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End of year Seniors morning tea with special guests The Sunshine Singers
Friday 18 November, 10 – 11.30am
Waverley library staff invite you to celebrate another fabulous year with our annual end of year Seniors morning tea. We thank you for your ongoing support and hope you can join us in celebration of song and cake. The Sunshine Singers are an amazing group of over 55s that socialise and sing songs under the guidance of choirmaster Cassy Darvall. Cassy has been a professional performer for over 30 years singing, MC'ing at major public events, jazz festivals, cabaret clubs. A beautiful morning tea will be provided.
Adult Programs
Film Screening:
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Books, movies & moreLast Friday of every month, the last for the year 25 November 10 - 11.30am This discussion group has a great time doing just that! Participants engage in lively conversation about their personal choice of books and movies each month. Get great ideas for your reading and viewing pleasure! You can attend some or all of the sessions! |
Book Clubs
Library Lovers with Maya LinnellWednesday 16 November, 7 - 8pm, ONLINE via Zoom Join author Maya Linnell in conversation with cookbook author & tv personality Alice Zaslavsky, publisher Ali Watts and City of Marion Libraries' Paula McFarlane. During this discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, and enjoy a light-hearted engaging conversation from industry leaders about books, gardening, and cooking. |
Ben’s Book ClubTuesday 22 November, 7 - 8pm, Join Ben Hobson in conversation with bestselling author Craig Silvey to discuss his new book Runt. His critically acclaimed debut novel, Rhubarb, was published in 2004. His bestselling second novel, Jasper Jones, was released in 2009 and is considered a modern Australian classic and was the Australian Book Industry Awards Book of the Year for 2010. |
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The Project: History Extension seminar Wednesday 16 November, 9am - 2.30pm, Cost: $20, ONLINE via Zoom In this seminar focus on The Project, offering talks and workshops delivered by practising historians, archaeologists and museum and library professionals. This full-day student seminar is presented by the State Library of NSW and Sydney Living Museums. |
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Word eXpress: English Extension 2 Seminar Wednesday 23 November, 9am - 2:15pm, Cost: $20, ONLINE via Zoom Extension 2 students will gain valuable insights from expert teachers, learn more about the requirements of the course and hear from high achieving students from previous years. Attendees are encouraged to interact with presenters and asking questions in each session. |
Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award
Wednesday 16 Novemer, 5.45 - 8pm, Bondi Pavilion Theatre
Enjoy refreshments and sweeping views of Bondi Beach on the Nandiri Balcony, before gathering in the newly renovated Bondi Pavilion Theatre for the announcement of the 2022 winners of the $20,000 Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award and Nib People’s Choice Prize ($2,500). Hosted by author, broadcaster and comedian James O’Loghlin.
Local Studies
Image: Captain Blood and First Mate at Bondi Beach, 1924. Daily Telegraph
Bondi Beach's Pirate King
Crowds of people gathered on Bondi Beach on November 3, 1924 waiting for a glimpse of the pirate galleon Arabella. Launched as an advertising campaign by the Crystal Palace Theatre for the premiere of silent film "Captain Blood", the Pirate King prowled through Sydney Harbour and the coastline, firing broadsides and bombarding the beaches. Captain Blood landed on Bondi Beach at 3pm and was swarmed by crowds of children searching for the buried treasure that had been scattered along the beach. £100 worth of cinema certificates were hidden in treasure chests, and a motion picture taken of the excitement which was then shown at the Crystal Palace.
Waverley Genealogical Group
Saturday 26 November 1 - 3pm
Waverley Genealogical Group (WGG) is up and running again after several covid related delays! As part of the presentation on the importance of telling your family story will be an introduction to constructing a descendancy chart on which your family tree can be recorded.
Library Strategic Plan
We want to know how satisfied you are with the Library space, collection, programs, services, facilities and equipment, to find out how we can continue to improve.
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Workplace Adjustments – New resources from Anti-Discrimination NSW Thursday 3 November, 2 - 3pm, Are you a person living with a disability or do you work with people living with a disability? Do you know what workplace adjustments an employee could ask for or what adjustments an employer has to provide? Join this webinar to learn more about workplace adjustments and new resources from Anti-Discrimination NSW. |
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Scams Awareness Week: How to spot a Scam Tuesday 8 November, 1 - 2.30pm, It's Scams Awareness Week from 7-11 November and that means it's time to talk about scams and to lean about how to spot a scam. We're hosting a public webinar about how to spot scams and what to do if you do get scammed. Join us and find out how to protect yourself from scams! |
In the community
Recycling 101 Thursday 10 November, 18 - 18.30, Are you a recycling legend, or a recycling renegade? Get back to basics with helpful tips for Waverley residents from Lottie Dalziel, sustainability expert and Founder of eco-friendly and plastic-free online store, Banish. |
Power to the Future short movies screeningSaturday 19 November, 6 - 8pm, Join us in the new Bondi Pavilion Theatre for a fun evening with short films prepared by local kids about climate solutions, and a screening of the mini movie - Regeneration. |
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