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“Only librarians like to search, everyone else likes to find.” - Roy Tennant
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.
We hope to see you there!
Adult Programs
Ben’s Book Club: How to Kill a Client by Joanna Jenkins Tuesday 25 April, 7.30 - 8.30pm, ONLINE Join Ben Hobson in conversation with Joanna Jenkins to discuss her thriller How to Kill a Client. Joanna Jenkins practised as a solicitor in Big Law, including, for many years, as a partner of an international law firm. |
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Mindful jewellery making workshopThursday 11 May, 6.30 - 8pm. Cost: $20 Looking for a way to unleash your creativity and practice mindfulness at the same time? Look no further than our mindful jewellery making class whilst you learn to design and make your own memory wire bracelet. In just over an hour, you’ll get to completely switch off and immerse yourself in this creative class. |
May Film ScreeningFriday 12 May, 10am - 12pm The true story of Katherine Gun, British security services analyst turned Iraq War whistleblower. In the lead up to the war, Katherine reads an email where the expectation was for her and her colleagues to find out incriminating personal details in the lives of UN representatives from small countries so that they could be blackmailed into voting for the unpopular war in Iraq. |
Eda Gunaydin in conversation with Sheila Ngoc PhamThursday 18 May, 6.30 - 7.30pm Join us for an engaging talk by Eda Gunaydin, author of the book Root & Branch, a winner of the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Non-Fiction, with Sheila Ngoc Pham. In this thought-provoking book, Gunaydin delves into the relationship between identity, culture, and language in the context of migration and belonging. |
Accessing free legal assistance in your area and beyondFriday 19 May, 11am - 12pm If you're having difficulty in accessing legal assistance in your local area, attend this talk to learn how. The Inner City Legal Centre will be explaining how their CLC functions in the context of the wider CLC network, how to access their services and discussing interesting cases in their specialist areas of law. |
Children's Programs
Holiday Rhyme Time Monday, Tuesday & Thursday During school holidays the Children’s Library runs a special Holiday Rhyme Time session for children under 5 years old. These sessions are a fun and interactive half hour of rhymes, songs and stories and are held each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during public school holiday periods. |
Starting School in 2024 Tuesday 2 May, 7.30 - 8.45pm Presenter Rod Soper will present practical tips for promoting children’s skill development that will assist them navigate school social and learning environments, getting to know your new school, and preparing children with special needs for transition. |
Digital KnowHow
Make your Word documents look amazingFriday 5 May, 2 - 3pm Do you want to learn some basic tricks to dramatically improve the appearance of your Microsoft Word documents? This workshop will take you through a series of steps you can take to produce modern-looking and stylish documents. |
Discover Waverley Library's eResourcesWednesday 17 May, 2 - 3.30pm Membership of Waverley Library gives you access to far more than just physical books - you can stream tens of thousands of films, read hundreds of Australian newspapers, and access a vast quantity of eBooks and eAudiobooks, all for free. This workshop will introduce you to the full range of Waverley Library's eResources and show you how to use them. |
Ramadan Collection Highlights
Film: The IdolMohammad Assaf is a young man with grand aspirations. A wedding singer from a refugee camp, he dreams of singing in the famed Cairo Opera House before a huge and appreciative audience. But growing up in the densely populated and volatile strip of Gaza, dreams seem more like ants escaping the weather. He seeks to infiltrate the hotel where performers are assembling for the current Arab Idol television show. |
Book: Barefoot in Baghdad by Manal OmarAn American aid worker of Arab descent, Manal Omar moves to Iraq to help as many women as she can rebuild their lives. She quickly finds herself drawn into the saga of a people determined to rise from the ashes of war and sanctions and rebuild their lives. This is a chronicle of Omar's friendships with several Iraqis whose lives are crumbling before her eyes. |
Local History
Ramadan
Fasting and reflection by day, and feasting by night. The breaking of the night fast or iftar during Ramadan is often celebrated by social meals, banquets, and community tables. In 2004 Waverley Council launched the first Global Table, a festival sharing food, music and culture from around the world. The inaugural Table featured food from Turkey, Brazil, Ethiopia and New Zealand Hangi as well as choirs, folk dancers and musical groups.
Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award
Over $50,000 in prize money on offer in 2023!
Waverley Council is delighted to announce that the prize money for the Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award, Council’s annual celebration of the best in Australian writing, has doubled to $40,000 thanks to an ongoing multiyear commitment by the award’s principal sponsors, Mark and Evette Moran. In the spirit of supporting and encouraging Australian writers, the Council has also increased the People’s Choice Prize to $4000 and will be offering six shortlist prizes of $1,500 each. Nominations are now open for the 2023 award, for written works first published between 1 July 2022 – 30 June 2023. Writers of all levels and genres are encouraged to enter.
What's On
School Holiday Fun at Bondi Pavilion Theatre
It’s grown-up fun for younger audiences at Bondi Pavilion with the multi-award winning The Listies: Rolling on the Floor Laughter comedy show (April 19 and 20); A Little Bit of Blue puppet show by Little Wing Puppets and Japanese Bunraku-style paper puppet workshop (22 April) and the Rainbow, Mermaid, Fireworks arts and crafts program (18-21 April), accompanying the exhibition in the Art Gallery, among other events.
Mum Jokes: Jessica Rowe in conversation with Lara Mulcahy Tuesday 18 April, 6.30pm, Bondi Pav Book free tickets now for your mum or the whole family, for a hilarious evening of fun as journalist, mental health advocate and self-confessed ‘crap housewife’ Jessica Rowe chats to Lara Mulcahy about her new book, Mum Jokes. The ultimate antidote for the stresses of the modern family! |
Youth Week Clothes SwapSunday 30 April, 12 - 1pm or 3 - 4pm, Bondi Pav This Youth Week, swap your pre- loved clothes, update your wardrobe and save money and the planet. Please note Youth Week activities are ONLY open to people aged 12 - 24 years old. |
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