What's OnWhat's On: May - July 2013

Events at the Library

What's On: May - July 2013 (PDF) 

 MAY 2013

 

Week of Monday 20 May - Friday 24 May

Preschool 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 Library
    Mondays 10.30am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2184
  • Dulwich Hill Library
    Mondays 10:45am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2182
  • Stanmore Library
    Tuesdays 11am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2183 
  • Marrickville Library
    Wednesdays 10.15am and 11am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2175  

Baby Rhymetime

Baby Rhymetime introduces babies and toddlers to the joys of literature and language and helps them to develop the skills they need to learn to read and communicate. It is suitable for babies 0 - 2 years.  

Baby Rhyme Time has limited places available and bookings are essential.

If you call and receive our voicemail simply leave a short message with your contact number and child’s name. Staff will contact you if there is no place available. If we do not return your call, your booking is confirmed. bookings will be taken from 9.30am on the day of the session at Marrickville Library.  Bookings will be taken on the day of the session from 10am at Dulwich Hill, Stanmore Library and St Peters Library.

Please note that Baby Rhymetime breaks during school holidays.

English Conversation Classes

Come along to English conversation classes to improve your spoken English. Have fun and make friends while chatting in English to learn about Australian values and other cultures. This program is proudly presented in cooperation with Mission Australia. 

Classes run during school terms. Free for library members over 18 years to join.

  1. Marrickville Library Community Room: Intermediate class weekly on Monday 1–3pm
  2. Marrickville Library Community Room: Intermediate class weekly on Friday 1–3pm
  3. Marrickville Library Community Room: Beginners class weekly on Tuesday 2–4pm
  4. Marrickville Library Community Room: Beginners class weekly on Wednesday 2–4pm

For further information or to book a class please call the Library on 9335 2173 or 9335 2166 or email libmul@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.

Local History and Genealogy Research Assistance 

For anyone who has started a family history or have hit a wall in their research, or want to find out more about a relative who worked and lived in Marrickville -  Marrickville Library and History Services have assistance available to help people start off, extend or complete their local history and genealogy research.

Whether it’s Marrickville local history, or researching ancestors, brick pits, cemeteries or churches in Marrickville or beyond, History Services may be able to help.
Staff from the History Services team are available in the Local Studies section of Marrickville Library.

No bookings are necessary.

  • Every Tuesday 1pm – 5pm: Marrickville Library
  • Thursday 10am - 1pm: Marrickville Library

Knit Together

Come and join our knitting and crochet group. Make new friends, learn new skills and swap ideas. Instruction available.

Knit Together is a chance to knit or crochet something for yourself, for a friend or to make squares for the Wrap With Love Project. Wrap With Love provides handmade wraps to victims of natural disasters, war and poverty.

Patterns for the wraps are available and require 8 ply wool and number 8 needles (4mm). Bring your own wool or use ours. Refreshments are provided, but please bring a mug. No bookings required.

  • Monday 20 May 10am: Stanmore Library
  • Thursday 23 May 1.30m: Marrickville Library  

Bike Marrickville

Bike Marrickville is a local community and bicycle user group that aims to create an improved environment for people who cycle in the Marrickville area and enable people of all abilities to cycle for transport and recreation. Members ride around the inner west, city and Cooks River Valley. The group, which is affiliated with Bicycle NSW, meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month at Marrickville Library.

All are welcome.  For more information on Bike Marrickville, visit their website: http://www.bikemarrickville.org.au/.

  • 21 May 2013 7pm – 8.30pm: Marrickville Library Community room

Basic Email Class

The class covers an introduction to Email including opening a account, sending & receiving, attachments and Email etiquette. A brief introduction to Facebook is also given.
The cost is $5.00 per session and $2.50 for concession card holders. Bookings are essential, phone 9335 2173.

  • Tuesday 21 May 10.15am – 12.30pm: Marrickville Library (Training Room)   

Craft Social Group

The Craft Social Group is an opportunity to learn new crafts, meet friends and socialise with people from different cultures. Crafts that will be taught include beading, embroidery, cross stitch, candle wicking and patchwork quilting. The Craft Social Group will meet fortnightly on Wednesdays 10am – 1pm at Marrickville Library.

No previous crafting experience is necessary and beginners to craft enthusiasts are all welcome!  Download the Craft Social Club calendar.

  • Wednesday 22 May 10am - 1pm: Marrickville Library

Business Online Computing Skills

Covers buying and selling online, Craigslist, Gumtree, eBay, Paypal, banking, Bpay, financial security online.  All attendees must have some computer experience and a working email address. The cost is $5.00 per session and $2.50 for concession card holders. Bookings are essential, phone 9335 2173.

  • Wednesday 22 May 2pm: Marrickville Library (Training Room) 

Living with Cancer Support Group: Improve Your Quality of Life         

Life Force Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organisation that assists people dealing with the emotional and social impacts of living with cancer. Join the 10 week support group for cancer patients and survivors in a safe and caring environment.

  • Thursday 23 May 10am - 12.30pm: Marrickville Library

This group will run on Thursday mornings from 4 April – 6 June 2013, inclusive.
Bookings: Phone 9335 2173

  • Share with people going through a similar experience
  • Find ways to focus on how to live better right now
  • Receive and give support
  • Learn how to communicate effectively with family, friends, doctors and employers.

Computer Support Sessions

Do you need help using a computer, a little bit more practice or cant quite your software to do what you want it to ? The Library invites you attend to one of our computer support sessions. Free and no bookings required.

  • Thursday 23 May 10am - 12noon: Marrickville Library (Training Room)

Smartphone and iPad Help

Smartphone and iPad help is available each week at Marrickville and St Peters Libraries. Get answers to basic questions and learn how to better make the most of your smartphone or iPad.

  • Thursday 10am - 12pm: Marrickville Library
  • Thursday 3.30pm - 5pm: St Peters Library

Storytime at the Magic Yellow Bus

Join our friendly Library staff for a special storytime at the park. We'll be visiting the Magic Yellow Bus this week. This playgroup is for children aged six weeks to 12 years and their parents/carers. No bookings are needed - just show up!

For full information on the regular Magic Yellow Bus days and locations, please visit the Magic Yellow Bus page.

  • Enmore Park: Thursday 23 May 11.45am

Stress management for busy women

Learn how to cope better with stress! Holistic counsellor Guilia Priante will teach a workshop for women who want to reduce stress and handle daily life’s responsibilities better. The session will discuss the causes of stress, how to reduce it and teach proven relaxation techniques.

Spaces are limited, bookings are essential. Phone 9335 2173.

  • Friday 24 May, 10am - 1pm: Marrickville Library

Chinese book club

Do you love reading Chinese books and making new friends? The Chinese Book Club is free to join and meets monthly at Marrickville Library. Discuss a new book every month in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Meetings are held on the fourth Friday of each month, 6pm - 8pm at Marrickville Library.

To join the book club, phone 9335 2173 or 9335 2166.

  • Friday 24 May 6pm - 8pm:  Marrickville Library

Dates for 2013: 25 January, 22 February, 22 March, 26 April, 24 May, 28 June, 26 July, 23 August, 27 September, 25 October, 22 November, 20 December.

Marrickville Writers Group

The writers group meets on the last Saturday of each month. Budding authors enjoy discussion groups, author visits, competition information and workshops. Bookings are not required.

  • Saturday 25 May 1.30pm: Marrickville Library 
Week of Monday 27 May - Friday 31 May

Knit Together

Come and join our knitting and crochet group. Make new friends, learn new skills and swap ideas. Instruction available.

Knit Together is a chance to knit or crochet something for yourself, for a friend or to make squares for the Wrap With Love Project. Wrap With Love provides handmade wraps to victims of natural disasters, war and poverty.

