Event Calendar Feb - Jul, 2019

FAIRFIELD CITY OPEN LIBRARIES

EVENTS CALENDAR February 2019-July 2019

Creative and innovative spaces are waiting for you!

www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/library T 9725 0333 F 9728 4617 libraryenquiries@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

WELCOME TO FAIRFIELD CITY OPEN LIBRARIES’ CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE SPACES!

Workary

A dedicated space for coworkers, local businesses and startups.

Studio 2166 An audio and video recording studio made possible by a grant from the Library Council of NSW.

lab.LX

A place to experience virtual reality and the latest tech gadgets.

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CONTENTS General

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Children’s

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Youth

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Computers & Technology

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Workary

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Exhibitions

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Special Services

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Council Services

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All programs and activities are free.

Registrations are required for most events.

To register: www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/libraryevents 9725 0333, through LiveChat Or in person at any of our libraries.

DlSCLAlMER: 1. lnformation included is subject to change without notice.

Fairfield City Open Libraries reserves the right to cancel or change activities.

2. Photography and/or video recordings may be taken during Council-run events and may be used on Council’s website, social media and in publications. Council may also send images to media outlets, such as local newspapers, to assist with publicity for Council events. Please notify library staff before the event if you do not want your photo or video taken.

3. For children’s programs, parents are responsible for supervising their children.

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GENERAL ADULT PROGRAMS CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION CLASS What you need to know to pass the citizenship test.

Fairfield Library Arabic session: Thursdays 7 February to 14 March English session: Thursdays 2 May to 6 June Registration required.

6.30pm-8pm 6.30pm-8pm

myGOV Help with online myGov account questions and Centrelink forms.

Interpreters are available on request.

Fairfield Library 1st Monday of the month 4 February to 1 July Registration required.

1pm-3pm

OIL PAINTING FOR SENIORS Bonnyrigg Library Beginners’ class: Mondays Term 1: 4 February to 8 April Term 2: 29 April to 1 July

11am-2pm

Registration required.

THE ART OF FLOWER ARRANGEMENT Create your very own corsages, bouquets and button hole flower designs. All materials provided.

Bonnyrigg Library First Wednesday of the month 6 February to 1 June Registration required.

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10am-11.30am

COMMUNITY SAFETY INFORMATION SESSION Have your questions answered at these safety information sessions delivered by the Fairfield City Police Area Command.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Wednesdays 10am-noon 6 February (Vietnamese), 6 March (Chinese), 3 April (Khmer) Fairfield Library Wednesday 1 May (Arabic) 10am-noon Bonnyrigg Library Thursday 6 June (English) 10am-noon Wetherill Park Library Wednesday 3 July (English) 10am-noon Registration required.

KNITTING GROUPS Bonnyrigg Library Wednesdays Fairfield Library Thursdays Smithfield Community Library Second and fourth Thursday Wetherill Park Library First and third Thursday Whitlam Library Cabramatta First and third Friday THE ALCOVE We are looking for local performers, musicians and street artists to create a great vibe at The Alcove. Visit our website to apply.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta

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10am-noon 11am-1pm 10am-noon 10am-noon 10am-noon

SENIORS FESTIVAL PROGRAM CENTRELINK FINANCIAL TALK Information seminars for seniors who are working, thinking of retiring or who are currently in retirement.

Fairfield Library Wednesday 13 February 10.30am-11.30am (Aged care – fees and charges) Whitlam Library Cabramatta Friday 15 February 10.30am-11.30am (Accommodation options in retirement) Bonnyrigg Library Tuesday 19 February 10.30am-11.30am (Age pension and your choices) Wetherill Park Library Wednesday 20 February 10.30am-11.30am (Retirement reality and investment choices) Registration required.

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(13 February-24 February) SENIORS FLICKS-Charade Bring your own popcorn or snacks and watch a great movie.

Wetherill Park Library Tuesday 19 February Whitlam Library Cabramatta Wednesday 20 February

11.30am-1pm 11.30am-1pm

CREATING DIGITAL MEMORY BOX

Bring your old family photos and learn how to preserve them for future generations.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Tuesday 19 February Registration required.

