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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Story Time Fun @ The Boot Factory (ages 3-5)
Date Date:12 Aug 2026- 12 Aug 2026TimeTime: 10:30am - 11amAddressWaverley LibraryJoin us at the refurbished Boot Factory in Bondi Junction for a fun-filled morning of (cute!) crocodile-themed stories, crafts, and games.
Parents and caregivers must stay with their child for the duration of the event.
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Story Time at the Boot Factory (For 3-5 Years)
Date Date:12 Aug 2026 (Every month on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, until Nov 11, 2026)- 12 Aug 2026TimeTime: 10:30am - 11amAddressBoot Factory
- Joyful, interactive, and engaging, Story Time at the Boot Factory is everything you love about our regular Story Time Fun, in another location. Together, children and families will enjoy excellent books, catchy songs, and a craft activity.
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Sketchflash at Waverley Library
Date Date:12 Aug 2026 (Every week on Wednesday, until Sept 23, 2026)- 12 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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Thursday Book Babies @ the Library for 0-2 years
Date Date:13 Aug 2026 (Every week on Thursday, until Sept 24, 2026)- 13 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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Thursday Rocking Rhyme Time @ the Library for 2-4 years
Date Date:13 Aug 2026 (Every week on Thursday, until Sept 24, 2026)- 13 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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Thursday Story Time Fun @ the Library for 3-5 years
Date Date:13 Aug 2026 (Every week on Thursday, until Sept 24, 2026)- 13 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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Collage making at Waverley Library
Date Date:13 Aug 2026 (Every week on Thursday, until Sept 24, 2026)- 13 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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Artisan's Table: Candle Making
Date Date:13 Aug 2026- 13 Aug 2026TimeTime: 6:30pm - 8pmAddressWaverley LibraryDiscover the joy of handmade products and explore your passion for DIY beauty and self-care essentials. Each session will guide you through creating unique items while enjoying a fun and interactive learning experience. Don't miss this opportunity to indulge in the world of artisanal crafts with us!
In this workshop, we will be making your own handmade soap while learning simple techniques and creative ideas to personalise your creations.
All equipment is provided. This workshop is designed for Adults.
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August Film Screening
Date Date:14 Aug 2026- 14 Aug 2026TimeTime: 10am - 12:15pmAddressWaverley LibraryAUGUST FILM SCREENING
Waverley Library welcomes you to attend a film screening of this month's film, closed captions.
Due to copyright we cannot publish the name of the movie but check out the blurb below to see the details of the film we have selected.
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Board at the Library Sunday Sessions!
Date Date:16 Aug 2026 (Every week on Sunday, until Aug 30, 2026)- 16 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:16 Aug 2026 (Every week on Sunday, until Dec 14, 2026)- 16 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:17 Aug 2026 (Every week on Monday, until Sept 21, 2026)- 17 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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Monday Rocking Rhyme Time @ the Library for 2-4 years
Date Date:17 Aug 2026 (Every week on Monday, until Sept 21, 2026)- 17 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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Monday Story Time Fun @ the Library for 3-5 years
Date Date:17 Aug 2026 (Every week on Monday, until Sept 21, 2026)- 17 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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The Big Brick Build @ Waverley Library
Date Date:17 Aug 2026- 17 Aug 2026TimeTime: 3pm - 6pmAddressWaverley 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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Science Week: Exploring Nature through Citizen Science
Date Date:17 Aug 2026- 17 Aug 2026TimeTime: 6pm - 7:30pmAddressWaverley LibraryCelebrate National Science Week at Waverley Library by delving into the world of Citizen Science, with the recently published book, Exploring Nature Through Citizen Science, as our guide! Citizen science is the collaboration between everyday people and professional scientists to conduct real research - anyone can do it!
We're excited to bring authors Cam Slatyer and Thomas Mesaglio to Waverley Library, for an evening of scientific opportunities and new discoveries. They'll share insights from the book including the various types of projects available, how to get involved, what data and photos to collect and best practices. This lively discussion hopes to ignite the scientist within!
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Tuesday Book Babies @ the Library for 0-2 years
Date Date:18 Aug 2026 (Every week on Tuesday, until Sept 22, 2026)- 18 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:18 Aug 2026 (Every week on Tuesday, until Sept 22, 2026)- 18 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:18 Aug 2026 (Every week on Tuesday, until Sept 22, 2026)- 18 Aug 2026TimeTime: 11am - 11:30amAddress
Waverley Library
Story Time Fun will capture the imaginations of toddlers and pre-schoolers with stories, rhymes and craft.
School Holiday Programs
Waverley Council offers a diverse program with the aim of catering for an array of interests, and ages.