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“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” - Socrates
Census 2021: see how Waverley is changing
Thursday 2 March, 2 - 3pm
Curious how Waverley is changing? Want to discover more about where the community is headed? 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, and allow you to get a fascinating view of how Waverley has been changing over time.
Adults Programs
Killer PodcraftsFortnightly 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 LibraryMonthly, 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. |
Ben’s Book Club: The Gifted Son by Genevieve Gannon Tuesday 28 February, 7.30 - 8.30pm, ONLINE Genevieve Gannon is an award-winning Sydney-based journalist and author of four novels. She is presently the staff writer for the nation's biggest women's magazine, The Australian Women's Weekly, where she covers everything from cold-case murders and cults to celebrities and sports stars. She has written political profiles, comedic personal essays and true crime pieces. |
Lynn Garlick on BindingWednesday 8 March, 6.30 - 8pm Join us at for an engaging and thought-provoking evening with Lynn Garlick, experienced writer and arts magazine editor. In this powerful and candid memoir, 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. A very raw and confronting story of a mother's journey through love , marriage, having children, domestic violence and the struggles that come with that. |
Colour My Life ClubMonthly 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. |
Art after dark: collage makingMonthly, last Thursday of the month, Discover the joy of collage. Meet other creatives in the community led by Waverley Library, for informal sessions on the art of cut & paste. Each lesson you will explore different elements of collage and immerse yourself in this alternative art form. |
Faces of Waverley Library
Jim McElroy
This is Jim, a long-time Waverley resident and member of the library. Before he retired, Jim was the producer of some of the most iconic films in Australian history, including Picnic at Hanging Rock and The Year of Living Dangerously, and he worked closely with figures like Mel Gibson, Graham Kennedy, and Peter Weir. Jim is currently writing his memoirs from his favourite spot inside the library, and he says that it’s easily the best place to work in the whole of Waverley. If you want a great place to read a book, work from home, study, or just to sit down and relax and meet people like Jim, pop into the library any day of the week and we’d be happy to see you.
Treasures of the Stack
While books with movable parts have been around since the 1200s, these were almost always scholarly works. Useful, but not exactly fun. The pop up book as we know it today is relatively new, with the publication of the Daily Express Children's Annual Number 1 "with pictures that spring up in model form" in 1929. Another four Daily Express Children’s Annuals were produced. These are considered to be “true” pop-up books (though the name would not be coined until later in the 1930s) because the 3D images can be viewed from any angle, not just the front of the book.
In the community
Love the Coast People’s Choice Ends Saturday 18 February, ONLINE The choice is yours! Vote for your favourite picture from the finalists of the 2023 Love the Coast Photography Competition which highlights our community's connection to nature and place and the diversity. |
Looking to join Clean Up Australia Day? Sunday 5 March Search the Clean Up Australia Day site map to find public events happening near you and click ‘Join’ to get involved, connect with your community, and make an impact. |
Go Electric! All-Electric Homes
Tuesday 7 March, 6.30pm - 7.45pm,
Bondi Pavillion, Seagull Room
Learn how to make the switch to an all-electric home, and how it could benefit your wallet and health. Hear the latest information from Chris Barnes, CHOICE magazine and enjoy an induction cooktop demonstration with Mark La Brooy from Three Blue Ducks!
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