10am-1pm

INTRODUCTION TO E-READERS Have you ever wanted to use an e-reader, but don’t know where to start? Come and discover the wonderful world of e-readers using a Kindle Fire.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Friday 22 February 11.30am-12.30 and 2pm-3pm Registration required.

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GENERAL SEWING MACHINE WORKSHOPS Interested in sewing? Come to these friendly introductory sessions on using sewing machines in the library Whitlam Library Cabramatta Every Wednesday in March 10am-noon Registration required.

GOODBYE CHARLIE, AUTHOR TALK Meet psychologist Carlos Camacho author of Goodbye Charlie, a novel based on Carlos’ own life journey, that mixes fact with fiction to create a humorous and emotional read.

Bonnyrigg Library Thursday 21 March 6.30pm-7.30pm Light refreshment will be provided.

STRATA LIVING INFORMATION An information session with Lawyers from Seniors Rights Service for common issues facing residents in strata schemes.

Whitlam Library Tuesday 28 May (English) Tuesday 4 June (Vietnamese)

10am-noon 10am-noon

Fairfield Library Tuesday 11 June (Arabic) 10am-noon Registration required.

Presented by Seniors Rights Service.

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BOOK GROUPS Share the joy of reading, discover new books, discuss old favourites and make new friends.

Bonnyrigg Library Last Friday of the month

11am-noon

Fairfield Library Last Friday of the month

10.30am-11.30am

Smithfield Community Library Last Monday of the month 10.30am-11.30am Wetherill Park Library First Friday of the month

10.30am-noon

SPANISH BOOK GROUP Bonnyrigg Library Third Friday of the month

10.30am-12.30pm

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUPS Make new friends and improve your English.

Sessions are dependent on the availability of volunteers. These classes are not accredited courses.

Bonnyrigg Library Tuesdays Saturdays

10am-11.30am 10.30am-11.30am

Fairfield Library Tuesdays Saturdays

6pm-8pm 10am-noon

Wetherill Park Library Mondays

10am-noon

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Saturdays Registration required.

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11am-12.30pm

CHILDREN’S BABYTIME Simple stories, songs and finger plays for babies.

For ages 0-2 years.

Term 1: 5 February to 12 April Term 2: 30 April to 5 July Fairfield Library Tuesdays Wetherill Park Library Tuesdays Bonnyrigg Library Fridays Whitlam Library Cabramatta Fridays

10.30am-11am 10.30am-11am 10.30am-11am 10.30am-11am

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME Stories, action songs and lots of fun. For ages 2-5.

Term 1: 4 February to 12 April Term 2: 1 May to 5 July Smithfield Community Library Mondays 10.30am-11.30am Bonnyrigg Library Wednesdays 10.30am-11.30am Whitlam Library Cabramatta Wednesdays 10.30am-11.30am Fairfield Library Fridays 10.30am-11.30am Wetherill Park Library Fridays 10.30am-11.30am MULTICULTURAL STORYTIME Stories from around the world for children ages 2-5 years and their parent/caregiver.

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10.30am-11.30am

EVENING STORYTIME WITH LOCAL POLICE Featuring special guests from our local police force, children can participate in being fingerprinted, dress up and visit the mobile police station which will be on site. In addition to stories and rhymes, Constable Charlie Penguin, will deliver his safety messages.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Tuesday 19 March 6.15pm-7.15pm Registration required.

STUDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FAMILY LITERACY An eight week program to help primary school children in Years 2-6 with reading and writing.

Registration occurs on the first day of each terms’ program, students must attend all sessions, places are limited: Parents need to bring in last school report for their child as part of the registration process. Students are required to bring a notebook and pencil.

Fairfield Library Wednesdays Term1: 6 February to 27 March Term2: 1 May to 19 June Whitlam Library Cabramatta Thursdays Term1: 7 February to 28 March Term2: 2 May to 20 June 11

4pm-5.30pm

4pm-5.30pm

CHILDREN’S CODE CLUB-SCRATCH PROGRAMMING FOR BEGINNERS Scratch is a visual programming language which allows children to drag and combine code blocks to make a range of programs. You will make and create projects like storyboard, animation, music, games and apps. For ages 8 to 12 years.

Beginners Bonnyrigg Library Mondays 11 February to 11 March

4pm-5pm

Wetherill Park Library Thursdays 7 February to 7 March

4pm-5pm

Registration is required for full 5 sessions.

