Events
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Waverley Art Prize: 40 Years
Date Date:6 Aug 2026- 2 Sep 2026TimeTime: -AddressWaverley Library GalleryCelebrating 40 years of the Waverley Art Prize, this vibrant exhibition brings together a selection of winning works from one of New South Wales’ most long-standing art prizes.
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The Big Brick Build @ Waverley Library
Date Date:22 Aug 2026- 22 Aug 2026TimeTime: 10am - 4pmAddressWaverley LibraryTo celebrate science week, children and families are invited to explore creativity, STEAM learning and collaborative play through self-led LEGO & Giant-Brick Building Activities.
Enjoy our giant-block building & new LEGO wall afterschool and on the weekend, in celebration of Science Week.
Registration is not required for this event.
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The Big Brick Build @ Waverley Library
Date Date:23 Aug 2026- 23 Aug 2026TimeTime: 10am - 4pmAddressWaverley Library
To celebrate science week, children and families are invited to explore creativity, STEAM learning and collaborative play through self-led LEGO & Giant-Brick Building Activities.
Enjoy our giant-block building & new LEGO wall afterschool and on the weekend, in celebration of Science Week.
Registration is not required for this event.
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Board at the Library Sunday Sessions!
Date Date:23 Aug 2026 (Every week on Sunday, until Aug 30, 2026)- 23 Aug 2026TimeTime: 10am - 4pmAddressWaverley Library
Looking for fun indoor games this Winter? Head to the library to escape the cold every Sunday in July and August with a huge range of tabletop gaming to play. Meet fellow gamers and get competitive or work together for a glorious victory. Total newbies and seasoned players are all welcome to attend this relaxed and fun session.
Games will be provided for all ages. This event will not be facilitated by staff, parents/carers must stay with children for the duration of the event.
The session will run all day from 10am - 4pm drop in anytime between these hours.
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Weekend Story Time Fun (For 3-5 Years)
Date Date:23 Aug 2026 (Every week on Sunday, until Dec 14, 2026)- 23 Aug 2026TimeTime: 11am - 11:30amAddressWaverley Library
Story Time Fun will capture the imaginations of toddlers and pre-schoolers with stories, rhymes, and craft.
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Monday Book Babies @ the Library for 0-2 years
Date Date:24 Aug 2026 (Every week on Monday, until Sept 21, 2026)- 24 Aug 2026TimeTime: 9:30am - 10amAddressWaverley Library
Book Babies introduces your babes in arms to the magic and joy of stories and rhymes.
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Monday Rocking Rhyme Time @ the Library for 2-4 years
Date Date:24 Aug 2026 (Every week on Monday, until Sept 21, 2026)- 24 Aug 2026TimeTime: 10:15am - 10:45amAddressWaverley Library
Rocking Rhyme Time is a high energy morning of dancing, music, rhymes and stories.
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Monday Story Time Fun @ the Library for 3-5 years
Date Date:24 Aug 2026 (Every week on Monday, until Sept 21, 2026)- 24 Aug 2026TimeTime: 11am - 11:30amAddressWaverley Library
Story Time Fun will capture the imaginations of toddlers and pre-schoolers with stories, rhymes and craft.
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Tuesday Book Babies @ the Library for 0-2 years
Date Date:25 Aug 2026 (Every week on Tuesday, until Sept 22, 2026)- 25 Aug 2026TimeTime: 9:30am - 10amAddress
Waverley Library
Book Babies introduces your babes in arms to the magic and joy of stories and rhymes.
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Tuesday Rocking Rhyme Time @ the Library for 2-4 years
Date Date:25 Aug 2026 (Every week on Tuesday, until Sept 22, 2026)- 25 Aug 2026TimeTime: 10:15am - 10:45amAddress
Waverley Library
Rocking Rhyme Time is a high energy morning of dancing, music, rhymes and stories.