Patterns for the wraps are available and require 8 ply wool and number 8 needles (4mm). Bring your own wool or use ours. Refreshments are provided, but please bring a mug. No bookings required.

  • Monday 27 May 10am: Stanmore Library & Marrickville Library

Preschool 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 Library
    Mondays 10.30am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2184
  • Dulwich Hill Library
    Mondays 10:45am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2182
  • Stanmore Library
    Tuesdays 11am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2183 
  • Marrickville Library
    Wednesdays 10.15am and 11am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2175   

Baby Rhymetime

Baby Rhymetime introduces babies and toddlers to the joys of literature and language and helps them to develop the skills they need to learn to read and communicate. It is suitable for babies 0 - 2 years.  

Baby Rhyme Time has limited places available and bookings are essential.

If you call and receive our voicemail simply leave a short message with your contact number and child’s name. Staff will contact you if there is no place available. If we do not return your call, your booking is confirmed. bookings will be taken from 9.30am on the day of the session at Marrickville Library.  Bookings will be taken on the day of the session from 10am at Dulwich Hill, Stanmore Library and St Peters Library.

Please note that Baby Rhymetime breaks during school holidays.

English Conversation Classes

Come along to English conversation classes to improve your spoken English. Have fun and make friends while chatting in English to learn about Australian values and other cultures. This program is proudly presented in cooperation with Mission Australia. 

Classes run during school terms. Free for library members over 18 years to join.

  1. Marrickville Library Community Room: Intermediate class weekly on Monday 1–3pm
  2. Marrickville Library Community Room: Intermediate class weekly on Friday 1–3pm
  3. Marrickville Library Community Room: Beginners class weekly on Tuesday 2–4pm
  4. Marrickville Library Community Room: Beginners class weekly on Wednesday 2–4pm

For further information or to book a class please call the Library on 9335 2173 or 9335 2166 or email libmul@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.

Local History and Genealogy Research Assistance 

For anyone who has started a family history or have hit a wall in their research, or want to find out more about a relative who worked and lived in Marrickville -  Marrickville Library and History Services have assistance available to help people start off, extend or complete their local history and genealogy research.

Whether it’s Marrickville local history, or researching ancestors, brick pits, cemeteries or churches in Marrickville or beyond, History Services may be able to help.
Staff from the History Services team are available in the Local Studies section of Marrickville Library.

No bookings are necessary.

  • Every Tuesday 1pm – 5pm: Marrickville Library
  • Thursday 10am - 1pm: Marrickville Library

Classic Movies - University of the Third Age (U3A)

Are you over 50 years of age and a movie buff interested in classic movies - from the silent to the contemporary era?  Each fortnight, a selection of the very best and most influential films that helped develop the industry is presented through the University of the Third Age (U3A). Analysis, background and historical settings plus production issues and biographical details pertaining to the director, cast and production personnel are explored by course leader Hugh Watson.

For bookings, phone Colleen Adams on 9713 7569 or email colleen.adams44@gmail.com.

  • Wednesday 29 May 10am - 12.30pm: Marrickville Library

Living with Cancer Support Group: Improve Your Quality of Life         

Life Force Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organisation that assists people dealing with the emotional and social impacts of living with cancer. Join the 10 week support group for cancer patients and survivors in a safe and caring environment.

  • Thursday 30 May 10am - 12.30pm: Marrickville Library

This group will run on Thursday mornings from 4 April – 6 June 2013, inclusive.
Bookings: Phone 9335 2173

  • Share with people going through a similar experience
  • Find ways to focus on how to live better right now
  • Receive and give support
  • Learn how to communicate effectively with family, friends, doctors and employers.

Computer Support Sessions

Do you need help using a computer, a little bit more practice or cant quite your software to do what you want it to ? The Library invites you attend to one of our computer support sessions. Free and no bookings required.

  • Thursday 30 May 10am - 12noon: Marrickville Library (Training Room)

Smartphone and iPad Help

Smartphone and iPad help is available each week at Marrickville and St Peters Libraries. Get answers to basic questions and learn how to better make the most of your smartphone or iPad.

  • Thursday 10am - 12pm: Marrickville Library
  • Thursday 3.30pm - 5pm: St Peters Library

Movie Club: Stanmore Library

The Movie Club at Stanmore Library will show a movie on the last Thursday of each month from 6pm.
Free of charge, bookings are essential. Phone 9335 2183.

In May, Movie Club at Stanmore Library is screening The Barkleys of Broadway.

  • Thursday 30 May 2013 6pm – 8pm: Stanmore Library

 

 

JUNE 2013

 

 

Wired 4 Teens

Wired 4 Teens is a series of after school events for library members aged 12 - 18 years. Learn a new skill and make new friends.
All events are free of charge.

 Mosaic tile decoration
Design and create a tile mosaic, using a range of stone tile pieces, glass stones and pearl mosaic stones.
Bookings will be taken from 20 May, call 9335 2173.

Thursday 6 June 3.30pm - 4.30pm: Dulwich Hill Library

  • Chocolate crackles
    Learn a new skill and make new friends. All events are free of charge. Follow the recipe and create yummy treats to take home.
    Bookings will be taken from 20 May, call 9335 2173.

Tuesday 18 June 3.30pm - 4.30pm: Marrickville Library

  • Wii player gaming
    Learn a new skill and make new friends. All events are free of charge. Join us for our very first session of Wii gaming – challenge your friends!
    Bookings will be taken from 20 May, call 9335 2173.

Tuesday 25 June 3.30pm - 4.30pm: Marrickville Library

Week of Monday 3 June - Friday 7 June 

Introduction to Computer Skills

The class covers basic computer skills including hardware, software, the mouse, the keyboard, the desktop, opening programs, shutdown, wordpad, making a document, folders and files, correcting errors, changing fonts and bullet lists. The cost is $5.00 per session and $2.50 for concession card holders. Bookings are essential, phone 9335 2173.

  • Monday 3 June 5.45pm - 8.00pm: Marrickville Library (Training Room)  
  • Tuesday 4 June 10.15am – 12.30pm: Marrickville Library (Training Room) 

English Conversation Classes

Come along to English conversation classes to improve your spoken English. Have fun and make friends while chatting in English to learn about Australian values and other cultures. This program is proudly presented in cooperation with Mission Australia. 

Classes run during school terms. Free for library members over 18 years to join.

  1. Marrickville Library Community Room: Intermediate class weekly on Monday 1–3pm
  2. Marrickville Library Community Room: Intermediate class weekly on Friday 1–3pm
  3. Marrickville Library Community Room: Beginners class weekly on Tuesday 2–4pm
  4. Marrickville Library Community Room: Beginners class weekly on Wednesday 2–4pm

For further information or to book a class please call the Library on 9335 2173 or 9335 2166 or email libmul@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.

Local History and Genealogy Research Assistance 

For anyone who has started a family history or have hit a wall in their research, or want to find out more about a relative who worked and lived in Marrickville -  Marrickville Library and History Services have assistance available to help people start off, extend or complete their local history and genealogy research.

Whether it’s Marrickville local history, or researching ancestors, brick pits, cemeteries or churches in Marrickville or beyond, History Services may be able to help.
Staff from the History Services team are available in the Local Studies section of Marrickville Library.

No bookings are necessary.

  • Every Tuesday 1pm – 5pm: Marrickville Library
  • Thursday 10am - 1pm: Marrickville Library

Knit Together

Come and join our knitting and crochet group. Make new friends, learn new skills and swap ideas. Instruction available.

Knit Together is a chance to knit or crochet something for yourself, for a friend or to make squares for the Wrap With Love Project. Wrap With Love provides handmade wraps to victims of natural disasters, war and poverty.

