National events

Sutherland Shire Libraries participate in several national events.
Children's Book Week promotes books written and created by Australian authors and illustrators. We entertain the children of the Shire to celebrate this event.
NSW Premier's Reading Challenge aims to foster a love of literature and to encourage children to read widely for leisure and pleasure.
National Simultaneous Storytime demonstrates the value of reading and literacy.
Youth Week provides young people with an opportunity to express their views.