City of Canada Bay Libraries

12/08/2026

🇮🇹 A big thank you to Professor Rocky Scopelliti Futurologist for joining us at Concord Library to talk about his book, La Mia Passeggiata: A Culinary Stroll Through Italy's Heart.

🍝 We thoroughly enjoyed having Rocky with us and hearing him speak about Italian food, family, culture and the traditions that inspired his book. He was such an engaging and entertaining speaker, and it was a pleasure to hear the stories behind his culinary journey through Italy.

This special event was held as a pre-event for Ferragosto and was proudly supported by Aperol Spritz, Calabria Family Wines and That's Amore Cheese.

❤️🤍💚 A huge thank you to our supporters for supplying the delicious Italian-inspired refreshments, to Rocky, and to everyone who came along and made the evening so much fun!

11/08/2026

🎨🍹 Grazie mille to everyone who joined us for our special Ferragosto Paint & Sip workshop!

Hosted by the Drummoyne Art Society, the workshop brought together art, creativity and a little taste of Italy. Participants had a wonderful time creating their own modern Tuscan hillside paintings.

This special event was held as a pre-event for Ferragosto and was proudly supported by Aperol Spritz, Calabria Family Wines, and That's Amore Cheese.

❤️🤍💚 A huge thank you to our supporters for supplying the delicious Italian-inspired refreshments, and to everyone who came along and made the afternoon so much fun!

28/07/2026

🇮🇹 Join us at Concord Library for a very special evening with world-renowned futurologist, media commentator and professor Rocky Scopelliti — but this time, he's not talking about the future or technology!

🍝 Instead, Rocky invites you on a delicious culinary journey through Italy as he discusses his beautifully crafted book, La Mia Passeggiata!

Discover how the flavours of Italy are woven together with stories of family, tradition and the land. From the aroma of aged cheeses and freshly picked olives to the vibrant taste of vine-ripened tomatoes, Rocky's storytelling celebrates the recipes, memories and family legacies that define Italian culture.

📍Concord Library
⏰ Wednesday, 5 August | 5:30pm
🍷 Light refreshments provided
👉 Book: bit.ly/ccb-rocky-scopelliti

This special event has been planned as a pre-event for Ferragosto and is proudly supported by Aperol Spritz, Calabria Family Wines and That's Amore Cheese. Come along to meet the author, enjoy an engaging conversation, sample Italian-inspired refreshments, and celebrate the rich traditions of Italian food, culture and storytelling.

Professor Rocky Scopelliti Futurologist

19/07/2026

🇮🇹 🇦🇺 What does it mean to belong when you feel caught between two worlds? For Angelina Mastrippolito, the search for that answer became a lifelong journey of self-discovery.

In her powerful memoir Le Seconde, Angelina reflects on growing up as a second-generation Italian Australian in the small town of Ingham, navigating the expectations of family, culture, and society while striving to define her own path. Rising to become CEO and COO of major superannuation funds, she seemingly had it all, yet the question of identity remained.

Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation as Angelina shares her story of belonging, resilience, inherited trauma, ambition, and the complexities of living between two worlds. Le Seconde is a moving exploration of what it means to embrace every part of who we are.

📍 Five Dock Library
⏰ Wednesday, 22 July | 5:30pm
🍷 Light refreshments provided
👉 Book: bit.ly/ccb-angelina-mastrippolito

This special event has been planned as a pre-event for Ferragosto, and is proudly supported by Aperol Spritz, Calabria Family Wines and That's Amore Cheese, with refreshments provided. Don't miss this opportunity to meet the author, enjoy the conversation, and celebrate Italian culture and storytelling ahead of the festival.

19/07/2026

🇮🇹 The countdown is on, and we're kicking off the celebrations early with a fantastic series of Ferragosto-inspired events at City of Canada Bay Libraries!

Join us for one (or all) of our upcoming events:
📖 22 July: Author Talk with Angelina Mastrippolito
Angelina will discuss her memoir, an honest account of what it means to grow up between Australian and Italian culture, carrying the weight of your family's history while navigating your own journey.