Patterns for the wraps are available and require 8 ply wool and number 8 needles (4mm). Bring your own wool or use ours. Refreshments are provided, but please bring a mug. No bookings required.

  • Monday 3 June 10am: Stanmore Library
  • Thursday 6 June 1.30pm: Marrickville Library

Preschool 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 Library
    Mondays 10.30am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2184
  • Dulwich Hill Library
    Mondays 10:45am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2182
  • Stanmore Library
    Tuesdays 11am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2183 
  • Marrickville Library
    Wednesdays 10.15am and 11am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2175

Baby Rhymetime

Baby Rhymetime introduces babies and toddlers to the joys of literature and language and helps them to develop the skills they need to learn to read and communicate. It is suitable for babies 0 - 2 years.  

Baby Rhyme Time has limited places available and bookings are essential.

If you call and receive our voicemail simply leave a short message with your contact number and child’s name. Staff will contact you if there is no place available. If we do not return your call, your booking is confirmed. bookings will be taken from 9.30am on the day of the session at Marrickville Library.  Bookings will be taken on the day of the session from 10am at Dulwich Hill, Stanmore Library and St Peters Library.

Please note that Baby Rhymetime breaks during school holidays.

Arabic book club

The Arabic Book Club is free and meets monthly at Marrickville Library. Discuss Arabic literature on a theme/ topic every month to share ideas and extend knowledge in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, 6pm - 8pm at Marrickville Library.

To join the book club, phone 9335 2173 or 9335 2166.

  • Monday 3 June 6pm - 8pm:  Marrickville Library

Movie Club: Marrickville Library

The Movie Club at Marrickville Library will show a movie on the first Tuesday of each month. Free of charge, bookings are essential. Phone 9335 2173. In June, Movie Club at Marrickville Library is screening Brokeback Mountain.

Please arrive at 10.15am for the screening start at 10.30am.

  • Tuesday 4 June 10.15am – 12.30pm: Marrickville Library, Community Room

Storytime at the Magic Yellow Bus

Join our friendly Library staff for a special storytime at the park. We'll be visiting the Magic Yellow Bus this week. This playgroup is for children aged six weeks to 12 years and their parents/carers. No bookings are needed - just show up!

For full information on the regular Magic Yellow Bus days and locations, please visit the Magic Yellow Bus page.

  • McNeilly Park: Tuesday 4 June 11.45am  

Books at Bedtime

Join us for an evening storytime with Books at Bedtime. Don’t forget to wear pyjamas and bring along a favourite teddy or toy to share the fun.

Recommended for 4-10 year olds, light refreshments will be available. Please note that bookings will be taken from 17 June.

Phone 9335 2173.

  • Tuesday 4 June, 6pm - 7pm: Marrickville Library

Positive Speakers: Living with HIV

Positive Life NSW works to promote a positive image of people living with and affected by HIV with the aim of eliminating prejudice, isolation, stigmatisation and discrimination. Positive Life NSW will run two talks at Marrickville Library. The May event is aimed at the general community and the June talk targets the local GLBTIQ community. Bookings are essential, phone 9335 2173. For more information, visit the Positive Life NSW website. http://www.positivelife.org.au/

  • Wednesday 5 June 6.30pm (GLBTIQ talk): Marrickville Library 

Craft Social Group

The Craft Social Group is an opportunity to learn new crafts, meet friends and socialise with people from different cultures. Crafts that will be taught include beading, embroidery, cross stitch, candle wicking and patchwork quilting. The Craft Social Group will meet fortnightly on Wednesdays 10am – 1pm at Marrickville Library.

No previous crafting experience is necessary and beginners to craft enthusiasts are all welcome! Download the Craft Social Club calendar.

  • Wednesday 5 June 10am - 1pm: Marrickville Library

Living with Cancer Support Group: Improve Your Quality of Life         

Life Force Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organisation that assists people dealing with the emotional and social impacts of living with cancer. Join the 10 week support group for cancer patients and survivors in a safe and caring environment.

  • Thursday 6 June 10am - 12.30pm: Marrickville Library

This group will run on Thursday mornings from 4 April – 6 June 2013, inclusive.
Bookings: Phone 9335 2173

  • Share with people going through a similar experience
  • Find ways to focus on how to live better right now
  • Receive and give support
  • Learn how to communicate effectively with family, friends, doctors and employers.

Computer Support Sessions

Do you need help using a computer, a little bit more practice or cant quite your software to do what you want it to ? The Library invites you attend to one of our computer support sessions. Free and no bookings required.

  • Thursday 6 June 10am - 12noon: Marrickville Library (Training Room)

Smartphone and iPad Help

Smartphone and iPad help is available each week at Marrickville and St Peters Libraries. Get answers to basic questions and learn how to better make the most of your smartphone or iPad.

  • Thursday 10am - 12pm: Marrickville Library
  • Thursday 3.30pm - 5pm: St Peters Library

Hellenic Book Club

Marrickville Library Service established the first Hellenic Book Club in Australia, which aims to showcase and discuss books that promote Greek literature and history. The club provides book lovers with an opportunity to read and discuss various themes and views expressed in the selected book of the month.

Literature of Greek interest, as well as works by Greek-Australian authors, are presented and discussed to highlight the constantly growing literary scene both in Australia and in Greece.

For more information please call 9335 2173 or email libmul@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.

  • Thursday 6 June 6.00pm - 8.00pm.: Marrickville Library

Spanish Book Club

Readers and writers can share their thoughts on Hispanic literature with the Spanish Book Club. This group promotes the proper use of Castilian language and cultural richness in the community. Take the opportunity to read and discuss various themes and views on Spanish language literature. Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month at 2-4pm.

For more information please call 9335 2173 or email libmul@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.

  • Saturday 8 June 2pm-4pm: Marrickville Library
Week of Monday 10 June - Friday 14 June

Preschool 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. 

  • Stanmore Library
    Tuesdays 11am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2183 
  • Marrickville Library
    Wednesdays 10.15am and 11am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2175

Baby Rhymetime

Baby Rhymetime introduces babies and toddlers to the joys of literature and language and helps them to develop the skills they need to learn to read and communicate. It is suitable for babies 0 - 2 years.  

Baby Rhyme Time has limited places available and bookings are essential.

If you call and receive our voicemail simply leave a short message with your contact number and child’s name. Staff will contact you if there is no place available. If we do not return your call, your booking is confirmed. bookings will be taken from 9.30am on the day of the session at Marrickville Library.  Bookings will be taken on the day of the session from 10am at Dulwich Hill, Stanmore Library and St Peters Library.

Please note that Baby Rhymetime breaks during school holidays.

English Conversation Classes

Come along to English conversation classes to improve your spoken English. Have fun and make friends while chatting in English to learn about Australian values and other cultures. This program is proudly presented in cooperation with Mission Australia. 

Classes run during school terms. Free for library members over 18 years to join.

  1. Marrickville Library Community Room: Intermediate class weekly on Monday 1–3pm
  2. Marrickville Library Community Room: Intermediate class weekly on Friday 1–3pm
  3. Marrickville Library Community Room: Beginners class weekly on Tuesday 2–4pm
  4. Marrickville Library Community Room: Beginners class weekly on Wednesday 2–4pm

For further information or to book a class please call the Library on 9335 2173 or 9335 2166 or email libmul@marrickville.nsw.gov.au. 

Spanish Computer Classes

Internet and Email classes for Spanish speakers will be held on the second Tuesday of each month 10am–12pm at Marrickville Library. There is a non-refundable $5 booking fee for each class ($2.50 for concession card holders).

Bookings are essential. Phone 9335 2173.

  • Tuesday 11 June 10am – 12pm: Marrickville Library

Local History and Genealogy Research Assistance 

For anyone who has started a family history or have hit a wall in their research, or want to find out more about a relative who worked and lived in Marrickville -  Marrickville Library and History Services have assistance available to help people start off, extend or complete their local history and genealogy research.

