Normal Hours Resume

Mosman Library Service, together with the other Shorelink Libraries, is holding its annual Summer Reading Club again this summer.

This program is designed to encourage children to continue reading through the summer holidays by giving those participating prizes as incentives.

To participate, children 5 to 12 years old must be a Shorelink Library member and register at the Library or on the Beanstack website.

Submit book reviews for every book you read (or have read to you)over the summer.

For every five book reviews you enter you will receive a lucky-dip prize and the chance to win a big prize at the end of the holidays. Reviews can be written or drawn as a picture.

There are also challenge activity sheets to finish throughout the holidays, as well as holiday programs to attend.

Win rewards as you go, the distribution of participation certificates and the draw for major prizes is on Friday 4 February 2022.

Entries close on Monday 31 January 2022

For more information contact Children’s Librarian, Simin Reyhanian on 99784092

Mosman residents are invited to help families with children living in disadvantage end 2020 on a brighter note by placing new, unwrapped gifts for donation under the Christmas tree in the council foyer by Thursday December 17.

A record 850 gifts were donated last year and Mosman Council will direct this year’s Christmas Gift Appeal to The Salvation Army for distribution to disadvantaged families in northern Sydney.

Gifts for children and teenagers aged from 0 to 18 years are welcome, including toys, books, puzzles, science kits, sporting gear, beach towels, personal accessories and toiletries.

Council proposes to present to the public the audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports at the Council Meeting on 1 December 2020 for the year ending 30 June 2020.

A summary of the Financial Statements is provided here:

• Annual Financial Statements summary (118.8KB)

Any person may make a submission in writing to Council with respect to the Council’s Audited Financial Statements or the Auditor’s Reports.

Copies of the Audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports may be inspected here or in person at the Civic Centre or Barry O‘Keefe Library.

Submissions close one week after the above public meeting has been held.

Mosman residents are encouraged to submit nominations for the Mosman Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year.

The awards recognise local citizens and school-aged people for their special contribution to the Mosman community in 2020.

Nominations can be made online or in writing to the General Manager accompanied by a resume.

Visit yourvoicemosman.com.au by the closing date for nominations on Friday November 27.

Under NSW Health order and Library Covid-19 Safety Plan you are now obliged to provide contact details for contact tracing purposes on entering Barry O’Keefe Library.

Grants totalling almost $70,000 have been allocated to community organisations as part of Mosman Council’s 2020/21 Community Grants program.

Mosman Symphony Orchestra, Taldumande Youth Services, Mosman Parks and Bushland, Raise Foundation and Lifeline Northern Beaches are among the 25 successful applicants.

This year 31 applications were received and assessed, including nine applications from organisations that had not previously received funding under the annual grants program.

Mosman Square Seniors Centre has expanded its range of activities due to popular demand, adding new Wednesday technology lectures to reduce isolation, movie club, chair yoga and walking sessions to the list of offerings.

Perennial favourites Zumba, sketching, periodic play reading, Tai Chi, art classes, Qi Gong and music concerts have also made a welcome return following the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions.

Online options include U3A Lectures and English conversation classes available via Zoom, with Discussion Groups being facilitated via email.

The Community Care team also continues to deliver a variety of support services for elderly and more vulnerable residents.

Activities run by the centre must be booked in advance on 9978 4128 while other services can be accessed by emailing community.care@mosman.nsw.gov.au.