Burwood Library
Burwood Library is supporting HSC students in our community with a trial of Midnight Library Study Sessions in the Community Hub, during October and November 2021. From 8pm to midnight on Tuesdays and Thursdays, you can book a study space in the Library Hub.
Burwood Library Sci-fi Book Club
Between Thursday 23 March 2023 and Thursday 24 August 2023
Are you a fan of Science Fiction?
Come along to our book club and share your passion for Sci-fi with like-minded people, enjoy lively conversation and read great books!
The group meets the 4th Thursday of the month.
Burwood Library and Hub
Midnight Hours on Thursdays
Between Thursday 16 February 2023 and Thursday 3 August 2023
Burwood will open the Hub section of the library on Thursday nights till midnight, between the 16th of February 2023 and the 3rd of August 2023. To be able to access the space, you must be a Burwood Library member and register via our booking platform. You’ll be issued a security code to enter the Hub section between 8pm -12am each week. You must book for each Thursday, and booking once does not allow you access for other Thursday nights.
Burwood Library and Community Hub
Seniors Steam Club (CANCELLED)
Between Friday 24 February 2023 and Friday 30 June 2023
Are you curious about Science Technology Engineering Arts and Maths? Want to gain more skills and knowledge? Or just want to impress your family and friends?
Then join our free monthly Seniors STEAM Club and get connected. (No prior experience required).
Burwood Library and Hob
Kids STEAM Club (CANCELLED)
Between Thursday 25 August 2022 and Wednesday 28 June 2023
Are you curious about technology? Want to have fun and learn about everything from augmented reality to robotics and coding? Join us for our monthly tech club for 8-12 years old.
Burwood Library
Junior STEAM Club (CANCELLED)
Between Wednesday 22 February 2023 and Wednesday 21 June 2023
Are you curious about technology? Want to have fun and learn about everything from augmented reality to robotics and coding? Join us for our monthly tech club for 5-8 years old.
Burwood Library and Hub
Creative Writing Club
Between Thursday 2 March 2023 and Thursday 30 March 2023
Burwood Library in partnership with Dymocks Tutoring is launching a Creative Writing Club for Students in year 8/9/10, join us to learn the tools and techniques of creative writing, and connect with fellow emerging writers to fine tune your craft. We will invite special guests throughout the year to speak to you and help you develop your work for publication.
Burwood Library and Community Hub
Coding and robotics
Between Monday 13 February 2023 and Monday 27 March 2023
Burwood Library invites children aged 3 -5, parents and grandparents to join us for an exploration of robotics and coding. Up to 2 adults can come with the child.
Please only book child attending (parent/grandparent included in ticket)
Burwood Library and Hub
Korean Art Workshop with Myo Yim
Tuesday 21 March 2023
To celebrate Harmony Day, Burwood Library is pleased to partner with Korean Cultural Centre, offering a special Korean Painting workshop.
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Robogals UNSW present SUMO
Thursday 9 March 2023
Burwood Library is hosting Robogals UNSW, the Sydney chapter of the global Robogals organisation. Established in 2009 to promote STEM to girls across NSW, they will be presenting their most popular workshop, SUMO, where students construct robots, customise them to their preferences and program them to push each other out of a ring. This is a competitive workshop where each group battles for supremacy in the sumo ring.
Burwood Library and Hub
认识澳洲本土花卉 (普通话)
Thursday 9 March 2023
Burwood 图书馆为庆祝 Australian Reading Hours, 邀请《澳洲花鳥手帖》的作者李夏女士 阅读并分享书内关于澳大利亚标志性植物的有趣故事。
李作家将通过美丽的照片和有趣的故事，为大家介绍澳洲的代表性植物。
Burwood Library and Hub
Celebrate International Women’s Day
Wednesday 8 March 2023
Celebrate International Women’s Day with a morning of ceremony and well-being
Join Cara from Altitude Tea on IWD enjoy the art of receiving through the gentle ceremony of Chinese tea making and drinking.
Tiny cups used in the tea ceremony encourages frequent topping up of tea which allows us to be receptive to gratitude and self-awareness.