Whether it’s Marrickville local history, or researching ancestors, brick pits, cemeteries or churches in Marrickville or beyond, History Services may be able to help.
Staff from the History Services team are available in the Local Studies section of Marrickville Library.

No bookings are necessary.

  • Every Tuesday 1pm – 5pm: Marrickville Library
  • Thursday 10am - 1pm: Marrickville Library

Basic Internet Class

The class covers basic internet skills including google searching, evaluation and personal security. The cost is $5.00 per session and $2.50 for concession card holders. Bookings are essential, phone 9335 2173.

  • Wednesday 12 June 10.15am – 12.30pm: Marrickville Library (Training Room) 
  • Wednesday 12 June 6pm-8pm: Marrickville Library (Training Room)   

Storytime at the Magic Yellow Bus

Join our friendly Library staff for a special storytime at the park. We'll be visiting the Magic Yellow Bus this week. This playgroup is for children aged six weeks to 12 years and their parents/carers. No bookings are needed - just show up!

For full information on the regular Magic Yellow Bus days and locations, please visit the Magic Yellow Bus page.

  • Marrickville Steel Park: Wednesday 12 June 11.45am   

Classic Movies - University of the Third Age (U3A)

Are you over 50 years of age and a movie buff interested in classic movies - from the silent to the contemporary era?  Each fortnight, a selection of the very best and most influential films that helped develop the industry is presented through the University of the Third Age (U3A). Analysis, background and historical settings plus production issues and biographical details pertaining to the director, cast and production personnel are explored by course leader Hugh Watson.

For bookings, phone Colleen Adams on 9713 7569 or email colleen.adams44@gmail.com.

  • Wednesday 12 June 10am - 12.30pm: Marrickville Library

Knit Together

Come and join our knitting and crochet group. Make new friends, learn new skills and swap ideas. Instruction available.

Knit Together is a chance to knit or crochet something for yourself, for a friend or to make squares for the Wrap With Love Project. Wrap With Love provides handmade wraps to victims of natural disasters, war and poverty.

Patterns for the wraps are available and require 8 ply wool and number 8 needles (4mm). Bring your own wool or use ours. Refreshments are provided, but please bring a mug. No bookings required.

  • Wednesday 12 June 10am: Dulwich Hill Library

Computer Support Sessions

Do you need help using a computer, a little bit more practice or cant quite your software to do what you want it to ? The Library invites you attend to one of our computer support sessions. Free and no bookings required.

  • Thursday 13 June 10am - 12noon: Marrickville Library (Training Room)

Smartphone and iPad Help

Smartphone and iPad help is available each week at Marrickville and St Peters Libraries. Get answers to basic questions and learn how to better make the most of your smartphone or iPad.

  • Thursday 10am - 12pm: Marrickville Library
  • Thursday 3.30pm - 5pm: St Peters Library
Week of Monday 17 June - Friday 21 June

Knit Together

Come and join our knitting and crochet group. Make new friends, learn new skills and swap ideas. Instruction available.

Knit Together is a chance to knit or crochet something for yourself, for a friend or to make squares for the Wrap With Love Project. Wrap With Love provides handmade wraps to victims of natural disasters, war and poverty.

Patterns for the wraps are available and require 8 ply wool and number 8 needles (4mm). Bring your own wool or use ours. Refreshments are provided, but please bring a mug. No bookings required.

  • Monday 17 June 10am: Stanmore Library
  • Thursday 20 June 1.30pm: Marrickville Library

Preschool 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 Library
    Mondays 10.30am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2184
  • Dulwich Hill Library
    Mondays 10:45am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2182
  • Stanmore Library
    Tuesdays 11am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2183 
  • Marrickville Library
    Wednesdays 10.15am and 11am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2175

Baby Rhymetime

Baby Rhymetime introduces babies and toddlers to the joys of literature and language and helps them to develop the skills they need to learn to read and communicate. It is suitable for babies 0 - 2 years.  

Baby Rhyme Time has limited places available and bookings are essential.

If you call and receive our voicemail simply leave a short message with your contact number and child’s name. Staff will contact you if there is no place available. If we do not return your call, your booking is confirmed. bookings will be taken from 9.30am on the day of the session at Marrickville Library.  Bookings will be taken on the day of the session from 10am at Dulwich Hill, Stanmore Library and St Peters Library.

Please note that Baby Rhymetime breaks during school holidays.  

English Conversation Classes

Come along to English conversation classes to improve your spoken English. Have fun and make friends while chatting in English to learn about Australian values and other cultures. This program is proudly presented in cooperation with Mission Australia. 

Classes run during school terms. Free for library members over 18 years to join.

  1. Marrickville Library Community Room: Intermediate class weekly on Monday 1–3pm
  2. Marrickville Library Community Room: Intermediate class weekly on Friday 1–3pm
  3. Marrickville Library Community Room: Beginners class weekly on Tuesday 2–4pm
  4. Marrickville Library Community Room: Beginners class weekly on Wednesday 2–4pm

For further information or to book a class please call the Library on 9335 2173 or 9335 2166 or email libmul@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.

Face Book Social Media Classes

Discover how to build social networks on the internet. Participants must have an active email account.
The cost is $5.00 per session and $2.50 for concession card holders. Bookings are essential, phone 9335 2173.

  • Monday 17 June 2pm: Marrickville Library (Training Room)
  • Wednesday 19 June 6pm: Marrickville Library (Training Room)  

Basic Email Class

The class covers an introduction to Email including opening a account, sending & receiving, attachments and Email etiquette. A brief introduction to Facebook is also given.
The cost is $5.00 per session and $2.50 for concession card holders. Bookings are essential, phone 9335 2173.

  • Tuesday 18 June 10.15am – 12.30pm: Marrickville Library (Training Room) 

Bike Marrickville

Bike Marrickville is a local community and bicycle user group that aims to create an improved environment for people who cycle in the Marrickville area and enable people of all abilities to cycle for transport and recreation. Members ride around the inner west, city and Cooks River Valley. The group, which is affiliated with Bicycle NSW, meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month at Marrickville Library.

All are welcome.  For more information on Bike Marrickville, visit their website: http://www.bikemarrickville.org.au/.

  • 18 June 2013 7pm – 8.30pm: Marrickville Library Community room

Craft Social Group

The Craft Social Group is an opportunity to learn new crafts, meet friends and socialise with people from different cultures. Crafts that will be taught include beading, embroidery, cross stitch, candle wicking and patchwork quilting. The Craft Social Group will meet fortnightly on Wednesdays 10am – 1pm at Marrickville Library.

No previous crafting experience is necessary and beginners to craft enthusiasts are all welcome! Download the Craft Social Club calendar.

  • Wednesday 19 June 10am - 1pm: Marrickville Library

Computer Support Sessions

Do you need help using a computer, a little bit more practice or cant quite your software to do what you want it to ? The Library invites you attend to one of our computer support sessions. Free and no bookings required.

  • Thursday 20 June 10am - 12noon: Marrickville Library (Training Room)

Walking Tour: Enmore

Named after Enmore House which was built by Sylvester Browne in 1835, the suburb of Enmore was home to a number of grand colonial homesteads including Reiby House, Stanmore House and Thurnby. With the original tram line travelling down Enmore Road, the suburb developed into a significant shopping and residential district. This walking tour from Enmore Park to Newtown Station will reveal exciting aspects of Enmore, from nineteenth century shopfronts to Stanmore House.

This walking tour begins from the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre.
Bookings are essential, call 9335 2173.

