“Love him and let him love you. Do you think anything else under heaven really matters?” - James Baldwin
Sydney is alive with pride this February & March. Waverley Library will be holding an art exhibition by Artist Samuel Luke, Paint & Sip, trivia, book discussions and celebrating the art of drag. All LGBTQIA+ community members and allies are welcome to attend.
Celebrate diversity and your local library.
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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Image: Self Portrait #5 (2008), William Yang
Growing up, William Yang came across an article that made him feel as if "there were only four homosexuals in the world: Oscar Wilde, Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo- and me." William Yang moved from Brisbane to Sydney in 1969, where he began working as a social photographer. Living in South Bondi, Yang documented Sydney's queer scene, family ties, sexual and cultural identify, and the Australian landscape. Yang is a playwright, artist, photographer and author and an iconic part of Sydney's queer history.
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.
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Fortnightly Mondays, 6.30 - 8.30 PM, the first session 13 February
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.
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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.
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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.
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Composting and Worm Farming Workshop for Beginners
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.
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Registrations are open for 2023 Clean Up Australia Day
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.
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Library Hours: Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 9pm
Saturdays: 9.30am - 3pm
Sundays: 1 - 5pm
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