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Tuesday Story Time Fun @ the Library for 3-5 years
Date Date:25 Aug 2026 (Every week on Tuesday, until Sept 22, 2026)- 25 Aug 2026TimeTime: 11am - 11:30amAddress
Waverley Library
Story Time Fun will capture the imaginations of toddlers and pre-schoolers with stories, rhymes and craft.
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Baby Sensory and Play @ Waverley Library
Date Date:26 Aug 2026- 26 Aug 2026TimeTime: 10am - 10:30amAddressWaverley LIbraryJoin us at Baby Sensory & Play which brings together stories, songs, movement and gentle play, with a focus on early development.
Babies will explore a range of sensory experiences including tactile play, visual stimulation, and music, all in a calm and welcoming environment. We'll take time to celebrate milestones and support connection between caregivers and their babies.
The session will finish with free play, giving families a chance to meet and connect with each other.
To ensure the safety of all participants, this session is designed for pre-walkers, aged 0-10 months.
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Sketchflash at Waverley Library
Date Date:26 Aug 2026 (Every week on Wednesday, until Sept 23, 2026)- 26 Aug 2026TimeTime: 2:30pm - 4:30pmAddressWaverley 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.
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Grief, Loss and Bereavement: Understanding and Supporting the Experience of Loss
Date Date:26 Aug 2026- 26 Aug 2026TimeTime: 6:30pm - 7:30pmAddressWaverley LibraryGrief is a universal yet deeply personal experience that touches us all. In this informative session, we will explore the nature of grief and loss, along with the emotional, physical, and psychological impacts of bereavement.
This presentation offers insight into common experiences of grief, as well as practical guidance and strategies to support yourself and others through loss. It is suitable for anyone wanting to better understand and navigate grief in everyday life.
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Thursday Book Babies @ the Library for 0-2 years
Date Date:27 Aug 2026 (Every week on Thursday, until Sept 24, 2026)- 27 Aug 2026TimeTime: 9:30am - 10amAddress
Waverley Library
Book Babies introduces your babes in arms to the magic and joy of stories and rhymes
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Thursday Rocking Rhyme Time @ the Library for 2-4 years
Date Date:27 Aug 2026 (Every week on Thursday, until Sept 24, 2026)- 27 Aug 2026TimeTime: 10:15am - 10:45amAddress
Waverley Library
Rocking Rhyme Time is a high energy morning of dancing, music, rhymes and stories.
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Thursday Story Time Fun @ the Library for 3-5 years
Date Date:27 Aug 2026 (Every week on Thursday, until Sept 24, 2026)- 27 Aug 2026TimeTime: 11am - 11:30amAddress
Waverley Library
Story Time Fun will capture the imaginations of toddlers and pre-schoolers with stories, rhymes and craft.
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Collage making at Waverley Library
Date Date:27 Aug 2026 (Every week on Thursday, until Sept 24, 2026)- 27 Aug 2026TimeTime: 2pm - 4pmAddressWaverley 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.
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After School Fun
Date Date:27 Aug 2026 (Every month on the last Thursday of the month, until Nov 26, 2026)- 27 Aug 2026TimeTime: 4pm - 5pmAddressWaverley Library
Join us for hands-on learning, creativity, and an exploration of different STEAM topics. Bring your curiosity and enjoy a diverse program of activities suited to many different interests. Everyone is welcome but this program is designed for primary school students, and parents are asked to stay with the child for the duration of the activity.
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Art After Dark
Date Date:27 Aug 2026 (Every month on the 4th Thursday of the month, until Nov 26, 2026)- 27 Aug 2026TimeTime: 6pm - 8pmAddressWaverley Library
Interested in trying an alternative art form? Then join us for Art After Dark, an informal event that focuses on a different art practice each month.
The sessions are self guided, with a library staff member by your side to go through the steps. If you are artistically inclined and like to try new things then Art After Dark is perfect for you.
School Holiday Programs
Waverley Council offers a diverse program with the aim of catering for an array of interests, and ages.