“People can lose their lives in libraries. They ought to be warned.” ― Saul Bellow
Author talk: Stephen Gapps on Gudyarra
Thursday 12 May, 6.30 - 8pm
Award-winning author Stephen Gapps will be talking about Gudyarra: The First Wiradyuri War of Resistance - The Bathurst War, 1822–1824. In Gudyarra, Stephen Gapps unearths what led to this furious and bloody war, beginning with the occupation of Wiradyuri lands by Europeans following Governor Macquarie’s push to expand the colony west. Discover more about NSW's dark history in this gripping and action packed talk. A night not to be missed.
Cartoon workshop with Toon Creations
(8-12 years)
Tuesday 3 May, 4 - 5pm (5 week class)
Join us for a 5 week drawing workshops where your children will learn to draw their favourite cartoon characters. Kids will be amazed at what they can create using already familiar shapes. No experience necessary.
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Robokids workshop
with Spike Prime
(8-12 years)
Saturday 7 May , 10am - 12pm
Are your kids the budding engineers of tomorrow? This 2-hour fun workshop will get them coding, engineering and programming using drag and drop coding language and Lego.
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Tech Savvy Seniors: Introduction to NSW Seniors Card website
Wednesday 11 May, 10am - 12.15pm
You’ve done the hard yards. Time to enjoy the rewards! Discover all the benefits your Seniors Card offers in this supportive session. Led by a Waverley Library staff member, learn how to get online and build your digital skills today!
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Ride the HSC Wave: Memory Hacking
Wednesday 11 May, 6.30 - 7.30pm
Mohan Dhall will teach you how to improve your learning retention through: understanding how memory works, distinguishing between short term memory and long-term memory, understanding how to study to facilitate memory and strategies for boosting retention.
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Music Appreciation Class: Mother's Day Edition
Wednesday 4 May, 10.30 - 11.30am
The Waverley Library Music Appreciation Class will be hosting a special Mother’s Day event. Join our qualified musicologist as she leads a discussion on Memorable Music Moments. Bring your Mum along as we enjoy vintage music from the 1920s onwards.
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Film screenings: The Father (PG)
Friday 13 May, 10am - 12pm
Watch Anthony Hopkins in his Oscar winning performance in this psychological drama. Anthony Hopkins became the oldest actor to win a best acting award at the Academy Awards for this movie where he plays a man in his 80’s, also named Anthony, succumbing to dementia.
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Art after dark:
collage making
Thursday 5 May, 6.30 - 8pm
Pop in any time between the designated times and immerse yourself in this unique form of art that has had a resurgence in popularity. All skill levels and experience welcome. A member of the Sydney Collage Society will be on hand to give tips.
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International
Collage Day
Saturday 14 May, 10am - 1pm
Interested in collage making or looking to try an alternative art form? Discover the creativity of cut and paste. All materials are provided. Almost anything can be collaged with. Just use your imagination.
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Our world as we see it - Joie de vivre
Exhibition Opening
Tuesday 3 May, 6 - 8pm
Rae Morris, Robyn Langford- Brown, Viki Menlove, Irene Harris and Luce Lopez - we are a group of painters who have in common a delight of being immersed in, and responsive to, the world around us. We are inspired by our daily walks, our encounters with nature, be that flora or fauna, or just the many shapes of our urban surroundings.
Library Hours: Monday - Friday: 9.30 am - 9 pm
Saturdays: 9.30 am - 3 pm
Sundays: 1 - 5 pm
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