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“Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people's thinking.” - Steve Jobs
Cutting Edge Lecture - The Morality of AI
Wednesday 15 March, 6.30 - 7.30pm
From self-driving cars to computers that can out-strategise and out-think any human, and from sophisticated facial recognition to chatbots, But what does the ever-growing power of AI, and our ever-growing reliance on it, mean for us? 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.
Adults Programs
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. |
Colour My Life ClubMonthly 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. |
Board at the LibraryMonthly, 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 misinformationMonday 27 March, 2 - 3pm Talk of ‘fake news’ is all over the media at the moment. But what is fake news, and, more importantly, how are you going to avoid being misled by a fake story? This workshop will help you develop techniques for identifying fake news and scrutinising what you read online. |
Mary Gilmore Q&ATuesday 28 March, 2 - 4pm Do you know who is on the Australian $10 note? Dame Mary Jean Gilmore (1865-1962) Australian author and journalist. Discover more about this remarkable woman famed for her poem No Foe Shall Gather Our Harvest, there is more than meets the eye. We are delighted to invite Mary Jane and Jenny Watson, to lead us through a Q&A. |
HSC Help: setting up your child for high school successWednesday 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. |
Children's Library
Autumn School Holiday Program Calendar released 16 March, Various Locations Waverley Council’s popular school holiday program is released on Thursday 16 March at 9am. Don’t miss out on some great holiday activities. |
Storytime at Playgroup Wednesday 22 March, 9.30 - 11.30am, Wairoa Community Centre Hall, 67 Wairoa Ave Bondi North Celebrate Harmony Week with Waverley Council and Bondi Beach Playgroups and enjoy a morning of outdoor play, stories and craft. |
Waverley Genealogical Group
Saturday 25 March, 1pm
The Waverley Genealogical Group invites you to join genealogist Gregory Ross DipFHS in a presentation on how you might begin researching your family history. Where do you start? What might you already have? How do you organise the information? Some ideas and suggestions will be offered in a delightful power point presentation titled Family History 1.01. This is a repeat of a presentation given previously to Waverley Historical Society. All welcome. No bookings required.
Book Clubs
Ben’s Book Club: The Death of John Lacey by Ben HobsonTuesday 28 March, 7.30-8.30pm, ONLINE Join bestselling author Chris Hammer as he swaps seats with Ben Hobson to discuss Ben’s new novel The Death of John Lacey. Ben Hobson is a teacher, and an author, based in Brisbane. To Become a Whale, his debut novel, was longlisted for the ABIA Debut Fiction award and shortlisted for the Courier-Mail's People's Choice Award. |
Men's Book Club Calling all Men 55 years and older looking for a stimulating and engaging book club. Look no further than our monthly men's book club! It is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and dive into a world of literature that will challenge and inspire you. Also, you'll have the chance to engage in lively and thought-provoking discussions with your fellow book club members. And who knows, you may even make some new friends along the way! |
eResources
Hoopla Digital Access This popular digital platform is now available for free at Waverley Library! Access on-demand music streaming, eComics, on-demand film and tv streaming, and even more eBooks and eAudio books. Library members can access over 750,000 titles and content can be streamed from any computer or mobile device by downloading the Hoopla digital app for iOS and Android. |
NewsBank Digital Newspapers NewsBank's Access Australia is a unique, web-based resource that provides comprehensive news coverage from local publications to nationwide news sources such as The Sydney Morning Herald and The Australian, Access Australia includes content from the most popular daily, weekly and Sunday newspapers as well as community and regional news. |
Local History
Image: Dame Joan Sutherland at St Catherine's School, Waverley 1970s.
Australian Women's History Month
Dame Joan Sutherland was one of the world's most celebrated operatic sopranos, whose powerful and lyrical voice coined her the moniker "La Stupenda". Born in Sydney in 1926, Sutherland lived in Woollahra and attended St Catherine's School in Waverley. Her career flourished after moving to London in 1951 where she began studying at The Royal College of Music. Over the course of her 40 year career, Sutherland performed in 48 operas and recorded 60 albums. Sutherland left an undeniable legacy, heralded and awarded many honours including being declared the "voice of the century" by Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti.
In the Community
Enjoy takeaway without the waste In partnership with the NSW EPA and rePlated, Waverley Council is supporting seven Bondi food outlets to trial reusable takeaway containers, through a Swap and Wash system. Simply purchase a rePlated Mealbox at one of the participating vendors. On your next order, bring it with you and swap it for a fresh container. |
Native Gardening Workshop Wednesday 29 March, 2 – 4pm, Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre, Waverley Park Join our Native Gardening Workshop to learn how to plan, plant and care for a native garden that supports local wildlife. Go home with a native seedling to get you started. |
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