Events

Jessica Wilson’s I See You Like This invites children to consider a parent or close adult’s personality in an interview process, before they create a bizarre assemblage using locally sourced objects as their centrepiece.

Toby Evans is a local Bondi-based multi-disciplinary artist who celebrates colour through a vibrant, individual painting style.

'Samhain' the Irish Celtic Festival which gave the world ‘Halloween’, will be celebrated in a magical evening of poetry, music and spooky stories.

Featuring the musicians and performers of the Prankqueans as well as special guest poet, Dr Robyn Rowland AO the Prankqueans will celebrate Samhain as the Irish Celtic festival that gave the world Halloween. Expect to be transported to otherworldly places by the Púca, a mythological creature who has a mischievous streak, ghost stories, poetry and music. The ancient Irish crone or Cailleach may also pay a visit to our festivities as we conjure up the spooky magic of Samhain.

Do you ever find yourself questioning the right thing to do, in today’s complex world? Do you enjoy testing your views against others?

Join us for a twice monthly group discussion, a welcoming space for curious minds, designed for people who enjoy thoughtful, open and robust conversations. Together, we explore the everyday ethical dilemmas we all face, examining them from multiple angles, challenging assumptions and engaging respectfully with differing views.

Led by experienced ethics teacher and facilitator Robert Gerrish, each discussion encourages balanced, thoughtful conversation that opens up new perspectives and ways of thinking.

Unwind this year at the Library and bring some colour into the world.

Love to knit or crochet? Want to create warm wraps to help those in need? Then join our Waverley Library Wrap with Love Group, where you can create 25cm x 25cm squares that are sewn into a wrap to benefit less privileged communities. This relaxed and friendly group is open to all skill levels, and beginners will be provided with basic instructions to start them off on their square journey. Attendees must bring their own supplies, which includes size 4 needles or size 4 crochet hook and 8 ply yarn of any colour.

Wrap With Love meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Register now to secure your spot!

Discover how lifestyle medicine can help prevent common chronic diseases through the lens of nutrition. This engaging session is lead a clinical dietician and chef who will explore the science behind how certain dietary patterns and choices can promote healthy ageing across the life course. This event is presented in collaboration with the Healthy Longevity Group, part of the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney. The group takes a multidisciplinary approach to tackling age-related chronic diseases through innovative research and community education.

Make your smartphone more your own in this digital how-to workshop for creating custom iPhone lock screens. We'll teach you how to choose a wallpaper, showcase a favourite photo, change the font, add widgets, and more.

Digital Know-How is a bimonthly series of skills-based workshops at Waverley Library designed for those interested in learning about how to use everyday technologies. Come join in a judgement-free environment for beginners to practice and improve their confidence.