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Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9806 8600



Address: 10 Footbridge Boulevard 2127 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/wentworthpointcommunitycentreandlibrary

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25.01.2022 Join us for a fun Bibs and Books Story Time! Book: I Just Ate My Friend Author: Heidi McKinnon Publisher: Allen & Unwin



24.01.2022 Looking for an outdoor adventure this weekend? This Saturday, our friends at Sydney Olympic Park are running a behind the scenes tour of the famous Brick Pit site and home of the endangered Green and Golden Bell Frog! Head to the link below to find out more and to secure a ticket!

24.01.2022 Join us at 10:30am today for our weekly Bibs and Books (0-2 years) live streamed Story Time! City of Parramatta Parramatta Library

23.01.2022 Looking to get active and learn some new dance moves in term 1? We have begun registrations for a new hip hop dance class for youth (11 -16 years) with Dancekool for a pilot price of $20 for the entire term. The class runs on Friday afternoons 3:45-4:45pm from Friday 12 February.... To register for this exciting new dance class, follow the link below.



23.01.2022 Have you ever made a skipping rope? These school holidays sign your young ones (8 -12 years) up for a FREE sustainable skipping rope making workshop! To register, visit the link below. ... Liveable Parramatta

23.01.2022 Next week on Thursday 19 November 6:30 - 7:15pm the WPCCL Online Film Club will be discussing the film 'Emily in Japan' a movie about the life and work of Aboriginal Artist Emily Kame Kngwarreye. Join the WPCCL film club today HERE >https://bit.ly/3eT6FrX WATCH THE FILM with your Parramatta Library membership via Beamafilm HERE > https://beamafilm.com/watch/emily-in-japan... Check out the trailer to this important film via the link below!

23.01.2022 Ever wondered how to make a zine? Join local Artist Garry Trinh on Zoom to find out how to make your own D.I.Y artist book these school holidays. Register for the FREE zine-making workshop via the link below!... City of Parramatta Where It's At Parramatta Parramatta Library



23.01.2022 Have you signed up for our monthly e-newsletter? Keep up to date with everything that's happening at WPCCL via the link below!

22.01.2022 For Heath Month 2020 Parramatta Library will present a bilingual online healthy lifestyle webinar in English and Korean. This important webinar will focus on 5 ways to stay healthy in your day-to-day life, this includes; -Eating fewer snacks and selecting healthier alternatives... -Less screen time -Choosing water as a drink -Eating more fruit and vegetables -Disease Prevention Book you spot via the link below as tickets are limited

21.01.2022 Term 1 kids class registrations are now open! See what is being run at Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library for kids by clicking on the links below. Places are limited, so get in quick. After School Art Club (6 -11 years) Mondays 3:30pm to 5pm... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/133927682303 Music Production, Lyric Writing and Performance ONLINE (12-18 years) Thursdays 4pm to 5pm https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/137887341751 Coding for Beginners ONLINE (8 -11 years) Dancekool Thursdays 5:40pm to 6:40pm https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/137561156121 Hip Hop Dance Class for beginners (11 -16 years) Fridays 3:45pm to 4:45pm https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/137372754607 Creative Writing with Will Kostakis ONLINE (13-15 years) Runs from Thursday 18 February https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/creative-writing-with-will-

21.01.2022 Join us on our Facebook page today at 10:30am for our live-streamed Story Time (2 - 5 years). We look forward to singing all of our favourite nursery rhymes with you!