📚 5 August: Author Talk with Rocky Scopelliti
Embark on a culinary and cultural journey with Rocky, who will discuss his Italian cookbook, La Mia Passeggiatta.

🎨 10 August: Ferragosto Paint & Sip
Our partners at the Drummoyne Art Society will guide you through a beginner's painting workshop of a modern Tuscan hillside scene.

🎥 11 August: Screening of The Bicycle Thief
Join us for a film screening of the Italian film, The Bicycle Thief (Ladri di Biciclette). The film will be streamed in Italian with English subtitles via Beamafilm.

These events are proudly supported by Aperol Spritz, Calabria Family Wines and That's Amore Cheese. Come along, celebrate Italian culture with us, and get into the Ferragosto spirit before the big day!

Visit bit.ly/preferragostoevents to find out more and register.

Professor Rocky Scopelliti Futurologist Beamafilm Drummoyne Art Society

Who's excited for Ferragosto? 🙋‍♀️

City of Canada Bay Libraries are getting the celebrations started early with a series of Ferragosto-inspired events:

📖 22 Jul: Author Talk with Angelina Mastrippolito
📚 5 Aug: Author Talk with Rocky Scopelliti
🎨 10 Aug: Ferragosto Paint & Sip
🎥 11 Aug: Screening of The Bicycle Thief

Visit bit.ly/preferragostoevents to find out more and register.

These events are proudly supported by Aperol Spritz, Calabria Family Wines and That's Amore Cheese.

15/07/2026

🎈 On 30 July, we're celebrating Library Open Day — the perfect opportunity to discover everything Concord Library, Five Dock Library and The Learning Space have to offer. ⁠
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🎨 Join us for a range of free activities, including storytimes for children, games and snacks for teens, a board games group, creative workshops for adults, and more! ⁠
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❤️ If you're already a regular visitor, share this with a friend and invite them to experience the library for themselves. ⁠
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👉️ Browse Library Open Day events here: bit.ly/ccb-open-day

Open Books, Open Doors, Open Minds

14/07/2026

🎶🎥Did you know your Canada Bay Libraries membership gives you access to a world of free digital entertainment?

With our eLibrary, you can stream movies, listen to music and audiobooks, and explore thousands of magazines, newspapers, eBooks and comics — all from your favourite device. Best of all, you don't even need to visit a library to get started!

Not yet a library member? Joining is free and only takes a few minutes. Sign up online today to unlock instant access to our extensive eLibrary: bit.ly/elibrary-2026

18/05/2026

💫 Join us at Concord Library during Reconciliation Week for a talk by Dr Kirsten Banks, who will discuss Aboriginal Astronomy and the rich astronomical traditions of Indigenous cultures.⁠
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The presentation will explore the night sky through both scientific and cultural perspectives, weaving storytelling and astronomy to engage audiences of all ages. Come along on a journey through the cosmos and explore the mysteries of the universe!⁠
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👉️ Dr Kirsten Banks is a proud Wiradjuri woman, an astrophysicist and science communicator passionate about making the wonders of the universe accessible and engaging for everyone. Her unique perspective blends scientific knowledge with rich cultural insights to inspire curiosity, foster understanding and ignite a love of science in all ages.⁠
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📌 Concord Library⁠
⌚️ Thursday, 28 May | 6-7:30pm⁠
🎟️ Free event⁠
👉️ Bookings are essential. Book via the link in bio or here: ⁠bit.ly/reconciliation-week-astronomy

11/05/2026

🤖⁠ Grab your Robot Ball tickets NOW 🤖

This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages, offering a fun and engaging way to explore robotics, coding, and technology in an exciting DJ party environment!

Navigate Kubo mazes and Ozobot journeys, show off your best moves in the robot dance-off, design a robot mask, meet and interact with our new robot companions, plus so much more!
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📍 The Event Space, The Connection, Rhodes⁠
⏰ Friday, 22 May | 6–8pm⁠
⁠👉 Secure your tickets here: bit.ly/rhodes-robot-ball

⁠Enjoy these images from previous years!