Find out the latest news from Waverley Library No images? Click here “If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” - Roald Dahl National Simultaneous Storytime Wednesday 25 May, 10.45 – 11:15am It’s the Storytime that stops a nation. National Simultaneous Storytime is nearly here, where Australians across the country will be reading the same book at the exact same time. This will be a morning of fun, stories, rhymes and craft and is completely free. Programs
Local History: Shooting through Shooting through on a Bondi tram was a formative experience for many Sydneysiders, and the people's choice for access to Bondi Beach. The first steam tram ran to Bondi Beach in 1894, part of a loop that ran down to Bondi Aquarium at Tamarama and then connected with the south end of Bondi Beach. The whole tram system was eventually electrified, and the steam trams retired by 1910. The last tram from Bondi Beach ran February 18, 1960. Packed full of riders, the tram left Bondi Beach at 3.30am and by the time it arrived at the Dowling Street depot it was missing most light fittings, the handrails, cushions, destination rolls and the lifting jack. You can read more about the Bondi tram here. Sydney Nostalgia, Bondi tram, ca 1940s. Photographed by Max Dupain, courtesy SLNSW. Images from top: Sydney Nostalgia, Bondi Tram ca. 1940s. Photograph by Max Dupain, image courtesy of Mitchell Library and the SLNSW.P Class Tram, Campbell Parade Bondi Beach. Decorated for the procession for the official opening of the Bondi Improvement Scheme, 21 December 1929 (bottom) Volunteer Week Holdsworth Community Volunteering Monday 17 May, 10am - 12pm, Information table at Waverly Library Holdsworth Community is a social support organisation dedicated to upholding people’s right to live and participate fully in their community and to be valued for the unique contribution they make. Supporting Children and adults living with disabilities, Older people who need support to stay living at home or build connections in their community, Families with young children and Caregivers. Contributing to the development of a healthy, vibrant and supportive community through volunteering is a rewarding experience that gives something to both you and the community. Our work at Holdsworth depends on and is enriched by people supporting their community by volunteering their time, experience and commitment across our many services. Contact: Linda Caporusso 0400 809 863. Get in touch |