Advanced level for continuers Bonnyrigg Library Mondays 29 April to 20 May

4pm-5pm

Registration required for full 4 sessions.

MAD LAB MONDAY

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e ra Interested in creating? Come to Mad Lab L i tMondays for a hands on learning, innovation and exploration.

Just drop in for some fun! For ages 7-13 years.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Mondays Term 1: 11 February to 8 April Term 2: 29 April to 1 July

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3.30pm-4.30pm

CODE CLUB-PROGRAMMING THE MICRO:BIT CHIP The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized, codeable computer that allows you to get creative. You will program the LED lights in displaying numbers, letters and also build a simple game into it!

For ages 8 to 12 years.

Bonnyrigg Library Mondays Term1: 25 March to 8 April

4pm-5pm

Fairfield Library Saturdays 4.30pm-5.30pm Term1: 2 March to 16 March Term2: Group 1, 11 May to 25 May Group 2, 8 June to 22 June Whitlam Library Cabramatta Saturdays 2.30pm-3.30pm Term1: Group 1, 2 February to 16 February Group 2, 23 March to 6 April Registration required for full 3 sessions.

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CHILDREN’S PAWS FOR STORYTIME Come to the library for a special dog themed storytime. We’ll learn all about how to be safe around dogs, how to meet new dogs, and why dogs think and act the way they do, as well as reading some great stories and singing songs about dogs.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Wednesday 13 March Bonnyrigg Library Wednesday 3 April Wetherill Park Library Friday 17 May Fairfield Library Friday 7 June

10.30am-11.30am 10.30am-11.30am 10.30am-11.30am 10.30am-11.30am

Presented with Sydney dogs & cats home

LEGO OZOBOT MADNESS LEGO bricks and Ozobots are a natural fit. Both are incredibly flexible and fun. Children 7-13 years will work together to create unique, artistic LEGO Ozobot combined projects. Just bring your imagination for a fun-filled morning.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Tuesday 16 April Registration required.

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11am-noon

LITTLE BANG DISCOVERY CLUB: PRE-SCHOOL SCIENCE FUN This is a 4-week program of hands-on science based workshops and activities for kids ages 4+ years. Parent supervision required.

Topics covered: - Collecting and Observing - Experimenting - Measuring and Recording - Science Fair Bonnyrigg Library Tuesdays 7 May to 28 May 10.30am-11.30am Whitlam Library Cabramatta Tuesdays 4 June to 25 June 10am-11am Registration required for full 4 sessions.

BALLOON MODELING SHOW The very talented balloon sculpturing artist Van Vergara will demonstrate her amazing skills in turning balloons into just about anything. A 90minute interactive family show that will entertain both young and old.

Bonnyrigg Library Monday 15 April Whitlam Library Cabramatta Tuesday 9 July

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11am-12.30pm 11am-12.30pm

CHILDREN’S BUNNINGS CRAFT FUNDAY Join us for fun craft activities courtesy of Bunnings Bonnyrigg and Villawood. For age 5+.

APRIL Fairfield Library Monday 15 April Wetherill Park Library Monday 15 April Bonnyrigg Library Wednesday 17 April Whitlam Library Cabramatta Wednesday 17 April

10.30am-11.30am 10.30am-11.30am 10.30am-11.30am 10.30am-11.30am

JULY Bonnyrigg Library Wednesday 10 July Whitlam Library Cabramatta Wednesday10 July Fairfield Library Friday 12 July Wetherill Park Library Friday 12 July

10.30am-11.30am 10.30am-11.30am 10.30am-11.30am 10.30am-11.30am

Bookings are essential and places will only be held for 5 minutes after program commencement before being made available to others waiting.

Registration required.

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LEGO FUN Make, build, play with Lego. For ages 5+.

