Events

  • Love the Coast 2026 photography exhibition thumbnail Love the Coast 2026 photography exhibition
    Date Date:
    30 Jan 2026
    - 25 Feb 2026
    TimeTime: -
    AddressWaverley Library

    Join us at the opening of this wonderful exhibition showcasing the works of local photographers who are inspired by our local coastlines.

  • Thursday Book Babies @ the Library for 0-2 years thumbnail Thursday Book Babies @ the Library for 0-2 years
    Date Date:
    19 Feb 2026 (Every week on Thursday, until Apr 2, 2026)
    - 19 Feb 2026
    TimeTime: 9:30am - 10am
    Address

    Waverley Library

    Book Babies introduces your babes in arms to the magic and joy of stories and rhymes

  • Thursday Rocking Rhyme Time @ the Library for 2-4 years thumbnail Thursday Rocking Rhyme Time @ the Library for 2-4 years
    Date Date:
    19 Feb 2026 (Every week on Thursday, until Apr 2, 2026)
    - 19 Feb 2026
    TimeTime: 10:15am - 10:45am
    Address

    Waverley Library

    Rocking Rhyme Time is a high energy morning of dancing, music, rhymes and stories.

  • Make spectacular art with AI thumbnail Make spectacular art with AI
    Date Date:
    19 Feb 2026
    - 19 Feb 2026
    TimeTime: 11am - 12:30pm
    AddressWaverley Library

    Want to use computer programs to design spectacular custom art in seconds?

  • Thursday Story Time Fun @ the Library for 3-5 years thumbnail Thursday Story Time Fun @ the Library for 3-5 years
    Date Date:
    19 Feb 2026 (Every week on Thursday, until Apr 2, 2026)
    - 19 Feb 2026
    TimeTime: 11am - 11:30am
    Address

    Waverley Library

    Story Time Fun will capture the imaginations of toddlers and pre-schoolers with stories, rhymes and craft.

  • Collage making at Waverley Library thumbnail Collage making at Waverley Library
    Date Date:
    19 Feb 2026 (Every week on Thursday, until Apr 1, 2026)
    - 19 Feb 2026
    TimeTime: 2pm - 4pm
    Address

    Waverley Library

    Collage is made up of magazine and newspaper clippings, discarded books, packaging, coloured or handmade papers, portions of other artworks or texts, photographs and found objects.

    Each week we pick a theme or style of contemporary collage. The classes are informal and relaxed, and no experience is necessary. Just bring you creativity. The class is lead by an experienced collagist.

  • Queer Cinema - Lesbian Space Princess thumbnail Queer Cinema - Lesbian Space Princess
    Date Date:
    20 Feb 2026
    - 20 Feb 2026
    TimeTime: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
    AddressWaverley Library

    Queer Cinema is a movie night dedicated to celebrating queer stories of love, loss, joy and history. Every month we will be screening a film with drinks and snacks provided. Bring your chosen family and enjoy this special night! February's film is: Lesbian Space Princess (2025)

  • Mega Chess  thumbnail Mega Chess
    Date Date:
    21 Feb 2026 (Every week on Saturday, until Dec 19, 2026)
    - 21 Feb 2026
    TimeTime: 10am - 4:30pm
    Address

    Waverley Library

    Sharpen your chess skills and meet fellow enthusiasts in the community.

  • Mega Chess  thumbnail Mega Chess
    Date Date:
    22 Feb 2026 (Every week on Sunday, until Dec 27, 2026)
    - 22 Feb 2026
    TimeTime: 10am - 10am
    Address

    Waverley Library

    Sharpen your chess skills and meet fellow enthusiasts in the community.

  • Monday Book Babies @ the Library for 0-2 years thumbnail Monday Book Babies @ the Library for 0-2 years
    Date Date:
    23 Feb 2026 (Every week on Monday, until Mar 30, 2026)
    - 23 Feb 2026
    TimeTime: 9:30am - 10am
    Address

    Waverley Library

    Book Babies introduces your babes in arms to the magic and joy of stories and rhymes.

  • Monday Rocking Rhyme Time @ the Library for 2-4 years thumbnail Monday Rocking Rhyme Time @ the Library for 2-4 years
    Date Date:
    23 Feb 2026 (Every week on Monday, until Mar 30, 2026)
    - 23 Feb 2026
    TimeTime: 10:15am - 10:45am
    Address

    Waverley Library

    Rocking Rhyme Time is a high energy morning of dancing, music, rhymes and stories.

