In Conversation with Garth Nix - Online

Australian author Garth Nix, New York Times bestselling author will be talking about his new book The Left- handed Booksellers of London, a new fantasy adventure set in 1980s London.

Tuesday 3 November at 6.30pm

In Conversation with Lauren Chater - Online

Australian author Lauren Chater will be talking about her latest book Gulliver's Wife. A book about birth, death, wonder; one woman’s journey to the edge of love and loyalty.

Thursday 12 November at 6.30pm

In Conversation with Craig Reucassel - Online

Join Chaser comedian and presenter of War on Waste Craig Reucassel as he discusses Fight for Planet A, the climate challenge and what we can do when there's no Planet B.

Monday16 November at 6.30pm

Job Seeking Skills Workshop

Are you looking for a job and need help?This three hour Job Seeking Skills Workshop aims to increase the participants’ job readiness and will cover three components: resume writing, addressing selection criteria and interview techniques.

Parra CALD - our new podcast channel

Podcast listeners, we are excited to introduce our new podcast channel and invite the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community to listen in.

You will be hearing from special guests and experts with thought-provoking content that we know you will enjoy in different languages. 

Curious Creatures, Wild Minds

Celebrate Children’s Book Week 2020 with us by participating in our Children’s Book Week Competition for children 2 to16 years for a chance to win a $50 Dymocks book voucher! 

Download the booklet or visit a City of Parramatta Libraries to grab a copy during opening hours.

1 October to 31 October 2020. 

NAIDOC Week DIY Craft

Celebrate Indigenous culture with our NAIDOC Week craft activity by making your own Australian animal mosaic. The kit contains everything you need to create your foam mosaic animal plus a NAIDOC-themed activity book.     

Drop by any City of Parramatta Libraries branch between Monday 9 November and Friday 13 November during opening hours. Get in quick as a limited number of kits are available. While stocks last.

Halloween Trick Basket DIY Craft

Halloween is such a fun time to create a Trick Basket for all your treats.
Follow our instructions and put the pieces together to see your basket come to life....so easy! Drop by Parramatta Library between Monday 26 October and Friday 30 October during opening hours to pick up your craft bag. You will need to have a paint brush and glue at home for this one! While stocks last.

Busy Things
eResource of the month

Busy Things is a great online resource for children. For ages 3 to 6 years there are fun games to help learn letters, numbers, and words as well as art and music. Children age 7 to 11 years learn about science, maths, English and more with engaging puzzles, challenges and games. Access 24/7 from home with your library card & password.

Term 4 Online Workshops at Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library 

This term, WPCCL are hosting two free online workshops for adults. Isolation Relaxation: Yoga and Mindful Movements will be on Wednesday nights and Online Film Club: Conversations about Cinema on Thursday evenings.

Constitution Hill Shopping Village Open Week: 26 to 31 Oct 2020

City of Parramatta Council is pleased to have delivered a $130,000 upgrade to Constitution Hill Village Shops, including new seating, gardens and parking facilities. To celebrate, Council invites the local community to join a week of free family fun activities, workshops, competitions, and promotional offerings.