Author talk: Stephen Gapps on Gudyarra

Thursday 12 May, 6.30 - 8pm

Gudyarra traces the co-ordinated resistance warfare by the Wiradyuri under the leadership of Windradyne, and others such as Blucher and Jingler, that occurred in a vast area across the central west of New South Wales. Gapps provides an important new historical account of the fierce Wiradyuri resistance.

International Collage Day

Saturday 14 May, 10am - 1pm

Interested in collage making or looking to try an alternative art form? Meet other creatives in the community at Waverley Library and celebrate the art of cut & paste. Pop in any time between the designated times and immerse yourself in this unique form of art that has had a resurgence in popularity. All skill levels welcome.

Music Appreciation Class - Mother’s Day Edition

Wednesday 4 May 10.30 - 11.30am

Join us for a Mother’s Day Edition of Music Appreciation. Our musicologist will give an informative talk about popular music throughout the decades and we will discuss music that is special to our mothers or other loved ones in our lives. No formal music training required, just an eagerness to learn!

Fermenting for health workshop

Thursday 28 April, 6.30 - 8.30pm, $15

Fermenting is one of the oldest methods of preserving food and enriches it by the action of bacteria and fungi. It is truly a living food! You will be making a jar of sauerkraut to take home and watching demonstrations on how to make beet kvass and brined ferments with Margaret Mossakowska from the Moss House, who learned homesteading skills during her childhood in rural Poland.

Memory Hacking

Wednesday 11 May, 6.30 - 7.30pm

Improve your learning potential through understanding how memory works, distinguish between short term (working) memory and long-term memory and learn strategies for boosting retention. Presented by Mohan Dhall, an educational lecturer and business consultant.

Physics – How to Approach Difficult Exam Questions

Thursday 26 May, 6.30 - 7.30pm

You will learn strategies to formulate an answer for complex examination problems, and how to structure your extended response for maximum marks. Presented by Harry Lu, Head of Physics at Insight HSC Education.

Passover by Rachel Grack

With its 3,000-year-old beginnings, Passover is one of the world's most ancient holidays. From the Exodus story to modern matzah bread hunts, this title showcases Passover's long history and present-day traditions. Young readers will get an in-depth look at this celebration of freedom!

A Tale of Love and Darkness

It is 1945, and a young Amos Oz is living in Jerusalem with his parents. It is a difficult time for both the nation and for Oz, whose mother has put the weight of all her hopes upon him. He joins the fight against British occupation, and remains a child whose destiny is forged alongside that of Israel.