What's On @ Ashfield Library
For information on events and activities at Ashfield & Haberfield Library be sure to look at the Events Calendar on the home page of this website. You can also look up www.iwi.nsw.gov.au.
Authors at Ashfield
Authors at Ashfield is a popular series of free literary events presented by Ashfield Library. Come along to hear best-selling Australian and international authors, poets, journalists and personalities talk about their latest books and novels. The series has featured authors including Richard Glover, Tim Flannery, Bob Carr and Geraldine Brooks. All events are free. Books are available for sale and signing (except lectures). Better Read Than Dead are our booksellers. Venue is 260 Liverpool Road, Level 3 Civic Centre, Ashfield. Ashfield Library also hosts an event each year for the Sydney Writers' Festival - visit www.swf.org.au for more information.
Coming Up:
Caroline Jones : Through a glass darkly : a journey of love and grief with my father
Thursday March 4 2010 at 1pm, Level 3 Civic Centre
This moving book chronicles Caroline Jones' immensely personal journey as she watched her deeply loved father die, and the challenging seven year chapter of her life since.
Caroline Jones, AO, is one of the ABC's longest serving and most highly respected journalists and presenters. For over forty years she has been at the cutting edge of ABC television and radio current affairs programs.
Harro Drexler : Global warming : just the tip of the iceberg
Wednesday March 10 2010, 1pm Level 3 Civic Centre
Scientist and author Harro Drexler's book identifies and describes the detrimental effects facing humanity and the environment now and in the future as a consequence of our activity on earth.
The term Global Burden has been coined to describe these problems. His book shows the enormity of the Global Burdens and offers some solutions. It also shows why global warming is a major but not the only issue we are facing.
David Millar illustrated lecture : Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Wednesday March 24 2010 at 1pm , Level 3 Civic Centre
This event is part of our Seniors Week activities.
Popular lecturer on art and history, David Millar presents a talk on Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. If you saw the film 'The Young Victoria' you are sure to enjoy this event.
Neil Morrison and Penelope Grace : Australian Recitations
Friday 26 March 2010, 1pm Level 3 Civic Centre
Neil Morrison recites classic Australian poetry and is accompanied by Penelope Grace on violin with music of her own devising. Poets such as Banjo Paterson, C.J. Dennis and Henry Lawson are represented on this compact disc. Compact disc available for sale and signing on the day.
An Ashfield Council event for Seniors Week
Noel Braun : Friend and philosopher and Whistler Street.
Monday April 19 2010 at 1pm , Level 3 Civic Centre
Sydney writer Noel Braun will talk about his writing life, in particular his two novels 'Friend and Philosopher' and 'Whistler Street' and his forthcoming memoir.
Books for sale and signing from the author.
Sharyn Gillens and Lindsay Lewis : The Inconvenient Child
Thursday April 22 2010 at 1pm, Level 3 Civic Centre
This true story begins in 1948 in Sydney when pretty blonde Grace discovers she is pregnant to a visiting black American serviceman. What will Grace do with her baby? Abandoned at age 5 to a convent orphanage, Sharyn's life of abuse and neglect in detention centres in Hay and Parramatta began. Sharyn Gillens is made of stern stuff and was determined to find her roots and lead a successful life.
Listen to her amazing and heartbreaking story.
David Millar illustrated lecture : High society in Jane Austen's time
Wednesday April 28 2010 at 1pm , Level 3 Civic Centre
David Millar will present an Illustrated lecture set during Jane Austen's time. Hear all about the scandals and misdemeanours of the upper classes in the Regency Period .
Thanks to our Authors at Ashfield Bookseller
