January

MAGICAL WORLDS! JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT OUR LIBRARIES

FAMILY MOVIE Escape the heat and enjoy a fun family favourite movie (PG). Cost: Free TUESDAY 14 JANUARY 10.30am-12.00pm Kogarah Library and Service Centre THURSDAY 23 JANUARY 10.30am-12.00pm Oatley Library MAGIC SHOW (AGES 5+) Be amazed by Trace of Magic, the magic show with a difference! Cost: $5.70 WEDNESDAY 15 JANUARY 10.30am–11.15am Kogarah Library and Service Centre MONDAY 20 JANUARY 10.30am–11.15am Hurstville Library and Service Centre

STORIES AND CRAFT ABOUT MAGICAL WORLDS (AGES 5+) Explore fantasy worlds and create something magical to take home. Cost: Free

TUESDAY 14 JANUARY 10.30am-11.30am Penshurst Library

TUESDAY 21 JANUARY 10.30am-11.30am South Hurstville Library

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP (AGES 8+) Join a popular children’s author for a hands on writing workshop. Develop writing techniques and create magical new worlds of your own.

TUESDAY 21 JANUARY 10.30am–11.30am Kogarah Library and Service Centre Cost: Free

HARRY POTTER FAMILY TRIVIA NIGHT Calling all wizarding families! Come test your wizarding world knowledge in a family friendly trivia event. THURSDAY 23 JANUARY 5.30pm-7.00pm Hurstville Library and Service Centre Cost: Free

LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Welcome the Year of the Rat and celebrate the Lunar New Year with fun activities for everyone!

FRIDAY 24 JANUARY 10.30am-11.00 am Kogarah Library and Service Centre Cost: Free

KALEIDOSCOPES (AGES 8+) Get groovy with tessellating patterns and shapes by making your own kaleidoscope.

FREE EVENTS.

MONDAY 13 JANUARY 10.30am-11.30am South Hurstville Library

WEDNESDAY 15 JANUARY 10.30am-11.30am Oatley Library

THURSDAY 16 JANUARY 10.30am-11.30am Kogarah Library and Service Centre

MONDAY 20 JANUARY 10.30am-11.30am Penshurst Library

WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY 10.30am-11.30am Hurstville Library and Service Centre

WHAT’S ON FEBRUARY

DRAGONFLIES KIDS’ CLUB: FEEL THE RHYTHM Create your very own musical instrument in this fun and educational workshop designed for children aged 4-7 years.

SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY 11.00am-12.30pm Hurstville Museum & Gallery Cost: $5.50 Bookings required: www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG

LITTLE SCIENTISTS PROGRAM (AGES 3+) Your child and you can find the answers to those intriguing day to day questions. This fascinating four week program explores basic scientific principles using ordinary household objects.

MONDAY 3, 10, 17 and 24 FEBRUARY 10.30am-11.30am Kogarah Library and Service Centre Cost: $5.70 Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com

KOGARAH LIBRARY’S 50th BIRTHDAY Kogarah Library turns 50 and we are celebrating with a photographic exhibition highlighting the history of Kogarah Library. MONDAY 3 FEBRUARY - FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY Kogarah Library and Service Centre Cost: Free

HOMEGROWN LIVING – PAPER MAKING Learn the ancient art of basic paper making techniques and create beautiful handmade paper you can take home.

MONDAY 3 FEBRUARY 11.00am-1.00pm Oatley Library Cost: $10.80 Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com

THE MANY STORY TREEHOUSE EXHIBITION

This exhibition showcases the original illustrations, sketches and layouts of the phenomenal Treehouse series, written by Andy Griffiths and illustrated by Terry Denton. SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY-SUNDAY 3 MAY Hurstville Museum & Gallery Cost: Free

Image: Cover illustration, ‘The 13-Storey Treehouse’, written by Andy Griffiths, illustrated by Terry Denton, published by Pan Macmillan, 2011.

A Books Illustrated touring exhibition

WHAT’S ON FEBRUARY

LUNAR NEW YEAR AT OUR LIBRARIES LION DANCE AND MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATION Enjoy the colourful Lion Dancers weaving through the library, followed by a demonstration of Chinese Martial Arts. WEDNESDAY 5 FEBRUARY 4.00pm-5.00pm Kogarah Library and Service Centre Cost: Free

GET CRAFTY LUNAR NEW YEAR PAPER LANTERN MAKING Make your own paper lantern to celebrate the Year of the Rat using traditional characters which symbolise peace, luck and happiness. SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY 1.00pm-3.00pm Hurstville Library and Service Centre Cost: $5.70 Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com

GUITAR LESSON FOR ADULTS Learn to play the guitar in a one hour session for adults. Borrow a guitar from the library collection for use in the class and to take home for practice. THURSDAY 6 FEBRUARY 6.00pm-7.00pm Hurstville Library and Service Centre Cost: $5.70 Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com

TRANQUIL PLACES TO HANG IDYLLWILD BY ROBYN MCMULLAN Tranquil places to hang idyllwild is a series of mixed media paintings and sketches depicting a connection to land and spirit. Using instinctual mark-making in a process of abstraction, Robyn draws heavily on nature and the impact of humans on public spaces, creating a sense of quiet disquiet; listen to the wind, feel the land, smell the air and note our presence. SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARYSUNDAY 1 MARCH Hurstville Museum & Gallery Cost: Free

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FINDING AND EVALUATING INFORMATION Explore the library’s collections to discover the treasures that are available on the shelf and online. Learn how to get great results by selecting the best available source.

