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“We are of opinion that instead of letting books grow moldy behind an iron grating, far from the vulgar gaze, it is better to let them wear out by being read.” - Jules Verne
Mindful Jewellery Making Workshop
Thursday 11 May, 6.30 - 8pm
Looking for a way to unleash your creativity and practice mindfulness at the same time? Look no further than our mindful jewellery making class, where you will learn to design and make your own memory wire bracelet. Completely switch off and immerse yourself in this creative class, be walked through some design principals, teach you how to use round nose pliers and learn to make a memory wire bracelet. Choose from an array of beads and mix and match different colours and sizes to your liking. At the end of the class you will get to take home the jewellery that you made in the workshop.
Adult Programs
Killer PodcraftsMonthly, every second Monday, 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 monthly and listen to one episode of a true crime podcast mini series, with a chance to discuss the podcast episode. |
May Film ScreeningFriday 12 May, 10am - 12pm The true story of Katherine Gun, British security services analyst turned Iraq War whistleblower. In the lead up to the war, Katherine reads an email where the expectation was for her to find out incriminating personal details in the lives of UN representatives from small countries so that they could be blackmailed. |
Eda Gunaydin in conversation with Thursday 18 May, 6.30 - 7.30pm In celebration of the upcoming Sydney Writer's Festival, join us for an engaging talk by Eda Gunaydin, author of the book Root & Branch. The winner of the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Non-Fiction, Gunaydin delves into the relationship between identity, culture, and language in the context of migration and belonging. |
Law Week: Accessing free legal assistance in your area and beyondFriday 19 May, 11am - 12pm If you're having difficulty in accessing legal assistance in your local area, attend this talk to learn how. The Inner City Legal Centre will be explaining how their CLC functions in the context of the wider CLC network, how to access their services and discussing interesting cases in their specialist areas of law. |
Ben’s Book Club featuring How to Be Remembered by
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HSC Help: manage ChatGPT and other online artificial intelligence (AI) toolsWednesday 24 May, 6.30 - 7.30pm This lecture will provide practical advice and tips for understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) tools work and the implications of ChatGPT on homework. How will ChatGPT effect schools and teachers and what do AI tools mean for school assessment. Whether your child is just starting high school or is in the middle of it, this event is for you. |
Children's Programs
Mother’s Day Craft Thursday 11 May and Friday 12 May, With Mother’s Day just around the corner, join us at Waverley Library to create a beautiful card for mum or the mother figure in your life. The kids library will be stocked with a lovely array of cards to make that special someone feel loved. |
LOTE (Languages Other Than English) Online for Kids This digital database allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE, both in the library and at home. Kids can also watch each LOTE title translated and narrated in English to help with reading and literacy. |
Collections
New Russian Magazines Waverley Library is welcoming back Russian language magazines as global supply issues improve. Our tried-and-true favourites, Karavan Historiy and Zdorvie, have returned to the stand with the latest issues. We also welcome new titles to Waverley including Novy Ochag and Domashniaia entsiklopediia dlia vas. If you are interested in fashion, culture, and healthy living, head to our multicultural collection and browse these brand-new Russian magazines! |
Multicultural eMagazines Waverley provides you with a vast collection of Multicultural eMagazines. You can borrow globally renowned titles like Paris Match (French), Stern (German), and TvNotas (Spanish) from the comfort of your home. World titles including Vogue, Elle and National Geographic can also be read in multiple languages. All you need is the Libby app on your device and a Waverley library membership to gain access to over 4,000 eMagazine titles across 23 languages! |
Local History
Image: Wally Weekes, Waverley Council 1922-25
Wally Weekes
Wally Weekes was a Waverley Council alderman, sportsman, publican, philanthropist and founding member and first club captain of Bondi Surf & Social Lifesaving Club. Founded in 1907, the first clubhouse was a tent on Weekes' land at North Bondi. Set among the sandhills at the northern end of the beach, the tent was replaced by a shed in 1911 and a new clubhouse constructed on the beach promenade in 1920. The rock pool at North Bondi is named after Weekes, who helped create the pool from sandstone so children would have a safe place to learn to swim.
Law Week Webinar: Scams and the lawMonday 15 May, 12 - 1pm, ONLINE Join us to hear from legal experts about how to protect yourself against scams and what you can do if you get scammed. |
Law Week Webinar: Renting and the lawTuesday 16 May, 12 - 1pm, ONLINE Join us to hear from legal experts about your rights as a renter including rent increases and no ground eviction. |
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