This is a Council led event.

20/08/2025 - Hurstville Library

Afloat, by Kirli Saunders and Freya Blackwood (shortlisted for the Children's Book Council of Australia 'Picture Book of the Year'), is an uplifting and inspiring work that uses the practice of weaving as a powerful metaphor for the honouring and teaching of First Nations wisdom, and the coming together of all people to survive, thrive and create a more hopeful future.
 
To celebrate 80 years of Australian stories in Children’s Book Week, join us as we share a reading of Afloat and learn ancient wisdom from First Nations practices. Participants will take home their own weaving piece as a reminder of their time spent with our community this Book Week.

Cost: Free
Age: 5-12 
Experience: No experience necessary
Equipment: All equipment provided

About the facilitator:

Amy is a contemporary Indigenous artist from the Gamilaroi Mob and a Sutherland Shire local. Widely recognised in her community, she previously served as a board member for the Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation and has acquired invaluable knowledge from her Elders. Living on Dharawal Country in the Illawarra, Amy has been an active community member since childhood.

 

Wednesday 20 August 2025

 

Address

Hurstville Library
Corner of Queens Road and Dora Streets, Hurstville

Times

4pm-5pm

Cost

Free

Bookings and more information

Spaces are limited so bookings are essential. 
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Accessibility Information:
Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.
 
 
Terms and conditions:

• For participants aged 10 years and under, parents and/or guardians of children must remain in the library for the duration of the program.
• For participants under the age of 16, parent and/or guardian contact details must be provided at the time of booking.
• If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.
• If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces, repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations may result in bookings being refused in the future.
• The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.