Calendar of events
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June 2023
Karen Barbouttis: Fading Existence II
The exhibition Fading Existence II is centred around maritime maps from the early 1800’s used by the Dunbar captains. Karen’s drawings are images that work to the beauty of the markings of the maps.
Thursday 1 June 2023, 9:00am-4:00pm (Every day, until 12 Jun. 2023)
Art2Muse Gallery, 234 Jersey Road, Woollahra
Bush School - Centennial Park
Bush School Centennial Park 2.5-5 Year olds.
Thursday 1 June 2023, 9:30am-11:30am (Every weekday, until 30 Jun. 2023)
Fearnley Grounds, Grand Drive, Centennial Park NSW 2021
Walking Group - Centennial Park
If you enjoy the outdoors and would like to get fit in a fun, social environment, be part of a walking group every Thursday at Centennial Park.
Thursday 1 June 2023, 10:00am-11:00am (Every week on Thursday, until further notice)
Homestead Cafe (near the fountain), Grand Drive, Centennial Park
Watsons Bay Rhyme Time (0-2 yrs)
Enjoy rhymes, singing and dancing with your child at our Rhyme Time program!
Thursday 1 June 2023, 10:00am-10:30am (Every week on Thursday, until 29 Jun. 2023)
Watsons Bay Library, 8 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay
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Paddington Rhyme Time (0-2 yrs)
Enjoy rhymes, singing and dancing with your child at our Rhyme Time program!
Thursday 1 June 2023, 10:30am-11:00am (Every week on Thursday, until 29 Jun. 2023)
Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington
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Watsons Bay Rhyme Time (0-2 yrs)
Enjoy rhymes, singing and dancing with your child at our Rhyme Time program!
Thursday 1 June 2023, 10:30am-11:00am (Every week on Thursday, until 29 Jun. 2023)
Watsons Bay Library, 8 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay
Double Bay Tech Connect Express
Join Woollahra Libraries volunteer staff for a free 20 minute one-on-one computer assistance session.
Thursday 1 June 2023, 11:00am-12:00pm (Every week on Thursday, until 14 Dec. 2023)
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Free Speech Pathology Chats 2023
Free speech pathology chats for parents and/or caregivers who are encouraged to come with their questions about their child's communication skills.
Thursday 1 June 2023, 11:00am-12:00pm (Every week on Thursday, until 30 Dec. 2023)
Edgecliff Centre, 5/203-233 New South Head Rd, Edgecliff
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Paddington Rhyme Time (0-2 yrs)
Enjoy rhymes, singing and dancing with your child at our Rhyme Time program!
Thursday 1 June 2023, 11:15am-11:45am (Every week on Thursday, until 29 Jun. 2023)
Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington
Woolltones Choir
Join the Woolltones community choir and have fun. All singers welcome - new, nervous and returning.
Thursday 1 June 2023, 12:45pm-2:45pm (Every week on Thursday, until further notice)
Uniting Heart & Soul, Cnr Ocean & Forth Streets, Woollahra
Walking Group - Rushcutters Bay
If you enjoy the outdoors and would like to get fit in a fun, social environment, be part of a walking group every Friday at Rushcutters Bay.
Friday 2 June 2023, 8:15am-9:30am (Every week on Friday, until further notice)
Depart from Rushcutters Bay kiosk, Rushcutters Bay Park, Rushcutters Bay
Uniting Heart and Soul Playgroup Woollahra
Playgroup for 0-5 year olds with parents and caregivers, encouraging socialisation through play.
Friday 2 June 2023, 9:30am-11:30am (Every week on Friday, until 30 Jun. 2023)
St Columbia Uniting Church, 53a Ocean Street, Woollahra
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Paddington Tech Connect Express
Join Woollahra Libraries volunteer staff for a free 20 minute one-on-one computer assistance session.
Friday 2 June 2023, 11:00am-12:00pm (Every week on Friday, until 15 Dec. 2023)
Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington
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Watsons Bay Tech Connect Express
Join Woollahra Libraries volunteer staff for a free 20 minute one-on-one computer assistance session.
Friday 2 June 2023, 2:00pm-3:00pm (Every week on Friday, until 15 Dec. 2023)
Watsons Bay Library, 8 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay
Paddington Story Time (3-5 yrs)
Explore a theme which incorporates songs, stories, rhymes and a craft activity with your child.
