Events at the Library


November | December

NOVEMBER 2009 

Week of Monday 23 - Friday 27 November


Baby Rhyme Time
Baby Rhyme Time

Baby Rhyme Time is lots of fun for babies, come along and enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with your baby or toddler.  Bookings are essential and start at 9 am on the day of the session on 9335 2175.
Marrickville Library: Mondays and Thursdays 10:30am



Chess and checkers
Chess & Checkers

This is a great opportunity to make new friends and win prizes.  The club is open to primary and high school-aged students.
Marrickville Library: Friday 3:30pm - 4:30pm




Homework Help
Homework Help

This free Homework Help service is designed to assist students from Years 3-12 during school terms. No booking is required; just show up with your homework or assignment for our tutors to help during school term.

Storytime

Pre-school storytime

Pre-school storytime consists of a theme, songs, rhymes and several stories that are read aloud and a simple craft activity for your child.  Bookings are essential and start at 9:30am on the day of the session.
St Peters/Sydenham: Monday 10 am and 10:45am
Dulwich Hill: Monday 10:45am
Stanmore: Tuesday 11am
Marrickville: Wednesday 10:30am and 11:30am

Chinese book club


Chinese Book Club

Do you love reading Chinese books? Would you like to make new friends?
If you answered yes to either of these questions, our new Chinese Book Club is for you. It is free to join.  We’ll discuss a new book every month in a fun, friendly atmosphere.  Meetings will be held Friday on the fourth week of each month.  Click here for More information.
Marrickville Library: Friday 27th November 6:00 - 8:00pm


 

DECEMBER 2009 



Week of Monday 30 November - Friday 4 December


Storytime


READ on the WILD SIDE! - Summer Reading Club

The Summer Reading Club will start on 1 December so rush to your nearest Marrickville Council library and join to get a free kit!  There are prizes to win, competitions to enter, party to attend and friends to make while you READ so don't miss out! The club is open to both children and youth!

For more information, contact Children's Librarian on 9335 2175 or Youth and Schools Librarian on 9335 2165



Storytime

Stress and Stress Management

Mental health program in partnership with Transcultural Mental Health Centre (TMHC) in community languages at Marrickville Library. 
Please Click Here, for further information.  No bookings are required. FREE!

Arabic :          Study Room, Marrickville Library,  Wednesday 02 Dec, 10.30am - 12pm Hend Saab - Psychologist
Vetnamese : Study Room, Marrickville Library,  Thursday 03 Dec, 10.30 - 12pm Hanh Nguyen - Psychologist
Greek:            Study Room, Marrickville Library,  Friday 04 Dec, 10.30 - 12pm Marcia Tsimboukis - Psychologist


Storytime


Storytime @ Magic Yellow Bus

Come along to the fun outdoor storytime at the Magic Yellow Bus.
Johnson Park Dulwich Hill: Thursday 27 November 12 noon
Petersham Park: Monday 30 November 12 noon



Homework Help
Homework Help

This free Homework Help service is designed to assist students from Years 3-12 during school terms. No booking is required; just show up with your homework or assignment for our tutors to help during school term.

Internet classes
Basic Internet class

The class covers basic internet skills including searching, evaluation, email, doing business and personal security. The cost is $5.20 per session and $2.60 for concession card holders. Visit our Internet classes page for booking and contact information.
Marrickville Library :Tuesday 1 December 10.15am



Hellenic book club
Hellenic Book Club

Marrickville Library has established the Marrickville Library Hellenic Book Club - the first in Australia. The club provides book lovers an opportunity to read and discuss various themes and views expressed in the selected book of the month.  Please call the Library on 9335 2173 or 9335 2166 for attending.
Marrickville Library: Thursday 3 December 6pm - 8pm 



Baby Rhyme Time
Baby Rhyme Time

Baby Rhyme Time is lots of fun for babies, come along and enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with your baby or toddler.  Bookings are essential and start at 9 am on the day of the session on 9335 2175.
Marrickville Library: Mondays and Thursdays 10:30am



Storytime

Pre-school storytime

Pre-school storytime consists of a theme, songs, rhymes and several stories that are read aloud and a simple craft activity for your child.  Bookings are essential and start at 9:30am on the day of the session.
St Peters/Sydenham: Monday 10 am and 10:45am
Dulwich Hill: Monday 10:45am
Stanmore: Tuesday 11am
Marrickville: Wednesday 10:30am and 11:30am


Chess and checkers
Chess & Checkers

This is a great opportunity to make new friends and win prizes.  The club is open to primary and high school-aged students.
Marrickville Library: Friday 3:30pm - 4:30pm




 

Week of Monday 7 - Friday 11 December


Storytime
READ on the WILD SIDE! - Summer Reading Club

The Summer Reading Club will start on 1 December so rush to your nearest Marrickville Council library and join to get a free kit!  There are prizes to win, competitions to enter, party to attend and friends to make while you READ so don't miss out! The club is open to both children and youth!

