Film Screening

Set mainly during World War II, Alice Lamb, a reclusive writer who is forced to host a young boy in her cottage. Frank, whose parents are helping with the war effort, was evacuated from London. As Alice's heart starts opening up to Frank, there are flashbacks to the 1920's when Alice was in love with Vera.

Taking Another Look

Saturday 11 March, 5:30pm

Waverley Council, in partnership with Settlement Services International, is pleased to welcome Emmanuel Asante and Shiva Dadvar to discuss their latest Bondi Beach murals with Kiri Zakinthinos. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation and learn about arts & culture initiatives supporting newly arrived artists.

Killer Podcrafts

Fortnightly Mondays, 6.30 - 8.30 PM,
next session 13 March

Are you crafty? A true crime lover? We are gathering all makers to come and listen to an episode of a true crime podcast while working on your current project. We will meet fortnightly and listen to one episode of a true crime podcast mini series, with a chance to discuss the podcast episode.

Colour My Life Club

Monthly Tuesdays, 6.30 - 8pm,
first session 14 March

Unwind this year at the Library and bring some colour into the world. A perfect balance of mindfulness and creativity, colouring is a perfect way to destress and relax. Build friendships and make connections in a warm and welcoming environment.

Cutting Edge Lecture - The Morality of AI

Wednesday 15 March, 6.30 - 7.30pm

Join Waverley resident Professor Toby Walsh, a world-leading AI expert, Chief Scientist at UNSW's AI Institute, and the author of Machines Behaving Badly, for a fascinating and deeply thought-provoking discussion of morality, ethics, and artificial intelligence.

Queer Reads

Monthly 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6.30 - 8.30pm, next session 15 March

Waverley Library is looking to create a fabulous new monthly reading group and we are calling all members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are interested in joining Queer Reads. Celebrate diversity and difference and make new friends in the queer community.

Green Thumbs: Dried Floral Designs

Wednesday 22 March, 10am - 12pm

Add a touch of natural beauty to your home with some dried floral designs. In this class you will handmake a beautiful floral bookmark and decorate some wall art with carefully selected dried flowers. Each one will be unique and adds a pop of color to your space.

Board at the Library

Monthly, 4th Wednesday of the month, 6.30 - 8.30pm, next session 22 March

Come along to a night of tabletop gaming. Meet fellow gamers and get competitive or work together for a glorious victory. We will have a range of games to play. You are also welcome to bring in your favourites. Total noobs and seasoned players are all welcome.

How to avoid online misinformation

Monday 27 March, 2 - 3pm

HSC Help: setting up your child for high school success

Wednesday 29 March, 6.30 - 7.30pm

How will you best prepare your child for the challenges and opportunities of high school? This event will provide practical advice, resources, and tips for success. Whether your child is just starting high school or is in the middle of it, this event is for you.

Book: Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo

Welcome to Britain and twelve very different people - mostly women, mostly black - who call it home. Teeming with life and crackling with energy, Girl, Woman, Other follows them across the miles and down the years.

Book: The First Woman by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

Smart, headstrong Kirabo is raised by her grandparents in rural Uganda. But she starts to feel overshadowed by the absence of the mother she has never known. Jennifer Makumbi has written a sweeping, effervescent tale of femininity, and courage.

Film: Frida. Viva La Vida

This cinematic documentary highlights Frida Kahlo’s two souls: the woman, fiercely independent and tormented by love, and the artist, free from the leashes of her physical bounds. Acclaimed actress and director Asia Argento will uncover the two faces of the iconic artist through Frida's own words: letters, diaries and private confessions.

Film: 8 Femmes

A wealthy industrialist has been found murdered in his home while his family gathers for the holiday season. Eight women are his potential murderers: his calculating wife, his two mischievous daughters, his meddling mother-in-law, his neurotic sister-in-law, his sexy sister, the faithful family cook and the sultry new maid. Each woman is a suspect.

TV Series: Little women

Follow the sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, on their journey from childhood to adulthood. Under the guidance of their mother Marmee, they navigate what it means to be a young woman: from gender roles to sibling rivalry, first love, loss, and marriage. Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, this story is as relevant and engaging today as it was on its original publication in 1868.

Graphic Novel: Kusama by Elisa Macellari

In 1960s America, Kusama is a symbol of free love and peace. She fights a constant battle with her mental health, but finds salvation in art. From her childhood in rural Japan through her radical happenings in New York to her ground-breaking international installations, this vivid graphic novel documents the incredible journey of a remarkable icon.