APRIL Whitlam Library Cabramatta Tuesday 16 April Bonnyrigg Library Tuesday 23 April Fairfield Library Friday 26 April Wetherill Park Library Friday 26 April

10.30am-noon 11am-2pm 11am-2pm 11am-2pm

JULY Bonnyrigg Library Monday 8 July Wetherill Park Library Monday 8 July Fairfield Library Monday 15 July Whitlam Library Cabramatta Thursday 18 July

11am-2pm 11am-2pm 11am-2pm 2pm-4pm

Material contains small parts. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

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CHILDREN’S READ YOU CAN, ORANG-UTAN WITH JARED MORGAN In this vibrant, magical show, you’ll meet mischievous Orang-utan who can’t read books but reads the jungle, over-the-top Pantomime Dame and El Howdidee the illusionist who mystifies even himself!

Bonnyrigg Library Tuesday 16 April Fairfield Library Thursday 18 April Wetherill Park Library Tuesday 23 April Whitlam Library Cabramatta Wednesday 24 April

11am-noon 11am-noon 11am-noon 11am-noon

ALPACAS WITH MARACASNATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME Macca and pal Al are the best of friends and LOVE spending time together. When there is an opportunity to enter a talent contest, they just can’t resist. But what will their act be?

Smithfield Community Library Monday 20 May 10.30am-11.30am Bonnyrigg Library Wednesday 22 May 10.30am-11.30am Whitlam Library Cabramatta Wednesday 22 May 10.30am-11.30am Fairfield Library Friday 24 May 10.30am-11.30am Wetherill Park Library Friday 24 May 10.30am-11.30am 18

FEATURE CREATURES Feature Creatures aim to fascinate, educate and inspire adults and children alike about the wonderful creatures here in Australia. Join us for some fun, entertaining, humorous interactive animal encounters.

Fairfield Library Wednesday 10 July Bonnyrigg Library Thursday 11 July Wetherill Park Library Tuesday 16 July

11am-noon 11am-noon 11am-noon

TARONGA ZOOMOBILE ANIMALS OF THE DREAMING-SHOW Hear stories and songs about animals from the Dreaming as told by Aboriginal Elder Col Hardy.

You will also meet a number of amazing animals, each with their own very special character.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Wednesday 17 July 19

11am-noon

YOUTH BEGINNER GUITAR LESSONS Learn Basic Guitar chords in 10 weeks, for ages 12 years and over. Students must bring their own guitar and be dedicated to learn.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Tuesdays 5 February to 2 July 4pm-5pm Bonnyrigg Library Thursdys 7 February to 4 July 4pm-5.30pm Registration required.

CRITIC STATS ANIME & GAME CLUB Are you into Anime, Japanese Pop culture creating, Sharing your interest and ideas with others while learning and creating, including Origami, Anime/ game, music and video editing, group art projects, video game sessions, exhibitions and anime streaming session.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Second Saturday of the month 9 February to 27 July 12.30pm-3.30pm DANCE TO THE BEAT-DANCE WORKSHOP Dimitrious Papalexis, author of soon to be published “Dance to the Beat” will be bringing his expertise and moves to Dance to the Beat Workshop, combing motivation with dance to help unlock your creativity, discover some great new moves and make new friends.

Wetherill Park Library Friday 8 February Registration required.

3.30pm-5pm

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CODE CLUBDIGITAL MUSIC CODING WITH SONIC PI Sonic Pi is a new kind of musical instrument, designed for creating sounds using text-based programming language. You will produce sound effects, tracks, synths, musical notes and a live DJ performance. For ages 12 to 15 years.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Saturdays 2.30pm-3.30pm Term 1: 23 February to 16 March Term 2: 1 June to 29 June Bonnyrigg Library Mondays 27 May to 24 June 4pm-5pm Registration required for all sessions.

YOUTH WEEK & BRING IT ON Don’t Miss Bring It On! Festival and other great youth events happening in Fairfield City, throughout April 2019.

Fairfield Showground Sunday 14 April 10.30am-7.30pm Check out: http://www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/youthweek in March for more details

YOUTH WEEK-ALCOVE &PERFORMANCE Live Performances will be happening starting from Friday 5 April Youth Week 2019 at The Alcove Whitlam Library Cabramatta. Check out the Venue and social media sites for performance times and dates prior to the event.

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YOUTH YOUTH WEEK-PERFORMERS WANTED If you are a budding young artist/singer songwriter, solo or duo performer and would like an opportunity to perform to a live audience, here is your chance.

We are looking for young performers from 12-24 years to perform for Youth Week Celebrations in April 2019 at the Whitlam Library Cabramatta.