  • Thursday 20 June 11am – 12.30pm: Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre 

Storytime at the Magic Yellow Bus

Join our friendly Library staff for a special storytime at the park. We'll be visiting the Magic Yellow Bus this week. This playgroup is for children aged six weeks to 12 years and their parents/carers. No bookings are needed - just show up!

For full information on the regular Magic Yellow Bus days and locations, please visit the Magic Yellow Bus page.

  • Enmore Park: Thursday 20 June 11.45am   

Family History Online

A practical session covering online family history research resources including databases, Ancestry, BDM disks, FindMyPast, British Newspaper Archives, Australian Digitised Newspapers and search engines. There is a non-refundable $5 booking fee for each class ($2.50 for concession card holders).

All attendees must have some computer experience and an email address. Bookings are essential, call 9335 2173.

  • Thursday 20 June 2pm: Marrickville Library

Hellenic Film Screenings

The Hellenic film screening will show Greek language recreational and documentary films on the third Friday of each month, from 3.30pm - 5.30pm. This event is free of charge.  Spaces are limited so bookings are essential.

  • 21 June 3.30pm - 5.30pm: Marrickville Library

Dates for 2013: 19 July, 16 August, 20 September, 18 October, 25 November, 20 December

Week of Monday 24 June - Friday 28 June

Knit Together

Come and join our knitting and crochet group. Make new friends, learn new skills and swap ideas. Instruction available.

Knit Together is a chance to knit or crochet something for yourself, for a friend or to make squares for the Wrap With Love Project. Wrap With Love provides handmade wraps to victims of natural disasters, war and poverty.

Patterns for the wraps are available and require 8 ply wool and number 8 needles (4mm). Bring your own wool or use ours. Refreshments are provided, but please bring a mug. No bookings required.

  • Monday 24 June 10am: Marrickville Library & Stanmore Library

Preschool 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 Library
    Mondays 10.30am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2184
  • Dulwich Hill Library
    Mondays 10:45am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2182
  • Stanmore Library
    Tuesdays 11am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2183 
  • Marrickville Library
    Wednesdays 10.15am and 11am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2175

Baby Rhymetime

Baby Rhymetime introduces babies and toddlers to the joys of literature and language and helps them to develop the skills they need to learn to read and communicate. It is suitable for babies 0 - 2 years.  

Baby Rhyme Time has limited places available and bookings are essential.

If you call and receive our voicemail simply leave a short message with your contact number and child’s name. Staff will contact you if there is no place available. If we do not return your call, your booking is confirmed. bookings will be taken from 9.30am on the day of the session at Marrickville Library.  Bookings will be taken on the day of the session from 10am at Dulwich Hill, Stanmore Library and St Peters Library.

Please note that Baby Rhymetime breaks during school holidays.

English Conversation Classes

Come along to English conversation classes to improve your spoken English. Have fun and make friends while chatting in English to learn about Australian values and other cultures. This program is proudly presented in cooperation with Mission Australia. 

Classes run during school terms. Free for library members over 18 years to join.

  1. Marrickville Library Community Room: Intermediate class weekly on Monday 1–3pm
  2. Marrickville Library Community Room: Intermediate class weekly on Friday 1–3pm
  3. Marrickville Library Community Room: Beginners class weekly on Tuesday 2–4pm
  4. Marrickville Library Community Room: Beginners class weekly on Wednesday 2–4pm

For further information or to book a class please call the Library on 9335 2173 or 9335 2166 or email libmul@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.

Local History and Genealogy Research Assistance 

For anyone who has started a family history or have hit a wall in their research, or want to find out more about a relative who worked and lived in Marrickville -  Marrickville Library and History Services have assistance available to help people start off, extend or complete their local history and genealogy research.

Whether it’s Marrickville local history, or researching ancestors, brick pits, cemeteries or churches in Marrickville or beyond, History Services may be able to help.
Staff from the History Services team are available in the Local Studies section of Marrickville Library.

No bookings are necessary.

  • Every Tuesday 1pm – 5pm: Marrickville Library
  • Thursday 10am - 1pm: Marrickville Library

Business Online Computing Skills

Covers buying and selling online, Craigslist, Gumtree, eBay, Paypal, banking, Bpay, financial security online.  All attendees must have some computer experience and a working email address. The cost is $5.00 per session and $2.50 for concession card holders. Bookings are essential, phone 9335 2173.

  • Wednesday 26 June 2pm: Marrickville Library (Training Room) 

Classic Movies - University of the Third Age (U3A)

Are you over 50 years of age and a movie buff interested in classic movies - from the silent to the contemporary era?  Each fortnight, a selection of the very best and most influential films that helped develop the industry is presented through the University of the Third Age (U3A). Analysis, background and historical settings plus production issues and biographical details pertaining to the director, cast and production personnel are explored by course leader Hugh Watson.

For bookings, phone Colleen Adams on 9713 7569 or email colleen.adams44@gmail.com.

  • Wednesday 26 June 10am - 12.30pm: Marrickville Library

Computer Support Sessions

Do you need help using a computer, a little bit more practice or cant quite your software to do what you want it to ? The Library invites you attend to one of our computer support sessions. Free and no bookings required.

  • Thursday 27 June 10am - 12noon: Marrickville Library (Training Room)

Jewellery making workshop

Learn how to make a pair of earrings at a bead jewellery workshop at Marrickville Library. Step by step instruction will be available and spaces are limited. Free of charge, bookings are essential. Phone  9335 2173.

  • Thursday 27 June, 10.30am - 3.30pm: Marrickville Library

Smartphone and iPad Help

Smartphone and iPad help is available each week at Marrickville and St Peters Libraries. Get answers to basic questions and learn how to better make the most of your smartphone or iPad.

  • Thursday 10am - 12pm: Marrickville Library
  • Thursday 3.30pm - 5pm: St Peters Library

Movie Club: Stanmore Library

The Movie Club at Stanmore Library will show a movie on the last Thursday of each month from 6pm.
Free of charge, bookings are essential. Phone 9335 2183.

In June, Movie Club at Stanmore Library is Screening  84 Charing Cross Rd.

  • Thursday 27 June 6pm – 8pm: Stanmore Library

Chinese book club

Do you love reading Chinese books and making new friends? The Chinese Book Club is free to join and meets monthly at Marrickville Library. Discuss a new book every month in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Meetings are held on the fourth Friday of each month, 6pm - 8pm at Marrickville Library.

To join the book club, phone 9335 2173 or 9335 2166.

  • Friday 28 June 6pm - 8pm:  Marrickville Library

Dates for 2013: 25 January, 22 February, 22 March, 26 April, 24 May, 28 June, 26 July, 23 August, 27 September, 25 October, 22 November, 20 December.

Marrickville Writers Group

The writers group meets on the last Saturday of each month. Budding authors enjoy discussion groups, author visits, competition information and workshops. Bookings are not required.

  • Saturday 29 June 1.30pm: Marrickville Library 

 

JULY 2013

 

 

Week of Monday 1 July - Friday 5 July 

Knit Together

Come and join our knitting and crochet group. Make new friends, learn new skills and swap ideas. Instruction available.

Knit Together is a chance to knit or crochet something for yourself, for a friend or to make squares for the Wrap With Love Project. Wrap With Love provides handmade wraps to victims of natural disasters, war and poverty.

Patterns for the wraps are available and require 8 ply wool and number 8 needles (4mm). Bring your own wool or use ours. Refreshments are provided, but please bring a mug. No bookings required.

  • Monday 1 July 10am: Stanmore Library
  • Thursday 4 July 1.30pm: Marrickville Library 

Movie Club: Marrickville Library

The Movie Club at Marrickville Library will show a movie on the first Tuesday of each month. Free of charge, bookings are essential. Phone 9335 2173. In July, Movie Club at Marrickville Library is screening Bringing Up Baby.

Please arrive at 10.15am for the screening start at 10.30am.

