March 2023
This month we celebrate International Women's Day, with a special panel discussion of inspiring women; Mala Mehta, Professor Kate Stevens, Melissa Ran. Together they will engage in a thought-provoking conversation exploring the theme of Embracing Equity.
Need to know how to repair your bike, make a macrame pot hanger, explore hidden Sydney or join a sewing group? This month we have it all, and many more events to keep the family entertained.
Union Picnic Day is happening this Friday 10 March, and Carlingford, Constitution Hill, Dundas, Epping, Ermington and Wentworth Point libraries will be closed. However, Parramatta Library at PHIVE will remain open from 9am to 5pm.
Also a reminder, Ermington library will be closed for renovations from Monday 6 March until Saturday 25 March and re open on Monday 27 March 2023. Reservations can be collected at Dundas Library and library items can be returned to any of City of Parramatta Branch Libraries. All programs will be suspended during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Happy Reading!
International Women's Day
To celebrate International Women's Day, we invite you to a special panel discussion on Wednesday 8 March. Our panellists will engage in a thought-provoking conversation exploring the theme of "Embracing Equity" and its intersection with innovation. Council events, which include movie showings, highlight a community of diverse women who #embraceequity within their own sphere of influence. Register now.
Autumn School Holiday Activities
Save the date! Registrations for school holiday activities will open on Monday 27 March at 9am and we have lots of awesome activities planned! You can experience the Apollo 11 mission first-hand with VR, attend a magic show with the talented Peter Wood, program a Microbit, create macramé earrings, and much more. All activities are free, so get it quick to grab your tickets.
Bower Bicycle Repair Workshop
Bring your bike along to a free bike repair workshop at Parramatta Library at PHIVE to get assistance from skilled bikeologists Stu and Othy! You will learn to keep your ride operating at premium performance levels and return home with your partly or fully repaired bike, and the skills and knowledge needed for future repairs!
Saturday 11 March at 10am to 11am or 11am to 12pm
Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop
Join us one of these fun and creative workshops to make your very own macramé plant hanger, which you can take home.
Monday 27 March, Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library
Author Talk
Join author and local historian Trevor McAlister to learn about exploring hidden Sydney! Trevor highlights the buildings and sites in various areas throughout Sydney that will fascinate any Sydneysider! Trevor will give insights into the history of Australia’s first and largest city.
Little Bang Discovery Club
Young children are natural scientists; curious and keen to discover the world around them! Join them up for this club (4 sessions in total) so they learn to make their own discoveries through enquiry methods that both children and parents will enjoy.
Thursday 9 March, Epping Library
Meet and Sew
Meet and sew group is a social group that meets to share the love of sewing. Join our group to connect, meet new people and share the skills and knowledge of sewing with others. Attendees are welcome to bring along sewing, quilting, embroidery or other craft projects to work on or we will provide some materials for small projects. No sewing experience is required.
Ben’s Book Club
Read or listen to The Death of John Lacey by bestselling Australian author Ben Hobson in the Libby app. Join Ben Hobson in conversation with bestselling Australian author Chris Hammer to discuss Ben’s eagerly awaited third novel, The Death of John Lacey. Register for this free online book club event.
Your Next Great Read
Reader Space is everyone’s go to place for recommended reads. Still can’t find something to read? Try Parra Reads Match for a list of books based on you and your interests. Parra Reads blog has reading lists of popular and trending books and lots of resources for book lovers and book clubs. Join Parra Library Beanstack if you want to keep track of what you and your family read and participate in challenges and win prizes. Enjoy these free services with your Library membership. Join now!
Books of the Month
This month we have a great selection of books to keep you entertained! You might like to read a moving and hilarious memoir of a millennial leaving his inner-city life to take over the family farm, or choose from many of the other non-fiction items. We also have lots of new fiction for adults, young adults, and children too!
Know someone with an inspiring story?
We are looking for people in our community with inspiring and powerful stories to share in an upcoming campaign. Nominate them or yourself by Sunday 12 March for a chance to win one of three $100 Parramatta Square gift cards!
Autumn School Holidays at WPCCL
Join us for another fun packed school holidays with craft, coding, building and active activities! We’ve got tai chi, kick boxing, junior engineer builders, a dance party and more! Tickets open Monday March 27 at 9am. Register and book online!
ADD YOUR PIECE TO THE PUZZLE
Drop in to PHIVE and add your piece to our LEGO® mosaic art puzzle. Which Parramatta icon will it reveal? Then, head on down to PHIVE’s Discovery Space and explore the world of Brickman Cities.
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