There will be opportunities to have your own cd recording and video filmed in our new Studio 2166.

Please email: libraryenquiries@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au Whitlam Library Cabramatta Registration closes on Saturday 6 April.

3D PRINTING AND MODELLING Learn how to design, scan and print 3D models in this creative school holiday workshop.

For ages 12-24.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta (lab.LX) Monday 15 April 10am-1pm Registration required.

CODE CLUB-WEB MAKING HTML & CSS This program is designed for those that have completed Code Club Scratch Beginners program or have knowledge in using Scratch program. You will make action and adventure games and apps with complex coding scripts.

For ages 12 to 16.

Wetherill Park Library Thursday 2 May to 23 May 4pm-5pm Registration required for full 4 sessions.

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SMASH ESSAY WRITING Sydney University: essay writing workshop.

Improve your essay writing and prepare for the HSC. Workshop includes: • Structuring text • Organising information • Writing introductions • Developing supporting paragraphs using evidence • Writing conclusions Run in partnership with Sydney University.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Tuesday 23 April Registration required.

11am-1pm

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY/ PARENT & COMMUNITY INFORMATION EVENING This program is for students in Year 10-12, parents, caregivers and teachers. It provides an opportunity to hear from and speak to University staff, faculties and current University students about subject selection, pathways, degrees and careers. The information evenings aim to increase attendees understanding of resources, academic support and financial assistance available (in the form of scholarships) to support senior study and access to higher education.

Run in partnership with Sydney University.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Tuesday 4 June Registration required.

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6pm-8pm

COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY BEGINNERS COMPUTER CLASS TERM 1 Wetherill Park Library Wednesdays 30 January to 20 March 10am-11am Bonnyrigg Library Fridays 1 February to 22 March 10am-11am Whitlam Library Cabramatta Fridays 1 February to 22 March (Vietnamese) 10am-11am Tuesdays 5 February to 26 March 10am-11am Fairfield Library (Arabic) Tuesdays 5 February to 26 March 6.30pm-8pm

TERM 2 Whitlam Library Cabramatta Tuesdays 30 April to 18 June 10am-11am Fridays 3 May to 21 June (Vietnamese) 10am-11am Fairfield Library (Arabic) Tuesdays 30 April to 18 June 6.30pm-8pm Wetherill Park Library Wednesdays 1 May to 19 June 10am-11am Bonnyrigg Library Fridays 3 May to 21 June 10am-11am Registration required.

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AN INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS WITH NAO Learn about coding and robotics with our state of the art NAO robots for ages 13 to 35+.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Tuesdays 29 January to 19 February Registration required.

4pm-5pm

INTRODUCTION TO SOUND RECORDING Learn to make high quality music recordings in Studio 2166 and be introduced to Protools and Ableton basics in this six-week program.

For ages16 to 35+.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Mondays 4 February to 11 March Registration required.

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5.30pm-7pm

COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY TECH SAVVY SENIORS Computer and internet classes for ages 55 and over.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Vietnamese sessions: 10am-noon Thursdays 7, 14 and 21 February Cantonese sessions: 10am-noon Thursdays 28 February, 7, 14 and 21 March Mandarin sessions: 10am-noon Thursdays 28 March, 4 and 11 April Fairfield Library Arabic sessions: Wednesdays 6, 13 and 20 March

10am-noon

Bonnyrigg Library Spanish sessions: 10am-noon Wednesdays 27 March, 3 and 10 April Registration required.

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LEGO MINDSTORMS CLUB Drop in to get your hands on our state of the art Lego Mindstorms EV3 for ages 13+.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Tuesdays 26 February to 19 March and 28 May to 18 June 5pm-6pm Registration required.

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ARY Business Inspiration Happens Here!

Visit the Workary, Whitlam Library’s new coworking space located in the heart of Cabramatta.

The Workary offers free shared work space and WiFi, lockers, meeting rooms, business resources and referral, seminars and workshops and an onsite cafe.

The Workary seats more than 100 people and has four dedicated meeting rooms. You can also use Studio 2166’s recording and film studio and the lab.LX’s tech resources which include virtual reality and the latest gadgets.

