Prepare for the HSC with friends
HSC Take Over is back for 2026 with space and support to help you stay focused and motivated. Power through the exam period with after-hours access, free Wi-Fi, printing and study resources, snacks and a few surprise pop-up activations along the way.
26 September – 23 October 2026
Check your library below for early and late opening hours. Keep an eye out for Pizza evenings at Mona Vale and Warrigah Mall Libraries.
HSC Take Over Events
Grumble Brekkie at Glen Street Library
Grumble Brekkie at Dee Why Library
Grumble Brekkie at Forestville Library
Junk Journalling drop-in at Mona Vale
HSC Take Over library opening hours
Dee Why Library
Open early:
- Weekdays only from 8.30am (28 September - 23 October)
Open late:
- Monday - Thursday, open until 8pm
Regular open hours Friday - Sunday.
Forestville Library
Open 24/7
Forestville Library has 24/7 access for inducted library members.
- Attend an induction to gain access. Learn more
- 24/7 members will experience a magical surprise on Wednesday 16 October.
Sunday study spaces
Additional tables will be set up in the library for group study:
- Sunday 27 September
- Sunday 4 October and Monday 5 October
- Sunday 11 October
- Sunday 18 October
Glen Street Library
Open early:
- Weekdays only from 8.30am (28 September - 23 October)
Manly Library
Open 24/7
Manly Library has 24/7 access for inducted library members.
- Attend an induction to gain access. Learn more
- 24/7 members will experience a magical surprise on Wednesday 16 October.
Mona Vale Library
Open early:
- Weekdays only from 8.30am (28 September - 23 October)
Open late:
- Tuesday 29 September until 8pm with a free pizza night at 6pm*
- Wednesday 30 September until 8pm
- Tuesday 6 October until 8pm with a free pizza night at 6pm*
- Wednesday 7 October until 8pm
- Tuesday 13 October until 8pm
- Wednesday 14 October until 8pm
- Tuesday 20 October until 8pm
- Wednesday 21 October until 8pm
*Gluten free and vegan dietary requirements will be catered for.
Warringah Mall Library
Open early:
- Weekdays only from 8.30am (28 September - 23 October)
Open late:
- Tuesday 29 September until 8pm with a free pizza night at 6pm*
- Tuesday 6 October until 8pm with a free pizza night at 6pm*
- Tuesday 13 October until 8pm
- Tuesday 20 October until 8pm
*Gluten free and vegan dietary requirements will be catered for.
Labour Day public holiday
All Northern Beaches Libraries, including community libraries, will be closed Monday 5 October 2026 for the Labour Day public holiday. Return chutes will remain open and 24/7 library access will be available for authorised members. View 24/7 Libraries.
Any questions? Get in touch with the library team libraryprograms@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au