Burwood Library and Hub
参加手工衍纸班 发挥您的 / Creative quilling classes (Mandarin) 售罄 登记候补名
Tuesday 7 March 2023
Burwood 图书馆联同华人服务社邀请悉尼老年大学工艺制作汪郑海莉老师在宝活图书馆开办手工创意衍纸课。
Get creative with our qulling classes
Burwood Library in partnership with CASS, has invited Sydney Seniors Learning Society to offer quilling classes at Burwood Library.
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LGBTQIA+ Documentary Festival
Between Wednesday 1 March 2023 and Saturday 4 March 2023
Help us celebrate Sydney Worldpride 2023 at Burwood Library by joining us for a curated series of documentaries that focus on art, fashion and LGBTQIA+ culture
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Japanese Marbling craft session
Saturday 4 March 2023
Suminagashi 墨 流 し or “floating ink” is the craft of marbling paper with water and ink to create something vibrant and colorful. The process originated in Japan, believed to be from the 12th century. Dive in, and take a swirl with Burwood Library.
Session is for 8-12 year olds.
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Burwood Bubble Tea Walking Tour
Between Saturday 17 December 2022 and Saturday 25 February 2023
Are you a bubble tea fan or a little curious about the cold milky drink you see all around Burwood? Burwood Library invites you to celebrate the unique milk tea culture in Burwood and learn about process of making boba (aka bubble) tea with a tour of six bubble tea stores in Burwood.
The Tour runs for approximately an hour, and you’ll learn everything there is to know about bubble tea and more. You’ll also be given a map during the tour with locations of all 20 stores you can visit in Burwood after the tour.
Burwood Library
Plant Doctor: Terrariums for Mindfulness with Alan Chan
Thursday 23 February 2023
Join Alan of Plant Jungle in this relaxing terrarium making workshop. We’ll cover everything you need to know in making your own relaxing terrarium at home. Alan will guide you through the creation of the terrarium, providing tips on maintenance and care of your terrarium. The wonderful practice of caring and nurturing the plants in your terrarium is beneficial for your health and wellbeing. There will be an opportunity for audience Q&A at the end of the workshop.
Burwood Library and Hub
NSW 주정부 후원 텍쎄비 씨니어스 프로그램 씨니어를위한 무료 컴퓨터 / 스마트폰 수업
Between Tuesday 7 February 2023 and Wednesday 22 February 2023
Free Technology Classes:
Tech Savvy Seniors in Korean Burwood Library
Burwood Library offers free technology training classes for seniors.
Book one or more sessions and learn how to use our mobile devices to keep in touch with family and friends, or to make daily life easier.
In February 2023 we are offering sessions in Korean. No prior knowledge is required, and equipment is provided.
Burwood Library and Hub
Plant Doctor: Houseplant Care 101 + Plant Swap - Alan Chan
Thursday 16 February 2023
Join Alan of Plant Jungle in this exciting indoor gardening workshop. We’ll guide you through the trips and tricks of plant care covering: choosing the right plant, lighting, watering, soil, pests and diseases, fertilising and propagation!
Burwood Library and Hub
Playtime for Grown Ups with Liliana Occhiuto
Thursday 9 February 2023
Each month Burwood Library hosts an artist to help you take time out from your busy life to play, relax and activate the child in you. Playtime for Grown Ups is an evening of story, activity and connection.
Burwood Library and Hub
Summer Reading Challenge Party: Read Around Rocks
Thursday 9 February 2023
Summer Reading Challenge Participants get ready to Party! Join us for a special party and awards ceremony to celebrate your reading achievements over the summer school holidays.
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It's all in the stars!
Thursday 2 February 2023
Join us for a free talk on Chinese Astrology.
Burwood Library and Hub
Luna New Year: Year of the Rabbit
Tuesday 24 January 2023
Celebrate Luna New Year and hop to it these school holidays!
Rejoice in this year’s Rabbit Luna New Year festivities with a decorative bunny sculpture & pendant workshop, Luna New Year stories and festival fun!
Age Range: 7-12 years
Burwood Library and Hub
Summer Film Flick: Minions: the rise of Gru
Monday 23 January 2023
Who likes cool bananas, singing and bad/good guys? Yes, you’re right the Minions!
Join us this summer for the latest film of the Minions, “Minions: the rise of Gru.” In this film Gru is a fan boy of a supervillain super group known as the Vicious 6. Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them, with the backup of his followers, the Minions.
