Georges River Council

What's On

We host a number of events throughout the year for the local community.

Council's events are also listed in our biannual What's On publication.

For more information on any of our events, please contact us. RSS 2.0

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February 2020

HAL: Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix

Watch the Champions in action in the 2019/20 Hyundai A-League Season as Sydney FC bid for more glory!
28

February 2020

Starlight Cinema - Shazam

Shazam will be screened at our First Starlight Cinema event on Saturday 28 February at HV Evatt Park, Lugarno
29

February 2020

Boomerang Bag Sewing Bee at Oatley Library

Have you heard about Boomerang Bags and not sure what they are? Come to our sewing bee and learn about this worldwide movement creating environmental bags for the community.
If you can cut, iron, pin or sew we would love for you to join us. No experience necessary.
29

February 2020

Enso calligraphy workshop with Robyn McMullan

Discover ways to bring mindfulness to your painting practice with artist Robyn McMullan.
29

February 2020

Starlight Cinema 2020 - Toy Story 4

Get set for an evening under the stars as Georges River Council’s popular Starlight Cinema series returns for two weekends in late February and early March.
02

March 2020

Homegrown Living - Tea Blending Workshop

In this workshop you will learn about herbal medicine, its uses, benefits and the art of tea blending. Guaranteed to be fun, delicious and very hands-on.
04

March 2020

Parenting Workshops for Chinese community

Day One:The expectation and challenges of parenting children 0-12 years
05

March 2020

Guitar Lesson for Adults

Learn to play the guitar in a one hour session for adults. Guitars can be borrowed from the library collection for use in the class and to take home.
05

March 2020

Parenting Workshops for Chinese community

Day Two: The expectation and challenges of parenting children 13-18 years
05

March 2020

International Women's Day

Join us as we come together to explore the theme for 2020 #EachforEqual, as well as recognising the passion, resilience and leadership of women in our local community.
06

March 2020

Starlight Cinema 2020 - Detective Pikachu

Get set for an evening under the stars as Georges River Council’s popular Starlight Cinema series returns for two weekends in early March.
07

March 2020

Dragonflies kids’ club: See it, think it, draw it!

Get inspired by 'The Many Story Treehouse' exhibition as you explore the world of cartooning.
07

March 2020

Exhibition opening: ‘The boneyard gallery’

Join us for the opening of our latest Dragon’s Lair Gallery exhibition.
07

March 2020

Starlight Cinema 2020 Drive-In - Jurassic Park

Get set for an evening under the stars as Georges River Council’s popular Starlight Cinema series returns in early March.
09

March 2020

Seniors Flash Mob

A Seniors Flash Mob will be making an apparence in the Hurstville Plaza at 12.30pm on Monday 9 March. All welcome!
11

March 2020

Borrow a Library Book... from your couch

Don’t buy eBooks, borrow them! Learn how to use our large online collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and comics.
11

March 2020

Baby Explorers

Join a tour of The Many Story Treehouse exhibition with your little one.
12

March 2020

Seniors Month - Yoga for Beginners

This 6 week program will help centre and calm your inner mind through breath work, meditation, physical movement and relaxation. Please bring a mat or towel to each class.
12

March 2020

Google like a boss

Learn advanced searching techniques so that you can find the exact information you want, while learning how to identify the most authoritative and relevant information. For ages 13-18 years.
12

March 2020

Get Crafty - Recycled Jewellery Making

Learn how to make earrings, brooches, necklaces and plastic beading, and discover how to shape and colour plastic scraps with low tech tools, while helping the environment!
13

March 2020

Borrow a Library Book... from your couch

Don’t buy eBooks, borrow them! Learn how to use our large online collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and comics.
13

March 2020

Art in the Courtyard

Gain confidence in observation drawing as you work with ballpoint pens.
14

March 2020

HAL: Sydney FC v Perth Glory

Watch the Champions in action in the 2019/20 Hyundai A-League Season as Sydney FC bid for more glory!
16

March 2020

Borrow a Library Book... from your couch

Don’t buy eBooks, borrow them! Learn how to use our large online collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and comics.
18

March 2020

Borrow a Library Book... from your couch

Don’t buy eBooks, borrow them! Learn how to use our large online collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and comics.
18

March 2020

Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Social Media (Greek)

Free computer training program to assist those over 50 to get online and connected.
20

March 2020

Eat/Art Night Markets - Hurstville Plaza

With the cool of early autumn evenings in the air, come and enjoy a fusion of delicious food, art and music at our Eat Art Night Markets to be held in Hurstville Plaza on Friday 20 March 2020.
There will be a range of stalls, including arts and crafts, a fantastic variety of international cuisine, and a variety of entertainment.
20

March 2020

Eat Art Night Market - Hurstville

With the cool of early autumn evenings in the air, come and enjoy a fusion of delicious food, art and music at our Eat Art Night Markets to be held in Hurstville Plaza in Forest Road Hurstville on Friday 20 March 2020.
21

March 2020

Harmony Day

A celebration of the rich cultural diversity of the area including live performances, food, information stalls and children's activities.
21

March 2020

Harmony Day - Living Library

Just like any normal library, “books” will be available to borrow, engage with and learn from. Except the “books” are real people with personal experiences and stories that they will generously share with readers.
25

March 2020

The Wiggles - Fun and Games Tour!

