There’s something for all ages in July at Inner West libraries.
All bookings or call 9392 5588.
My Rembetika Blues: A Film About Love, Life and Greek Music – documentary film screening and Q&A with filmmaker Mary Zournazi and guest Lex Marinos
Rembetika music or the Greek blues is a music born of exile and the streets. Filmmaker Mary Zournazi traces the journey of her forebears from Smyrna in Turkey to Sydney Australia but discovers more than family history. She finds out how music connects people during times of struggle and crises.
Marrickville Library Pavilion, Wednesday 20 July, 6pm – 8pm
Sixty-Seven Days with Yvonne Weldon
2022 NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year Yvonne Weldon discusses her seminal debut novel Sixty-Seven Days.
Set in 1990s Aboriginal Redfern, Evie is a proud Wiradjuri woman harbouring a dark pain after experiencing trauma as a young girl and stalked by her predator well into adulthood.
Marrickville Library and Pavilion, Thursday 21 July, 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Play reading for Young Adults
Play reading of ‘Diving for Pearls’ by Katherine Thomson, guided by professional actor Kate Bookallil from Inner West Drama. For ages 16+.
Leichhardt Library, Saturday 30 July, 1pm – 3pm
School Holiday program
How to be a Game Master
Learn how to run engaging tabletop role-playing games for your friends. For ages 12-24.
Marrickville Library Pavilion, Monday 4 July, 2pm – 3pm
Tales Short and Tall
Journey back in time to make and use quills, ink, and parchment. Get an insight into the evolution of the written word and learn how to write exciting tales. For ages 8-12.
Leichhardt Library, Monday 4 July, 2pm – 3.30pm
Bokjumeoni Fortune Pouches
Learn how to sew your Korean Bokjumeoni, said to bring fortune and luck to its owner. For ages 12-24.
Leichhardt Library, Tuesday 5 July, 1pm – 3pm
Upcycling and Restyling Workshop
Fashion experts Ali and Chole of Bell Street Vintage Dress and Bridal show how to fix common problems such as clothes that are too big or too small, drooping hems and stains, how to add pockets and other details to liven up an outfit. For ages 13-24.
Haberfield Library, Wednesday 6 July, 2pm – 4pm
Dungeons and Dragons for Beginners
Everything about playing DnD. For ages 13+.
Ashfield Library, Thursday 7 July, 11am – 1pm
Stupendous Shadows: Shadow Puppetry
The basics of illustration and shadow puppetry in a workshop led by artists from Curious Legends. For ages 8-12.
Marrickville Library, Friday 8 July, 2pm – 3pm
Polymer Clay Jewellery
Discover the world of polymer clay art and create one-of-a-kind jewellery pieces to take home. For ages 12-15.
Balmain Library, Monday 11 July, 10am – 12.30pm
Writing Short and Sweet
Flash fiction is a kind of very short fiction writing. Participants will learn how to write succinct, punchy and creative stories. Only one page needed. Run by Lily Cameron, winner of the Young Creatives Awards 2020 and 2021. For ages 16+.
Leichhardt Library, Wednesday 13 July, 11am – 1pm
Make your own Beeswax Wraps
Ditch plastic for good! Natural beeswax wraps are the answer. For ages 16-24.
St Peters/Sydenham Library, Thursday 14 July, 10am – 12pm
Singing in Harmony
Improve aural skills and learn how to sing in a group. No experience necessary. Singers of all abilities are encouraged to join in the fun. For ages 12+.
Balmain Library, Friday 15 July, 1pm – 3pm
HSC Workshops
Marrickville Library
Revisiting Human Experience – Sunday 3 July, 11.30am – 1pm
The Craft of Writing – Sunday 10 July, 11.30am – 1pm
Visual Arts – Sunday 7 August, 10.30am – 1.30pm
Maths Standard 2 – Sunday 18 September, 10.30am – 1.30pm
Leichhardt Library
Business Studies – Sunday 24 July, 10am – 12pm
Legal Studies – Sunday 24 July, 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Modern History – Sunday 24 July, 3pm – 5pm
Ashfield Library
Advanced Maths – Sunday 11 September, 10.30am – 1.30pm