21.01.2022 Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the beginning of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. For the occasion we have curated a selection of books that delve into the history of this historic event that put our city on the world stage! Have a look at our suggested book titles below which can be reserved online in our collection. Olympia : the story of the ancient Olympic games / Robin Waterfield... https://bit.ly/3mlby08 The story of the Olympics / Minna Lacey https://bit.ly/2ZDHpPS Our race for reconcilation / Anita Heiss https://bit.ly/3kiFtV4 Beneath the surface : a memoir / Libby Trickett https://bit.ly/3mn5hkM Body lengths / Leisel Jones https://bit.ly/2ZEV0q9 Great Australian sporting stories : 65 insider tales on and off the field / Ian Heads https://bit.ly/2FHxhOQ Black pearls : the Aboriginal and Islander sports hall of fame / Colin Tatz https://bit.ly/2ZAPO6U Parramatta Library Sydney Olympic Park



21.01.2022 Happy Diwali! For the occasion, we have prepared a very special take-home craft kit that can be picked up from our friendly library staff at WPCCL! Celebrate Diwali by making your own colourful artworks and bookmarks.... From everyone here at Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library, we wish you a Diwali that brings happiness prosperity and joy to you and all your family! City of Parramatta Parramatta Library *Craft kits available while stocks last.*

21.01.2022 Our friends at Rhodes Multicultural Community Association and City of Canada Bay have put together an exciting program of online events for the upcoming Moon Festival that will be held on Sunday 27 September from 11am to 5pm. For more information about this exciting program of events, watch the video below and click the below link to find out more! http://rmca.org.au/event/rhodes-moon-festival-27th-sep-2020/

21.01.2022 The final video in our series 'The Art of Bojagi' with Artist Taerim Claire Jeon, looks at the intricate use of Bojagi fabric art as an economic and reusable method to wrap gifts, objects and create a sustainable eco-bag! Follow the link below to see how you can use fabric instead of wrapping paper to wrap-up objects. Just in time for gift-giving over the holiday period!... City of Parramatta Liveable Parramatta Parramatta Library Marina Square Wentworth Point Quilt NSW Korean Cultural Centre Australia

20.01.2022 Our friends at Parramatta Artists' Studios invite you to join them for Future Artists Club at Home these school holidays! A fun-filled art program of free online workshops and activities created for you by PAS artists. Be inspired to collect materials around your house, in your backyard or on a walk to the local park to create drawings, sculptures, recipes, maps and more. These workshops take the form of video, audio and written instructions you can access online. Click the link below to view the full program!

20.01.2022 Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library offers a number of spaces that can be hired for events, workshops, birthdays, meetings and much more! To find out more about what WPCCL has to offer, head to the below link. https://bit.ly/3kPLtVF... To get in touch with our bookings team, please contact: [email protected] Bookings phone: (02) 9806 8688

20.01.2022 Behind the scenes at WPCCL. How do your books and DVDs get from the book return chute back to their shelf? Firstly they are carefully sorted in the Returns Room by library staff on their journey back to their home in the collection. Each item has a particular spot in the library that adheres to the Dewey Decimal system that helps with the organisation and retrieval of items.... City of Parramatta Parramatta Library

19.01.2022 It is always important to take stock and reflect upon how we all think about self-care and mindfulness in 2020. WPCCL will be hosting a FREE online Gentle Yoga and Mindful Movements for Seniors over the upcoming spring break on Friday 9 October at 10am. Register via the link below! ... Active Parramatta City of Parramatta Parramatta Library

19.01.2022 Do you know a young eco-warrior around Parramatta? City of Parramatta and SUEZ Australia and New Zealand are seeking our local young eco-warriors to show the community what do they do to reduce or reuse plastic bags to combat plastic pollution in our environment and contamination in our recycling bins. With over $4000 worth of prizes to be won for the participating schools, teachers and families, it is a great opportunity for everyone to get involved. ... Competition closes on 25th September 2020. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2QHc1ev Liveable Parramatta

19.01.2022 Have you seen our Junior School Collection Books and study resources at Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library? There are lots and lots of books to help with primary school education that can be borrowed today. You can also access a list of great JSC online resources and databases from Parramatta Library websites below! ... Preschool - Year 2 resources https://bit.ly/3mEr8U5 Years 3-6 https://bit.ly/3oP5MoW

