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“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” - Stephen King
Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 April
Attention all book lovers! Waverley Library is having a massive book sale, and everything is priced at just $2! Don't miss your chance to grab some amazing bargains on a wide range of books, from classic literature to the latest bestsellers. Be sure to get in early to avoid missing out.
Whether you're looking to expand your personal library or simply want to find a great gift for a bookworm in your life, this sale has something for everyone. So, head down to Waverley Library and stock up on your reading material for the next few months.
Eftpos available or correct change. No change facilities available.
Accessing free legal assistance in your area
and beyond
Friday 19 May, 11am - 12pm
If you're having difficulty in accessing legal assistance in your local area, then this talk is for you. The Inner City Legal Centre will be explaining how their CLC functions in the context of the wider CLC network. Learn how to access their services and discuss interesting cases in their specialist areas of law.
Adult Programs
Bad Movie Club Monthly Fridays, 6.30 - 8.30pm, Love watching bad movies and laughing at them? Well, we have a movie club for you! We will screen the most entertainingly cheap and endearingly bad movies ever made. Sit back, relax and watch D grade cinema gold with your fellow Bad Movie Club members. |
Killer Podcrafts Monthly, every second Monday, 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 monthly and listen to one episode of a true crime podcast mini series, with a chance to discuss the podcast episode. |
Colour My Life Club Monthly Tuesdays, 6.30 - 8pm, 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. |
World Collage Day Saturday 13 May, 10am - 1pm Celebrate World Collage Day and meet other creatives in the community with Waverley Library. Pop in and immerse yourself in this unique form of art that has had a resurgence in popularity. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced collage artist, you'll find something to inspire you in this fun and creative class. |
Eda Gunaydin in conversation with Sheila Ngoc Pham Thursday 18 May, 6.30 - 7.30pm In celebration of the upcoming Sydney Writer's Festival, join us for an engaging talk by Eda Gunaydin, author of the book Root & Branch. The winner of the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Non-Fiction, Gunaydin delves into the relationship between identity, culture, and language in the context of migration and belonging. Gunaydin’s essays ask: what are the legacies of migration, apart from loss? |
HSC Help: manage ChatGPT and other online artificial intelligence (AI) toolsWednesday 24 May, 6.30 - 7.30pm This lecture will provide practical advice and tips for understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) tools work and the implications of ChatGPT on homework. How will ChatGPT effect schools and teachers and what do AI tools mean for school assessment. Whether your child is just starting high school or is in the middle of it, this event is for you. |
Children's Programs
May the 4th Be With You Thursday 4 May, 3 - 5pm Join us in a galaxy far, far away (Waverley Children’s Library) for an afternoon of intergalactic fun. Drop in for craft, games and more. May the force be with you marks a celebration of all things Star Wars. |
Japanese Children’s Day Friday 5 May, 3.30 - 4.30pm In celebration of Japanese Children’s Day, Waverley Library is hosting a fun and creative afternoon of craft. The craft will also be available over the weekend. Japanese Children's Day, traditionally is a day set aside to respect children's personalities and to celebrate their happiness. |
eResources
NewsBank Digital Newspapers NewsBank's Access Australia is a unique, web-based resource that provides comprehensive news coverage from local publications to nationwide news sources such as The Sydney Morning Herald and The Australian, Access Australia includes content from the most popular daily, weekly and Sunday newspapers as well as community and regional news. |
Hoopla Digital Access This popular digital platform is now available for free at Waverley Library! Access on-demand music streaming, eComics, on-demand film and tv streaming, and even more eBooks and eAudio books. Library members can access over 750,000 titles and content can be streamed from any computer or mobile device by downloading the Hoopla digital app for iOS and Android. |
Local History
Image: James Martin and cat in his rock dwelling (Waverley Cemetery in the background), 14 February, 1939. Photo by R. Wolfe, image courtesy SLNSW and ACP Magazines Ltd.
Cliff houses
Not just the purview of Enid Blyton novels and smugglers, houses have been built nestled into the sandstone cliffs along Waverley's coastline for many years. Throughout the Great Depression, shanty towns and temporary humpies sprang up on the Crown Land along Sydney's coast. These makeshift shelters and cave cities were often uncomfortable, poorly constructed, and had little in the way of sanitation or hygiene systems. A house that broke the mould was James Martin's rock house located on the coastline between Waverley Cemetery and Bondi Beach. By 1939 Martin had been living in the house for 10 years, and had the creature comforts of a balcony, a pet cat, and a water collection system. A sailor by trade, Martin had chosen the cliff location from the deck of a passing freighter in 1939.
What's On
Info session - Solar for your apartment Tuesday 2 May, 6 - 7.15pm Find out how your apartment block can install rooftop solar panels and share the benefits. Brent Clark from Wattblock will share his experience supporting strata buildings in Sydney to install solar, reduce energy costs and become more sustainable. |
Recycle It Saturday – drop off tricky waste Saturday 20 May, 9am - 3pm Join us to recycle items that don’t go in the yellow bin, such as batteries, mobile phones, electronics, polystyrene and more! This event is open to residents who live in Waverley Council, Woollahra Council and City of Sydney. |
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