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“All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.” - Mark Twain
HSC Help: setting up your child for high school success
Wednesday 29 March, 6.30 - 7.30pm
Success depends upon previous preparation,
and without such preparation there is sure to be failure - Confucius
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.
Adult Programs
Art after dark: collage makingThursday 23 March 6 - 8pm Come along and meet other creatives in the community led by Waverley Library, for informal sessions on the art of cut & paste. You will explore different elements of collage and immerse yourself in this form of art that has had a resurgence in popularity. |
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. |
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. |
Books, movies & more Last Friday of every month, 10 - 11.30am, next session 31 March This discussion group has a great time doing just that! Participants engage in lively conversation about their personal choice of books and movies each month. Get great ideas for your reading and viewing pleasure! You can attend some or all of the sessions! |
Digital KnowHow
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. |
Discover artificial intelligenceWednesday 5 April, 11am - 12pm Want to have realistic conversations with a computer, instantly generate complex essays about obscure topics, or get programs to design spectacular custom art for you in seconds? We’ll introduce you to a range of AI programs that will revolutionise how you see technology. |
Children's Library
Waverley Council provides a range of online and face-to-face school holiday activities for children and young people. All programs are facilitated by a combination of Waverley Council specialist staff, artists, industry professionals and partner organisations.
eResources
BorrowBox Libraries are always open! Borrow world's best authors in eBook and eAudio format. Elegant, intuitive, and simple to use. BorrowBox is an easy to use platform that allows you to select and download ebooks and eAudiobooks to your computer or any mobile device and has a wide selection of titles, including the latest releases, best sellers and lots of Australian and New Zealand titles. |
Multilingual eResourcesAccess ebooks and emagazines in other languages online with your Waverley Library card? Indyreads has books in many languages and you can filter your results by interests and genre! Or maybe you’d rather scroll through magazines online instead? Libby also has a great range of magazine titles held in 9 other languages. From French Vogue to Spanish Cooking or maybe you’d like Elle Décor in Italian. Just filter by language and off you go! |
Women’s History Month collection highlights
Book: My God! it's a woman by Nancy Bird Nancy Bird shares her remarkable life story, from her childhood dreams of flying to becoming the youngest pilot in the British Empire at just 17 years old. She went on to become a pioneer of Australian aviation and inspiring countless women to follow in her footsteps. This autobiography is a must-read for anyone interested in aviation, history, and women's achievements. |
Book: My Brilliant Career by Miles FranklinFirst published in 1901, this Australian classic is the candid tale of the aspirations and frustrations of sixteen-year-old Sybylla Melvin, a headstrong country girl constrained by middle-class social arrangements, especially the pressure to marry. She finds herself choosing between everything a conventional life offers and her own plans for a 'brilliant career'. |
Film: Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise Distinctly referred to as “a redwood tree, with deep roots in American culture,” Dr. Maya Angelou led a prolific life. As a singer, dancer, activist, poet and writer, she inspired generations with lyrical modern African-American thought that pushed boundaries. Best known for her autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Random House), she gave people the freedom to think about their history in a way they never had before. |
Film: Sepideh: Reaching for the Stars Sepideh wants to become an astronaut. She spends her nights exploring the secrets of the universe, while her family will do anything to keep her on the ground. The expectations for a young Iranian woman are very different from Sepideh’s ambitions, and her plans to go to university are in danger. But Sepideh holds on to her dreams, teaming up with the world's first female space tourist, Anousheh Ansari, to fight to make them come true. |
New to borrow
Experience the benefits of induction cooking!
Are you considering installing an induction cooktop but would like to try before you buy? Waverley library is introducing two portable induction cooktops available for loan. These cooktops form part of Waverley Council’s commitment to improving air quality and supporting households to transition to all-electric homes powered by renewable energy.
Local History
Bondi's Big Rock
It’s not quite the Big Banana, but Bondi’s Big Rock has seen it’s fair share of shenanigans. From wild weather to guerrilla mermaids, the Big Rock has collected some fascinating stories over the years since its sudden appearance in 1912.
Image: Ben Buckler Point, North Bondi 1935. Percy James Bryant Collection, image courtesy of City of Sydney.
What's On
Give power to your voice Complete your application by 27 March Do you know a local aged 10 to 18 years old or 60+? Council is looking for youth and seniors to join our Power to the Future Program. Participants will use their voice, bring their ideas to the table, challenge themselves, meet and work with people from different ages and put their skills into practice to create a climate change program and campaign to be rolled out to the Waverley community. |
Conversation on Creation with Andrew Mackie Wednesday 29 March, 10.30am, Online Andrew Mackie is a film distributor and producer. His executive producer credits include Ride Like A Girl, Tracks, Sweet Country, and On Chesil Beach. He has been fascinated by all things royal and has long felt that the Queen’s tour of Australian in 1954 was ripe with dramatic potential. The Tour takes that tour as a starting point for a dramatic story of family loyalties. |
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