Bollywood Dance Class

Wednesday 19 October 6.30 - 8pm.
Cost: $15

Join Waverley library to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and learn some steps in classical Indian and Bollywood dance styles led by professional dancer from Nupur Dance Academy. All skill and fitness levels welcome.

Technology classes are back!

Are you curious to know more about new technology? Waverley Library’s Digital KnowHow classes are back, and we want to hear what you’d like to learn. Contact and let us know the kinds of new technology or digital skills you’re interested in discovering more about.

Umrika

Friday 14 October, 10am - 12pm

Ramakant lives in a small, remote village in India. The villagers have gathered to send off his older brother Udai to the States. The family receive letters detailing his life in “Umrika”, aka the United States, but after a while the letters stop coming. Years later, Ramakant discovers that the letters were never actually written by Udai, so he heads off on his own adventure to find out what happened to his older brother.

Halloween pick:
The Babadook

Friday 28 October, 2 - 3.30pm

Amelia is a widow raising her six-year-old son Samuel. One night, Samuel asks her to read aloud to him from the strange book, Mister Babadook. Shortly after, strange events occur in the house that effect both mother and son. This modern classic Australian horror film has a cult following. Dare to find out why?

Have you ever had a look at PK Mag? This monthly Australian online magazine for primary kids has fantastic creative work - writing, video, music and art. It’s educational and lots of fun with short stories, book reviews and competitions to enter. Check out the latest issue to learn about the book Mechanica.

Ziptales online literacy brings stories to life with voiceovers, animations, games, quizzes and more to make reading fun. All resources are designed to encourage reading with high interest and motivating content.

Urza and the Song in the Dark

Friday 7 and Saturday 8 October, 11am-12pm. Suitable for ages 7+, the whole family and kidults! Cost: $20-$25, Bondi Pavilion Theatre

The Bondi Pavilion has now re-opened and our very first family show will be in the brand new Theatre these holidays! Join us for an adventure of a lifetime told in shadow and song! When Urza finds herself lost underground, a mysterious song leads her on a journey of epic proportions.  Live music, physical theatre and puppets all combine to tell this amazing story! Bring the whole family and enjoy this award-winning production by Matriark Theatre.

Nib Presents: It's a shame about Ray, Jonathan Seidler in conversation with Marc Fennell

Thursday 13 October, 6pm

Jonathan Seidler's debut book, It's a Shame about Ray is darkly humorous and frequently devastating. The writer, and cultural critic's memoir encompasses family, death, hope, love, survival and compassion. Join us for this exclusive Sydney event as Jonathan Seidler discusses memories, music and moving on from tragedy with Walkley Award winning journalist Marc Fennell.

Registrations are open for the annual Garage Sale Trail

With free registration, sale tips, promotional resources and touch-free PayPal QR code payments, the Garage Sale Trail does the heavy lifting so you can focus on selling your stuff. Be a part of this nationwide event, extend the life of stuff you love, meet the neighbours, declutter and make some money.

Textile collection and recovery trial

According to the Australian Fashion Council, Australians buy 56 new items of clothing a year, and most of it ends up in landfill! Waverley Council is trialling the collection and recovery of textiles from apartment buildings. Since 2019, the program has collected 19 tonnes of textiles. Learn more and apply to participate in this program below.