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Waverley LibraryDecember January 2013/14

Waverley Library Award for Literature 2013Waverley Library applauds all the authors nominated for the 2013 Nib Waverley Library Award for Literature.

We are pleased to announce that the big winner of the year is Gideon Haigh for his wonderful Shane Warne biography, On Warne.

Congratulations also to all the remaining shortlisted authors, Matthew Condon, Michael Fullilove, John Hamilton, Hannah Kent and Helen Trinca.

Thank you to all who voted in our inaugural People’s Choice category. We received over 200 votes with The Price of Valour by John Hamiliton receiving the most and taking out the prize. Not only does John win a prize, so do two lucky voters, chosen at random from all those who voted for the winning book. Well done to David Moses of North Bondi and Richard Brazier of Grass Valley, Western Australia who both win a set of the shortlisted books and a voucher for a wonderful meal at Bondi Icebergs Club.

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors who made this wonderful award a reality for 2013:

Gertrude and Alice Bookstore & Cafe, The Wentworth Courier, The Friends of Waverley Library and Bondi Icebergs Club.

Remember, all the nominated books from this year’s award are now available to borrow at Waverley Library. Great summer reading and wonderful stories from the cream of Australian writing.

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THEON WARNE Gideon Haigh On Warne relives the Warne era: its highs, its lows, its fun and its follies. The author assesses this greatest of sportsmen as cricketer, character, comrade, news-maker and national figure – a natural in an increasingly regimented time, a simplifier in a progressively complicated world.

THE PRIcE Of VALOuR John Hamilton This compelling narrative gives an extraordinary perspective of the Gallipoli battles for The Nek and Hill 60, combined with a compassionate and intimate account of the rise and fall of a real Australian hero, Hugo Throssell. This is a story of courage, sacrifice and youth darkened by the experience of war.

RENdEzVOus WITH dEsTINy Michael fullilove A group of highly unorthodox emissaries dispatched to Europe by President Franklin D. Roosevelt paved the way for America’s entry into World War II. Together they shaped the future of America, the War, and the modern world.

MAdELEINE Helen Trinca Trinca has captured the troubled life of Madeleine St John, one of Australia’s most significant writers, in this moving account of her remarkable story.

THREE cROOkEd kINGs Matthew condonThree Crooked Kings follows the journey of former knighted Commissioner of Police in Queensland, Terence Murray Lewis, before his spectacular downfall and imprisonment. It is the definitive account of an era that changed Queensland society and a grand narrative teeming with murder, pay-offs, political machinations, drug heists, assisted suicides, police in-fighting and corruption.

BuRIAL RITEs Hannah kent In 1829, the last public execution in Iceland took place. A man and a woman were beheaded for a murder on a remote farm.There being no prisons in Iceland, the condemned woman had been held for the winter before her execution at a farm where she’d lived as a young girl, guarded by the farmer’s wife and daughters. Burial Rites tells the story of that winter as the landscape of northern Iceland casts its spell.

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Think Local this Festive Season:Charity Drive for Norman Andrews HouseUNTiL MONDAy 16 DeCeMberHelp give the homeless and those in difficult circumstances a happy Christmas by taking part in Waverley Council’s charity drive. Drop off your donations at the Waverley Library, 32–48 Denison St, Bondi Junction or at the Customer Service Centre at 55 Spring St, Bondi Junction. Donations of canned foods, lollies and puddings are greatly appreciated, but please do not leave toys or clothing.

ignoramus AnonymousTHUrSDAy 5 DeCeMber 7–8pM THeATreTTe Ignoramus Anonymous is a small tongue-in-cheek support group for the ignorant (yes,

the ignorant!). Over a glass of wine and nibbles, safely confess your ignorance and admit your limitations through this truly unique experience. Participants will receive a free copy of the Little Book of Ignorance – a playful workbook to explore one’s ignorance in more depth after the meeting.

Free admission, wine and cheese provided. Bookings essential at eventbrite.com.au or call 9386 7777.

exhibition: Kindred SpiritsA Mother and Daughter speak through their art – Lisa Darveniza & Alison GilbertTUeSDAy 3 DeCeMber TO MONDAy 6 JANUAry, MONDAy TO FriDAy 9.30AM–9pM, SATUrDAy 9.30AM–3pM, SUNDAy 1–5pM WAverLey LibrAry GALLerieSBoth artists unite in this exhibition to take you on a ride through the inner landscape, rich with meaning and a haunting vibrancy. Lisa Darveniza is a fine art photographer who is exhibiting “Map of Consciousness” a narrative that points to the spiritual mystery of life. Alison Gilbert is a digital artist showing “Going Home”, a mix of artworks reflecting memories, emotion, intuition and fantasies, which blur the lines between what is seen and what is experienced.