Sunday 4 June 2023, 10:30am-11:30am (Every week on Sunday, until 25 Jun. 2023)
Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington
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Double Bay Rhyme Time (0-2 yrs)
Enjoy rhymes, singing and dancing with your child at our Rhyme Time program!
Monday 5 June 2023, 10:00am-10:30am (Every week on Monday, until 26 Jun. 2023)
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
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Paddington Story Time (3-5 yrs)
Explore a theme which incorporates songs, stories, rhymes and a craft activity with your child.
Monday 5 June 2023, 10:30am-11:30am (Every week on Monday, until 26 Jun. 2023)
Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington
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Double Bay Rhyme Time (0-2 yrs)
Enjoy rhymes, singing and dancing with your child at our Rhyme Time program!
Monday 5 June 2023, 11:00am-11:30am (Every week on Monday, until 26 Jun. 2023)
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Double Bay Book Babies (0-18 mths)
Join us every Monday during the school term to explore a featured book one-on-one with your baby.
Monday 5 June 2023, 2:30pm-3:00pm (Every week on Monday, until 26 Jun. 2023)
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
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Watsons Bay Book Babies (0-18 mths)
Join us every Monday during the school term to explore a featured book one-on-one with your baby.
Monday 5 June 2023, 2:30pm-3:00pm (Every week on Monday, until 26 Jun. 2023)
Watsons Bay Library, 8 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay
"Embracing Life" - Mind/Body workshops to assist in cancer treatment and recovery
Life Force Cancer Foundation invites you to join life-affirming workshops to assist you on your cancer treatment and recovery journey.
Monday 5 June 2023, 6:00pm-7:30pm (Every week on Monday, until 26 Jun. 2023)
St Joseph's Parish Hall, 10 Albert St, Edgecliff NSW 2027
Double Bay Playgroup
Come along and have an enjoyable morning watching your children learn, make friends and most importantly have fun!
Tuesday 6 June 2023, 9:30am-11:30am (Every week on Tuesday, until 27 Jun. 2023)
Chapel Court "The Oasis", 15 Cross St, Double Bay
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Watsons Bay Story Time (3-5 yrs)
Explore a theme which incorporates songs, stories, rhymes and a craft activity with your child.
Tuesday 6 June 2023, 10:30am-11:30am (Every week on Tuesday, until 27 Jun. 2023)
Watsons Bay Library, 8 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay
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Double Bay Rhyme Time (0-2 yrs)
Enjoy rhymes, singing and dancing with your child at our Rhyme Time program!
Tuesday 6 June 2023, 3:30pm-4:00pm (Every week on Tuesday, until 27 Jun. 2023)
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Code Club: Scratch (8-13yrs)
Come join our after school Code Club. Explore a range of coding challenges with the support of our volunteer industry expert. Register to join each weekly challenge throughout school term times.
Tuesday 6 June 2023, 5:30pm-6:30pm (Every week on Tuesday, until 27 Jun. 2023)
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
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Walking Group - Rose Bay
If you enjoy the outdoors and would like to get fit in a fun, social environment, be part of a walking group every Wednesday at Rose Bay.
Wednesday 7 June 2023, 8:30am-9:30am (Every week on Wednesday, until further notice)
Depart from Rose Bay ferry wharf, Lyne Park, Rose Bay
Holdsworth Playgroup at Rose Bay Cottage - March-June 2023
Join Holdsworth on Wednesdays at Rose Bay Cottage for the much-loved children's Playgroup.
Wednesday 7 June 2023, 9:30am-9:30am (Every week on Wednesday, until 30 Jun. 2023)
Rose Bay Cottage, 22a O'Sullivan Road, Rose Bay
Holdsworth Wellness Hub - 2023
Holdsworth Wellness Hub offers free allied health and in-home support while you wait for more formal support through My Aged Care.
Wednesday 7 June 2023, 9:30am-1:30pm (Every week on Wednesday, until 30 Jun. 2023)
Gaden, 334 Edgecliff Road (corner of Queen Street), Woollahra
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Double Bay Story Time (3-5 yrs)
Explore a theme which incorporates songs, stories, rhymes and a craft activity with your child.