The Wiggles are coming to perform for you as part of their Fun and Games Tour!
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March 2020

The Wiggles - Fun and Games Tour!

The Wiggles are coming to perform for you as part of their Fun and Games Tour!
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March 2020

Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Tablets

Free computer training program to assist those over 50 to get online and connected.
27

March 2020

Love to Celebrate Seniors Festival Dance Party Finale

Love to Celebrate Seniors Festival Dance Party Finale.
Includes music provided by the 18 piece Music Shed Big Band, some of the songs they will be preforming include I Want You Back, I've Got You Under My Skin, Old Time Rock & Roll, Its Not Unusual, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, to name a few. Also as part of this event there will be cultural entertainment and light refreshments. Come along to dance to the music or just enjoy the entertainment with friends.
28

March 2020

Art Attack: Zines

Make your own zine to tell a story with text and illustrations.
28

March 2020

Hurstville Ward Council Open Day

Come along to the Georges River Council Civic Centre on Saturday 28 March and meet your Hurstville Ward Councillors.
28

March 2020

Meet your Hurstville Ward Councillors

Meet your local Ward Councillors, provide feedback on Council services and be informed of works and projects in your area.
02

April 2020

Guitar Lesson for Adults

Learn to play the guitar in a one hour session for adults. Guitars can be borrowed from the library collections for use in the class and to take home.
04

April 2020

Dragonflies kids’ club: Fun with fossils

Learn about fossils and create your own fossil art using clay and found objects.
06

April 2020

Homegrown Living - Re-think Your Wardrobe

Learn how to declutter, organise and care for your wardrobe and other fabric items in your home.
06

April 2020

Learn the Craft of Creative writing

So you want to write a novel or creative non-fiction. Learn to develop your creative writing skills by reading widely and studying the techniques authors use. Workshops will be led by 2019 Carss Park artist in Residence, Anne So. Please see library staff to collect a copy of "The Rosie Project" by Graeme Simsion for you to have read before the event.
08

April 2020

Baby Explorers

Join a tour of The Many Story Treehouse exhibition with your little one.
14

April 2020

School holiday program: Living the high life

Design your own treehouse, inspired by The Many Story Treehouse exhibition.
15

April 2020

Sleep Talk

Inadequate sleep and insomnia can lead to mental and physical health challenges. Learn practical strategies to help us to get to sleep when we need to stay asleep for a nourishing rest.
15

April 2020

School holiday program: Sketch club

Experiment with different drawing techniques and practise drawing what you see.
16

April 2020

Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Smart Phones (Mandarin)

Free computer training program to assist those over 50 to get online and connected. This program is a partnership between the library, NSW Government and Telstra.
16

April 2020

School holiday program: Seeing is believing

Trick your mind as you experiment with optical illusions.
16

April 2020

Božo Vrećo & Band Live

After his SOLD OUT appearances at Castlemaine Festival and Ten Days on The Island Festival in 2018 Božo Vrećo will be returning to Australia this time performing with his world-renowned band.
16

April 2020

Seniors Month - Yoga for Beginners

This 6 week program will help centre and calm your inner mind through breath work, meditation, physical movement and relaxation. Please bring a mat or towel to each class.
18

April 2020

HAL: Sydney FC v Newcastle Jets

Watch the Champions in action in the 2019/20 Hyundai A-League Season as Sydney FC bid for more glory!
18

April 2020

Plant propagation workshop

Have you ever wanted to grow more plants from the ones you have? This workshop will take you through the various ways to ‘create new from old’ and extend your plant collection!
21

April 2020

Art for Well-Being at Kogarah

Art for well-being is a series of innovative workshops created by professional, visual artist, Rhonda Dee. Learn how to evolve your creative self through colour, texture, sound and visualisation in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. No prior art experience is necessary.
21

April 2020

School holiday program: Step into the past

Explore photos and objects from the museum to create your own historical character.
22

April 2020

Get Crafty - Floral Watercolour Workshop

Learn the basic techniques of watercolour painting and paint some florals. All materials are included.
22

April 2020

Author Talk - Bruce Watt - Dharawal: The First Contact People

Learn about our Aboriginal history with an insightful talk by historian and author Bruce Watt as he presents his latest book, Dharawal: The first contact people. Books will be available for purchase.
22