Work, connect and learn in a space dedicated to supporting the growth of local businesses and startups. Bring your ideas, skills, questions, projects and connect!

Sign up for Workary news: www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/theworkary e: theworkary@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au p: 0437 733 270

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BUSINESS INSPIRATION HAPPENS HERE!

STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS Where to start? This workshop will show you how to set up a business, including registering a business name, record keeping, business plans, legal requirements, and where to get the support you need.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Tuesday 12 February Registration required.

10am-1pm

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING Bailey is back! Manager of digital marketing agency Space Jump Media, Bailey Leach shows you how social media advertising can benefit your business.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Tuesday 5 March Registration required.

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5.30pm-7.30pm

ARY RESUME WRITING 101 A well-written resume is your most effective marketing tool. Learn how to promote yourself for business or employment.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta

Thursday 18 April

10am-1pm

Registration required.

EXPLORING BEING YOUR OWN BOSS In this 10 day workshop, you will learn practical skills: • How to think like an entrepreneur • Brand and design • Business and finance • How to get customers • Pitching and communication and much more.

Register now if you are: 18 years or over Not in full time employment (less than 15 hrs per week) Not in full time education or training Have current Centerlink Reference Number (CRN) Able to attend all 10 days.

Presented in partnership with MTC Australia.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Monday 29 April to Friday 10 May 9.30am-4pm Registration required for full 10 days.

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BUSINESS INSPIRATION HAPPENS HERE!

TAX ESSENTIALS FOR SMALL BUSINESS Every small business must understand tax. This seminar covers: • Rules and tax rates for different business structures • Tax and non-tax business registrations • Tax deductions - what is allowed?

• Reporting and record keeping • How to find help and information when you need it.

Presented in partnership with the Australian Taxation Office.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Tuesday 7 May Registration required.

10am-noon

RECORD KEEPING (NOT GST REGISTERED) Good record keeping is essential for success. It can save you time and money. This session is for those NOT registered for GST. Discover online reporting tools and resources that can help you.

Presented in partnership with the Australian Taxation Office.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Tuesday 14 May Registration required.

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10am-noon

ARY RECORD KEEPING (GST REGISTERED) Good record keeping is essential for success. It can save you time and money.

This session is for those registered for GST. Discover online reporting tools and resources that can help you.

Presented in partnership with the Australian Taxation Office.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Tuesday 21 May Registration required.

10am-noon

EMPLOYER ESSENTIALS Hire people, not a can of worms!

The Australian Taxation Office helps you understand your tax obligations when hiring employees and contractors in your business.

Questions are welcome! We’ll show you online tools and resources.

Presented in partnership with the Australian Taxation Office

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Tuesday 28 May Registration required.

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10am-11.30am

BUSINESS INSPIRATION HAPPENS HERE!

MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR CREATIVE BUSINESS Your creative business needs marketing. This fun and practical workshop explores the mystery behind marketing magic, including devising strategy, making measurements and meeting goals – as well as websites and social media.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Wednesday 12 June

10am-1pm

Registration required.

GET YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE If you know what works, you can get your business online quickly and cheaply. In this interactive workshop, learn how to build your live landing pages, ready for customers.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Tuesday 18 June Registration required.

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9.30am-2pm

EXHIBITIONS HERITAGE DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Council Minutes are available for you to browse in the Heritage Catalogue on the Library’s website www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/library/heritage You can also read about and view photos of councillors, aldermen and mayors of yesteryear many of whom played a vital role in shaping Fairfield.

Alderman William Stimson c.1885, First Concillor of Cabramatta-Canley Vale

William’s magnificent mansion, Cambridge House built c.1878 First meeting of Municipal Council 1892

HERITAGE-CHANGING EXHIBITION PROGRAM Fairfield City Heritage Centre provides a changing exhibitions program throughout the year.

Please see the online What’s On for upcoming exhibitions.

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CABRAMATTA, THE FABRIC CAPITAL OF SYDNEY This exhibition examines the families, the shops and the love of fabric.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE DRESS Don’t miss this pictorial history of bridal fashion trends in the Fairfield district.

Wetherill Park Library

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SPECIAL SERVICES GENERAL SERVICES ONLINE SERVICES GENERAL SERVICES LIVECHAT Quick answers to all your library questions.

