Events

Since 1986, the Waverley Art Prize has celebrated excellence in painting and drawing, supporting artists and delighting audiences.

Celebrating 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.

Step into An Uncertain Time, a mesmerising world of music, movement and projection created especially for babies aged 0-18 months and their carers.

Yoga has been proven to improve sleeping habits, offset aged weight gain, improve mood and reduce anxiety.

AUGUST 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.

The physical location of the Cemetery on the cliffs above Bronte is a magnificent background and setting. Unfortunately the topography is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties. The tours which last 90 minutes are conducted by volunteers who are members of the Friends of Waverley Cemeteries.

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.

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

Waverley Council is partnering with Body by Berner to bring you an exciting new barre fitness class that's fun, energising and open to all levels.

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

Pilates is a low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen and stretch the whole body with particular emphasis on postural alignment, core conditioning and breathing.

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

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

Tai chi is a low impact exercise class that offers huge health benefits. Our experienced instructor from Dragon & Phoenix Tai Chi welcomes students of all abilities.

Waverley Council is partnering with Bondi Boxing Gym to bring you an exciting, high energy cardio workout inspired by boxing training.

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.

Celebrate 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!

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

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

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

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!

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.

Pilates is a low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen and stretch the whole body with particular emphasis on postural alignment, core conditioning and breathing.

Join us at Bondi’s best kept secret, the hidden rainforest at Thomas Hogan Reserve.

Enjoy a special nature-based story time and play session, designed for children of walking age and older (siblings are also welcome).

We’ve planted this event in the middle of science week at our favourite outdoor venue, where you’ll discover adoptable stick-insects, flora and fauna inspired intentional play, and have the opportunity to connect with other carers, families and friends.

This event encourages curiosity, creativity, and a connection with country, and is made possible with the support of Bondi Beach Playgroups, Waverley Council and Waverley Library.