19.01.2022 Meet Garry Trinh. Photographer, Artist, Explorer. Earlier in the year, Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library invited local Artist Garry Trinh to explain his photography process and talk about what it is like to see the world through a photographers eye. This video is the first in our Art Insights video series where we ask local artists what it is like to see the world from their perspective and we learn some things about their process along the way. ... Garry will be running a FREE online zine-making workshop for youth (13-18 years) these upcoming school holidays. If you would like to register, follow the link below! Zine-Making online workshop with Artist Garry Trinh (Youth 13-18 years) https://bit.ly/3kuRS8c Photography: Garry Trinh Videography: Akil Ahamat

18.01.2022 Join the National Portrait Gallery and Magabala Books online for a bilingual reading of My Story, Ngaginybe Jarragbe by Shirley Purdie. Youll hear both Gija and English, and then be led through activities that you can enjoy at home! Make a booking for the online event via the link below and you will receive an email before the program with instructions on how to connect on the day using Zoom.

18.01.2022 Join Sydney Writers' Festival next week for a very special online event with Author Trent Dalton in conversation with Annabel Crabb. Trent became a record-breaking, bestselling, multi-award-winning novelist with his very first book. Boy Swallows Universe was an instant Australian classic, becoming the fastest selling fiction debut in Australian history. Trents new novel, All Our Shimmering Skies, is an exhilarating tale of love, friendship and gifts that fall from the sk...y. Set in the Northern Territory during World War II, its filled with Trents typically acute observations, larger-than-life characters and moments of both pure joy and heartbreaking sadness. To register for this very special online event, follow the link below.

18.01.2022 Our live-streamed Story Time is now live!

17.01.2022 Summer Reading Club is back with Parramatta Library! This year Summer Reading Club is open to all ages 4 years and above. How can you participate? Collect your booklet at your local Library from 25 November 2020 or download a copy via the below. Have fun reading this summer and have fun completing some exciting reading activities!

17.01.2022 Next week is National NAIDOC week (8 -15 November)! This year's important theme is ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE.... From Monday 9 November, you will be able to pick up a special NAIDOC kids craft pack from WPCCL that includes a colouring in book titled 'Nangami (Dreaming)'. Ask one of our friendly library staff about this special craft pack when you visit next week. *Available while stocks last.

17.01.2022 Will you and your young ones be joining us for Bibs and Books Story Time this morning? Our live-stream begins at 10:30am. See you soon!

17.01.2022 Do you like all things science fiction? Stories about space, the future and all things speculative have intrigued readers across the world and have been a great way to reflect the world around us in a new and otherworldy way. Join Nisa and Rachel in the recent Parra Pods Podcast from Parramatta Library recorded at Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library and learn about three science fiction books that can be borrowed from your library today!... Listen to the new 'Science Fiction' Parra Pods Podcast via the link below.

17.01.2022 How are you celebrating Diwali this weekend? Pick up a special Diwali craft kit from us today and add some more colour to your home for Diwali! *Craft packs are subject to availability.

16.01.2022 Will you be joining us for our weekly Bibs and Books Story Time at 10:30am? Sing all your favourite nursery rhymes and hear a new book!

16.01.2022 Our live-streamed Story Time (2-5 years) begins at 10:30am. today we have a special guest! See you soon!

16.01.2022 This month we are highlighting Science Fiction stories! Visit us to see a curated display of Sci-fi books in the library and check out some of our online picks via the links below! Books and DVDs on the shelves at WPCCL... Title: Bone Silence Author: Alastair Reynolds Title: War of the Worlds Author: DVD BBC adaptation of H. G. Wells, War of the Worlds 1866-1946. Title: The Martian Author: Andy Weir Title: The hidden girl and other stories Author: Ken Liu Title: To sleep in a sea of stars Author: Christopher Paolini Title: Westworld Author: Jonathan Nolan (creator) Title: Behind the Throne Author: K. B. Wagers Online Books Title: Infinity’s End Author: Stephen Baxter https://bit.ly/35LUvNd Title: Brave New World Author: Aldous Huxley https://bit.ly/3ea63xD Title: Agency Author: William Gibson https://bit.ly/34FH0iT Parramatta Library

