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“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” - Paulo Coelho
HSC Help: Resume & CV Writing
Wednesday 13 July, 6:30 - 7:30pm
Standing out from the pack in the job market can sometimes be a challenge! Let us help you take your first step. Join educator and lecturer Mohan Dhall and learn how to improve your resume and CV writing skills. Get job ready by covering all the important topics such as how are resumes/CVs used, what are the critical things needed in a resume and much more. This talk is suitable for all students.
Programs
Tech Savvy Seniors (Russian): Introduction to emailThursday 30 June, 2 - 4:15pm Добро пожаловать to our training session for Russian speakers. This workshop covers the basic steps to help keep in touch with your family and friends using email. It will explain how to set up an email account, how to send, read and reply to emails that have been sent to you. |
Meditation WorkshopThursday 30 June, 6:30 - 7:30pm Susie Spinks, an expert on mindfulness from the Sydney Meditation Centre will lead you on a peaceful journey into the basics on mindfulness. You will have an understanding of mindfulness and meditation and be able to commence your own personal practice. No previous meditation experience is needed. Just enjoy the journey. |
Author talk: Rachel Franks with The Uncommon HangmanThursday 28 July, 6:30 - 7:30pm An Uncommon Hangman is a bold and brutal biography of NSW’s longest-serving executioner, Robert ‘Nosey Bob’ Howard. The State Library's Dr. Rachel Franks tells the riveting true story of the life and deaths of the infamous noseless hangman of NSW. |
Local Studies: Nosey Bob, an Uncommon Hangman One of Bondi's most infamous residents, Nosey Bob was the State's first salaried hangman. Born in England, Robert Howard emigrated to Australia in 1861 and became a successful cabman with a very profitable clientele in Darling Point. The story goes that Howard earned the moniker Nosey Bob after being kicked in the face and suffering permanent disfigurement. Image from The Bulletin, 1880. Courtesy of the NLA |
Living well: with or without dementiaFriday 29 July, 2 - 3pm Are you someone who plans to live life to the fullest in your retirement? In this talk you will find out more about preventing dementia as well as learning there are things you can do to address some of the risk factors. Even if you do get dementia, you can still live a full and independent life! |
Men's Book Club Looking to join a men's reading group? Waverley library is looking to start a new book club for over 55s . Connect with other men in the community who love to read and discuss literature in a relaxed and welcoming environment. To register your interest click here. |
Children's Library
Holiday Rhyme Time
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Dharawal Language Workshop (6 - 12 years) Monday 4 July, 3 - 3:30pm Join us to learn Dharawal, the language spoken by the traditional owners of Coastal Sydney. This workshop will introduce the kids to a variety of Dharawal words, sayings and songs and will be hosted by cultural educators from the Gujaga Foundation. |
What's on
Mortgage StressWednesday 29 June, 11am - 12pm What options do homeowners have when they are struggling to pay their mortgage? We will cover the obligations of both the bank and the homeowner. We will chart the process from making a financial hardship application to the bank to default, repossession, and eviction. We will explain the options for homeowners at each stage of this process and where they can go to get help. |
Waverley Library is hiring! Help us get the word out We are on the lookout for a creative and energetic Events & Engagement Librarian. Your responsibilities will include developing, managing, and delivering targeted community engagement at events and festivals promoting Library services. Help us build library programs for the community and make real change to people's lives. The role is permanent full time. |
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