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“Think before you speak. Read before you think.” - Fran Lebowitz
National Simultaneous Storytime
Wednesday 24 May, 10.45 - 11.30am
Come listen to the story time that stops a nation. Waverley library will be joining in with hundreds of other libraries across the country to read the same story, The Speedy Sloth, at the same time. Enjoy a morning of stories, fun and craft. Suitable for children aged 3 - 5 years, their families and friends.
Adult Programs
HSC Help: manage ChatGPT and other online artificial intelligence (AI) toolsWednesday 24 May, 6.30 - 7.30pm This lecture will provide practical advice and tips for understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) tools work and the implications of ChatGPT on homework. How will ChatGPT effect schools and teachers and what do AI tools mean for school assessment? Whether your child is just starting high school or is preparing for the HSC, this event is for you! |
Board at the Library Monthly, 4th Wednesday of the month, 6.30 - 8.30pm, next session 24 May Get ready for an evening of fun and games at Waverly Library. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a newcomer to the world of board games, there's something for everyone. Meet new people, challenge your friends, and test your strategic skills with games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, and Codenames, just to name a few. So, dust off your favourite board game and come for an evening of laughter, competition, and friendly camaraderie. |
June Film ScreeningFriday 9 June, 10am - 12pm Set in the affluent suburb of Hartford in Connecticut 1957, housewife Cathy Whitaker seems to have the perfect life. Her senior executive husband and young children live in a beautiful home and the local paper has decided to write an article about her. But Cathy's seemingly perfect life begins to fall apart when she walks in on her husband kissing another man. |
Colour My Life Club Monthly Tuesdays, 6.30 - 8pm, 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. |
Children's Library
World Bee Day Saturday 20 May 10.30am Join us at Waverley Library for an interactive talk and creative craft session in celebration of World Bee Day. We are excited to have Gavin Smith from the Sydney Bee Club and Inner West BeeKeepers group, host this special presentation, giving an up-close look at a native beehive and all the fascinating tools of the trade. |
Good Reading for Kids Magazine An online magazine for primary kids. A fun, funky magazine full of children’s creativity. Best for 7-12 year olds and featuring contributions from children around the world. The current addition features kids Authors Nick Stella, Jordan Gould and Lesley Parr, as well as amazing articles from Animal FACTopia and Everything you know about sharks is wrong! |
Digital KnowHow
How to steer clear of online scamsFriday 16 June, 2 - 3.30pm Each year, online scams are becoming more sophisticated and dangerous, and in 2022 Australians reported losing over $568 million to them. This session will guide you through the most common types of scams, and teach you what to look out for and how to identify the various tell-tale signs that something is likely a scam. |
Find your next great read onlineTuesday 27 June, 11am - 12pm Are you looking for something to read next, but feel stuck and can't work out what to pick? Fortunately, a huge range of online tools exist to help you break out of your reading rut and find a book you'll love. This session will introduce you to a variety of both Waverley Library's reader resources, as well as ones available elsewhere. |
eResources
Hoopla Hoopla is a free digital media service available to Waverley Library members that allows you to "borrow" movies and TV shows, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eComics on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! |
Transparent Language Online (TLO) This application bridges the gap between learning a language online and using that language in the real world by allowing users to do both in one program. There are fun and engaging learning activities to help you learn up to 99 different languages. |
NSW Premier’s Literary Award
Monday 22 May, 6.30pm
Exciting news for book lovers! On Monday 22 May the State Library of NSW will announce the winners of the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards, as part of the Sydney Writers Festival. A total of $350,000 will be presented on the night across 14 prize categories, including the coveted People’s Choice Award. You can join the celebrations from home by tuning into the live stream on the State Library’s website.
Local History Exhibitions
The jaws were donated to the Local Studies collection in 2010 by the Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club.
Tiger Shark Jaws
These Tiger Shark jaws come from a shark killed off Bondi Beach in the 1930s by surf life saver Rothe Bassingthwaighte, a member of the Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club. The shark was killed with a hand-held harpoon thrown from a surf boat. It is not known how long this shark was, but the Australian Museum estimates it to have been several metres in length. Despite the widespread fear of sharks, there have been only 12 recorded shark attacks in Bondi’s history, two of them fatal. The fatal shark attacks occurred within a month of each other in early 1929.
Waverley Genealogical Group
Scientists interred in Waverley Cemetery
Saturday 27 May, 1.00pm
Following a short business meeting the Waverley Genealogical Group invites you join genealogist Gregory Ross DipFHS in a presentation on Scientists interred in Waverley Cemetery. Included are the likes of Lawrence Hargrave, aeronautical engineer; Henry C. Russell, astronomer and meteorologist; James Pollock FRS, physicist; Phillip Adams, surveyor; Frederick Quaife, MD, astronomer; Ernst Betche, botanist; Sarah Hynes, botanist and teacher; William Haswell, biologist; Frederick Clements, pharmacist; and Alexander Scott, entomologist. All welcome.
What's On
Walking Together WorkshopsFriday 26 May, 5-8pm; Friday 2 June, 1-4pm; Saturday 3 June, 1-4pm Waverley Council invites the community to come and learn more about the Uluru Statement From the Heart and the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum at the Walking Together workshops delivered by co-creators Nicole Laupepa and Jacqui Parker. The workshop facilitates knowledge, understanding, and a sense of purpose for non-Indigenous Australia to walk together with First Nations people. |
Train the Trainer WorkshopSaturday 3 June, 5-8pm Waverley Council is also offering a Train the Trainer workshop aimed at participants who have completed the Walking Together workshop and would like to become a trainer or presenter of a one-hour introduction to both the Uluru Statement and Voice to Parliament. Participants are provided with resources and knowledge to facilitate educational sessions within their own communities. |
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