15.01.2022 Will you be joining us for our live-streamed Bibs and Books Story Time today? Sing all your favourite nursery rhymes with Kiesha and Rachel at 10:30am! See you soon.... City of Parramatta Parramatta Library

15.01.2022 School Holidays are just around the corner! Join WPCCL for a jam-packed program of online workshops, classes and events for a range of ages! To find out what's on, click through the link below. ... https://bit.ly/3jZCv7H City of Parramatta Parramatta Library Parramatta Artists' Studios

15.01.2022 Term 1 adult class registrations are now open! See what is being run at Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library for adults by clicking on the links below. Places are limited, so get in quick. Yoga for Adults Mondays 6:30 to 7:30... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/133931989185 Fundamentals of Art Thursdays 6pm to 7:30pm https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/136917055599 Weekend Photography Club Saturdays 10:00am to 11:30am https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/136885384871

12.01.2022 Join us at 10:30am for a fun-filled Bibs and Books Story Time with Rachel and Kiesha!

11.01.2022 Get crafty this week with Parramatta Library! Register via the link below to secure a craft kit. Each kit contains all the materials needed to get started with this fun art activity. Collect your art kit from the Level One customer service at Parramatta Library (1/3 Fitzwilliam St, Parramatta) between Monday 14 September and Friday 18 September during opening hours (10am - 1pm, 2pm - 4pm).

11.01.2022 Have you ever made a zine before? Join local Artist Garry Trinh these upcoming school holidays for our Online Youth Zine-Making Workshop (13-18 years)! To register, follow the link below.

10.01.2022 Join us at 10:30am for our last Story Time for this term. We will be taking a two week break over the school holidays. See you soon!

10.01.2022 Our friends at Riverside Theatres are opening their doors for the Spot On Children's Festival! The festival you know and love returns in the 2020 Spring school holidays with even more excitement and adventure! For the first time in 2020, Spot On Children's Festival will feature a mix of live in-person shows and live streamed shows, allowing families to choose how they join in the fun! ... Find out more and book your tickets at: https://riversideparramatta.com.au/cat/whats-on/spoton2020/ #RiversideParra #RiversideDigital #SpotOnChildrensFestival #SpotOn #RiversideSpotOn #SchoolHolidays #VacationCare #WhatsOn #Parramatta #WesternSydney

09.01.2022 Our weekly Bibs and Books Story Time is now live! Join Kiesha and Rachel as they sing all your favourite nursery rhymes and read a fun new book! City of Parramatta... Parramatta Library See more

09.01.2022 Join us at 10:30am for a very special online Story Time where Rachel and Kiesha will be joined by Puppeteer Jenny from Little Wing Puppets, who is performing at Riverside Theatres on Monday 7 December 2020 at 10:30am in the fun show Trinkett the Robot! To find out more about this fun stage-show visit the link below https://riversideparramatta.com.au/show/trinkettherobot/... See you soon for Story Time!

09.01.2022 Join Kiesha and Rachel this Story Time with special guest Puppeteer Jenny from Little Wing Puppets. If you want to see some puppets in real life, you can visit Riverside Theatres on Monday 7 December 2020 at 10:30am to see the fun new stage show Trinkett The Robot! Trinket the Robot is a lively, funny, interactive solo puppet show, based on the tale of Pinocchio. It explores emotions and offers ways for children to understand different feelings.... To book your tickets visit the link below. https://riversideparramatta.com.au/show/trinkettherobot/ Book title: Norton and Alpha Author: Kristyna Litten publisher: Simon and Schuster

09.01.2022 Service interruptions at City of Parramatta Libraries. We are currently experiencing problems with our computer systems, including public PCs. All library branc...hes remain open for borrowing, and staff can assist with computer access. Some online library services - including the catalogue - are also experiencing interruptions. We're sorry for the inconvenience, and are working to return everything to normal as soon as possible.