Age Range: 5-12 years
Burwood Council Library and Hub
Rock Climbing & Retro Games in Unity Place
Thursday 19 January 2023
Join us for a thrilling exciting adventure at Burwood Library! Climb Base Zero’s Mobile Rock Wall and discover the thrill of reaching the top, having an adventure and learning a range of new skills!
Date: Thurs 19th Jan
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Group 1: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Group 2: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: Unity Place
Age Range: 6-14 years
Burwood Library & Hub
Rock Climbing & Retro Games in Unity (CANCELLED)
Thursday 19 January 2023
Are you ready for a thrilling an exciting adventure by Burwood Library? If that’s a yes - then join us in Unity Place and climb Base Zero’s Mobile Rock Wall. Discover the thrill of reaching the top, having an adventure and learning a range of new skills!
Burwood Library and Hub
Merge Cube Workshop
Thursday 19 January 2023
Are you interested in Augmented reality? Come and explore the wonder of the Merge Cube, hold virtual objects in your hand, learn about anatomy, even dissect a frog virtually!
Burwood Library and Hub
Kubo coding adventures
Thursday 12 January 2023
Come on a journey into the world of coding with Kubo.
For 5-8 year old's.
Burwood Library and Hub
Come and make your own Christmas Wreath
Friday 16 December 2022
Get into the Christmas spirit by making your own Christmas Wreath.
For ages 5+
Family friendly activity
Burwood Library and Hub
Rock Climbing & Retro Games in Unity (CANCELLED)
Between Thursday 29 September 2022 and Thursday 15 December 2022
Are you ready for a thrilling an exciting adventure by Burwood Library? If that’s a yes - then join us in Unity Place and climb Base Zero’s Mobile Rock Wall. Discover the thrill of reaching the top, having an adventure and learning a range of new skills!
Burwood Library and Hub
xSTREAM Storytime 2022 Semester 4
Between Thursday 13 October 2022 and Thursday 15 December 2022
xSTREAM Storytime on Thursdays at 10am is a 45 minute storytime session for age 3-5 years, focusing on STREAM skills - science, technology, reading, engineering art and maths - and learning through stories and play.
Burwood Library
Toddler Time 2022 Semester 4
Between Wednesday 12 October 2022 and Wednesday 14 December 2022
Toddler Time for children aged 18 months to 3 years is held on Wednesday at 10am. Join us for 30 minutes of rhymes, stories and games. Boost literacy, language and concentration in this fun session. Please book a place for each person attending, both children and carers.
Burwood Library
Burwood Babies 2022 Semester 4
Between Tuesday 11 October 2022 and Tuesday 13 December 2022
Introduce your baby to the world of books, stories and literacy with these fun weekly sessions. Please book a ticket for every person attending (e.g. one for each parent / carer and one for each child). Bookings open 48 hours before the session. If you are more than 10 minutes late for a session, your place may be given to another person. For babies 6 - 18 months
Burwood Library
Plant Doctors
Thursday 8 December 2022
Join us for a monthly gathering of plant experts and aficionados to learn how to tend to your plants better. Our first session will feature Dr Brendon Wong @brendonsplants who will give us a general rundown of growing plants indoors, with a focus on philodendrons.
You are welcome to bring your plants in, or photos and ask Brendon any questions you have. We also welcome seeds and plant exchanges.
Please note, places are strictly limited and we encourage you to book only if you are able to attend. This event is for all ages, but children under 16 will need a guardian present.
Burwood Library - Amphitheatre
Seniors STEAM Club
Between Friday 26 August 2022 and Friday 25 November 2022
Explore, create, learn, have fun. Are you curious about technology? Want to gain more skills and knowledge? or just want to impress your family and friends?
Then join our free monthly Seniors Tech Club and get connected. (no prior experience required).
Burwood Library
Play Time for Grownups
Thursday 24 November 2022
Play time for grownups is an evening of story, activities and connection as we host an artist to activate the inner child in you.
Wear clothing you feel comfortable moving in, bring a notebook for documenting and enjoy the ride!
Date: 24 Nov 2022
Time: 6:00PM
Artist: Maye Gibson is a Warrane based performance artist whose work plays with the body as a site for catharsis, compost and critter-dom.
