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Events are back in the Library!
From next Monday, 7 March, Waverley Library will be back to pre-lockdown operating hours! This means we will be open until 9pm everyday from Monday to Friday.
Our JP Service is resuming on Saturday 12 March, from 10am to 12pm, and we are also welcoming back in-person programming from Monday 14 March.
With engaging and fun programming to cater for all ages, be sure to read about and book in for the events we are hosting in March. To keep up to date on all future programs and events be sure to keep an eye on our eNews, Facebook page and website.
NSW Seniors Festival
Tech Savvy Seniors: Introduction to the Internet - Part 2 Wednesday 30 March, 10am - 12.15pm, Computer Training Room Join one of our training sessions to learn how to get online and then build your digital skills. This session expands on what was covered in Part 1 of our Introduction to the Internet workshop. Tech Savvy Seniors NSW is a partnership between the NSW Government, the State Library of NSW and Telstra. |
Cassy and Michael Bartolomei ConcertFriday 1 April, 10am - 12pm, Theatrette Join us for Songs of Nostalgia, a musical celebration of favourite classics from the 40's, 50's and 60s. From Cole Porter to Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Cassy Darvall will sing the hits and will be accompanied by her highly accomplished, jazz pianist husband, Michael Bartolomei. Cassy has been a professional performer for over 30 years singing at major public events. |
Memorable Music Moments Wednesday 30 March, 10 - 11am, Theory Room Join us for Memorable Music Moments, a special Seniors Week edition of Music Appreciation. Our qualified musicologist will share music and lead a discussion about the music that moves us and why. These sessions are a good opportunity to make friends with other music lovers, learn and have fun! |
Film screening: My GenerationFriday 25 March, 11am - 12.30pm Theatrette Take a trip down memory lane with actor Michael Caine as he reflects back on the music, movies, fashion and art of the 1960's. Featuring archival footage of Swinging London and voiceovers of now iconic celebrities including Paul McCartney, Twiggy and Marianne Faithfull. Morning tea will be provided. |
Programs
Library Lovers with Maya LinnellWednesday 16 March, 7 - 8 pm, ONLINE Members of Waverley Library are invited to join a free monthly online event hosted by bestselling Australian author Maya Linnell. Each month Maya Linnell will invite a series of guests onto the program: an author, a lifestyle expert and a local librarian. The first event will have a star-studded line-up including Gardening Australia editor Jenny Baldwin and cookbook guru Sophie Hansen. |
Bens Book Club Tuesday 22 March, 7 pm, The Cane by Maryrose Cuskelly, ONLINE Waverley Library is pleased to announce the launch of Bens Book Club powered by the Libby app. Members of Waverley library can now read the selected title in Libby, before joining Ben Hobson online each month to meet the author discuss the book. We are pleased to announce that library card holders can now borrow the book chosen for Ben’s Book Club each month with no waiting or holds on the Libby reading app. |
Queer Reads Book Club 18 February - 6 March Hey Squirlfriends! Happy Mardi Gras! Waverley Library is looking to create a fabulous new bookclub and we are calling all members of the local LGBTQI+ community and beyond, who are interested in joining Queer reads. Discuss queer lit, culture, graphic novels and much more in a fun and chilled environment. Celebrate diversity and difference and make new friends in the queer community. If you are interested, please email us. |
Movies @ the library: Breathe Friday 11 March, 10am - 12pm, Library Theatrette Enjoy a movie amongst the books at Waverley Library. Robin Cavendish has his whole life ahead of him when he is paralysed by polio while in Africa and given just months to live. Robin’s wife Diana brings him home from hospital where her devotion and witty determination inspire him to lead a long and fulfilled life. |
Author talk: Wendy McCarthy in conversation with Jennifer ByrneWednesday 9 March, 6.30 - 7.30pm Join educator, activist, and agent of change Wendy McCarthy in conversation with Jennifer Byrne. For more than 50 years, she has been on the leading edge of feminism and corporate and public life in Australia. Don't be Too Polite, Girls is a personal and political memoir. This event is a partnership with Randwick and Woollahra Libraries. |
Author Talk: Gabriella Kovak on Georgina: Holocaust Memoirs Thursday 24 March, 6.30 - 7.30pm, Library Theatrette December 1944 whilst heavy snows fall over Budapest and soldiers battle for the streets, Georgina a young Jewish woman, is nearly starving to death with her new born son. The battle outside is one of the most savage in the entire war. She knows that to go into the streets is virtually a death sentence. For Georgina there is no choice. |
Match Tea Making Workshop
Thursday 17 March, 6.30 - 7.30pm, Theatrette
Experience the spirit of Chado (The Japanese Way of Tea), learn about the unique health benefits of tea and mindful living. You will learn about cultivation & production, health benefits and how to make a bowl of tea using traditional tools and techniques. All tea and tools necessary for the experience will be provided on the night. Cost: $15.
Children's Library
Autumn School Holiday ProgramMonday 11 April - Friday 22 April We have a full calendar of events coming up for the Autumn school holidays including magic shows, dinosaur crafts, origami, “eggsperiments” and more. To see the full calendar of events and to make bookings. The children’s library will also be providing free take home activity sheets throughout the holidays. |
LOTE online for kids LOTE Online for Kids allows children the opportunity to enjoy the magic of books in over 36 different World Languages from the comfort of your home. With a full catalogue of 1,000+ digital books, each book provides an English translation to help develop multilingual reading and listening skills. Kids can also watch a selection of English-only books with Australian, US, and UK accents. |
What's On
HSC: Society & Culture, English Extension 1 & 2 and History Extension Monday 7, Tuesday 8 and Thursday 10 March, 4 - 5pm ONLINE Are you looking for resources to support the research process? Come to the online workshops to find out how you can access free online resources from anywhere and anytime. We’ll show you our extensive eResources that you can access from home, plus search skills to help you get better results and save time in the process. |
Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship If you’re a Year 10 or Year 11 student studying history this is a fantastic opportunity for hands-on learning of the history of Australians at war! The scholarship gives NSW high school history students the opportunity to travel on a study tour to develop their knowledge and understanding of the history of Australians at war. Accompanied by a military historian, the tour includes visits to significant historical sites. |
Celebrate International Women's Day at our free breakfast event
Tuesday 8 March, 7 - 9 am, Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre Community Room, Waverley Park
Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos and our panel of brilliant women including Peta Estens, Blair Palese and Dr Caroline West will come together to discuss and celebrate the resilience and invaluable contribution of women and girls across the globe.
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