Visit our Open Libraries website and start chatting with us. We love to help. www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/library Monday to Friday 9.30am-4.30pm

MEETING ROOMS Need a venue for your next meeting or event?

Fairfield City Open Libraries has a range of rooms available for hire. For more information regarding hiring, fees and charges, please contact the library: e: libraryenquiries@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

HOME LIBRARY SERVICE Fairfield City Open Libraries offers a free delivery service to customers who have a disability or find it challenging to visit one of our Libraries. e: hls@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au p: 9725 0333 36

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE This is a volunteer supported service and is subject to availability of volunteers. Please contact the library to confirm if a JP is available.

Bonnyrigg Library Mondays Wednesdays Wetherill Park Library Tuesdays

2pm-5pm 2pm-4pm 10am-noon

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Wednesdays Fairfield Library Thursdays

9.30am-noon 2pm-5pm

FORM FILLING ASSISTANCE Get help filling out forms and documents such as Centrelink, passport or rental/housing applications.

Note: Advice is not provided.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Wednesdays Thursdays Registration required.

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1pm-3pm 10am-noon

SPECIAL SERVICES PC SMART How do I create an email account?

How can I move the margin on my word document?

Come over to the PC Smart desk and we will show you how.

Personal assistance with all basic computer and internet issues.

Whitlam Library Cabramatta Monday to Friday

9.30am – 5.00pm

No appointment necessary.

SMART BAR Need help to use the Library apps and online services?

Find out how at a one-on-one Smart Bar session with a library expert. We will assist you in the set-up of apps on your phone or tablet.

Bonnyrigg Library Mondays 10am-1pm Fairfield Library Wednesdays 2pm-5pm Wetherill Park Library Mondays 2pm-5pm Whitlam Library Cabramatta Monday to Thursday 10am-noon and 1pm-5pm Registration required.

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COUNCIL SERVICES COUNCIL SERVICES • • • • •

Pay Council rates, dog or cat registrations Application forms for tree permits or driveways Apply for planning certificates Report a problem General enquiries

Council services are available at Bonnyrigg Library, Fairfield Library, Wetherill Park Library and Whitlam Library Cabramatta.

Monday to Friday 9.30am-4.30pm Payment can be made by EFTPOS, cheque or money order only. Cash cannot be accepted at libraries.

Development Applications are offered only at Council’s Wakeley Administration Centre, 86 Avoca Road, Wakeley NSW 2176.

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@FCOpenLibraries 9725 0333 www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/library libraryenquiries@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au BONNYRIGG LIBRARY Bonnyrigg Plaza 100 Bonnyrigg Ave, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177 Fax: 9823 6179 Opening Hours

Monday & Wednesday 9.30am-6pm Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am-9pm Friday: 9.30am-5pm Saturday: 9.30am-noon Sunday: Closed

FAIRFIELD LIBRARY 17 Kenyon St, Fairfield NSW 2165 Fax: 9726 7896 Opening Hours

Monday & Wednesday 9.30am-6pm Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am-9pm Friday: 9.30am-5pm Saturday: 9.30am-6pm Sunday: noon-6pm

SMITHFIELD COMMUNITY LIBRARY 51-57 Oxford St, Smithfield NSW 2164 Fax: 9604 7375 Opening Hours

Monday-Friday: 9.30am-1pm, 2pm-5pm Saturday: 9.30am-noon Sunday: Closed

WETHERILL PARK LIBRARY Stockland Wetherill Park 561-583 Polding St, Wetherill Park NSW 2176 Fax: 9609 5578 Opening Hours

Monday & Wednesday 9.30am-6pm Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am-9pm Friday: 9.30am-5pm Saturday: 9.30am-noon Sunday: Closed

WHITLAM LIBRARY CABRAMATTA 165 Railway Pde, Cabramatta NSW 2166 Fax: 9728 4617 Opening Hours

Monday: 9.30am-8pm

Tuesday: 9.30am-10pm*

Wednesday: 9.30am-10pm* Thursday: 9.30am-10pm*

Friday 9.30am-8pm Saturday: 9.30am-4pm Sunday: 10am-2pm *Library can open up to 12am (midnight) subject to customer demand. No entry will be permitted after 10pm.

All libraries closed on public holidays.

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