Burwood Library and Hub
长者电脑课(普通话) Tech Savvy Seniors in Cantonese
Between Tuesday 8 November 2022 and Wednesday 23 November 2022
使用您的語言提供免費電腦培訓,學習如何使用電腦上網以及與親友保持聯繫。
可以預訂一個或多個課程:
11月8日, 星期二上午10時-中午12時 平板電腦入門-iPad
11月9日，星期三 上午10時-中午12時 智能手機入門
11月10日，星期四上午10時-中午12時 社交媒體入門
11月15日, 星期二上午10時-中午12時 網上購物簡介
11月16日，星期三 上午10時-中午12時 網絡安全簡介：如何保持在線安全
11月22日, 星期二上午10時-中午12時 使用新南威爾士州交通應用app
11月23日，星期三 上午10時-中午12時 在線共享照片和其他附件
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Coding and Robotics
Between Wednesday 28 September 2022 and Wednesday 23 November 2022
Burwood Library invites children aged 3 -5, parents and grandparents to join us for an exploration of robotics and coding. Up to 2 adults can come with the child.
Please only book child attending (parent/grandparent included in ticket)
Burwood Library
Junior STEAM club
Between Thursday 18 August 2022 and Thursday 17 November 2022
Are you curious about technology? Want to have fun and learn about everything from augmented reality to robotics and coding? Join us for our monthly tech club for 5-8 years old.
Burwood Library
Tai Chi for Stress Relief (Mandarin) 习练太极缓解压力（普通话)
Wednesday 9 November 2022
Burwood 图书馆再次邀请杨博士举办关于太极健康讲座。这次杨博士将带您了解如何通过习练太极拳为您心理健康保驾护航。
Burwood Library and Hub
3D Art with VR - (12-18 years)
Tuesday 8 November 2022
Have you ever wanted to create art in a virtual world. Join us to learn the fundamental skills of 3D art with VR technology, and collaborate with fellow participants to develop your storytelling and creativity at a whole new level.
Burwood Library and Hub
Escape, Explore and Relax in VR – Seniors (55+)
Tuesday 8 November 2022
This workshop is an opportunity for you to experience VR technology, specifically around visually stunning and mindful experiences to help you escape, explore and relax in a virtual world.
Burwood Library and Hub
Midnight Hours - Tues to Thurs
Between Tuesday 30 August 2022 and Thursday 3 November 2022
Midnight Hours is an initiative for year 12 students in the lead up to the HSC, where The Hub section of the library will be open till midnight on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and open early at 9am on Sundays (library will open at 12pm on Sundays). The initiative will provide quiet spaces for study, and on some evenings offer activities intent on providing relaxation and building confidence and focus, through activities such as guided meditation, healthy eating habits, sleep advice and art therapy on select evenings.
The Hub
Midnight Hours - Perfume Making
Thursday 3 November 2022
Enter the fascinating world of perfumery. Hear its beginnings and the science of making great perfumes. Learn how to make your very own signature scent with introduction to the fragrance pyramid and scent families.
At the end of the workshop, participants will take home their own 30ml bottle of Eau de Parfum using plant-based and premium quality ingredients.
All materials and tools supplied.
Burwood Library and Hub - Amphitheatre
Midnight Hours - Barista Introductory Course
Thursday 3 November 2022
Are you interested in working as a Barista over the summer holidays or just want to learn about the art of coffee making?
Join Steve, a cafe owner and barista to learn the basics of how to make a great coffee. From understanding what makes a great bean, different grind types and of course how to froth milk (including non dairy alternatives).
This course is not accredited, but intended to give you a basic understanding as well as confidence in making a great coffee.
Burwood Library and Hub - Amphitheatre
Midnight Hours - Candle Making
Thursday 3 November 2022
Learn how to make your own fragrant candles using eco-friendly and home-safe ingredients. Using premium soy wax and natural aromatic oils, participants will take home two candles in glass packaging; tea light and jar candles.
Bonus product: Whilst we wait for our candles to solidify, we will also create a set of botanical pods, a natural way to freshen up your home using family-friendly ingredients and essential oils.
Burwood Library and Hub - Amphitheatre
Midnight Hours - Sundays
Between Sunday 28 August 2022 and Sunday 30 October 2022
Midnight Hours is an initiative for year 12 students in the lead up to the HSC, where The Hub section of the library will be open till midnight on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and open early at 9am on Sundays (library will open at 12pm on Sundays). The initiative will provide quiet spaces for study, and on some evenings offer activities intent on providing relaxation and building confidence and focus, through activities such as guided meditation, healthy eating habits, sleep advice and art therapy on select evenings.
