Library and History events this August

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Thursday, 26 July 2018

Discover Shakespeare’s Library with Stuart Kells, encounter stylish crime writing in Joanna Penglase’s talk on Exotic Crime, sign up for a free workshop to maximise your HSC performance, and join in the fun during Children’s Book Week!

All events listed are free unless otherwise stated.

Speaker Series

Inner West Built Environment Awards: Heritage and Sustainability Architecture on Show Heidi Pronk and Neil Mackenzie of Mackenzie and Pronk Architects will discuss their Marrickville Medal-winning project ‘Ellerslie’— the partners’ own house in Marrickville overlooking the Cooks River. Christian Grennan of Kreis Grennan Architecture will speak about his Brick Aperture House in Petersham, a shortlisted finalist for the Sustainable Building Award.

      Wednesday, 1 August, 6:30-8:30pm       St Peters/Sydenham Library       Bookings: www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson

Exotic crime with Joanna Penglase Local author Joanna Penglase takes a look at some of the most stylish of crime writers and the unique worlds they created.

      Monday, 6 August, 6:30-7:30pm       Leichhardt Library       Bookings: www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson

Stealth Raiders: A Few Daring Men in 1918 by Lucas Jordan Few Australians are aware of the momentous role played by six daring Australians in the Battle of Amiens, which took place on 8-9 August 1918. Hear this remarkable story.

      Wednesday, 8 August, 6-7pm       Marrickville Library       Bookings: www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson

The Bulldog Track by Peter Phelps Hear the story of Tom Phelps and the 'other Kokoda Track', a story that has never been told. Tom's grandson, award-winning actor Peter Phelps shares this unforgettable tale of resilience and survival.

     Monday, 13 August, 6:30-7:30pm      Balmain Library      Bookings: www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson

Let's talk about blood Dr Rena Hirani and Dr Alison Gould will lead you through some of the latest developments in Australian blood research.

     Tuesday, 14 August, 6:30-7:30pm      Emanuel Tsardoulias Community Library, Dulwich Hill      Bookings: www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson

Complete Food and Nutrition Companion by Catherine Saxelby Nutritionist, blogger and award-wining author Catherine Saxelby presents her ultimate family reference for good health and nutrition.

     Monday, 27 August, 6:30-7:30pm      Balmain Library      Bookings: www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson

Shakespeare’s Library by Stuart Kells Millions of words of scholarship have been expended on the world’s most famous author and his work. And yet a critical part of the puzzle, Shakespeare’s library, is a mystery.

     Friday, 31 August, 11am-12 noon      Ashfield Library      Bookings: www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson

Learn

Spanish for beginners Immerse yourself in the wonders of Spanish culture using real life situations to build basic communication skills. Perfect for knowing how to order sangria and tapas on that next overseas getaway. Cost: $90, six week course.

     Friday, 10 August - Friday 14 September, 6-7pm      Marrickville Town Hall meeting room      Bookings: www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson

Photo organisation fundamentals Are you drowning in digital images? The Filing Fairies will teach you the ABC’s of photo organisation and maintaining your digital collection. Cost: $15.

     Saturday, 11 August, 9:30-11:30am      St Peters/Sydenham Library      Bookings: www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson

Free HSC workshops Learn how Australia's top students maximise their performance for their exams.

How to score top marks presented by Rowan Kunz from Art of Smart

     Tuesday, 14 August, 6-7:30pm      Ashfield Library      Bookings: www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson

Area of study English presented by Andrew Tennent of Tempe High

    Tuesday, 28 August, 5:30-7:30pm     Ashfield Library     Bookings: www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson

Creative writing presented by English teacher, Maruti Lyons

    Thursday, 30 August, 4-6pm     St Peters/Sydenham Library     Bookings: www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson

Children's Book Week 18-24 August We are celebrating Australian children's literature with an author talk, books at bedtime, storytime, and our annual drawing and writing competition.

Enter our competition to win amazing book prizes.

Drawing competition Open to children in grades K-2 Draw a picture of your most treasured item or memory

Writing competition Open to children in grades 3-6 Write a short story about your most treasured item or memory

The competitions close Friday, 10 August 2018. Presentation of prizes will be at Ashfield Library on Friday, 24 August, 4pm. For more information visit: www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/BookWeek

Book Week: Books at bedtime Join us for a family evening dress-up storytime. We will be reading titles from the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book of the Year shortlist, and will vote for our favourites. Come dressed as your favourite character from any book. Best dressed wins a prize!

    Ashfield Library – Monday, 20 August, 6-7pm     Balmain Library – Monday, 20 August, 6-7pm     Leichhardt Library – Thursday, 23 August, 6-7pm     Marrickville Library – Wednesday, 22 August, 6-7pm     St Peters/Sydenham Library – Thursday, 23 August, 6-7pm     Bookings: www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/whatson

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