08.01.2022 Check It! Before you chuck it this National recycling week with Planet Ark! Check It! Before You Chuck It is a new campaign encouraging Australians to always check the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) when disposing of packaging. Take a look at the animation below you’ll be hearing the jingle in your head the next time you’re at the bin!... Liveable Parramatta City of Parramatta

07.01.2022 Have you noticed the Green and Golden Bell Frog sculpture in the foyer of Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library? This vibrant artwork is made entirely of recycled materials by Artist Nichola Bryan! Thanks Sydney Olympic Park for letting us have a loan of such a great sustainable artwork, Wentworth Point now has a colourful new friend!

07.01.2022 Have you subscribed to our e-newsletter? Get the latest news about what's happening at WPCCL directly to your inbox every month!

07.01.2022 Not sure what to read this week? Maybe a book recommendation could help! Our Staff Picks shelves have recommendations for books by our friendly WPCCL staff. See Kiesha's most recent recommendation below.... Title: The Little Book of Lost Words Genre: Non fiction - Language Why we like it: A very quick read. One word every two pages. Some are funny, some are interesteing and it is great experience finding very old words to describe things in life that you encounter every day.

07.01.2022 Spring into health with Parramatta Library this Health Month!

06.01.2022 Join Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library for a fun filled Bibs and Books Story Time with Rachel and Kiesha!

06.01.2022 Join us these school holidays for a very special tri-lingual Story Time on Facebook live in Mandarin, English and Korean! When: Thursday 1 October at 10:30am Parramatta Library... City of Parramatta See more

05.01.2022 We are very excited to be bringing Dancekool Hip Hop classes to Wentworth Point in term 1. Register for this exciting class via the link below!

03.01.2022 Tune-in for our live-streamed Story Time (2- 5 years) via the link below!

03.01.2022 Join us for all your favourite nursery rhymes and a fun story to read along to!

03.01.2022 Will you be joining us at 10:30am for our live-streamed Story Time? Sing all your favourite songs and discover a new book with Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library! See you soon. ... City of Parramatta Parramatta Library See more

02.01.2022 November is a month of celebration! To celebrate NAIDOC Week and Diwali this weekend, we have two FREE art and craft packs that can be picked up from our library during opening hours. Get creative this month with some fun craft packs from WPCCL! ... City of Parramatta Parramatta Library

02.01.2022 For Heath Month 2020 Parramatta Library are presenting a bilingual online healthy lifestyle webinar in English and Mandarin. This important webinar will focus on 5 ways to stay healthy in your day-to-day life, this includes; -Eating fewer snacks and selecting healthier alternatives... -Less screen time -Choosing water as a drink -Eating more fruit and vegetables -Disease Prevention Book you spot via the link below as tickets are limited

02.01.2022 Watch the 2020 Paint Parra REaD Annual Reading Day! This year Parramatta Library are honoured to have the Australian Childrens Laureate Ursula Dubosarsky provide a special reading. More info about Paint Parra REaD and the reading day can be found at the following link https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/paint-parra-read ... To reserve and borrow childrens books head over to parra.library/search See more

02.01.2022 With the HSC Exams just around the corner, it is important to make sure that you are looking after your mind and body. Join us on the second week of the upcoming school holidays for a FREE online Yoga and Self Care tips session for HSC students. Register today via the link below! ... City of Parramatta Where It's At Parramatta Parramatta Library

01.01.2022 How are you celebrating Diwali this weekend? Join us for a very special live-streamed Diwali Story Time today at 10:30am. See you soon!... City of Parramatta Parramatta Library

01.01.2022 Will you joining us at 10:30am for our first ONLINE Story Time (2-5 years) for 2021? This term our Story Time will be hosted on Zoom online, follow the link below to register and receive the login link. See you soon!

01.01.2022 Do you have too many plastic bags around the house? Why not turn them into a skipping rope! Join us these school holidays on October 6 for a fun workshop that will teach you how to turn plastic bags into a functioning skipping rope!... Register via the link below

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