February 2023

New Opening Hours

We have increased the library opening hours at Carlingford, Constitution Hill, Dundas, Epping, Ermington and Wentworth Point libraries! The overall increase, which includes weekends, will give you more access to services, resources, and programs within the libraries. Check out the new times!  

Temporary Closure of Ermington Library

Ermington library will be closed for renovations from Monday 6 March until Saturday 25 March and will re-open on Monday 27 March 2023. Your library items can be returned to any other library branch and your reservations can be collected from Dundas Library. All programs will be suspended during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Computer Class for Beginners

Learn about the most popular and current technologies to use at home and the office! In these hands-on sessions, you will learn to use browsers like Google and Chrome, create an email account, download photos, and more. Sessions are held weekly on Tuesdays, from 7 February at Parramatta Library at PHIVE. Book now

English Conversation 

Would you like to improve your English?
Join our free English Conversation Classes at Dundas and Epping Libraries to practise English in a relaxed and supportive environment. If you are interested in attending an English Conversation Course at Parramatta Library at PHIVE, you are required to attend an interview before you can enrol. The interview will be held on Tuesday 14 February, 10.30am - 12pm.

Mindful Mondays

Join us once a month for Mindful Mondays, to help calm your mind and promote mindfulness at Epping Library. You will be guided through a variety of activities, from Zentangles to Breathing Exercises. At our first meeting, on Monday 13 February, you will be explore the art of Reverse Colouring-In. Book now and enjoy the benefits of mindfulness! 

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.

Thursday 9 February at 1pm

STEM Club

Join STEM Expert Philip Mallon for Term 1 of STEM Club! In the club, beginning on Thursday 9 February, you will use microbit and sensors to explore the topics of time, distance, and weather. Philip uses a project-based learning approach, so you will learn to think, design and program using these tools. Participants are required to attend all 8 sessions, which will be held at Parramatta Library at PHIVE.

Seniors' Festival: Flower Arrangement Workshop 

In this free workshop, designed for seniors, you will learn about the basics of floral design and then create your own flower arrangement to take home. The workshop will be held on different days, at multiple library locations, so look online and choose the workshop that suits you best! 

Local Studies & Family History

Join us for a talk about local studies and family history, to delve deeper into your family’s past. The talk will be held on Wednesday 15 February, from 11am to 12pm at Parramatta Library at PHIVE. You can also use Ancestry Library to unearth your stories. Ancestry Library is free and accessible only from a public computer in the library. 

How to Research Historical Newspapers

Newspapers are a great way to search for information about your family, as they contain births, deaths and marriages. Join us at Parramatta Library at PHIVE to find out the best ways to search for your ancestors, which include newspapers online, local newspapers, newspapers in microfilm reels, and more.
Monday 20 February, 11am to 12pm

Violin and ErHu Club in Mandarin 

Are you interested in learning to play the violin or ErHu, or perhaps you would like to hone your playing skills? Join award-winning local musician Yuting Zhu, at Parramatta Library at PHIVE, for our new club! Just bring your instrument to class, or if you are a beginner a few instruments will be provided. Booking is for one term and participants are required to attend all 7 sessions. 

Celebrate Pride!

Join us at Epping Library for a special story time to celebrate Pride! The story time, designed for children aged 2 to 5 years, will feature a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Pride, by debut author Joanna McClintick. We have also selected some of our favourite  LGBTQIA+ titles, which include fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, and some awesome young adult titles.

Homework Help

Help with your school and home work is only a click away with Britannica and World Book encyclopaedias, and National Geographic, which are available online through the library. Each resource has world news, fun facts, and trivia quizzes to test your general knowledge. Sign in with your library card and password to start using these free homework resources.

Most Popular Items of 2022

Find out what library members enjoyed reading, watching and listening to the most in 2022! We have created a list of the most-borrowed items of 2022, which includes the top five most popular titles in adult fiction, adult non-fiction, junior fiction, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and DVDs (both adult & junior titles). Have fun exploring!

Business Health Check

Register now to receive a free one hour business health check, to gain useful insights for your business. In the session, at Parramatta Library at PHIVE, you may undergo an assessment of your business’ financial performance, risks and structures to assist you in identifying opportunities.

Thursday 2 March, 9.30am to 4pm

Tell Us About Your Library Experience

Do you have any comments or suggestions on your library service? 
Let us know how we are doing by filling in this quick 5 question survey.
All feedback is anonymous and we will not contact you unless contact information is provided to us at the end of the form.

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Experiences vary, which is why, after any event, it’s important to us to collect your feedback. If you have attended a library event, we would love to see your feedback! Please take 2 minutes to fill in this short survey so we can continue to improve our programs and events. 
Your answers will remain confidential.  

Term 1 Classes at WPCCL

Don't miss out on the Term 1 classes at Wentworth Point, 2023 will be a year of new adventures and experiences! They still have spots left for Women’s Fitness and Boxing, Tai Chi, Xtreme Hip Hop, Zumba & Zumba Gold! Register now!

Tour our global city built of LEGO^® bricks

Step inside the amazing and immersive world of LEGO^® brick skyscrapers and cityscapes. Get up close to global landmarks and cutaways built by Brickman (as seen on LEGO^® Masters) and create your own masterpiece from our pit of more than 2 million LEGO^® bricks. Visit Brickman Cities at PHIVE. Book now.