Books, movies & more

Last Friday of every month, 10 - 11.30am, next session 30 June

This discussion group has a great time doing just that! Participants engage in lively conversation about their personal choice of books and movies each month. Get great ideas for your reading and viewing pleasure! You can attend some or all of the sessions! It's an interactive and inclusive space where everyone is encouraged to share their recommendations and insights.

IndigiGrow: Culture & Connection to Country

Wednesday 5 July, 6.30 - 7.30pm

To celebrate NAIDOC, join Peter Cooley, CEO of IndigiGrow, to learn about local Aboriginal culture, connection to country and caring for country through endangered native plants & bush foods. Peter will share his story including vital work reviving the critically endangered Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub (ESBS) which is Sydney's original coastal plant community.

Killer Podcrafts

Monthly, every second Monday,
6.30 - 8.30pm, next session 10 July

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,
next session 11 July

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.

The Watchful Wife with Suzanne Leal

Tuesday 11 July, 6 - 7.30pm

Warm up and listen in as prize-winning author Suzanne Leal shares her brilliant new page-turner, The Watchful Wife at Waverley Library. How well do you know the person you love? In a world of swirling suspicion and accusations, Ellen will need to fight to prove her husband’s innocence. But what will that cost her? And what will she discover about him along the way?

Film screening for NAIDOC

Friday 14 July, 10am - 12pm

This gripping drama is set in the harsh Australian outback during the 19th century. It follows the story of a determined and resilient woman named Molly Johnson, who is left to fend for herself and her four children while her husband is away droving. Facing isolation, her life takes a dramatic turn when an Indigenous man named Yadaka seeks refuge at her doorstep.

Education: Managing Stress

Thursday 20 July, 6.30 - 7.30pm

Join us for this talk designed to equip you with the tools and strategies to conquer stress and achieve a balanced life. With a focus on both study-related stress and other common stressors, this event brings together experienced mentors from headspace Australia, a nationally recognised organisation that focuses on youth mental health and wellbeing.

Beeswax Wraps Making Workshop

Wednesday 26 July, 6.30 - 8pm

Discover the versatility of beeswax wraps in this hands on workshop. Learn how to make and maintain your own beautiful, reusable and natural food wraps using beeswax, cotton fabric, and other natural ingredients. Whether you want to wrap your fruit and vegetables, keep food fresher for longer without the use of plastic – beeswax wraps are the perfect fit.

Illustrator Talk with Carla Hoffenberg

Wednesday 5 July, 10.30 - 11am, 5 years+

Experience an interactive and engaging morning with illustrator Carla Hoffenberg as she reads her book, Little Shark Lulu is Sleeping, which is written by shark expert Charlotte Birkmanis and award-winning author Josie Montano. Carla weaves a tale of marine conservation through story and art, inspiring budding artists, and writers.

Author Talk: Jimmy Pozarik

Wednesday 12 July, 10.30 - 11am, 4 years+

Join author Jimmy Pozarik OAM as he presents an audio-visual version of his children’s book, The Giant Green Grape. Co-published with the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation, all profits from the sale of the book will be donated to the kids! This is a happy, funny, little bit sad, and then happy again story.

The art of sticking together

June 30 - July 26
Opening Thursday 6 July, 6pm

Derived from the French word coller, meaning to stick or glue, the collage medium has a long history of creating artwork through fixing paper, objects, fabric and other materials together in order to find new meaning. But in Waverley, collage has also became about sticking people together- a medium which builds community. This exhibition showcases the work of the group from the last 2 years.

Sketchflash 2023

June 30 - July 26
Opening Thursday 6 July, 6pm

Sketchflash 2023 is the latest exhibition by the Waverley Library Sketchflash group. Sketchflash is an informal creative art group focusing on drawing. Meeting weekly, the group is run by friendly and encouraging group members. Participants provide their own A5 sketchbook and materials while taking turns to facilitate activities and workshops. The sessions usually begin with a warm-up drawing followed by 15-20 minutes of sketching on the week’s theme.

Walking Together

Saturday 29 July, 11am-2pm

The Walking Together workshop immerses participants in what it takes to walk together using the Uluru Statement from the Heart as an educational framework. The workshop facilitates knowledge, understanding, and a sense of purpose for non-Indigenous Australia to walk together with First Nations people.

Train the Trainer

Saturday 29 July, 2.30pm-5.30pm

Train the Trainer workshop aimed at participants who have completed the Walking Together workshop and would like to become a trainer or presenter of a one-hour introduction to both the Uluru Statement and Voice to Parliament. Participants are provided with resources and knowledge.