June 2023

King's Birthday Public Holiday

All library locations will be closed on Monday 12 June, for the King's birthday. However, you can still access eResources online with your library card during this time.

Story Time with Michael

Immerse yourself in a lively and interactive storytelling experience that promises fun and engagement! You will experience captivating tales, enchanting melodies, and joyful movements. These special story time sessions will be held on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays (from 10:30am) at Parramatta Library at PHIVE, until Monday 26 June.

Saturdays and Sundays for families 

Mondays for children aged 3 to 5 years

Experience VR at Studio 101

Enjoy a total-body VR workout that's both engaging and effective to take your fitness to the next level! VR Fitness for adults will be held on Tuesdays until 20 June, from 10am to 12pm.

Join us for an immersive and thrilling experience that will transport you to another world! VR Adventure will be held on Tuesdays until 20 June, from 3pm to 5pm (for ages 12+ years).

Tech Savvy Seniors

Seniors, join us for a Tech Savvy Senior session to improve your computer skills, learn to use a smart phone, shop and bank online, and manage your digital assets. Sessions will be held at various library locations in both English and Mandarin.

QiPao and the Fate of Women (in Mandarin)

Join Chun Zi to listen to her speak about her work, QiPao (Cheongsam), the fate of women, the dress style and its history with the last dynasty, Qing. Discover the design, materials, and symbolism of the QiPao, as well as its variations over time.  

Saturday 24 June  | 10am to 12pm at Parramatta Library at PHIVE

Medicine Management

During this talk, you will learn how to manage your medications effectively, how to avoid dangerous drug interactions, the process of the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme, and more. 

Thursday 15 June | 11am to 12pm Ermington Library

Family Payments 

This information session is designed to provide families with essential information about Child Care Subsidies and Parenting Payments provided by Services Australia. 

Friday 23 June | 10:30am to 11:30am at Dundas Library

Family Tax Benefit and Single Income Payments

This information session is designed to provide families with essential information about Family Tax Benefits and Single Income Family Supplements provided by Services Australia. You will learn how these subsidies and payments work, who is eligible, and how to apply for them.

Friday 30 June | 10:30am to 11:30am at Dundas Library

Stroke Safe 

Join us to learn valuable information on how to recognise the signs of a stroke and what to do in an emergency.

Friday 23 June | 11am to 12pm at Wentworth Point Library and Community Centre 

Plastic Free Home 

Can you swap your liquid soap to bar soap next time you need to replenish your hand wash? Or a bamboo toothbrush instead of a plastic one for a change? How about choosing your apples from the loose pile instead of the pre-packaged area? Join Sue Lambert to learn to reduce plastic waste and make your home a healthy place.

Wednesday 28 June | 6pm to 7pm at Epping Library 

Access Video on Demand 

Access Video on Demand is the perfect resource for learners young and old, hobbyists and DIYers. Sign in with your library membership number and password to begin streaming thousands of high-quality videos from around the world, from award winning documentaries, how-to and DIY programs, biographies, and a variety of TV shows and movies. 

Must Read Popular Fiction Titles

Are you looking for the perfect book to curl up with as the weather gets cooler? If you answered yes, then City of Parramatta Libraries has just what you need! Multiple copies of popular new in demand titles, including tiles coming soon! Choose from thrillers, the latest in Australian fiction, feel-good romance, fantasy and much more. Reserve a copy or pick one up today!

Ben's Book Club

Read or listen to Echo Lake by Joan Sauers in the Libby app. Join Ben Hobson in conversation with Joan Sauers about her new novel set in the scenic Southern Highlands of New South Wales. This compulsive debut thriller will haunt you long after you’ve turned the final page. Register now for this free online book club event.  

Refugee Week Art Exhibition 2023

Join us at Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library to view mixed media artworks by refugee artist from Iran, Damon Amb. The exhibition, Boundless Resilience: A Healing Journey through Art, will be available to view during Refugee Week from 15 to 24 June.

The PAC is Coming this Spring! 

Featuring three pools, a state-of-the-art gym, fitness classes, spa, steam room, sauna, onsite creche and more. The first release Foundation Memberships are on sale now until 11 June, so act fast to secure the best rate guaranteed at $37.40 per fortnight (15% off) and lock in the savings for your first two years! Visit us online today to join the PAC.

‘Anjelo and Butterr

Celebrate the foundations of everyday life at PHIVE - over a cup of hot tea and fresh bread with artists Idil Abdullahi and Alissar Chidiac. Every Wednesday from 11.30am, 7 June to 5 July. FREE.  Bookings not required.

National Tree Day 2023

Sunday 30 July, 10am to 2pm

Registrations are now open for Parramatta's favourite annual tree planting event! Come along to help us plant 10,000 plants at Upjohn Park Reserve Ermington and enjoy a free family fun day with live entertainment, wildlife display, face painting, sausage sizzle, and much more! Proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with City of Parramatta Council.