April 2020

Photography for Beginners

Ever wanted to learn how to take great photos? Learn basic photography skills, including theory on composition and lighting.
22

April 2020

School holiday program: Recycled art

Get creative and experiment with ways to reuse all sorts of recycling.
23

April 2020

School holiday program: Dancing Dragons

Create your own dragon puppet.
23

April 2020

Urban Farmer Workshop

Due to the success of the last urban farmer workshop, we have scheduled another opportunity to learn these valuable skills on Thursday 23 April 2020.
24

April 2020

Eat/Art Night Markets - Kogarah Town Square

With the cool of early autumn evenings in the air, come and enjoy a fusion of delicious food, art and music at our Eat Art Night Markets to be held in Belgrave Street and Kogarah Town Square in Kogarah on Friday 24 April 2020.
There will be a range of stalls, including arts and crafts, a fantastic variety of international cuisine, and a variety of entertainment.
24

April 2020

Eat Art Night Market - Kogarah

With the cool of early autumn evenings in the air, come and enjoy a fusion of delicious food, art and music at our Eat Art Night Markets to be held in the Kogarah Town Square on Friday 24 April 2020.
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April 2020

Sydney Writer's Festival

Georges River Libraries is proud to be hosting two authors as part of the Sydney Writer's Festival program. Please check details closer to the event for more information.
28

April 2020

Photography for Beginners

Ever wanted to learn how to take great photos? Learn basic photography skills, including theory on composition and lighting.
02

May 2020

Dragonflies kids’ club: Shadow play

Explore the art of shadow puppets and create your own shadow puppet theatre.
04

May 2020

Homegrown Living - Water Wise Hacks

Are you reluctant to go into your laundry? Do you lose track of what's washed and what's not in your house? Come along and learn how to be in control of the washing and liberated from your laundry!
04

May 2020

May the Fourth

Calling Padwans of all ages! It's that time of year again where you get to test your skill, endurance and knowledge and celebrate all things Star Wars with a range of fun activities and crafts. May the fourth be with you.
05

May 2020

Historic Kogarah Photo Display and Morning Tea

View an exhibition of historical photographs of Kogarah, share your own photos and memories and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea.
07

May 2020

Guitar Lesson for Adults

Learn to play the guitar in a one hour session for adults. Guitars can be borrowed from the library collection for use in the class and to take home.
08

May 2020

Winter Series - Art in the courtyard

Join us as we continue our series of art classes for adults throughout the winter months, learning the art of watercolour.
13

May 2020

Baby Explorers

Join a tour of the exhibition Striving for gold: Olympians of St George with your little one.
14

May 2020

Heritage Festival - Hurstville Oval Historical Talk and Tour

Learn the fascinating history of Hurstville Oval during this historical talk and tour. Please see website for more details closer to time.
20

May 2020

Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Smart Phones (Greek)

Free computer training program to assist those over 50 to get online and connected. This program is a partnership between the library, NSW Government and Telstra.
23

May 2020

Get Crafty - Screen Printing Workshop

Learn how to screen print with stencils and print your very own design onto a tea towel or tote bag.
23

May 2020

Art Attack: Natural notans

Create a ‘notan’, a form of Japanese art.
25

May 2020

Library and Information Week - Create Your Family History

Explore the library's online resources and digital technologies that can assist you in researching your past, as well as, capturing and preserving the stories that make up the unique tapestry of your family history.
01

June 2020

Homegrown Living - Plastic Free Living and Beeswax Food Wraps Workshop

Make a positive lifestlye change by learning how to live without plastic and make your very own reusable beeswax food wraps.
04

June 2020

Guitar Lesson for Adults

Learn to play the guitar in one hour session for adults. Guitars can be borrowed from the library collection for use in class and to take home.
06

June 2020

Dragonflies kids’ club: Go for gold!

Design your own Olympic torch and compete in our mini Olympic games!
10

June 2020

Baby Explorers

Join a tour of the exhibition Striving for gold: Olympians of St George with your little one.
10

June 2020

Virtual Reality with Google Expedition

Travel around the world without even leaving the postcode! Try our Virtual Reality gear and explore a Google Expedition adventure.
11

June 2020

Get Crafty - Polymer Clay Workshop

Over two workshops learn everything you need to know to get started with creating your own polymer clay jewellery.
12

June 2020

Winter Series - Art in the courtyard

Join us as we continue our series of art classes for adults throughout the winter months, learning the art of watercolour.
18

June 2020

Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Tablets - Mandarin

Free computer training program to assist those over 50 to get online and connected. This program is a partnership between the library, NSW Government and Telstra.
25

June 2020

Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Online Banking - English

Free computer training program to assist those over 50 to get online and connected. This program is a partnership between the library, NSW Government and Telstra.
27

June 2020

Art Attack: Marbled reflections

Learn how to marble paper and create a landscape reflection.