Burwood Library and Hub

07/06/2026

We're still buzzing from last week's Burwood Art Prize Opening Night! A big congratulations to all the Art Prize finalists and winners, and a special shout out to the Local Prize winner, Emmalee Ford - a regular attendee of the Makers Circle in the Community Hub ✨

Burwood Art Prize 2026 is exhibiting at Burwood Library and Community Hub until Sunday June 28. Visit during Library opening hours to see all the finalists works!

06/06/2026

Step away from perfection and let creativity flow in No Straight Lines: a watercolour workshop for young people aged 12+. Explore unique, nature-inspired subjects like rare orchids, jewel beetles, and leave with your own artwork and newfound confidence in watercolours! 🌿

Led by Ru Biini, a q***r and neurodivergent artist and founder of Biini Designs and No Straight Lines Studio , this class is suitable for all skill levels and offers a calming, low-pressure space to explore your creative voice and identity.

📆 Thursday 18 June
🕛 5:30pm - 7:30pm
📍 Burwood Library and Community Hub
🎟 Tickets are free: booking link in bio

This workshop is part of the Burwood Art Prize 2026 program: view the full program on our website or link in bio.

05/06/2026

We are closed for the public holiday on Monday 8 June, resuming regular opening hours on Tuesday 9 June 2026.

Looking forward to a relaxing long weekend?
🍿 Find movies, TV shows and documentaries on Beamafilm
💥 Graphic novels, comics, manga, audiobooks and ebooks on Libby
📖 Audiobooks and ebooks on Indyreads
🗞 Magazines, ebooks, audiobooks and newspapers on BorrowBox

All free with your Burwood Library membership, just log in with your membership number!

02/06/2026

And that's a bookend for autumn at Burwood Library & Community Hub!

From vintage typewriter tricks, celtic harps at our monthly Open Mic night, carnation flower zines, dance performances at the Burwood Art Prize launch, tours of St Thomas Graveyard, weekly Sketch Social hangouts, and some special self portraits at Kids STEAM Club.. It's been a busy month

Stay cosy and keep an eye out for our winter programs and events! See the link in bio for details ❄️

31/05/2026

Turn up the volume and press play 🎵🎬

Discover documentaries, concert films, music stories and unforgettable performances on Beamafilm, free with your library membership.

From iconic artists and backstage moments to stories of creativity, culture and rebellion, this collection celebrates the powerful connection between music and film.

✨ Stream free with your library card
🎧 Discover something new from home
🎥 Explore music, film and more online

Visit our website to learn more about accessing Beamafilm and our other digital library resources.

https://www.burwood.nsw.gov.au/For-Residents/Burwood-Library/Digital-Library/Beamfilm

30/05/2026

Come along to Generations Open Mic at Burwood Library and Community Hub - support local creatives or share your music, poetry, storytelling, comedy, and everything in between! Held on the second Thursday of each month, we invite you to listen, share and build connections that stretch beyond age, genre or background.

For this special Burwood Art Prize edition, we welcome Sara Mansour , practising lawyer, poet and co-founder and director of the Bankstown Poetry Slam

📆 Thursday 11 June
🕛 6:00pm - 7:30pm
📍 Burwood Library and Community Hub
🎟 Tickets are free: booking link in bio

This event is part of the Burwood Art Prize 2026 series: view the full program on our website or link in bio

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

Looking for a creative space to write, connect and share ideas? ✍️

Join our Last Saturday Writing Group with facilitator Oula Ghannoum at the Community Hub — a relaxed and supportive space for writers of all skill levels.

📚 Guided writing exercises and prompts
💬 Share your work and receive constructive feedback
✨ Connect with fellow writers and spark creativity

Bring your notebook, imagination and passion for writing.

Bookings essential. https://www.burwood.nsw.gov.au/LastSaturdayWritingGroup

28/05/2026

We are getting ready for the Burwood Art Prize Opening night this Friday!
👉 On Friday 29 May, Level 1 of Burwood Library will be closing at 12pm and the Community Hub will be closing at 3pm, reopening on Saturday 30 May.

Burwood Art Prize exhibition will be on display during all other Library opening hours until Sunday 28 June. Enjoy the amazing art and check out the Art Prize programs and workshops! See the link in bio for details and free registrations 🎟

22/05/2026

📍 What makes up your world and your place in it? A dog-walking route, a garden with your favourite plants, a road trip journey, or a hidden birding trail in your neighbourhood? 🌿Join local artist Jean Kropper for a mindful and fun map making workshop - no drawing experience required!

📆 Saturday 30 May
🕛 12:00pm - 3:30pm
📍 Burwood Library and Community Hub
🎟 Tickets are free, book here: https://tr.ee/E8yUQb

This workshop is part of the Burwood Art Prize 2026 series: view the full program on our website.