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Hours
| Monday: | 9am-8pm |
| Tuesday: | 9am-8pm |
| Wednesday: | 9am-8pm |
| Thursday: | 9am-8pm |
| Friday: | 9am-8pm |
| Saturday: | 10am-4pm |
| Sunday: | 10am-4pm |
| Closed on public holidays | |
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Level 1, 451 New South Head Road
Double Bay NSW 2028
Hours
| Monday: | 9:30am-6pm |
| Tuesday: | 9:30am-6pm |
| Wednesday: | 12pm-8pm |
| Thursday: | 9:30am-6pm |
| Friday: | 9:30am-6pm |
| Saturday: | 10am-4pm |
| Sunday: | 10am-4pm* |
| Closed on public holidays | |
*Please note Paddington Library will be opening on Sundays on a trial basis commencing 20 January 2019.
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Paddington Library
Paddington Town Hall
247 Oxford Street,
Paddington NSW 2021
Hours
| Monday: | 2pm-5pm |
| Tuesday: | 9:30am-5pm |
| Wednesday: | 12pm-7pm |
| Thursday: | 9:30am-5pm |
| Friday: | 2pm-5pm |
| Saturday: | Closed |
| Sunday: | Closed |
| Closed on public holidays | |
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Watsons Bay Library
The Tea Gardens
8 Marine Parade
Watsons Bay NSW 2030
Changes
Join us for the 30th Poet's Picnic 'Changes' on 26 February. It will be a celebration of poetry under the stars overlooking Sydney Harbour!
The event will feature:
- witty, nostalgic, evocative poetry
- a line-up of iconic, established & exciting new poets
- live music
- outdoor games and activities
Featuring Fiona Wright, Holly Friedlander Liddicoat, Mark Tredennick, Geoffrey Lehmann, Toby Fitch and student performers from Ascham, Kincoppal Rose Bay, Kambala and Moriah College.
FREE EVENT
Grab a rug, pack a picnic and celebrate poetry under the stars by Sydney Harbour! Featuring a fantastic line-up of some of Australia’s most acclaimed poets, live music, outdoor games and activities and more!
Compered by Simon Marnie (ABC Radio 702)
Live music from 5pm. Poets Performances from 6-8pm.
Picnic Baskets available for pre-order.
Stay tuned for more information.
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View photos of the 2015 Poets' Picnic.
For more details please contact Woollahra Libraries on 9391 7100.
Crowd listens to poet Maggie Walsh
Astrid Lorange reads poetry