Monthly, every second Monday,
6.30 - 8.30pm, next session 14 August

Are you crafty? A true crime lover? We are gathering all makers to come together and immerse themselves in the world of creativity and mystery. Join us for our monthly rendezvous, where you can listen to an episode of a captivating true crime podcast while actively working on your ongoing project. We will delve into a thrilling podcast mini series, providing a platform to not only enjoy but also engage in thought-provoking discussions about each episode.

National Science Week Talk: Anthropologist
Kirk Huffman

Wednesday 16 August, 6.30 - 8pm

An estimated 150 million traditionally-oriented peoples still survive in pockets of today's world, but the world usually pays little attention to them. They, their cultures, lands, waters and skies are increasingly under threat from logging and mining companies. Hear about these fascinating tribes from Anthropologist Kirk Huffman, in this special event for National Science Week.

Board at the Library

Monthly, 4th Wednesday of the month, 6.30 - 8.30pm, next session 23 August

Get ready for an evening of fun and games at Waverley Library. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a newcomer to the world of board games, there's something for everyone. Meet new people and test your strategic skills with games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, just to name a few.

Queer Cinema

Friday 25 August, 6.30 - 8.30pm

It's the summer of 1984, Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers is on strike, prompting a group of gay and lesbian activists to raise money to support the strikers' families. Initially rebuffed by the Union, the group identifies a tiny mining village in Wales and sets off to make their donation in person.

National Science Week - Tech Thursday

Thursday 17 August, 3.30 - 5pm, 5years+

Waverley Children’s Library is hosting a hands on demonstration of our technology Maker Kits. This is an opportunity to be inspired and engaged with a range of robotics and electronic kits that will help you to play, to invent, to design and to experiment.

Experiment Booklets

Attention, young aspiring scientists! Unleash your inner curiosity and transform your home into an exhilarating science-lab extravaganza. Grab your own set of take-home experiment booklets during your next visit. Dive into captivating hands-on experiences with Rainbow in a Jar, Homemade Lava-Lamp, and Ice-cream in a Bag experiments. Elevate learning and play with these engaging booklets.

Science Databases

Science eMagazines

Dive into a world of discovery during Science Week with top-notch online magazines! Explore captivating articles and in-depth features on BBC Science Focus, Smithsonian, Popular Science, Discover, Archaeology, Popular Mechanics, and Einstein's Universe. Immerse yourself in cutting-edge knowledge, groundbreaking research, and fascinating insights across a spectrum of scientific realms.

Film: Calibrate

Former Mr Universe Ken Ware does not have any medical qualification, but by studying the human system over the last thirty years, he’s found an astounding link between Chaos Theory and the body’s ability to heal itself from catastrophic injury. He has studied and worked with the human system to develop a recovery therapy like no other – one that works across the spectrum of human conditions.

Film: I'm Your Man

Recently separated Alma is a research scientist and entirely dedicated to her work. She’s persuaded by her supervisor to participate in an extraordinary study: for three weeks she must live with a human-like robot designed solely to be her ideal companion. Alma is introduced to the unflappably upbeat Tom, a handsome A.I. creation who’s programmed to adapt to her desires, making him her perfect life partner.

Book: Homo deus by Yuval Noah Harari

Yuval Noah Harari envisions a near future in which we face a new set of challenges. Homo Deus explores the projects, dreams and nightmares that will shape the twenty-first century and beyond - from overcoming death to creating artificial life. It asks the fundamental questions: how can we protect this fragile world from our own destructive power? And what does our future hold?

Book: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

From her place in the store, Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass on the street outside. She remains hopeful that a customer will soon choose her, but when the possibility emerges, Klara is warned not to invest too much in the promises of humans.

Online safety and digital resilience strategies for children 9 - 12 years

Tuesday 15 August, 6.30 - 7.30pm,
Cost: $15

Participate in an enlightening session with digital resilience expert Yasmin London. Enhance your skills in handling online exclusion, bullying, screen time, gaming, and social media challenges. Yasmin's extensive background in NSW police and television presenting brings a unique perspective to empower you in the digital realm. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and engage!

Countryman

Monday 21 August, 6.30 - 8.45pm,
Bondi Pavilion Theatre

Local Bondi surfer and filmmaker Peter Pecotic, along with Warumungu artist Joseph Williams from Tennant Creek, presents a Q&A screening of their documentary Countryman. Follow a man's journey into the Australian Outback armed with a campervan, smartphone, and drone. He is on a mission to follow his dad’s footsteps in the late 1950s and to find the descendants of settlers from his tiny home island of Korčula. He joins forces with a Warumungu artist, embarking on a journey to uncover his unknown father's identity.