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“Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”
- Francis of Assisi
LIBRARY SERVICES
CONTACT US
Give us a call on 9083 8777 anytime Monday to Friday, from 9 am - 5 pm or send us an email at ASK US anytime of the day with your library queries. We will endeavour to respond to your email questions within 48 hours.
You can also download our Waverley Library app and access all of our library e-resources from Beamafilm to Borrowbox. Need a hand? Contact us and we can set up a tech help appointment with you.
GRAB N GO SERVICE
In light of recent changes to the NSW Public Health Order, Waverley Library is planning to reintroduce the popular Grab n Go service from early October. Please be patient with us as we work to have this service available as soon as possible while ensuring our community's health and safety. Reserve your items now and we will SMS or email you when they are available to collect. Keep an eye out on our website, eNewsletter and the Waverley Library Facebook page for further updates.
KIDS PROGRAMS & ERESOURCES
It’s school holiday time and even though our school holiday program is now fully booked Waverley Library is providing free activity sheets to keep those young minds busy, creative and engaged. They are free to download or print from the Waverley Library website and can be found under the What’s On tab. Did you know the New South Wales Government’s Office of Sport is providing a free School Camp at Home resource? The website is full of activities, games and outdoor fun ideas, it is completely free and can be found here.
Improve literacy and have fun when you access this collection of educational games, videos, comics, jokes, puzzles and activities aimed at children aged 6-12 years. Based on the latest research about how children develop and sustain a love of reading, the Ziptales collection is built by trained teachers for home, library and school use.
HSC ONLINE
HSC MATHS LECTURE WITH HARRY MAVROLEFTEROS
Wednesday 6 October, 6 - 7 pm, via Zoom
Join Harry Mavrolefteros for last minute preparation advice with your upcoming HSC Maths Exams. We will cover HSC exam techniques, specific questions and strategies for the Maths Standard, Advanced, Extension 1 and Extension 2 courses. Book online at Eventbrite.
ERESOURCES
NEW! HOOPLA DIGITAL ACCESS
This popular digital platform is now available for free at Waverley Library! Access on-demand music streaming, eComics, on-demand film and tv streaming, and even more eBooks and eAudio books. Library members can access over 750,000 titles and content can be streamed from any computer or mobile device by downloading the hoopla digital app for iOS and Android. Click here to log in.
GOOD READING MAGAZINE
Good Reading Magazine helps readers find the best and most interesting books to read written by decorated and breakout writers from Australia and around the globe. Check out the Good Reading September issue and find out the featured book in the foreword from the editor for reading inspiration.
READER’S DIGEST CHINESE EDITION
Reader’s Digest is an internationally known magazine. It has 50 editions with 20 languages and is available in 60 countries world wide. It was first published in March, 1965 in Hong Kong. Soon, it became the top of all the monthly magazine in the city. Click here to read.
PROGRAMS ONLINE
LEARN: TRANSPARENT LANGUAGE
Monday 27 September, 10 – 11 am via Zoom
Transparent Language Online is packed with pronunciation practice, speech analysis, grammar, writing activities, and vocabulary-building activities. We explore how to use this extensive language-learning program that you can access through a web browser or mobile app. Book online at Eventbrite.
AUTHOR TALK: THE LUMINOUS SOLUTION WITH CHARLOTTE WOOD
Friday 1 October, 6:30 - 7:30 pm via Zoom
Join award-winning author Charlotte Wood in conversation with Michaela Kalowski as they discuss Charlotte's latest book The Luminous Solution. In this essential, illuminating book, Wood shares the insights she has gained over her career paying close attention to her own mind and to the world around her. Drawing on research and decades of observant conversation and immersive reading, Charlotte shares what artists can teach the rest of us about inspiration and hard work. Book online at Eventbrite.
WAVERLEY YOUTH SUMMIT
Wednesday 13 October, 3.30 - 5 pm via Zoom
Are you aged between 14 – 16 years old and live, work or study in the Waverley LGA? Waverley Council wants to hear your priorities for the future. Join us for an online consultation where you’ll get to say what you think Council should be doing and we'll give you a $20 gift voucher! Book online at Eventbrite.
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