March 2022
This month we celebrate Harmony Day! This is a time to celebrate Australia's cultural diversity as we continue to strive for inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. To celebrate Harmony Day we are pleased to be presenting a combined online author talk with Nandita Chakraborty and Harmony Day discussion panel Rashida Murphy, Avijit Sarkar and fashion entrepreneur Karishma Kasbla.
We are excited to reintroduce some of our popular regular programs such as English Conversation classes, Homework Help and computer classes.
'The only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the library'
- Albert Einstein.
Parramatta Library extended library hours
We are excited to introduce Parramatta Library's extended library hours commencing Sunday 20 March.
Monday to Friday 9.30am to 6.00pm
Saturday 9.30am to 4.00pm
Sunday 2pm to 5pm
Collection changes in adult non-fiction
Exciting changes at Parramatta Library as we work to display our library resources in a more contemporary way. All collections will be arranged by similar topics to allow for easy browsing. Please bear with us as we move our collections around. Subject guides will be available soon and our knowledgeable staff are always available to help too.
The Accidental Writer's Dirty Little Secrets
Nandita Chakraborty, the Accidental Writer, will discuss her new inspiring memoir ‘Dirty Little Secrets’, a journey of a migrant and the dirty little secrets needed to survive. This is a raw and honest book about Nandita's journey to find love; her triumphs and failures in this expedition and how the accident that caused her brain injury changed her life forever.
Harmony Day
Join us in celebrating diversity and inclusivity with a variety of free events. Book for an online author talk, bring the children to a bilingual story time, pick up a craft kit for the young ones or listen to a podcast in Korean.
Find out more information on Harmony Week events
Podcasts for Seniors Week
To celebrate Seniors Week the library has partnered with CASS Care to present podcasts in 4 languages: Vietnamese, Korean, Mandarin and Cantonese. These podcasts aim to help you navigate the Aged Care system, government support for seniors in aged care, home care, seniors with a disability, and more.
Tai Chi and General Health
Join Dr Emily Yang to learn about the benefits of Tai Chi on your physical and mental health. Tai Chi may be used to help manage high blood pressure, chronic pain, arthritis, and anxiety.
Wednesday 30 March 10:30am to 12pm
English Conversation Class
If you want to improve your day to day English and at the same time meet new people, join Dundas Library's English Conversation class. Contact Dundas Library for further information 9806 5960
Need to improve your English skills further? Use our online English Learning resources. They are free for Library members.
Story time
Mums, dads, grandparents, carers and little ones, join us for stories, rhymes and lots of fun. Story Time bookings will continue only for Parramatta and Carlingford libraries as bookings will not be required for other branch libraries.
More information regarding locations and session times are available on the
library website
IELTS – overview of the 4 skills exam technique
Are you planning to sit for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam? Join us for this online workshop to learn how to approach difficult aspects of the test. This workshop will evaluate all four language skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Expressions of interest for beginners computer course
Dundas and Constitution Hill libraries are seeking expressions of interest to learn basic computer skills in English. Dundas Library will also provide this course in Chinese. To register your interest please contact Dundas Library on 9806 5960 or Constitution Hill Library on 9806 5500.
Services for our community
We have created a booklet of
council services which are aimed at NDIS recipients and those who may need some extra support at home. Find out if you are eligible to have books and/or food delivered to your door, or access a range of other services. We have complied information regarding Home Library Service, Community Care, Food Services and more. There are puzzles and reading suggestions in a range of formats too.
Book Reviews
Book Clubs & Reading Groups are a wonderful way of sharing your love of reading with like minded people in a fun and casual way. Our reading groups meet monthly at different library branches to discuss books, share ideas and have fun in a casual friendly environment. Book club members have written reviews of their favourite books for our Parra Reads blog to share their love of books.
Flying Fruit Fly Circus
The world-famous Flying Fruit Fly Circus heads to Riverside these autumn school holidays with their brand-new show. The superheroes of tomorrow are female and are changing the world! Modern day role models like Greta Thunberg and Jacinda Ardern are inspiring a whole new generation of young people who want to make a difference.
Don’t miss out, book your tickets now.
Wentworth Point Quiet Study Room hours extended
The Quiet Study Room at Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library is now open from 9am to 11pm, seven days a week. To access the Quiet Study Room outside of business hours you will need a City of Parramatta Libraries membership card with a pin code to enter the 24 hour foyer.
Have your say: survey
We’re inviting you to help shape the logo and signage for Parramatta’s iconic venue named PHIVE, at 5 Parramatta Square. You’ll be shown two ideas (comprising a logo and other campaign images connected to it) and asked a few questions about each. The survey should take less
than 5 minutes to complete and works best on a laptop or PC.
Click here to start. We look forward to your response!
