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“There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” - Henri Matisse
Adult Programs
Queer Reads Monthly 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6.30 - 8.30pm, next session 19 April Waverley Library has a fabulous new monthly reading group and we are calling all members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are interested in joining Queer Reads. Celebrate diversity and difference and make new friends in the queer community. |
Avoiding digital distractionThursday 27 April, 11am - 12.30pm Struggling to stay focussed and not get overwhelmed by all of your devices, apps, emails, tabs, windows, notifications and messages? This workshop will introduce a variety of ways to stay on task and defeat digital overload. |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture Club Bimonthly Thursdays, 7 - 8pm via Zoom, next session Thursday 27 April During our next session we will discuss books, films and art by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. We will talk about history and culture and promote learning and understanding of Australia's First Nations People. |
World Collage DaySaturday 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. |
Children's Programs
Scavenger Hunt Starts 11 April 9.30am Visit the Children’s Library this school holidays to take part in a Scavenger Hunt. Decipher the clues, find the passwords and go into the running to win a prize. No bookings necessary, runs throughout the school holidays during library opening times. |
Craft Bar Friday 14 April 10am - 4pm Drop into the Children's Library and enjoy making some crafty creations. The library will be supplying a wide range of craft materials so all you need to bring is your imagination. Any creations made can be taken home. |
eResources
eMagazines for you! Easter is coming up and there's never been a better time to gather with friends and family to enjoy the holiday. To help you celebrate the latest issues of Better Homes and Gardens and delicious are full of recipes and decorating ideas to get you into the Easter spirit and are available through the Waverley Library emagazine collection on Overdrive and Libby. |
Literature Databases
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Easter Collection Highlights
The perfect Easter gift for chocolate-lovers of all ages! Easter Eggs are scrumptious! Every chiddler knows that's true. This bounce-along, read-aloud rhyming board book is a gloriumptiously mischievous celebration of chocolate, inspired by the wonderful world of Roald Dahl. |
Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho This story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and inspiring wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. What starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of the treasure found within. |
Film: Easter in Art Presented by art historian and curator Tim Marlow, this series takes you on a journey through centuries of art, from the earliest depictions of the resurrection to the modern interpretations of this powerful story. Marlow's expert insights and engaging commentary bring each artwork to life, illuminating the techniques, symbolism, and cultural context behind each masterpiece. |
Film: Hop The film follows the adventures of E.B., the teenage son of the Easter Bunny, who runs away to Hollywood to pursue his dream of becoming a drummer. He teams up with Fred, an out-of-work slacker who hits him with his car, and the two embark on a wild and hilarious adventure that will change their lives forever. So grab some Easter candy and hop into a fun-filled adventure with E.B. and his friends! |
Local History
Image: The hearse during the 1898 Commemoration, 22 May 1898. Sydney Mail, SLNSW.
Easter
At 2pm on Easter Sunday 1898, the largest funeral Sydney had ever seen took place in Waverley Cemetery. The reburial of Michael and Mary Dwyer was marked by the laying of the foundation stone of 1798 Memorial. Known as the Wicklow Chief, Michael Dwyer was a key character in the 1798 Rising in Wexford, and was sent as a state prisoner to Australia in 1806. The completed monument was opened on Easter Sunday 1900, in "loving memory of all who dared and suffered in Ireland in 1798".
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.
Bondi Pavilion
ROFL (Rolling on the Floor Laughing) BONDI PAVILION THEATRE A bonkers sketch comedy extravaganza of epic proportions, made just for kids. Jam packed with magically stupid stuff like toilet paper cannons, a real-life cowasaurus, and the kind of madness that only the award-winning maestros of kidult comedy can make. Be prepared, The Listies may just have you rolling on the floor laughing! |
A Little Bit of Blue BONDI PAVILION THEATRE A Little Bit of Blue is an interactive detective show for families, told with puppetry. As well as helping to unravel a mystery, the audience will learn about the extraordinary habits of the Australian Satin Bowerbird, and why they are so fascinated by the colour blue. Stay around after the show to meet the puppeteer and to make a bower in the Pavilion garden! |
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