Wednesday 7 June 2023, 10:30am-11:30am (Every week on Wednesday, until 28 Jun. 2023)
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Paddington Tai Chi Workshop
Join a qualified teacher from Sydney Vision Tai Chi Qi Gong Health as they share the benefits of this ancient form of Chinese exercise. Then get active as you partake in an introductory Tai Chi session.
Wednesday 7 June 2023, 10:30am-11:30am (Every week on Wednesday, until 26 Jul. 2023)
Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington
Ning Chen Solo Exhibition - Riding on Dreams
Ning Chen flawlessly captures the essence of animal characteristics, redefines subjectivity, and portrays animal temperament and behaviour.
Thursday 8 June 2023, 10:00am-6:00pm (Every day, until 30 Jun. 2023)
Live in Art Sydney, 8/22-26 Cross Street, Double Bay
We Bleed the Same 2023: An Exhibition Exploring Racism and Diversity
Proudly presented in partnership with Freilich Project (ANU), "We Bleed The Same" is an anti-racism exhibition and documentary by creator and producer Liz Deep-Jones, photographer Tim Bauer and Art Director, Brenda Dwyer.
Saturday 10 June 2023, 10:00am-4:00pm
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Saturday Story Time: Fruits and Vegetables Stories and Craft (3-5 yrs)
Join us for some tooti fruity fun in our Fruit and Vegetable themed story time and craft session. Read, rhyme and relish in the wonders of these superfoods, followed by a fun craft activity.
Saturday 10 June 2023, 10:30am-11:30am
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
We Bleed the Same 2023 - Exhibition Opening
Join creator and producer Liz Deep-Jones, photographer Tim Bauer, Art Director, Brenda Dwyer and MC Susie Elelman AM to celebrate humanity and diversity at the launch of the 2023 We Bleed the Same exhibition.
Saturday 10 June 2023, 3:30pm-6:00pm
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
We Bleed the Same - Yarning Circle with James Michael "Widdy" Welsh
As part of the launch of the We Bleed the Same photographic exhibition, join Wailwan elder & Stolen Generation survivor James Michael "Widdy" Welsh in a yarning circle.
Saturday 10 June 2023, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Barangga - First Nations Design
The exhibition and accompanying program of workshops celebrates design and making practices as a vital form of cultural knowledge in First Nations Communities across Australia.
Monday 12 June 2023, 12:00pm-5:00pm (Every day, until 30 Jul. 2023)
UNSW Galleries, Cnr of Oxford St and Greens Rd, Paddington
Baden Croft: Bush Bash
Bush Bash is a series of vibrant oil paintings that aim to capture the essence of the Mornington Peninsula’s remaining woodland areas.
Tuesday 13 June 2023, 9:00am-5:00pm (Every day, until 26 Jun. 2023)
Art2Muse Gallery, 234 Jersey Road, Woollahra
Woollahra Grants Program 2023 - How to get a grant info-session
FREE information sessions in person or online on how to apply and how to get your organisation grant ready!
Tuesday 13 June 2023, 10:00am-11:30am
Woollahra Municipal Council, 536 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Understanding EV Charging for Apartments
Rose Bay Rotary invites you to attend a free information night to hear from industry experts about installing EV charging in your apartment buildings. Learn how to build support for your project, set by-laws and ensure safety.
Tuesday 13 June 2023, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Woollahra Golf Club, 50 O'Sullivan Road, Rose Bay
Watsons Bay BYO Book Club
Drop in to the BYO Book Club where you can talk about what you've been reading with fellow book lovers and library staff.
Wednesday 14 June 2023, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Watsons Bay Library, 8 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay
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Woollahra Grants Program 2023 - online
Woollahra Council offers a range of grants each financial year to support the community.
Wednesday 14 June 2023, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Harbour Trust – Public Board Meeting
The Harbour Trust invites members of the public to attend a public board meeting. The Harbour Trust manages Macquarie Lightstation in Vaucluse and the Former Marine Biological Station at Camp Cove.
Thursday 15 June 2023, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Harbour Trust Head Office (Board Room), Building 28, Best Avenue, Mosman 2088
Paddington Tea Topics: Flower Arranging Workshop
Join our very own in-house florist Jaimie Harrison for a fun morning creating your own flower arrangement!