  • Tuesday 2 July 10.15am – 12.30pm: Marrickville Library, Community Room

Introduction to Computer Skills

The class covers basic computer skills including hardware, software, the mouse, the keyboard, the desktop, opening programs, shutdown, wordpad, making a document, folders and files, correcting errors, changing fonts and bullet lists. The cost is $5.00 per session and $2.50 for concession card holders. Bookings are essential, phone 9335 2173.

  • Tuesday 2 July 10.15am – 12.30pm: Marrickville Library (Training Room) 
  • Tuesday 2 July 5.45pm - 8.00pm: Marrickville Library (Training Room)  

Storytime at the Magic Yellow Bus

Join our friendly Library staff for a special storytime at the park. We'll be visiting the Magic Yellow Bus this week. This playgroup is for children aged six weeks to 12 years and their parents/carers. No bookings are needed - just show up!

For full information on the regular Magic Yellow Bus days and locations, please visit the Magic Yellow Bus page.

  • McNeilly Park: Tuesday 2 July 11.45am  

Local History and Genealogy Research Assistance 

For anyone who has started a family history or have hit a wall in their research, or want to find out more about a relative who worked and lived in Marrickville -  Marrickville Library and History Services have assistance available to help people start off, extend or complete their local history and genealogy research.

Whether it’s Marrickville local history, or researching ancestors, brick pits, cemeteries or churches in Marrickville or beyond, History Services may be able to help.
Staff from the History Services team are available in the Local Studies section of Marrickville Library.

No bookings are necessary.

  • Every Tuesday 1pm – 5pm: Marrickville Library
  • Thursday 10am - 1pm: Marrickville Library

Craft Social Group

The Craft Social Group is an opportunity to learn new crafts, meet friends and socialise with people from different cultures. Crafts that will be taught include beading, embroidery, cross stitch, candle wicking and patchwork quilting. The Craft Social Group will meet fortnightly on Wednesdays 10am – 1pm at Marrickville Library.

No previous crafting experience is necessary and beginners to craft enthusiasts are all welcome! Download the Craft Social Club calendar.

  • Wednesday 3 July 10am - 1pm: Marrickville Library

Computer Support Sessions

Do you need help using a computer, a little bit more practice or cant quite your software to do what you want it to ? The Library invites you attend to one of our computer support sessions. Free and no bookings required.

  • Thursday 4 July 10am - 12noon: Marrickville Library (Training Room)

Smartphone and iPad Help

Smartphone and iPad help is available each week at Marrickville and St Peters Libraries. Get answers to basic questions and learn how to better make the most of your smartphone or iPad.

  • Thursday 10am - 12pm: Marrickville Library
  • Thursday 3.30pm - 5pm: St Peters Library

Hellenic Book Club

Marrickville Library Service established the first Hellenic Book Club in Australia, which aims to showcase and discuss books that promote Greek literature and history. The club provides book lovers with an opportunity to read and discuss various themes and views expressed in the selected book of the month.

Literature of Greek interest, as well as works by Greek-Australian authors, are presented and discussed to highlight the constantly growing literary scene both in Australia and in Greece.

For more information please call 9335 2173 or email libmul@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.

  • Thursday 4 July 6.00pm - 8.00pm.: Marrickville Library

Stress management for busy women

Learn how to cope better with stress! Holistic counsellor Guilia Priante will teach a workshop for women who want to reduce stress and handle daily life’s responsibilities better. The session will discuss the causes of stress, how to reduce it and teach proven relaxation techniques.

Spaces are limited, bookings are essential. Phone 9335 2173.

  • Friday 5 July, 10am - 1pm: Marrickville Library
Week of Monday 8 July - Friday 12 July

Face Book Social Media Classes

Discover how to build social networks on the internet. Participants must have an active email account.
The cost is $5.00 per session and $2.50 for concession card holders. Bookings are essential, phone 9335 2173.

  • Monday 8 July 2pm: Marrickville Library (Training Room)

Knit Together

Come and join our knitting and crochet group. Make new friends, learn new skills and swap ideas. Instruction available.

Knit Together is a chance to knit or crochet something for yourself, for a friend or to make squares for the Wrap With Love Project. Wrap With Love provides handmade wraps to victims of natural disasters, war and poverty.

Patterns for the wraps are available and require 8 ply wool and number 8 needles (4mm). Bring your own wool or use ours. Refreshments are provided, but please bring a mug. No bookings required.

  • Monday 8 July 1.30pm: Marrickville Library & Stanmore Library 
  • Wednesday 10 July 10am: Dulwich Hill Library 

Arabic book club

The Arabic Book Club is free and meets monthly at Marrickville Library. Discuss Arabic literature on a theme/ topic every month to share ideas and extend knowledge in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, 6pm - 8pm at Marrickville Library.

To join the book club, phone 9335 2173 or 9335 2166.

  • Monday 8 July 6pm - 8pm:  Marrickville Library  

Spanish Computer Class

The class covers basic internet skills including google searching, evaluation and personal security. The cost is $5.00 per session and $2.50 for concession card holders. Visit our Computer Skills page for booking and contact information. For further information please ring Ros Khan on 9335 2166 or email libmul@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.

  • Tuesday 9 July 10am: Marrickville Library

Local History and Genealogy Research Assistance 

For anyone who has started a family history or have hit a wall in their research, or want to find out more about a relative who worked and lived in Marrickville -  Marrickville Library and History Services have assistance available to help people start off, extend or complete their local history and genealogy research.

Whether it’s Marrickville local history, or researching ancestors, brick pits, cemeteries or churches in Marrickville or beyond, History Services may be able to help.
Staff from the History Services team are available in the Local Studies section of Marrickville Library.

No bookings are necessary.

  • Every Tuesday 1pm – 5pm: Marrickville Library
  • Thursday 10am - 1pm: Marrickville Library

Basic Internet Class

The class covers basic internet skills including google searching, evaluation and personal security. The cost is $5.00 per session and $2.50 for concession card holders. Bookings are essential, phone 9335 2173.

  • Wednesday 10 July 10.15am – 12.30pm: Marrickville Library (Training Room) 
  • Wednesday 10 July 6pm-8pm: Marrickville Library (Training Room)   

Classic Movies - University of the Third Age (U3A)

Are you over 50 years of age and a movie buff interested in classic movies - from the silent to the contemporary era?  Each fortnight, a selection of the very best and most influential films that helped develop the industry is presented through the University of the Third Age (U3A). Analysis, background and historical settings plus production issues and biographical details pertaining to the director, cast and production personnel are explored by course leader Hugh Watson.

For bookings, phone Colleen Adams on 9713 7569 or email colleen.adams44@gmail.com.

  • Wednesday 10 July 10am - 12.30pm: Marrickville Library

Storytime at the Magic Yellow Bus

Join our friendly Library staff for a special storytime at the park. We'll be visiting the Magic Yellow Bus this week. This playgroup is for children aged six weeks to 12 years and their parents/carers. No bookings are needed - just show up!

For full information on the regular Magic Yellow Bus days and locations, please visit the Magic Yellow Bus page.

  • Marrickville Steel Park: Wednesday 10 July 11.45am   

Computer Support Sessions

Do you need help using a computer, a little bit more practice or cant quite your software to do what you want it to ? The Library invites you attend to one of our computer support sessions. Free and no bookings required.

  • Thursday 11 July 10am - 12noon: Marrickville Library (Training Room)

Smartphone and iPad Help

Smartphone and iPad help is available each week at Marrickville and St Peters Libraries. Get answers to basic questions and learn how to better make the most of your smartphone or iPad.

