AUGUST 27: FRANK WALKER The Scandalous Freddie McEvoy The renowned and respected journalist and best-selling non-fiction writer, Frank Walker, presents his account of the notorious Freddie McEvoy. Freddie McEvoy—the Australian gent who put the meaning into 1940s 'British Suave’—socialite, sportsman, heiress hunter, scoundrel, and suspected spy, Freddie cut the rug through Britain and the U.S. […]
Movie – Stan & Ollie (2018) Tuesday 27 August, 2:00pm – 4:30pm, Lane Cove Library The true story of Hollywood's greatest comedy double act, Laurel and Hardy, is brought to the big screen for the first time, starring Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly as the inimitable movie icons. Book online.
Beyond Words: A Year with Kenneth Cook. In 1985, Jacqueline Kent was content with her life. She had a satisfying career as a freelance book editor and was emerging as a writer. Living and working alone, she relished her independence. But then she met Kenneth Cook, author of the Australian classic Wake in Fright, and […]
Wednesday 21 August, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, Lane Cove Library Join us for a special evening storytime and readers theatre to celebrate Children's Book Week and enjoy a presentation of our Book Week competition winners. Book online.
Patricia Garcia AO, is a humanitarian and human rights advocate with extensive experience working in some of the world’s longest running conflicts and complex humanitarian emergencies, including Afghanistan, Sudan, Bosnia, Burma and Rwanda. As well as having been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2016, Patricia was a finalist in the 2016 […]
National Science Week Paper Craft Tuesday 13 August, 3:30pm - 4:30pm, Lane Cove Library Come along and celebrate National Science Week 2019 by creating some science-based papercrafts, including tumble wings, tangrams, and optical illusions. No booking required.
Chisengo Makomo, is an artisan with a passion for cultural and creative arts. As a mental health consumer, Chisengo was inspired to develop a program called Warriors of Wellbeing (WoW). WoW is a mental health initiative, aimed to promote good mental health and wellbeing through cultural and creative arts. This involves working with people to […]
This free session is run by Lower North Shore Multiple Birth Association (LNSMBA). It's for new members of LNSMBA and those thinking of joining. The session aims to give you information about LNSMBA and answer your questions about life with multiples (twins, triplets & more!) Where: Meeting Room 1, Lane Cove Library. Parking available at Market Square […]
Kate Caro will introduce us to Eliza Davies (nee Arbuckle), mid 1800's pioneer and educator, who transformed North Sydney. Come and hear about this remarkable woman, whose story is, sadly, largely unknown today.
JULY 23: Richard 'Dick' Whitaker Cruising about Town—the history of the motor car in Sydney Retired Sky News Weather Chief Meteor-ologist, Dick Whitaker's other interests and publications are in mathematics, the military, the motorcar and climate, as well as social, change. In July's At the Podium, Dick Whitaker takes us through Sydney streets from 1900 […]
The Lane Cove Sustainability Action Group (LCSAG) is an incorporated community group committed to improving the local area in the face of climate change. The group has grown out of a movement spreading across Sydney where local people feel compelled to take personal action against the growing threat of climate change. Read More Meeting Dates […]
Come along and make your own colourful pom pom creations, including snowmen and fuzzy pets. Ages 6 – 12 years.
Create your own robot maze using Ozobots these school holidays. Learn to code their tracks and have some technological fun! Ages 7 – 12 years. Book Online - https://ozobotmazeswednesday.eventbrite.com
Join in and create Indigenous Australian inspired arts and crafts as Lane Cove celebrates NAIDOC Week 2019. Ages 4 – 12 years Book Online - https://naidoccraftlanecove.eventbrite.com
Join Kirsty Mootz from Parva Skincare and learn how to make your own natural, organic skincare products which are kind to our earth and your body. This free workshop is all about natural, ethical skincare without the nasties. This workshop is suitable for both male and female skin types. When: Saturday 6 July, 2:30pm – 4:30pm Where: Lane Cove […]