The Hub
Tech Savvy Seniors in English
Between Tuesday 11 October 2022 and Thursday 20 October 2022
Burwood Library offers free technology training classes. Book one or more sessions and learn how to use your mobile devices to keep in touch with family and friends. In October 2022 we are offering sessions in English. No prior knowledge is required, and equipment is provided.
Burwood Library and Hub
Make your own candle to celebrate Diwali
Wednesday 19 October 2022
Celebrate the Diwali Festival with our fragrant candle-making workshop!
Join us to learn how to make candles using premium soy wax, aromatic and eco-friendly ingredients. You will also be given an overview on how to create natural fragrances around the home including how to make your own botanical pods.
Burwood Library and Hub
Explore Maze STREAM kits
Saturday 15 October 2022
Do you like solving Puzzles? Build and solve Mazes together!
Drop into the library to explore the Laser Maze and Gravity Maze STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Arts, Maths) kits
This activity is suitable for ages 6+ and families. Get hands on with these STREAM kits which can be borrowed and shared at home.
Burwood Library
Thinking of retiring? Plan for your future
Thursday 13 October 2022
Get retirement ready!
Women experience retirement differently to men. Women generally live
longer, are financially disadvantaged and usually are the main carers for
parents, grandchildren and partners.
How can you make the most of this last third of your life?
Burwood Library and Hub
Spring to life and make your own 3D craft to take home
Between Wednesday 28 September 2022 and Thursday 6 October 2022
Jump into Spring at the library. Come and enjoy an afternoon of crafternoon making. Two sessions are being run in this school holidays - Wednesday 28th September, from 2 to 3 pm for 5 to 8 year old's and 6 October 2022 from 2.30 to 3.30 pm for 8 to 12 year old's.
Burwood Library and Hub
Jewelry Making Workshop
Wednesday 5 October 2022
Join us for an afternoon of jewelry making! In this fun mixed-media session we will learn how to shape beads using polymer clay and have fun decorating and threading our designs! All participants will have the opportunity to construct quirky and colourful earrings, bracelets and necklaces. The perfect gift for a friend or loved-one!
Burwood Library & Hub
Spring Fling Film: The Bad Guys (PG Rating)
Tuesday 4 October 2022
Inspired by the popular book series “The Bad Guys” by Aaron Blabey this animated film features a heist gang of talking animals that live amongst humans. When the infamous “Bad Guys” are finally caught after years of countless heists and being the world’s most-wanted villains, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison. But are “The Bad Guys” really that bad? Watch this Spring Fling Film and find out!
Burwood Library & Hub
Build-A-Beat: Beginner work
Tuesday 27 September 2022
Does your child enjoy music? Are they an aspiring DJ, songwriter or videographer?
In this fun and focused workshop your child will learn the fundamentals of electronic beat composition. Using IPads, and the Garage Band application, they will build a beat, layer it with loops, and break it down. The tricks and skills they will learn in this session will mean they can begin to compose a pop-song, or a backing track for performance, or perhaps as a score for a video project. The possibilities are endless!
This workshop is intended for beginners who have had little-to-no experience with using an electronic step-sequencer or drum machine.
We will supply IPads to all participants but if they want to bring their own it will mean they can seamlessly continue their work at home for a music-filled spring holiday.
Burwood Library
xSTREAM Storytime 2022 Semester 3
Between Thursday 21 July 2022 and Thursday 22 September 2022
xSTREAM Storytime on Thursdays at 10am is a 45 minute storytime session for age 3-5 years, focusing on STREAM skills - science, technology, reading, engineering art and maths - and learning through stories and play.
Burwood Library
Toddler Time 2022 Semester 3
Between Wednesday 20 July 2022 and Wednesday 21 September 2022
Toddler Time for children aged 18 months to 3 years is held on Wednesday at 10am. Join us for 30 minutes of rhymes, stories and games. Boost literacy, language and concentration in this fun session. Please book a place for each person attending, both children and carers.
Burwood Library
Burwood Babies 2022 Semester 3
Between Tuesday 19 July 2022 and Tuesday 20 September 2022
Introduce your baby to the world of books, stories and literacy with these fun weekly sessions. Please book a ticket for every person attending (e.g. one for each parent / carer and one for each child). Bookings open 48 hours before the session. If you are more than 10 minutes late for a session, your place may be given to another person.
