Waverley Library

27/08/2026

Join us for this fascinating talk on the history of telling stories with thread and needle with Natalie Wilson, a curator and historian specialising in Australian and Pacific art and culture. This talk traces the evolution of stitched identities from antiquity to contemporary fine art.

🪡 Threaded Histories: Embroidered Portraits with Natalie Wilson
📅 Wednesday, 9 September, 6:30pm - 8pm
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Get tickets on Humanitix - Threaded Histories: Embroidered Portraits with Natalie Wilson hosted by Waverley Library Events. Waverley Library Theatrette, 32-48 Denison St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022, Australia. Wednesday 9th September 2026. Find event information.

25/08/2026

Discover how lifestyle medicine can help prevent common chronic diseases through the lens of nutrition. This engaging session is led by 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. 🌶️🥕🍄

🥗Healthy Longevity Workshop: Food as Medicine
📅 Wednesday, 2 September, 10am - 12pm
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An insightful conversation with Sasha MacBride exploring how we understand, navigate and support experiences of grief, loss and bereavement.

24/08/2026

11/08/2026

Gain a deeper understanding of grief and bereavement in this informative community talk. Learn about the many ways people experience loss, discover practical strategies for offering support, and hear about resources available for those navigating grief.

💙 Grief, Loss and Bereavement: Understanding and Supporting the Experience of Loss
📅 Wednesday, 26 August, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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An insightful conversation with Sasha MacBride exploring how we understand, navigate and support experiences of grief, loss and bereavement.

06/08/2026

Imagine a brighter future with 2040, an inspiring documentary that explores practical solutions to climate change already available today. Through hope and innovation, the film shows how small actions can help create a more sustainable world for future generations.

🎬 2040 [PG]
📅 Friday, 21 August, 10am - 11:30am
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Register on Humanitix - Science Week: Documentary Film - 2040 [G] hosted by Waverley Library Events. Waverley Library, 32-48 Denison St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022, Australia. Friday 21st August 2026. Find event information.

05/08/2026

Discover Sydney’s best kept travel hack: a free temporary membership at Waverley Library🧳✨

Perfect for backpackers and short stay travelers. You don’t need a permanent local address to join and you’ll get access to:

🛜Reliable Wi-Fi: Stream, plan, and research.
🔕Quiet Spaces: Desk areas and PCs to work or study.
🖨️Print & Scan: Sort your documents out easily.
💻Digital Perks: Free e-books, audiobooks and movie streaming.
📚 Borrow books and magazines.

Enquire about temporary memberships by contacting us here - https://sbrew.link/t0Zi82ml

04/08/2026

Join local author and daughter of Holocaust survivors, Freda Widawski, in conversation with interviewer Michaela Kalowski, as she discusses Mina & Jacob: Holocaust Survivors of Nine Camps.

📖 Author Talk: Freda Widawski on Mina & Jacob
📅 Thursday, 20 August, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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In conversation with Michaela Kalowski.

04/08/2026

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ stories on the big screen! Enjoy a thought-provoking film in a welcoming community setting, followed by the opportunity to reflect on the themes and stories explored.

🎬 Q***r Cinema
📅 Friday, 21 August, 6:15pm - 8:30pm
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Join us in celebrating and loving q***r cinema!

02/08/2026

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!

🌿 Author Talk: Exploring Nature Through Citizen Science
📅 Monday, 17 August, 6pm - 7pm
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Register on Humanitix - Science Week: Exploring Nature through Citizen Science hosted by Waverley Library Events. 32-48 Denison St, 32-48 Denison St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022, Australia. Monday 17th August 2026. Find event information.

28/07/2026

Get creative and learn the art of candle making in this hands-on workshop. Discover the techniques behind crafting beautiful candles and create your own handmade piece to take home.

🕯️ Artisan's Table: Candle Making
📅 Thursday, 13 August, 6:30pm - 8pm
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Unleash your creativity at the Artisan’s Table workshop series!