  • Thursday 10am - 12pm: Marrickville Library
  • Thursday 3.30pm - 5pm: St Peters Library

Walking Tour: Sites of Connection

A research project exposing multiple aspects of the Marrickville LGA’s religious communities is currently being undertaken by Marrickville Library and History Services. Combining site research and community interviews, the project is unveiling the role that churches, mosques, synagogues and associated sites have played in the formation of Marrickville’s communities.

This walking tour will focus on sites in the suburb of Marrickville, including St Nicholas’s Greek Orthodox Church, St Clements Church, to St Brigids Catholic Church and Lien Hao Temple. It will illustrate the importance of place and community.
 
Bookings are essential, call 9335 2173.

  • Thursday 11 July 11am – 12pm: Marrickville Library

Greek Computer Class

The class covers basic internet skills including google searching, evaluation and personal security. The cost is $5.00 per session and $2.50 for concession card holders. Visit our Computer Skills page for booking and contact information. For further information please ring Ros Khan on 9335 2166 or email libmul@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.

  • Thursday 11 July 6pm: Marrickville Library

Chinese Computer Classes

Internet and email classes in Mandarin Chinese are held on the second Friday of each month at Marrickville Library, 6-8pm. Bookings are essential, call  9335 2173.

  • Friday 12 July 6pm - 8.00pm: Marrickville Library (Training Room)

Spanish Book Club

Readers and writers can share their thoughts on Hispanic literature with the Spanish Book Club. This group promotes the proper use of Castilian language and cultural richness in the community. Take the opportunity to read and discuss various themes and views on Spanish language literature. Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month at 2-4pm.

For more information please call 9335 2173 or email libmul@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.

  • Saturday 13 July 2pm-4pm: Marrickville Library
Week of Monday 15 July - Friday 19 July

Knit Together

Come and join our knitting and crochet group. Make new friends, learn new skills and swap ideas. Instruction available.

Knit Together is a chance to knit or crochet something for yourself, for a friend or to make squares for the Wrap With Love Project. Wrap With Love provides handmade wraps to victims of natural disasters, war and poverty.

Patterns for the wraps are available and require 8 ply wool and number 8 needles (4mm). Bring your own wool or use ours. Refreshments are provided, but please bring a mug. No bookings required.

  • Monday 15 July 10am: Stanmore Library
  • Thursday 18 July 1.30pm: Marrickville Library

Preschool 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 Library
    Mondays 10.30am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2184
  • Dulwich Hill Library
    Mondays 10:45am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2182
  • Stanmore Library
    Tuesdays 11am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2183 
  • Marrickville Library
    Wednesdays 10.15am and 11am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2175  

Baby Rhymetime

Baby Rhymetime introduces babies and toddlers to the joys of literature and language and helps them to develop the skills they need to learn to read and communicate. It is suitable for babies 0 - 2 years.  

Baby Rhyme Time has limited places available and bookings are essential.

If you call and receive our voicemail simply leave a short message with your contact number and child’s name. Staff will contact you if there is no place available. If we do not return your call, your booking is confirmed. bookings will be taken from 9.30am on the day of the session at Marrickville Library.  Bookings will be taken on the day of the session from 10am at Dulwich Hill, Stanmore Library and St Peters Library.

Please note that Baby Rhymetime breaks during school holidays.

English Conversation Classes

Come along to English conversation classes to improve your spoken English. Have fun and make friends while chatting in English to learn about Australian values and other cultures. This program is proudly presented in cooperation with Mission Australia. 

Classes run during school terms. Free for library members over 18 years to join.

  1. Marrickville Library Community Room: Intermediate class weekly on Monday 1–3pm
  2. Marrickville Library Community Room: Intermediate class weekly on Friday 1–3pm
  3. Marrickville Library Community Room: Beginners class weekly on Tuesday 2–4pm
  4. Marrickville Library Community Room: Beginners class weekly on Wednesday 2–4pm

For further information or to book a class please call the Library on 9335 2173 or 9335 2166 or email libmul@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.

Bike Marrickville

Bike Marrickville is a local community and bicycle user group that aims to create an improved environment for people who cycle in the Marrickville area and enable people of all abilities to cycle for transport and recreation. Members ride around the inner west, city and Cooks River Valley. The group, which is affiliated with Bicycle NSW, meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month at Marrickville Library.

All are welcome.  For more information on Bike Marrickville, visit their website: http://www.bikemarrickville.org.au/.

  • Tuesday 16 July 7pm – 8.30pm: Marrickville Library Community room

Basic Email Class

The class covers an introduction to Email including opening a account, sending & receiving, attachments and Email etiquette. A brief introduction to Facebook is also given.
The cost is $5.00 per session and $2.50 for concession card holders. Bookings are essential, phone 9335 2173.

  • Wednesday 17 July 10.15am – 12.30pm: Marrickville Library (Training Room) 

Craft Social Group

The Craft Social Group is an opportunity to learn new crafts, meet friends and socialise with people from different cultures. Crafts that will be taught include beading, embroidery, cross stitch, candle wicking and patchwork quilting. The Craft Social Group will meet fortnightly on Wednesdays 10am – 1pm at Marrickville Library.

No previous crafting experience is necessary and beginners to craft enthusiasts are all welcome! Download the Craft Social Club calendar.

  • Wednesday 17 July 10am - 1pm: Marrickville Library

Computer Support Sessions

Do you need help using a computer, a little bit more practice or cant quite your software to do what you want it to ? The Library invites you attend to one of our computer support sessions. Free and no bookings required.

  • Thursday 18 July 10am - 12noon: Marrickville Library (Training Room)   

Smartphone and iPad Help

Smartphone and iPad help is available each week at Marrickville and St Peters Libraries. Get answers to basic questions and learn how to better make the most of your smartphone or iPad.

  • Thursday 10am - 12pm: Marrickville Library
  • Thursday 3.30pm - 5pm: St Peters Library

Storytime at the Magic Yellow Bus

Join our friendly Library staff for a special storytime at the park. We'll be visiting the Magic Yellow Bus this week. This playgroup is for children aged six weeks to 12 years and their parents/carers. No bookings are needed - just show up!

For full information on the regular Magic Yellow Bus days and locations, please visit the Magic Yellow Bus page.

  • Enmore Park: Thursday 18 July 11.45am   

Family History Online

A practical session covering online family history research resources including databases, Ancestry, BDM disks, FindMyPast, British Newspaper Archives, Australian Digitised Newspapers and search engines. There is a non-refundable $5 booking fee for each class ($2.50 for concession card holders).

All attendees must have some computer experience and an email address. Bookings are essential, call 9335 2173.

  • Thursday 18 July 2pm: Marrickville Library

Hellenic Film Screenings

The Hellenic film screening will show Greek language recreational and documentary films on the third Friday of each month, from 3.30pm - 5.30pm. This event is free of charge.  Spaces are limited so bookings are essential.

  • Friday 19 July 3.30pm - 5.30pm: Marrickville Library

Dates for 2013:  16 August, 20 September, 18 October, 25 November, 20 December

Week of Monday 22 July - Friday 26 July

Knit Together

Come and join our knitting and crochet group. Make new friends, learn new skills and swap ideas. Instruction available.

Knit Together is a chance to knit or crochet something for yourself, for a friend or to make squares for the Wrap With Love Project. Wrap With Love provides handmade wraps to victims of natural disasters, war and poverty.

Patterns for the wraps are available and require 8 ply wool and number 8 needles (4mm). Bring your own wool or use ours. Refreshments are provided, but please bring a mug. No bookings required.

  • Monday 22 July 10am: Marrickville Library & Stanmore Library

Preschool 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 Library
    Mondays 10.30am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2184
  • Dulwich Hill Library
    Mondays 10:45am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2182
  • Stanmore Library
    Tuesdays 11am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2183 
  • Marrickville Library
    Wednesdays 10.15am and 11am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2175

Baby Rhymetime

Baby Rhymetime introduces babies and toddlers to the joys of literature and language and helps them to develop the skills they need to learn to read and communicate. It is suitable for babies 0 - 2 years.  