Friday 16 June 2023, 10:00am-11:00am
Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington
Tech Savvy Seniors: Introduction to Computers & the Internet
This workshop is for people who have never really used a computer or the internet before, and might find them a little scary. We'll go through basics of what a computer is, what its components are and how it’s operated
Friday 16 June 2023, 10:30am-12:30pm
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Canoe-Making with Luke Russell
Learn about ‘kuueeyung’, the practice of traditional canoe-making in a demonstration and workshop led by proud Gringai/Worimi man and Cultural Knowledge Holder Luke Russell.
Saturday 17 June 2023, 10:00am-5:00pm
UNSW Galleries, Cnr of Oxford St and Greens Rd, Paddington
The Writing Workshop at Double Bay Library (8-11 yrs)
If your child loves to write, then this junior writing workshop led by Dr Bernard Cohen is the perfect opportunity for them to explore their passion and develop their skills.
Saturday 17 June 2023, 11:00am-1:00pm
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Weaving with Sharyn Egan
Learn how to make your own Boorongur or ‘totem’ in this weaving workshop with Nyoongar artist Sharyn Egan.
Saturday 17 June 2023, 2:00pm-5:00pm
UNSW Galleries, Cnr of Oxford St and Greens Rd, Paddington
Ideas Exchange: Indigenous Voice to Parliament with Thomas Mayo
Join Thomas Mayo, Signatory and Advocate for the Uluru Statement from the Heart at a special ideas exchange to learn more about the upcoming referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Sunday 18 June 2023, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
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Double Bay Rhyme Time (0-2 yrs)
Enjoy rhymes, singing and dancing with your child at our Rhyme Time program!
Sunday 18 June 2023, 3:30pm-4:00pm (Every week on Sunday, until 19 Sep. 2023)
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Dementia Friendly Queen Street 2023
Dementia Friendly Queen Street is a celebration of people living with dementia and their carers with a week-long initiative at participating businesses.
Monday 19 June 2023, 9:00am-1:00pm (Every day, until 23 Jun. 2023)
Queen Street, Woollahra
Navigating My Aged Care with Holdsworth 2023
If you are 65 or over, you may be eligible for government subsidised supports that can help you live at home longer.
Monday 19 June 2023, 10:00am-12:00pm (Every month on the 3rd Monday of the month, until 20 Nov. 2023)
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Story Time & Craft - Don't let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (3-5 yrs)
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Mo Willem’s ‘Dont Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!’ with a Pigeon Story Time and a very special feathered guest appearance. Enjoy songs, books and a feathered friend, followed by craft.
Monday 19 June 2023, 10:30am-11:30am
Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington
Australian Shareholders Association: Information Session
Do you have a nest egg you’d like to protect? Does the stock market confuse you? Do you want to learn more about investing in shares? Come and join our local group discussing investing in the share market.
Tuesday 20 June 2023, 10:00am-12:00pm
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
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Story Time & Craft - Don't let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (3-5 yrs)
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Mo Willem’s ‘Dont Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!’ with a Pigeon Story Time and a very special feathered guest appearance. Enjoy songs, books and a feathered friend, followed by craft.
Tuesday 20 June 2023, 10:30am-11:30am
Watsons Bay Library, 8 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay
Paddington Mini Makers: Laser Puzzle STEM Challenge (6-10 yrs)
Harness the power of light reflection in a range of Laser beam puzzle group challenges! All materials will be provided in this fun, illuminating session.
Tuesday 20 June 2023, 4:00pm-4:45pm
Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington
Go Solar in the Eastern Suburbs
Interested in installing solar but don't know where to start? Join this free rooftop solar community information session to get your questions answered and learn how to install quality rooftop solar for a fair price.
Tuesday 20 June 2023, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Paddington RSL Club, 220-232 Oxford Street, Paddington
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Story Time & Craft - Don't let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (3-5 yrs)
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Mo Willem’s ‘Dont Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!’ with a Pigeon Story Time and a very special feathered guest appearance. Enjoy songs, books and a feathered friend, followed by craft.
Wednesday 21 June 2023, 10:30am-11:30am
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Make Music Day at Paddington Library
Celebrate Make Music Day! Enjoy listening to some live, relaxing tunes from Jazzscape Trio as you browse the Library shelves, work or study.
Wednesday 21 June 2023, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington
HSC Help: How to Ace the HSC Trials
In this workshop, Rowan Kunz, CEO of Art of Smart Education, will be helping HSC students develop a study plan for your HSC Trials to make sure you are ready to ace them!