Burwood Library
St Thomas Cemetery Enfield walk
Sunday 11 September 2022
In celebration of History Week - Hands on History - join us for a guided tour of St Thomas Cemetery Enfield.
Hear about the symbolism of the graves and the fascinating stories of those who rest there.
Burwood Library
Croydon History Walks - Malvern Hill Estate
Saturday 10 September 2022
In celebration of History Week – Hands on history – let’s walk into the past of Malvern Hill Estate with our free tours guided by the Burwood and District Historical Society
Burwood Library
Teach your Mista how to Barista!
Saturday 3 September 2022
In celebration of Father’s Day, we invite dads (+ coffee lovers) for a master class in coffee making. Join barista Steve from Artistry Coffee Craft and learn some hot tips to make the best espresso coffee at home.
Burwood Library
Family History Group Workshop : where do you come from?
Saturday 3 September 2022
In celebration of History Week - Hands-On History, the Burwood and District Family History Group will be running a free beginners workshop on researching your family history.
Learn how to get started on researching your family tree, how to find information and what resources are available.
Burwood Library
Poetry Slam workshop - Poetry and Pizza
Tuesday 30 August 2022
Poetry is everywhere! In the jolt of a pothole, a river’s babble and the pixelated face of a lover.
Do you want to speak your mind in front of a live audience? Have you got something to say?
Find it, write it, speak it. Learn to wow the crowd with your words.
Facilitated by Page Sinclair, this exciting wordshop will help you find inspiration all around you and hone in on your stories. Write a revolution! Then, bring the fire at your local poetry slam heat.
Burwood Library
Bookweek PJ Storytime
Thursday 25 August 2022
Dress up in your favourite pyjamas, bring a cuddly toy, and join us for an extra special BOOK WEEK CELEBRATION.
Join us for a dramatized reading of two of this year’s Award-Winning Picture Books
Eat some yummy pizza
Watch the award –winning animated short film, The Legend
& build your own dream catcher!
Book Week is an annual celebration of excellence in children’s literature run by the Children’s Book Council of Australia. This year’s theme is DREAMING WITH YOUR EYES OPEN.
Find out more about the history of CBCA Book Week and this year’s shortlist here: https://www.cbca.org.au/cbca-book-week
Burwood Library
Where do you come from?
Thursday 25 August 2022
In celebration of History Week - Hands-On History,
the Burwood and District Family History Group will be
running a free beginners workshop on researching
your family history.
Learn how to get started on researching your family tree,
how to find information and what resources are available.
Burwood Library & Hub
Explore with Bee-bots: Learn Directional Coding
Saturday 20 August 2022
As part of Science Week, Burwood Library is presenting a workshop in the Ampitheatre. Delightful games will use Bee-bots to explore the solar system, animals in the zoo and snakes and ladders. This is an excellent introduction to directional coding. Workshop activities will run in the morning. In the afternoon children are welcome to engage in free-play with the bee-bots. Parents will be encouraged to assist on a tabletop activity if necessary but this is not required. This activity is suitable for children aged 6 – 11 years.
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Coding and Robotics (Korean)
Friday 19 August 2022
Burwood Library invites children aged 3 -5, parents and grandparents to join us for an exploration of robotics and coding. Session will be with a Korean and English speaking tutor to support parents and grandparents who are more comfortable participating in either language. Up to 2 adults can come with the child.
Burwood Library
Coding and Robotics (Mandarin)
Friday 19 August 2022
Burwood Library invites children aged 3 -5, parents and grandparents to join us for an exploration of robotics and coding. Session will be with a Mandarin and English speaking tutor to support parents and grandparents who are more comfortable participating in either language. Up to 2 adults can come with the child.
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Reptiles up close
Tuesday 16 August 2022
Some lazy lizards, friendly frogs and cute crocs are coming to visit Burwood Library!
It will be your chance to get up close to these magnificent creatures hear all about their habits, where they live, and what they like to eat.
This is a free event for children aged 5-12.
Burwood Library
The World in Your Palms: Augmented Reality at The Hub
Between Friday 29 July 2022 and Friday 5 August 2022
Burwood Library is excited to invite you to a demonstration of the Merge Cubes. Designed as an educational tool, the augmented reality (AR) device is a great way to learn science and technology based topics in the palm of your hands. We invite seniors from our community to come and play with the cubes and learn a little about AR.
