“I have this weird obsession about buying books and looking at them with a smile, even if I won't read them soon. At least they are mine now. ” - Anais Nin
Saturday 2 September, 10am - 2pm and Sunday 3 September, 1.30 - 4pm
A huge range of ex library Art books, guides, reference and art catalogues will be on sale as well as general fiction and non fiction titles. Don’t forget your library bag! Eftpos or cash. No change facilities available. Perfect gift ideas for Father’s Day!
Grab a bargain for as little as $1! Art Books $5 each.
Multicultural Cooking Class
Friday 1 September, 11am - 12pm, ONLINE
Welcome to this culinary extravaganza - a fun, informal, hands-on cooking class. Each class will be dedicated to one of the world's cuisines. Together in our next class we will be cooking Fatteh, a traditional Middle Eastern dish with its origins deeply rooted in the Levant region, including countries like Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine.
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Experience Virtual Reality
Wednesday 6 and 25 September
Want to float through space, leap off buildings and explore completely new worlds, all from the comfort of your library? Virtual reality allows you to pop on a pair of high-powered goggles, and immerse yourself in entirely new environments that appear as if they're 100% real, in full 3D and with sound and colour.
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Film Screening:
The Lunchbox
Friday 8 September, 10am - 12pm
Ila is trying and failing to reach her husband's heart with her delicious cooking. Her husband is distant and indifferent. One day, the lunch she has cooked for him, accidently gets delivered to the wrong person. Saajan is nearing retirement. He pays for his food to be delivered every day, and as the food has never been this good, he know there's been a mix up. So he leaves a complimentary note in the tin.
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Friday 15 September, 6.30 - 8.30pm
The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air as hundreds of eager contestants from across North America prepare to take part in what is undoubtedly one of the greatest events of their lives, the Mayflower Dog Show. A mockumentary about the highly competitive and cut-throat world of dog shows through the eyes of a group of ruthless dog owners.
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Bruce Wolpe in conversation with Jacqueline Maley
Thursday 21 September, 6.30 - 8pm
Join us to hear Bruce Wolpe in conversation with Jacqueline Maley regarding his new book Trump’s Australia: How Trumpism Changed Australia and the Shocking Consequences for Us of a Second Term. Wolpe, a political insider and leading expert, predicts America's democracy will not survive a second term with Trump as President. If he does win, what will this mean for Australia? We are one of America's closest allies. How can we protect our democracy, economy and society from Trumpism?
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HSC Study Night: maths with Harry Mavrolefteros
Wednesday 27 September, 6.30 - 9.30pm
For students studying maths as part of their HSC, Harry Mavrolefteros will provide some last-minute advice in preparation for their upcoming exams, covering HSC exam techniques, specific questions and strategies for the Maths Standard, Advanced, Extension 1 and Extension 2 courses. Harry Mavrolefteros has over 15 years in mathematics education and operates the one-on-one tutoring centre First Education. We’ll provide the study space, food, drinks, library resources, security, parking and will be open until midnight!
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Spring School Holiday Program
Calendar released 28 August, Various Locations
Waverley Council’s popular school holiday program is released on the morning of Monday 28 August. Don’t miss out on some great holiday activities, tickets book fast.
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International Literacy Day Story Time
Join us in the Children’s Library with bilingual storyteller, Jazmine Baker, a Lebanese Australian bilingual storyteller for a very special International Literacy Day story time event. Suitable for children 5 years and under.
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Waverley library has just welcomed a hoard of brand-new magazines to its shelves. Head over to the magazine wall to browse the hottest new magazines in travel, celebrity gossip, fashion, design, music, gaming, history, and more! Among these captivating reads, you'll find the likes of The Spectator for thought-provoking commentary, Rolling Stone for the latest in music culture, The Australian Women's Weekly and New Idea for lifestyle inspiration. Want to see anything else on our shelves? Recommend a title via the library website.
Waverley Genealogical Group
Internet Researching your
Irish Connections
Saturday 23 September, 1pm
The Waverley Genealogical Group invites you to join the genealogist, Gregory Ross DipFHS. He will be delivering a presentation on the topic of Internet Researching Your Irish Connections. All welcome. There is no fee; however, we kindly request that you register to secure your spot.
Image: Robert Fairhead, writer, blogger and Wentworth for the Voice volunteer
Round Table Conversations
Wentworth for the Voice is a volunteer group that aims to engage with the people of Wentworth to explain the background and purpose of the Voice to Parliament. Inspired by Together, Yes's "kitchen tables conversations", which encourage open and honest dialogue about the Voice Referendum, we are running FREE fortnightly Round Table Conversations at Waverley Library. If you have any questions or concerns about the Referendum, then join the conversation and see if we can resolve them around the table.
Balcony Gardening - How to Grow a Native Garden in Pots
Wednesday 6 September, 6 - 8pm
Leading the discussion is Narelle Happ, a seasoned landscape designer, horticulturist, and educator. Narelle will delve into key topics, including pot selection nuances, optimal soil and mulch choices, tailored native plant selection for varying conditions and container gardening.
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Drive Through
Clothing Clean Up
Saturday 16 September, 9am – 3pm
Declutter your wardrobe and give your quality clothes and accessories a second lease on life by dropping them off at our Drive Through Clothing Clean Up. Every item you drop off will collected by Australian Red Cross and re-sold in one of their stores – helping to fund critical services to support those in need.
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Library Hours: Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 9pm
Saturdays: 9.30am - 3pm
Sundays: 1 - 5pm
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