TUESDAY 11 FEBRUARY (Adults) 5.00pm-7.00pm Kogarah Library and Service Centre

THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY (Ages 15-18) 4.00pm-6.00pm Hurstville Library and Service Centre Cost: Free Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com

USING OUR eLIBRARY FOR PARENTS Find out how you can use our eLibrary to develop early literacy skills with your children, research those last minute assignments and more from the comfort of your own home. WEDNESDAY 12 FEBRUARY 10.00am-12.00pm Hurstville Library and Service Centre FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY 10.00am-12.00pm Kogarah Library and Service Centre Cost: Free Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com

BABY EXPLORERS Join a tour of The Many Story Treehouse exhibition with your little one (babies under 12 months). WEDNESDAY 12 FEBRUARY 10.30am-11.30am Hurstville Museum & Gallery Cost: $3.50 Bookings required: www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG

CUSTOMER SERVICE POP-UP STALL Our customer service team will be available to provide information about Council services and answer any Council related questions you may have. DATE TBC 5.00pm-8.00pm Hurstville Westfield

OCEAN STREET KINDERGARTEN OPEN DAY

Come along and join in the fun at Ocean Street Kindergarten. Kindyfarm, disco, face painting and more! SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY 10.00am-12.00pm 62 Ocean Street Kogarah. Cost: Free

WHAT’S ON FEBRUARY

AUTHOR TALK: JUDY NUNN

Khaki Town is Judy Nunn’s latest novel inspired by a true wartime story set in Queensland during World War ll, which has remained a well-kept secret for over seventy years.

WEDNESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 7.00pm-8.00pm Kogarah Library and Service Centre Cost: $5.70 Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com

ART IN THE COURTYARD: EXPLORING CHARCOAL Explore one of the world’s oldest drawing mediums and experiment with charcoal in this workshop for adults. FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY 10.00am-12.00pm Hurstville Museum & Gallery Cost: $5.50 Bookings required: www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG

THE FILM SEEN PRESENTS: THE JOURNEY (PG) Join fellow movie buffs for The Film Seen’s monthly movie in the Civic Theatre. This month’s movie feature is The Journey (PG), starring Timothy Spall, Colm Meaney and John Hurt. SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY 1.00pm-4.00pm Civic Theatre, Hurstville Entertainment Centre Cost: visit www.filmseen.com

TECH SAVVY SENIORS – INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL MEDIA (MANDARIN) Free computer training program in Mandarin to assist those over 50 to get online and connected. This program is a partnership between the library, NSW Government and Telstra.

WEDNESDAY 19 FEBRUARY 10.00am-12.00pm Hurstville Library and Service Centre Cost: Free Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com

ART ATTACK: STAMP IT OUT Design a unique pattern by creating your own foam stamps in this workshop designed for children aged 7-12 years. SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY 10.30am-12.30pm Hurstville Museum & Gallery Cost: $5.50 Bookings required: www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG

SENIORS WEEK FESTIVAL 2020 11 FEBRUARY - 27 MARCH

CHAIR YOGA Learn a series of easy and effective poses that you can do anywhere you have a chair. TUESDAY 4, 11, 18, 25 FEBRUARY 11.30am-12.30pm Kogarah Library and Service Centre Cost: $10.80 Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com

PRESERVING AND DIGITISING YOUR FAMILY MEMORIES Learn how to preserve your precious family photos, certificates and other memorabilia. WEDNESDAY 12 FEBRUARY 10.30am-1.30pm Oatley Library Cost: Free Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com

TAI CHI Discover how to create a new positive energy and challenge your mind and body. MONDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2.00pm-3.00pm Oatley Library Cost: $5.70 Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com

SENIORS CELEBRATION Come and celebrate Seniors Week with us and enjoy entertainment from South East Asia and light refreshments. FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY 9.30am-1.00pm Marana Auditorium, Hurstville Entertainment Centre Cost: Free Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com

THE DANCE PARTY SENIORS WEEK CLOSING FINALE 18 piece live big Band, cultural entertainment and light refreshments. FRIDAY 27 MARCH 9.30am-1.00pm Marana Auditorium, Hurstville Entertainment Centre Cost: Free Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com

YOGA FOR BEGINNERS This six week program will help calm your inner mind through breath work, meditation, movement and relaxation. THURSDAY 12, 19 and 26 MARCH AND THURSDAY 2, 9 and 16 APRIL 2.00pm-3.00pm Hurstville Library and Service Centre Cost: $21.00 Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com