Burwood Library
Dinosaurs to Honeybees: Augmented Reality at Your Fingertips
Thursday 28 July 2022
Burwood Library is excited to invite young people aged 8-12 to a demonstration of the Merge Cubes. Designed as a fun, interactive, learning tool, the augmented reality (AR) device is a great way to learn science and technology in the palm of your hands. This is the first in a series of fortnightly events at Burwood Library and Hub, supporting play and learning for young people. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of AR at Burwood.
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Tai Chi for Health and Well Being (Mandarin) 太极与健康(普通话讲座）
Wednesday 27 July 2022
Burwood 图书馆邀请杨博士举办关于太极与健康讲座，带您了解练习太极拳可以为您的身体和心理健康带来哪些帮助。讲座将包含以下话题
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Introduction to podcasting
Tuesday 26 July 2022
Join us for a seminar with Lia Tsamoglou to hear about the history of podcasts, where to find the best podcasts out there, and what you can do to start your own. Lia is the Multimedia Editor at The Australian and a long-standing lecturer and tutor in podcasting at Sydney University.
Burwood Library
Tai Chi for Health and Well Being (English)
Wednesday 20 July 2022
Join us in Burwood Library as Dr Emily Yang guides us through the benefits of practising Tai Chi. Learn how it can help improve both mental and physical health through balancing the mind and body.
Burwood Library
STREAM Activity: Titles– Enter into a space realm with Milo
Between Wednesday 13 July 2022 and Thursday 14 July 2022
Does your child love to build and create? building with bricks? Does your child love robots?
Combine all these elements and come and build our robotic ‘Milo, the Science Rover’ using WeDo 2.0 software, motors and sensors. Assemble Milo with bricks - make him move, spin and go on a space journey through time!
Burwood Library
Imagination Machine: Puppetry, Clowning & Physical Theatre
Tuesday 12 July 2022
Ready to use your imagination and have fun? This workshop is a hands-on, high energy giggle fest where kids will explore the worlds of puppetry, clowning and physical theatre using nothing but everyday objects and their creativity
Burwood Library
Stream Activity: KUBO Coding Adventures
Between Wednesday 6 July 2022 and Thursday 7 July 2022
Let’s meet KUBO, the little robot that likes coding and undertaking adventures. This coding workshop has been designed to engage and educate children using KUBO coding + and TagTile®. Come meet KUBO, be creative and enjoy the challenge of coding KUBO on his worldly adventures.
Burwood Library
Aboriginal Astronomy - Stories in the Stars
Tuesday 5 July 2022
NAIDOC Week: Starr’s Planetarium: Aboriginal Astronomy – Stories in the Stars: Night sky of the Boorong People
Explore Indigenous Australian astronomy in this fascinating mobile Planetarium show! Enter into the planetarium dome and discover how indigenous culture describes the mysterious night sky.
Burwood Library
xSTREAM Storytime 2022 Semester 2
Between Thursday 28 April 2022 and Thursday 30 June 2022
xSTREAM Storytime on Thursdays at 10am is a 45 minute storytime session for age 3-5 years, focusing on STREAM skills - science, technology, reading, engineering art and maths - and learning through stories and play.
Burwood Library
Chinese Tea Ceremony Workshop
Wednesday 29 June 2022
Experience a traditional Chinese tea ceremony using Gongfu tea set, tasting different types of tea meditation and learn how to translate Chinese tea drinking into a daily mindfulness practice. Take home with tea sample to continue practice mindful tea drinking.
Bookings open from 17 June 2022.
Burwood Library
Toddler Time 2022 Semester 2
Between Wednesday 27 April 2022 and Wednesday 29 June 2022
Toddler Time for children aged 18 months to 3 years is held on Wednesday at 10am. Join us for 30 minutes of rhymes, stories and games. Boost literacy, language and concentration in this fun session. Please book a place for each person attending, both children and carers.
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Matcha Tea Workshop
Wednesday 15 June 2022
Join us at Burwood Library and learn about the unique health benefits of matcha and mindfulness. Have hands-on experience to make a matcha green tea with traditional tools and know how to develop your own personal tea practice.
