Killer Podcrafts

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.

Board at the Library

Monthly, 4th Wednesday of the month, 6.30 - 8.30pm, the first session 22 February

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.

Cryptic crossword club

It may seem challenging at first but gives great satisfaction when successfully solved. All it takes is a bit of patience, plus awareness of some basic rules and tricks of the trade. Join expert Ralph Penglis, in a series designed to test your cryptic crossword puzzle knowledge.

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 Ruby Royale host this not to be missed masterclass. Ruby will teach you all you need to know to create your own drag look.

Census 2021: see how Waverley is changing

Thursday 2 March, 2 - 3pm

Almost all of the data from the 2021 Census has now been released, and a range of tools exist to access and interpret it online. This workshop will show you how to find and read Census data.

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.

Wednesday 8 March, 6.30 - 8pm

Join us at for an engaging and thought-provoking evening with Lynn Garlick. In this powerful and candid memoir, Lynn Garlick explores the complex and often challenging experiences of motherhood, and offers a unique and heartfelt perspective on the joys and struggles of raising children.

Taking Another Look

Saturday 11 March, 5:30pm

Waverley Council, in partnership with Settlement Services International, is pleased to welcome Emmanuel Asante and Shiva Dadvar to discuss their latest Bondi Beach murals with Kiri Zakinthinos. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation and learn about arts & culture initiatives supporting newly arrived artists.

Colour My Life Club

Monthly Tuesdays, 6.30 - 8pm,
first session 14 March

Unwind this year at the Library and bring some colour into the world. A perfect balance of mindfulness and creativity, colouring is a perfect way to destress and relax. Build friendships and make connections in a warm and welcoming environment.

Cutting Edge Lecture - The Morality of AI

Wednesday 15 March, 6.30 - 7.30pm

Join Waverley resident Professor Toby Walsh, a world-leading AI expert, Chief Scientist at UNSW's AI Institute, and the author of Machines Behaving Badly, for a fascinating and deeply thought-provoking discussion of morality, ethics, and artificial intelligence.

Multicultural Cooking Class

Fortnightly Fridays 11 am - 12 noon via Zoom, next session 17 March

Welcome to this culinary extravaganza - a fun, informal, hands-on cooking class. Each class will be dedicated to one of the world's cuisines. Together in our next class we will be cooking Persian chicken with yogurt and saffron to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year.