December 2022
This summer we have an awesome line up of events, workshops, and activities for you to enjoy! Want to get into the Christmas spirit? Join us to learn how to design, style, and create your own Christmas wreath to take and hang on your door at home!
Kids can also join in the fun; just sign them up to attend our Christmas Beads Craft workshop so they can create ornaments, jewellery, or decorations to hang up on the tree. Continue to keep kids busy in the school holidays with our huge line up of free activities, or bring the whole family together to participate in our Summer Reading Program for your chance to win one of six major prizes worth $100.
Look out for our next eNewsletter, which will be delivered to your inbox in February 2023. Enjoy your holidays and happy reading!
Christmas Opening Hours
Parramatta Library at PHIVE will remain open, with reduced hours over the festive season; however, our other libraries will be closed. You can view a complete list of our Christmas hours online.
Christmas Beads Craft
Christmas is the time of gift-giving, and what better way to start the season by crafting your very own Christmas bracelet or ornament for family and friends! Children aged 4 to 5 years can join us at Parramatta Library at PHIVE to make make their own Christmas decorations, perfect for impressing Santa when he slides down the chimney!
Christmas Wreath Workshop Workshop
Join us for this free workshop at Parramatta Library at PHIVE to learn how to design, style, and create your own Christmas wreath to take home. We'll supply you with dyed flowers, Australian native flowers and Christmas baubles for a festive creation.
Summer Reading Program
Beat the summer slump by participating in our Summer Reading Program! Participant on your own, or with your family (complete at least one under 13 and one 13+ section), for your chance to win one of six major prizes worth $100. You can find more info and the Summer Reading Program booklet online.
School Holiday Activities
We have a huge range on school holiday activities this summer. Join us to create your own monster with recycled materials, watch a magic show, learn to play the drum and more! And the best thing of all? Every single one of our school holiday activities are free! Registrations open on Monday 12 December, at 9am.
Retirement Advice
When approaching her own retirement, former lawyer, Alice Mantel realised that few books could answer the questions that were important for her. Women experience retirement differently to men; they may live longer and may be worse off financially. Join Alice in Parramatta Library at PHIVE, to learn about leaving work, preparing for retirement, and the first year’s retirement plan.
Stream Movies and TV
Stream award winning movies and acclaimed series from your TV or device. Download the Beamafilm app to watch thousands of movies, documentaries and TV series from around the world and Australia. Beamafilm has interviews with cinema stars and producers, with student guides for selected films. Sign in with your library card to create a an account for unlimited, free streaming of the best in international and Australian cinema.
Fluent in English
If you want to improve your English language skills for work, school or exams the Library has a range of online resources to help you. These resources include reading, pronunciation, grammar and study activity based tools and IELTS preparation courses. Road to IELTS and Clarity English online resources are free with your library membership.
ESL Volunteer
Would you like to volunteer your time to teach English? We are looking for ESL (English as a Second Language) volunteers to teach English at our libraries. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please contact Parramatta Library at PHIVE on 9806 5159 and ask to speak with a Team Leader to discuss the details.
Popular Summer Reads
Enjoy some time out from your busy Christmas schedule and curl up with a good book. You can browse our selection of what's trending in the library this summer to find thrillers, historical fiction, memoirs, kids reads and more!
Summer School Holidays at WPCCL
Join us for a fun packed school holidays of rock climbing, LED hula hooping, water colouring and much more at Wentworth Point Community Centre & Library. You can rock out to your favourite songs at our silent disco party or get your sweat on at xtreme hip hop! Tickets open for online registration on Monday 26 December at 9am.
Brickman Cities at PHIVE
From December 17
Step inside Brickman Cities; PHIVE’s newest exhibition, featuring an amazing world of LEGO® brick skyscrapers and cityscapes. See the works of Australia’s most skilled brick artist, Brickman, and build your own architectural masterpiece from our massive pile of LEGO® bricks. Book now!
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