Baby Rhyme Time has limited places available and bookings are essential.

If you call and receive our voicemail simply leave a short message with your contact number and child’s name. Staff will contact you if there is no place available. If we do not return your call, your booking is confirmed. bookings will be taken from 9.30am on the day of the session at Marrickville Library.  Bookings will be taken on the day of the session from 10am at Dulwich Hill, Stanmore Library and St Peters Library.

Please note that Baby Rhymetime breaks during school holidays.

English Conversation Classes

Come along to English conversation classes to improve your spoken English. Have fun and make friends while chatting in English to learn about Australian values and other cultures. This program is proudly presented in cooperation with Mission Australia. 

Classes run during school terms. Free for library members over 18 years to join.

  1. Marrickville Library Community Room: Intermediate class weekly on Monday 1–3pm
  2. Marrickville Library Community Room: Intermediate class weekly on Friday 1–3pm
  3. Marrickville Library Community Room: Beginners class weekly on Tuesday 2–4pm
  4. Marrickville Library Community Room: Beginners class weekly on Wednesday 2–4pm

For further information or to book a class please call the Library on 9335 2173 or 9335 2166 or email libmul@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.

Local History and Genealogy Research Assistance 

For anyone who has started a family history or have hit a wall in their research, or want to find out more about a relative who worked and lived in Marrickville -  Marrickville Library and History Services have assistance available to help people start off, extend or complete their local history and genealogy research.

Whether it’s Marrickville local history, or researching ancestors, brick pits, cemeteries or churches in Marrickville or beyond, History Services may be able to help.
Staff from the History Services team are available in the Local Studies section of Marrickville Library.

No bookings are necessary.

  • Every Tuesday 1pm – 5pm: Marrickville Library
  • Thursday 10am - 1pm: Marrickville Library

Vietnamese Computer Class

The class covers basic internet skills including google searching, evaluation and personal security. The cost is $5.00 per session and $2.50 for concession card holders. Visit our Computer Skills page for booking and contact information. For further information please ring Ros Khan on 9335 2166 or email libmul@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.

  • Tuesday 23 July 10am: Marrickville Library

Business Online Computing Skills

Covers buying and selling online, Craigslist, Gumtree, eBay, Paypal, banking, Bpay, financial security online.  All attendees must have some computer experience and a working email address. The cost is $5.00 per session and $2.50 for concession card holders. Bookings are essential, phone 9335 2173.

  • Wednesday 24 July 2pm: Marrickville Library (Training Room) 

Face Book Social Media Classes

Discover how to build social networks on the internet. Participants must have an active email account.
The cost is $5.00 per session and $2.50 for concession card holders. Bookings are essential, phone 9335 2173.

  • Wednesday 24 July 6pm: Marrickville Library (Training Room)

Classic Movies - University of the Third Age (U3A)

Are you over 50 years of age and a movie buff interested in classic movies - from the silent to the contemporary era?  Each fortnight, a selection of the very best and most influential films that helped develop the industry is presented through the University of the Third Age (U3A). Analysis, background and historical settings plus production issues and biographical details pertaining to the director, cast and production personnel are explored by course leader Hugh Watson.

For bookings, phone Colleen Adams on 9713 7569 or email colleen.adams44@gmail.com.

  • Wednesday 24 July 10am - 12.30pm: Marrickville Library

Computer Support Sessions

Do you need help using a computer, a little bit more practice or cant quite your software to do what you want it to ? The Library invites you attend to one of our computer support sessions. Free and no bookings required.

  • Thursday 25 July 10am - 12noon: Marrickville Library (Training Room)

Smartphone and iPad Help

Smartphone and iPad help is available each week at Marrickville and St Peters Libraries. Get answers to basic questions and learn how to better make the most of your smartphone or iPad.

  • Thursday 10am - 12pm: Marrickville Library
  • Thursday 3.30pm - 5pm: St Peters Library

Movie Club: Stanmore Library

The Movie Club at Stanmore Library will show a movie on the last Thursday of each month from 6pm.
Free of charge, bookings are essential. Phone 9335 2183.

In July, Movie Club at Stanmore Library is Screening  Some Like it Hot.

  • Thursday 25 July 6pm – 8pm: Stanmore Library

Chinese book club

Do you love reading Chinese books and making new friends? The Chinese Book Club is free to join and meets monthly at Marrickville Library. Discuss a new book every month in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Meetings are held on the fourth Friday of each month, 6pm - 8pm at Marrickville Library.

To join the book club, phone 9335 2173 or 9335 2166.

  • Friday 26 July 6pm - 8pm:  Marrickville Library

Dates for 2013: 26 July, 23 August, 27 September, 25 October, 22 November, 20 December.

Marrickville Writers Group

The writers group meets on the last Saturday of each month. Budding authors enjoy discussion groups, author visits, competition information and workshops. Bookings are not required.

  • Saturday 27 July 1.30pm: Marrickville Library 
Week of Monday 29 July - Friday 2 Aug

Knit Together

Come and join our knitting and crochet group. Make new friends, learn new skills and swap ideas. Instruction available.

Knit Together is a chance to knit or crochet something for yourself, for a friend or to make squares for the Wrap With Love Project. Wrap With Love provides handmade wraps to victims of natural disasters, war and poverty.

Patterns for the wraps are available and require 8 ply wool and number 8 needles (4mm). Bring your own wool or use ours. Refreshments are provided, but please bring a mug. No bookings required.

  • Monday 29 July 10am: Stanmore Library

Preschool 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 Library
    Mondays 10.30am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2184
  • Dulwich Hill Library
    Mondays 10:45am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2182
  • Stanmore Library
    Tuesdays 11am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2183 
  • Marrickville Library
    Wednesdays 10.15am and 11am
    For bookings, phone 9335 2175

Baby Rhymetime

Baby Rhymetime introduces babies and toddlers to the joys of literature and language and helps them to develop the skills they need to learn to read and communicate. It is suitable for babies 0 - 2 years.  

Baby Rhyme Time has limited places available and bookings are essential.

If you call and receive our voicemail simply leave a short message with your contact number and child’s name. Staff will contact you if there is no place available. If we do not return your call, your booking is confirmed. bookings will be taken from 9.30am on the day of the session at Marrickville Library.  Bookings will be taken on the day of the session from 10am at Dulwich Hill, Stanmore Library and St Peters Library.

Please note that Baby Rhymetime breaks during school holidays.

Local History and Genealogy Research Assistance 

For anyone who has started a family history or have hit a wall in their research, or want to find out more about a relative who worked and lived in Marrickville -  Marrickville Library and History Services have assistance available to help people start off, extend or complete their local history and genealogy research.

Whether it’s Marrickville local history, or researching ancestors, brick pits, cemeteries or churches in Marrickville or beyond, History Services may be able to help.
Staff from the History Services team are available in the Local Studies section of Marrickville Library.

No bookings are necessary.

  • Every Tuesday 1pm – 5pm: Marrickville Library
  • Thursday 10am - 1pm: Marrickville Library  

Computer Support Sessions

Do you need help using a computer, a little bit more practice or cant quite your software to do what you want it to ? The Library invites you attend to one of our computer support sessions. Free and no bookings required.

  • Thursday 1 Aug 10am - 12noon: Marrickville Library (Training Room)  

Smartphone and iPad Help

Smartphone and iPad help is available each week at Marrickville and St Peters Libraries. Get answers to basic questions and learn how to better make the most of your smartphone or iPad.

  • Thursday 10am - 12pm: Marrickville Library
  • Thursday 3.30pm - 5pm: St Peters Library