Wednesday 21 June 2023, 5:00pm-6:30pm
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Pride Book Club (ages 16+)
Show your support and celebrate LGBTQIA+ experience and our identifying friends, family and community at Paddington Library’s monthly pride book club.
Wednesday 21 June 2023, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington
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Pride Book Club
Show your support and celebrate LGBTQIA+ experience and our identifying friends, family and community at Paddington Library’s monthly pride book club.
Wednesday 21 June 2023, 6:00pm-7:00pm (Every month on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, until 21 Dec. 2023)
Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington
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Double Bay Mini Makers: Laser Puzzle STEM Challenge (6-10 yrs)
Harness the power of light reflection in a range of Laser beam puzzle group challenges! All materials will be provided in this fun, illuminating session.
Thursday 22 June 2023, 4:00pm-4:00pm
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Writers & Readers: "Emboldened" with Belinda Alexandra in conversation with Angela Mollard
Join us for a talk by author Belinda Alexandra in conversation with Angela Mollard to discuss her new book "Emboldened", an exquisitely written blend of memoir and historical non-fiction
Thursday 22 June 2023, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
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Tech Savvy Seniors: Introduction to Email & Online Shopping
This workshop covers the basic steps you need to help keep in touch with your family and friends using email. You will also learn the basics of online shopping, whether you want to book a holiday or buy groceries.
Friday 23 June 2023, 10:30am-12:30pm
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
We Bleed the Same: In Conversation with Ernie Friedlander
join Ernie Friedlander OAM, Holocaust survivor and notable Australian-Jewish activist working against racism and prejudice, in conversation with We Bleed the Same creator and producer Liz Deep-Jones.
Friday 23 June 2023, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Youth Photography Workshop with Scott McCale (Students in yrs 7-12)
Discover the art of outdoor photography with Sydney photographer Scott McGale from Photo Workshop Australia. With expert guidance, you'll learn everything from composition to lighting and have plenty of opportunities to practice your skills.
Saturday 24 June 2023, 10:00am-12:00pm
Cooper Park, Suttie Rd, Bellevue Hill NSW 2023
WAVES Music Festival
Postponed from April - The WAVES Youth Week event featuring music, food, scavenger hunt, mural workshop, Clothes Swap and more, is going ahead.
Sunday 25 June 2023, 11:00am-4:30pm
Dolphin Court, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach, Bondi
Godwin Laus: The Edge of Reality
Art exhibition where the line between abstraction or figuration blurs, fades and loses meaning. Another world emerges from a painting, a personal and distinctive world, related to what is seen but not enslaved by it.
Tuesday 27 June 2023, 9:00am-4:00pm (Every day, until 10 Jul. 2023)
Art2Muse Gallery, 234 Jersey Road, Woollahra
Crochet for Beginners at Paddington Library
In this workshop, you'll learn basic crochet techniques, what some of the most common stitches are and how to read crochet patterns.
Tuesday 27 June 2023, 10:00am-12:30pm
Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington
Writing Workshop: Ignite Your Creative Fire with Lo Carmen
This workshop is a practical approach to turning what you can imagine into reality. It is suitable for new and experienced writers and musicians, and anyone looking to kindle, or rekindle, their creative fire.
Tuesday 27 June 2023, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Bus to Books
Woollahra Libraries offers a monthly bus service for residents in our LGA who have difficulty accessing the Library due to limited mobility.
Thursday 29 June 2023, 9:00am-12:15pm
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Paddington Tea Topics: “The Artist's Secret” with Alexandra Joel & Susan Wyndham
From bestselling author of "The Paris Model" comes this sweeping new saga of strong heroines and family secrets! Join Alexandra Joel in conversation with Susan Wyndham in this wonderful evening talk on "The Artist’s Secret".
Thursday 29 June 2023, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington
McKell Park Craft Studio
Come and join a craft group, meet new friends and bring a craft or creative project with you to work on. Local artists, Margaret McKenna and Caroline Quaine will lead the group.
Friday 30 June 2023, 10:00am-12:00pm
Canonbury Cottage, 159 Darling Point Rd, Darling Point
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Tech Savvy Seniors: Introduction to Smart Phones & Tablets Part 1
In this two-part workshop, you will learn the basics of how to navigate your way around a smartphone and tablet with a touchscreen, as well as the basics of apps.
Friday 30 June 2023, 10:30am-12:30pm
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay