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YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
WE ARE GEORGES RIVER
Bathers, Believed to be at East Hills, NSW, Date Unknown. Georges River Council Library Local Studies collection.
Connect with our heritage & culture
Celebrate the stories of the Georges River local government area at fun events and exhibitions that provide a glimpse into the historic moments that define who we are today.
During “Hands On History” Week (3 – 11 September 2022) we will explore the ways we have worked, lived and played over the decades, with walking tours, author talks and a travelling outdoor exhibition of iconic photographs.
Learn how to research your family history or digitise your old photo albums in a series of practical workshops.
To find out more about the exhibition or book into an event visit
georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
Share your story with Georges River Libraries
Georges River Libraries wants to protect the history of our diverse community.
If you have old photos or stories that will help us understand your connection to Georges River, please donate or share your story with us! We would love to learn about your experiences, including: • Growing up, raising a family or running a business in the area. • Arriving here from overseas. • Coming through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Donate or submit your story to the Library Local Studies team via email at LocalStudies@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
St George County Council Home Service Staff Member, Christmas Recipe Book Photograph, St George District, 1966.
New First Nations collection for the Georges River community
In June, Georges River Libraries launched a new First Nations Collection, consisting of approximately 600 titles. The new collection was created with the aim of amplifying the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers and artists to build knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture within our community.
The bulk of the collection is available to browse and borrow from Hurstville Library, however, members can reserve items in the library catalogue to pick up from any of the Georges River Libraries access points.
Residents are invited to contribute to the ongoing development of this new community resource by contacting the library with feedback and suggestions via library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.
Developing your creative skills at the library
The value of libraries in supporting cultural development is now well documented, and libraries have a diverse array of collections and programs to support people to develop their creative skills and interests, as well as showcase local talent.
Local resident and artist, Jack Theodoulou, knows more than most, the value of our libraries in supporting creativity. A chance encounter with library staff and a visit to the Hurstville Library Media Lab lead Jack to completing his own creative project using the resources the library has available.
– Jack Theodoulou
If Jack’s first single, recorded under the name Kyrie, is anything to go by, we can expect to hear a lot more from him in the future.
Scan the QR code to check out Kyrie’s new single ‘Misguided’.
