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“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” - Mahatma Gandhi
Diwali Celebration: Bollywood Dance Class
Wednesday 19 October 6.30 - 8pm. Cost: $15
Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, Shine this October at the library and learn some steps in classical Indian and Bollywood dance styles led by a professional dancer from Nupur Dance Academy. No previous dance experience required. The class caters to everyone at all fitness levels.
Multicultural Cooking ClassFortnightly Fridays 11 am - 12 noon via Zoom, next session 28 October Welcome to this culinary extravaganza - a fun, informal, hands-on cooking class. Each class will be dedicated to one of the world's cuisines. Together in our next class we will be cooking Kadhai Paneer to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists. |
Koh-I-Noor: The History of the World's Most Infamous DiamondAuthor William Dalrymple tells the story of the child Maharajah of the Punjab, who was forced by the British East India Company in a formal Act of Submission to Queen Victoria to hand over arguably the single most valuable object in the subcontinent: the celebrated Koh-i Noor diamond. The Mountain of Light. Reserve your copy now! |
Adult Programs
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Christine Courtenay on Bryce Courtenay: Storyteller
Thursday 3 November, 6.30 - 8pm
Waverley Library is proud to host the long-awaited memoir of the late Bryce Courtenay – Australia’s bestselling author – as told by his wife, Christine Courtenay. Candid, intimate and insightful, Bryce Courtenay: Storyteller is a fascinating, loving tribute to the life and work of Australia’s most beloved and enigmatic writer.
Children's Library
Frightstorming with Culliver Crantz Saturday 29 October, 10.30 - 11.30am Get in the Halloween mood with international author Culliver Crantz as he discusses his series Frightvision. You’ll also get a chance to brainstorm your own spooky story. Suitable for 7 – 12years. |
Emergent Literacy Programs Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday through school terms Our popular under 5s programming is back to its regular schedule. Introduce your child to the joys of reading, rhymes, singing and more with these interactive programs. Suitable for 0 – 5years. |
Local Studies
Image: Gianni, Guido & staff in the early days of the cafe
Guido's Famous Gelato
It's starting to feel like summer, and nothing was more iconic after a trip to Bondi Beach than an ice cream from Guido's. In 1961 The Pellicciari brothers hired a corner of a cafe in Bondi Pavilion and sold their ice cream cones from the cafe's window. The business thrived, and finally the brothers took over the cafe and renamed it Guido's Famous Gelato. During summer they sold up to 10,000 cones a day!
What's On
Inala - Synth Social Exhibition Until 19 October Synth social brings together works from our artists with disabilities made before and during the pandemic. Throughout this period our artists persevered in small creative bubbles, using colour and energetic forms to bring light in dark times. Our creative community are guided by their art educators to explore their own artistic journeys through the application of different traditional media, including acrylic, clay, pencil, pen, marker, pastel. The artists also use a mixture of non-traditional and recycled materials, encouraging sustainable practice. |
Nib People's Choice Prize Until 24 October Online While the judges are busy deliberating the 2022 winner of the Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award, ($20,000), members of the public can cast their own vote for their favourite finalist to win the People’s Choice Prize ($2,500). Tell us who you think should win and you could be a winner too! Simply vote for your favourite author (or book) and you instantly qualify for the draw for a fabulous prize pack including a set of shortlisted books and a $100 voucher from Nib Award Community Partner Gertrude & Alice Bookstore café. |
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Public Health Order Fines Tuesday 18 October, 11am - 12 noon Join this webinar to hear about Covid fines, including: options for review, possible grounds for challenge, the risks with court election, and the current Supreme Court legal challenge. |
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Gender diverse & transgender people’s experiences of the law Wednesday 19 October, 1 - 2pm Have you or your clients encountered legal problems or obstacles because of your (their) gender identity? Join this webinar looking at legal issues experienced by gender diverse and transgender people. |
Library Services
Get free help with your tax return at Waverley Library
Fridays, 7 - 28 October
Are you eligible for free Tax Help? A Tax Help volunteer will be available at the library to help people lodge on-the-spot myTax returns. Simply check if you are eligible and what you need to bring. Book your appointment online or call 9083 8733.
In the community
Ninjas of the night - the secret world of microbats Tuesday 1 November, 6.30 - 7.30pm, Online via Zoom The greater Sydney area has 20 species of echolocating bats, about half of which are threatened. Research scientist Dr Leroy Gonsalves will shine a light on these mysterious tiny creatures and answer your batty questions. |
Trail Tutorials 29 October - 5 November Keen to hang with renovation guru Barry du Bois, comedian and waste warrior Craig Reucassel and Walkley-award-winning journalist Annabel Crabb? The Trail Tutorials are a series of inspiring, educational talks all about sustainable fashion and renovations. |
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