What's happening at your library
February 2021 

Library Lovers' Day

Make a date with your library, borrow books that you love, and find inspiration among the shelves. To celebrate Library Lovers' Day, we're giving you the chance to win a Dymock's book voucher! Just borrow 6 or more items between 8th to 14th February and you'll automatically go in the draw. Want to know what library staff love about working in a library? Watch the video to find out!

Andrew Pippos presents Lucky's (NSW Reads)

Andrew Pippos introduces his new novel Lucky's, an unforgettable Australian story about the changing fortunes of a man named Lucky, his chain of Greek cafes and the people around him. NSW Reads is a big book club, and we invite everyone to attend this author talk and read the book.

Wednesday 17 February, 6.30pm. Free. 

In conversation with Julietta Henderson

'The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman' is an inspiring, feel-good novel about a small boy with a big heart, and a woman who would do anything for her son. Norman and Jax are best friends planning to take their comedy act all the way to the Edinburgh Fringe by the time they’re fifteen. Then tragedy strikes!

Thursday 25 February, 6.30pm. Free.

Horror fiction - Parra Pods

The latest episode of Parra Pods discusses horror fiction, as it seeks to thrill, terrorise and to tap into the dark side of humanity. Horror fiction combines and contrasts the known with the unknown to induce a feeling of dread in the reader. Listen to Nisa & Rachel as they discuss books in the genre.

Parra Reads online book club

This year we have more titles for you to read each month. Check out our blog, podcast and social media for more information, and for the monthly reading themes for 2021

English conversation classes online

Are you interested in learning spoken English online? We're calling for expressions of interest from participants wishing to join intermediate and advanced sessions using Zoom.To register your interest, email: parralib@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

School resources 

Parents, do you know you can access a wide range of resources to assist students from Kindergarten to Year 12 with their studies? Students also have access to thousands of journals, articles, and images on a wide range of topics. We also subscribe to Issues in Society; an online collection of topical books focusing on different issues affecting Australian society today.

Homework help online

Do your children need help with their homework? Library members have free access to online homework help with a qualified subject specialist from Studiosity. Get help from an expert in writing, English, referencing, study skills, business, maths, biology, chemistry, physics, and more.

Free resume and cover letter help, online 24/7

Submit your resume or cover letter, and in less than 24 hours a writing specialist from Studiosity will reply with detailed feedback and suggestions for improvement. You'll receive specific feedback on your spelling/grammar, structure, choice of language, clarity of presentation, and more.

Live streaming - join story time

Join us on Facebook for live story time on Thursdays at 10.30am during school term. Each week we'll be exploring a different theme and letter of the alphabet. The story time is suitable for children from birth to 5 years of age, with a variety of stories, songs and rhymes.

Craft kits

Library staff have created DIY craft kits using simple materials to inspire creativity and fun. This month you can collect a Lunar New Year themed craft kit from Carlingford or Dundas libraries. Remember the monthly Craft Club at Parramatta Library? It's back! Collect a kit each month and email a photo of the completed craft for your chance to win a prize.

Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library (WPCCL) - Term 1 classes are now open for registrations

During Term 1, WPCCL is hosting a range of face-to-face and online activities for the local community.  To see what is coming up and to register, click on the link below.

Spring garden competition winners announced

Winners of the 2020 City of Parramatta Spring Garden Competition have been announced. Thank you to all of our entrants, who have all contributed to making Parramatta a more beautiful place for our community.

Your opinion matters!

Wonder when your local park or playground will get an upgrade? Interested in helping the area you live become a better place? Join Council’s Online Community Panel today to stay up-to-date with what is happening in your local area and have your say on Council projects that matter to you.