Events

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.

Award-winning contemporary company Dance Makers Collective, led by choreographer Miranda Wheen, invites a brilliant cast of artists - representing dance in all its forms - to take to the floor in this immersive experience.

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.

ARTEXPRESS is an annual showcase of outstanding artworks submitted by students across NSW for the HSC Visual Arts examination.

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.

Do you live in Bondi Beach Precinct?

Come along to your local precinct meeting and have a say about issues affecting your neighbourhood.

Find out more here.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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