For more information, contact Children's Librarian on 9335 2175 or Youth and Schools Librarian on 9335 2165


Storytime

Stress and Stress Management

Mental health program in partnership with Transcultural Mental Health Centre (TMHC) in community languages at Marrickville Library. 
Please Click Here, for further information.  No bookings are required. FREE!

Portuguese : Study Room, Marrickville Library, Monday 07 Dec, 10.30am - 12pm Alfredo Goldbach - Psychologist
Spanish        : Study Room, Marrickville Library, Tuesday 08 Dec, 10.30 - 12pm Esperanza Egan - Psychologist
Chinese        : Study Room, Marrickville Library, Wednesday 09 Dec, 10.30 - 12pm Jason Zou - Mental Health Nurse



Baby Rhyme Time

Mother & Daughter Girls night in
This is an opportunity for young people aged 11 and over to discover scrapbooking with their mum, older sister or older family friend.

Scrapbooking is a craft experience that everyone can do. Please bring along at least 6 photos and be prepared to cut them up.  The above activity is for young people aged 11- 18 years of age and their Mum or older friend. Bookings are essential on 9335 2173.
Marrickville Library :Thursday 10 December 6 - 7:30 pm


Baby Rhyme Time
Baby Rhyme Time

Baby Rhyme Time is lots of fun for babies, come along and enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with your baby or toddler.  Bookings are essential and start at 9 am on the day of the session on 9335 2175.
Marrickville Library: Mondays and Thursdays 10:30am



Storytime

Pre-school storytime

Pre-school storytime consists of a theme, songs, rhymes and several stories that are read aloud and a simple craft activity for your child.  Bookings are essential and start at 9:30am on the day of the session.
St Peters/Sydenham: Monday 10 am and 10:45am
Dulwich Hill: Monday 10:45am
Stanmore: Tuesday 11am
Marrickville: Wednesday 10:30am and 11:30am

Storytime
Storytime @ Magic Yellow Bus

Come along to the fun outdoor storytime at the Magic Yellow Bus. 
McNeilly Park : Tuesday 8 December 12 noon
Steel Park Marrickville South (Bus 2): Wednesday 9 December 12 noon



Chess and checkers
Chess & Checkers

This is a great opportunity to make new friends and win prizes.  The club is open to primary and high school-aged students.
Marrickville Library: Friday 3:30pm - 4:30pm


 

Week of Monday 14 - Friday 18 December

Storytime


READ on the WILD SIDE! - Summer Reading Club

The Summer Reading Club will start on 1 December so rush to your nearest Marrickville Council library and join to get a free kit!  There are prizes to win, competitions to enter, party to attend and friends to make while you READ so don't miss out! The club is open to both children and youth!

For more information, contact Children's Librarian on 9335 2175 or Youth and Schools Librarian on 9335 2165


Baby Rhyme Time
Christmas Baby Rhyme Time

Baby Rhyme Time is lots of fun for babies, come along and enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with your baby or toddler.  Bookings are essential and start at 9 am on the day of the session on 9335 2175.
Marrickville Library: Mondays and Thursdays 10:30am




Storytime

Christmas Pre-school storytime

Pre-school storytime consists of a theme, songs, rhymes and several stories that are read aloud and a simple craft activity for your child.  Bookings are essential and start at 9:30am on the day of the session.
St Peters/Sydenham: Monday 10.30 am 
Dulwich Hill: Monday 10:45am
Stanmore: Tuesday 11am
Marrickville: Wednesday 11am

Storytime
Christmas Storytime @ Magic Yellow Bus

Come along to the fun outdoor storytime at the Magic Yellow Bus.
Camperdown Memorial Rest Park: Wednesday 16 December 12 noon
 



Internet classes
Basic Internet class

The class covers basic internet skills including searching, evaluation, email, doing business and personal security. The cost is $5.20 per session and $2.60 for concession card holders. Visit our Internet classes page for booking and contact information.
Marrickville Library :Wednesday 16 December 5.45pm



Chess and checkers
Chess & Checkers

This is a great opportunity to make new friends and win prizes.  The club is open to primary and high school-aged students.
Marrickville Library: Friday 3:30pm - 4:30pm