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.

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.

Swing into our Jungle Storytime and Play! We'll be sharing jungle-themed stories, creating fun animal crafts and exploring through play as we discover creatures from the jungle.

This program is perfect for children aged 3 - 5 years of age, their families, and friends. Please note, Parents/caregivers must stay with their child for the duration of this event.

We created Strength and Stretch to support beginners to build strength with confidence, to support the life they want to live.

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.

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.

Waverley Library is calling all members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies who are interested in reading and discussing books with queer themes and representation.

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