  • Rainbow Storytime Fun thumbnail Rainbow Storytime Fun
    Date Date:
    23 Feb 2026
    - 23 Feb 2026
    TimeTime: 11am - 11am
    AddressWaverley Childrens Library

    In celebration of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Waverley Library invites families to a fun-filled morning of stories, games, and craft.

  • Monday Story Time  Fun @ the Library for 3-5 years thumbnail Monday Story Time Fun @ the Library for 3-5 years
    Date Date:
    23 Feb 2026 (Every week on Monday, until Mar 30, 2026)
    - 23 Feb 2026
    TimeTime: 11am - 11:30am
    Address

    Waverley Library

    Story Time Fun will capture the imaginations of toddlers and pre-schoolers with stories, rhymes and craft.

  • Tuesday Book Babies @ the Library for 0-2 years thumbnail Tuesday Book Babies @ the Library for 0-2 years
    Date Date:
    24 Feb 2026 (Every week on Tuesday, until Mar 31, 2026)
    - 24 Feb 2026
    TimeTime: 9:30am - 10am
    Address

    Waverley Library

    Book Babies introduces your babes in arms to the magic and joy of stories and rhymes.

  • Tuesday Rocking Rhyme Time @ the Library for 2-4 years thumbnail Tuesday Rocking Rhyme Time @ the Library for 2-4 years
    Date Date:
    24 Feb 2026 (Every week on Tuesday, until Mar 31, 2026)
    - 24 Feb 2026
    TimeTime: 10:15am - 10:45am
    Address

    Waverley Library

    Rocking Rhyme Time is a high energy morning of dancing, music, rhymes and stories.

  • Tuesday Story Time Fun @ the Library for 3-5 years thumbnail Tuesday Story Time Fun @ the Library for 3-5 years
    Date Date:
    24 Feb 2026 (Every week on Tuesday, until Mar 31, 2026)
    - 24 Feb 2026
    TimeTime: 11am - 11:30am
    Address

    Waverley Library

    Story Time Fun will capture the imaginations of toddlers and pre-schoolers with stories, rhymes and craft.

  • Queer Comics Workshop: How To Tell Your Story In Four Panels thumbnail Queer Comics Workshop: How To Tell Your Story In Four Panels
    Date Date:
    24 Feb 2026
    - 24 Feb 2026
    TimeTime: 6pm - 8pm
    AddressWaverley Library

    Zines are making a big comeback and we love to see it! More and more people are turning to this accessible way of expressing themselves. Learn all about the principles of zine making and how to tell your story in short form.

  • Author Talk: Ariel Bogle and Cam Wilson on ‘Conspiracy Nation’ thumbnail Author Talk: Ariel Bogle and Cam Wilson on ‘Conspiracy Nation’
    Date Date:
    24 Feb 2026
    - 24 Feb 2026
    TimeTime: 6:30pm - 8pm
    AddressWaverley LIbrary - Theatrette

    Join authors Ariel Bogle and Cam Wilson for a gripping discussion of their new book Conspiracy Nation: Exposing the dangerous world of Australian conspiracy theories.

    Through new investigations and first-hand accounts, Bogle and Wilson have written an account that takes readers to the rallies, homes, courtrooms, secret chat rooms and Byron Bay luxury retreats where Australia’s conspiracy theories spread. From QAnon devotees to Port Arthur truthers, and from to wellness influencers to sovereign citizen gurus, their boots-on-the-ground investigation brings us face to face with the people dedicated to living and spreading these ideas.

  • Sketchflash at Waverley Library thumbnail Sketchflash at Waverley Library
    Date Date:
    25 Feb 2026 (Every week on Wednesday, until Apr 1, 2026)
    - 25 Feb 2026
    TimeTime: 3pm - 5pm
    Address

    Waverley Library

    Join us for a series of informal drawing sessions based in and around Waverley Library. Practice mindful sketching techniques with other amateur creatives in the community and discover gesture, mark making and observational skills.

  • Lunar New Year Celebration: Song-style Diancha thumbnail Lunar New Year Celebration: Song-style Diancha
    Date Date:
    25 Feb 2026
    - 25 Feb 2026
    TimeTime: 6:30pm - 8pm
    AddressWaverley Library

    Tea has been a symbol of Chinese culture since ancient times, maintaining its significance in modern society. The workshop will showcase Song-style Diancha, an ancient Chinese tea art originating from the Song Dynasty (960–1279). Participants will be introduced to the history and cultural importance of tea, along with its health benefits for the human body.

School Holiday Programs

Waverley Council offers a diverse program with the aim of catering for an array of interests, and ages.