Bookings open 3 June 2022.
Burwood Library
Burwood Babies 2022 Semester 2
Between Tuesday 3 May 2022 and Tuesday 14 June 2022
Introduce your baby to the world of books, stories and literacy with these fun weekly sessions. Please book a ticket for every person attending (e.g. one for each parent / carer and one for each child). Bookings open 48 hours before the session. If you are more than 10 minutes late for a session, your place may be given to another person.
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Masala Chai Workshop
Thursday 9 June 2022
Join us at Burwood Library learning the culture of Chai in India, the different spices and how to brew a good Masala Chai to promote healthiness and drink Chai mindfully. Take home with some spices for Chai to continue enjoy your personal mindful chai.
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Tech Savvy Seniors in English
Between Tuesday 31 May 2022 and Thursday 9 June 2022
Burwood Library offers free technology training classes in your language. Book one or more sessions and learn how to use your mobile devices to keep in touch with family and friends.
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Techtonic Thursdays
Between Thursday 19 May 2022 and Thursday 26 May 2022
Discover what electronic resources Burwood Library provides for you. From newspapers, books, movies and more.
了解 Burwood 圖書館為您提供的電子資源。來自報紙、書籍、電影等。
Learning Lab in the Hub, Burwood Library
健康膳食,健康生活 —糖尿病知识讲座 - Diabetes talk on site
Thursday 26 May 2022
什么是糖尿病
Find out what is Diabetes
健康饮食
How to eat healthy
去哪里获取更多帮助
Where to go for support
Burwood Library
健康膳食,健康生活 —糖尿病知识讲座 - Diabetes talk via Zoom
Thursday 26 May 2022
• 什么是糖尿病
• What is Diabetes
• 健康饮食
• Healthy eating
• 去哪里获取更多帮助
• Where to go for more support
Dealing with NDIS service providers – what are my rights?
Tuesday 17 May 2022
Buying products and services through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be confusing, especially if you have never done it before.
It is important that you know your rights if something goes wrong.
Hear from a Legal Aid NSW lawyer about your consumer rights, contracts and guarantees and who can help if you are not happy with the service and can’t resolve the issue yourself.
Burwood Library
Tour 2: Walking the history of Burwood
Sunday 15 May 2022
We’ll be meeting at the entrance of Burwood Library
2 Conder Street, Burwood
Gold coin afternoon tea will be provided
Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Bring along a bottle of water
Burwood Library
Tour 1: Walking the history of Enfield
Sunday 15 May 2022
Walk into the past with our free guided tours by the Burwood and District Historical Society
We’ll be meeting at the gates of St Thomas Church at
60A Coronation Parade, Enfield
Gold coin morning tea will be provided
Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Bring along a bottle of water
St Thomas Church
长者电脑课(普通话) Tech Savvy Seniors in Mandarin
Between Tuesday 3 May 2022 and Thursday 12 May 2022
使用您的语言提供免费电脑培训学习如何使用电脑,上网以及与亲
友保持联系。
可以预订一个或多个课时
5月3日, 星期二
上午10時-中午12時 平板电脑入门-iPad
5月4日，星期三
上午10時-中午12時 电子邮件入门
5月5日，星期四
上午10時-中午12時 智能手机入门
5月10日, 星期二
上午10時-中午12時 社交媒体入门
5月11日，星期三
上午10時-中午12時 网上购物简介
5月12日，星期四
上午10時-中午12時 网络安全简介
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Yoga for mum - 庆祝母亲节 - 普通话瑜伽课
Friday 6 May 2022
我们的妈妈都非常了不起！
为庆祝您们所做的一切，Burwood 图书馆邀请您参加我们专为妈妈设计的免费瑜伽课, 运动一下,好好享受放轻。
适合初学者
每位参与者将获得赠送一张瑜伽垫，助您继续享受瑜伽带来的乐趣,和身心健康。
Burwood Library
Yoga for mums
Wednesday 4 May 2022
Mums, join our free yoga session as we celebrate all that you do.
Enjoy our Yoga for Mum class and stretch, breathe and just relax
Burwood Library
健康膳食,健康生活 —糖尿病知识讲座 - Diabetes talk via Zoom
Monday 2 May 2022
什么是糖尿病
Find out what is Diabetes
健康饮食
How to eat healthy
去哪里获取更多帮助
Where to go for support
