City of Parramatta Libraries eNewsletter

Get ready for an exciting array of school holiday activities! Children will be able to get creative with sand art or kaleidoscope making, decorate their own library bag, explore the world of electronics, soar high with a drone, meet Australian wildlife, and much more. We also have lots of regular programs, including a monthly Auslan story time.

 

As always, we have a line-up of workshops, events, and programs for adults, including a session that aims to improve your financial literacy skills and a workshop for Chinese migrants that plan to settle in Australia.

Winter School Holiday Activities 

Mark your calendar and set a reminder in your phone! Registrations for our free school holiday programs open on Monday, June 24 at 9:30AM!

A NAIDOC Week Experience 

Come and explore the rich local Aboriginal history, art, and symbols with us. Dive into the world of traditional Aboriginal tools and weapons, unravel the significance of symbols, and craft your own journey stones by painting and weaving personal stories into symbols.

Auslan Story Time

Come along to our monthly Auslan interpreted story time sessions at Parramatta Library. The sessions, held at 1:30PM on the last Monday of each month, are catered to deaf and hearing children aged from birth to 5 years, with the aim of fostering an inclusive environment and enhancing literacy skills.

Improve Your Financial Literacy

Join us for a financial literacy session presented by Services Australia. This insightful event will equip you with essential skills and strategies to effectively manage your finances. Additionally, you will receive guidance on accessing financial assistance when necessary.

Living in Australia (in Mandarin language)

This workshop, conducted by qualified settlement workers, is tailored for Chinese migrants seeking to establish themselves in Australia. Attendees will gain valuable insights on topics such as social welfare, essential cards, tenancy, housing, and more.

Learning Through Play

Help your child build their confidence with reading and comprehension through play. With Mussila WordPlay they will strengthen their language skills, memory, auditory understanding, and speech.

Sign up today and download the app to get started.

Free Movie Streaming

Stream award winning movies, documentaries and tv series for free with Beamafilm. Download the Beamafilm app for unlimited streaming of content from around the world. Sign in with your library membership details and create a Beamafilm account to get started. 

Preparing for IELTS?

Achieve your best IELTS score with Road to IELTS. This comprehensive and up-to-date service offers over 300 interactive activities, numerous practice tests, and a score calculator so you can you can take the real test with confidence. 

Stay up-to-date with all the latest book news and best reads with Good Reading Magazine.

ARC

ARC is a profound experience showcasing exquisite puppetry, an enigmatic host, audience interaction, and a world of rare and exotic animals. "Enthralling… As puppetry, the huge animals are truly awe-inspiring, and the young are duly impressed" - South Sydney Herald

Free Live Music

On Friday 21 June, join us at Parramatta Square for 'Best of the West' - a youth battle of the bands competition showcasing the best of Western Sydney's young and talented. Come along to rock out, groove and cheer on your favourite. May the battle commence!

WPCCL Refugee Week

Join Wentoworth Point Community Centre and Library for Refugee Week to play traditional games and songs from George's childhood!
Also known as 'Ginger George', he is a remarkable individual with an inspiring story!
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