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These school holidays, don’t get bored, get to Waverley Library and join in our School Holiday program. We have a range of low cost but high fun activities to keep you out of the heat all January.

Summer SandcastlesWeDNeSDAy 8 JANUAry 11AM–12 NOON CHiLDreN’S ACTiviTy rOOMFor ages 5–10

Sick of having your handiwork demolished at the beach? Design, build and decorate your very own everlasting sandcastle at the Library and take it home too!

$6 per person. Bookings essential at mca-tix.com.au or 1300 306 776.

Creepy and wicked woundsTHUrSDAy 9 JANUAry 10–11AM CHiLDreN’S ACTiviTy rOOMFor ages 7 years +

Create disgusting, weird and creepy wounds just like a special effects professional, whilst learning about human anatomy!

$8 per person. Bookings essential at mca-tix.com.au or 1300 306 776.

K-pop dreaming!TUeSDAy 14 JANUAry 2–4pM COMpUTer rOOMFor ages 9–13

Star in your own K-pop poster! Bring a photo of yourself on a USB and use a photo app to add props and a background.

Pick up key digital techniques while you’re at it.

$6 per person. Bookings essential at mca-tix.com.au or 1300 306 776.

Splashing around with Nemo!WeDNeSDAy 15 JANUAry 2.30–4.30pM THeATreTTe For all ages

Get out of the hot summer sun and join Marlin, Nemo, Dory and all the gang for this Pixar movie favourite! Free popcorn and refreshments provided. All ages welcome but bookings essential for all.

Free. Bookings essential at eventbrite.com.au or call 9386 7777.

Wild animal homesTHUrSDAy 16 JANUAry 10–11AM THeATreTTe For ages 3–6

Learn where animals live all around the globe with the Wild Homes Show. Children will have the opportunity to dress up and play in many different types of habitats. Dress ups and costumes provided.

$8 per person. Bookings essential at mca-tix.com.au or 1300 306 776.

Australia Day partyWeDNeSDAy 22 JANUAry 11AM–12 NOON CHiLDreN’S ACTiviTy rOOMFor ages 5–10

My Australia Day rules! Oz Day comes to the Library early this year. Cook up some true blue favourite treats, create a ripper of a shark hat to amaze your mates and try tossing a fair dinkum thong.

$6 per person. Bookings essential at mca-tix.com.au or 1300 306 776.

Lego roboticsTHUrSDAy 23 JANUAry 2.30–4pM CHiLDreN’S ACTiviTy rOOMFor ages 8 years +

Welcome to an interactive hands-on workshop with a difference. Using laptops and the brand new NXT Lego Mindstorms robots, children will be able to find out how a robot really works! Come along and see what you can do. Robot wars and much more!

$10 per person. Bookings essential at mca-tix.com.au or 1300 306 776.

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WeDNeSDAy 11 DeCeMber 10–11.30AM COMpUTer rOOMHave fun getting started in computers. Using games, videos

and direct instruction your understanding will grow. Learn to use the mouse and keyboard, open applications, organise files and folders and use removable USB devices.

Bookings essential at eventbrite.com.au or call 9386 7777.

Family Christmas Movie night – The GrinchFriDAy 13 DeCeMber 4.30–6.30pM THeATreTTeInspired by the Dr Seuss story, this movie celebrates the message that Christmas is less about shiny new toys and sparkling decorations and all about spending quality time with family and loved ones. All welcome for free popcorn, refreshments and fun. As always, wear your favourite pyjamas and don’t forget BYO cushion or bean bag!

Parents and caregivers please note that this movie has a PG rating and may not be suitable for younger children.

Bookings essential at eventbrite.com.au or call 9386 7777.

Crafternoons Kids ClubWeDNeSDAy 11 & 18 DeCeMber 4–5pM CHiLDreN’S ACTiviTy rOOMFor ages 7–12 years.

Don’t miss your last chance to join in the fun this year! Make

new friends, learn new skills and get crafty!

Free. Bookings essential at eventbrite.com.au or call 9386 7777.

books, movies and more

MONDAy 30 DeCeMber 10.30AM–12NOON THeOry rOOMDid you find the latest bestseller simply amazing or think the new blockbuster is a bore? Share your opinions and ideas in this friendly and lively group. Participants choose topics and themes for discussion each week.

Refreshments provided. No bookings required. For more info call 9386 7709.

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