Fambo Queer Arts for Kids and Families

Saturday 18 February, 10am - 2pm,
Bondi Pavilion

Visit the Rainbow Wall installation and add your own colourful self-portrait of your present, future or dream self.  Make your own unique Pride flag or pronoun badge. In addition to Fambo’s great offerings, you can have a rainbow painted on your face and come together with other kids and families to celebrate the festivities of WorldPride!

Drag Makeup Tutorial with Ruby Royale

Tuesday 28 February, 6 - 8.30 pm,
Cost: $15

Ever wanted to learn how to paint your face like a queen? Drag up your makeup skills for World Pride. We are delighted to have the  fabulous Ruby Royale host this not to be missed masterclass. Ruby will take you through step by step and teach you all you need to know to create your own drag look.

Drag Trivia

Thursday 2 March, 6 - 8pm

Join us for a very special and fabulous night of drag and trivia in celebration of World Pride! Hosted by the stunning Ruby Royale who comes to us from the famous Imperial Hotel in Erskineville. Have a laugh and win some fabulous prizes.

Paint and Sip

Monday 6 March, 6 - 8.30pm. Cost: $15

Unleash your inner artist and paint a fabulous portrait! Create a drag persona that best represents you. Be guided step by step from drag queen superstar and artist Ruby Royale.  No experience necessary just bring your fierce drag name and persona.

Film Screening

Friday 10 March, 10am - 11.45 am

Set mainly during World War II, Alice Lamb, a reclusive writer who is forced to host a young boy in her cottage. Frank, whose parents are helping with the war effort, was evacuated from London. As Alice's heart starts opening up to Frank, there are flashbacks to the 1920's when Alice was in love with Vera. Alice's heart is broken when Vera leaves her because she has a strong desire to be a mother.

Queer Reads

Monthly 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6.30 - 8.30pm

Waverley Library is looking to create a fabulous new monthly reading group and we are calling all members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are interested in joining Queer Reads. Celebrate diversity and difference and make new friends in the queer community. We will discuss what you've been reading, listening to, and watching.

Film Screening: Twenty Feet From Stardom

Friday 10 February, 10 - 11.45am

"Some people will do anything to be famous. I just wanted to sing." So says a back-up singer in this compelling documentary that finally puts six of these talented people in the spotlight. This is a tribute to the voices behind some of the greatest musical legends of the last century.

Killer Podcrafts

Are you crafty? A true crime lover? We are gathering all makers to come and listen to an episode of a true crime podcast while working on your current project. We will meet fortnightly and listen to one episode of a true crime podcast mini series, with a chance to discuss the podcast episode.

Summer Reading Club Winners

Congratulations to our grand prize winner Mina and runners up Isabel and Yael who have won book vouchers for a local bookstore. Waverley Library want to also congratulate all those children who were involved over the summer, reading hundreds of books in the process. We can’t wait to do it all again this coming summer.

Welcome New Staff

The Children’s Library would like to extend a warm welcome to our new team members Danielle and Yvette. They are both excited to be presenting our under 5s programs in the coming weeks and they are also looking forward to creating and delivering new activities and events for our school holiday and afterschool programs. Welcome.

Composting and Worm Farming Workshop for Beginners

Sunday 19 February, 2pm

Make the most of your waste and give back to the planet by learning how to compost and worm farm. In this face-to-face session, you will learn about the benefits of composting and worm farming, what can and cannot be composted and some simple tips and tricks that will get your composting system and garden thriving.

Registrations are open for 2023 Clean Up Australia Day

Sunday 5 March

Rally your community to make an impact that improves your environment and reduces litter. Clean Up Australia will send you a free starter kit that contains bags, gloves and everything you need to create a safe, fun and effective Clean Up. Simply leave your bags of litter next to a public bin and we will collect them.