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:
Professor Geoffrey Garrett lecture : One year of Obama
Wednesday November 18, 1pm Level 3 Civic Centre
Professor Geoffrey Garret, CEO of the United States Studies Centre and Professor of Political Science, will discuss President Barack Obama's first year in office. Professor Garrett, one of Australia's leading commentators on the US, will analyse Obama's domestic and foreign policies and their impact on Australia and the world.
The US Studies Centre's new publication American Review with a foreword by Kevin Rudd will be on sale on the day.
The Mud House: Richard Glover
Wednesday December 2 7pm, Level 3 Civic Centre
Local author and 702 ABC Sydney Drive Presenter Richard Glover talks about his new book 'The Mud House'. Four friends, one block of land, no power tools. In this frank, funny and thought provoking memoir, Richard Glover describes how he and his friend Philip and their partners built a house in the bush on weekends. It was a huge undertaking, not least because they decided to use mudbricks...
David Lewis illustrated lecture: Down these mean streets: Raymond Chandler and crime fiction
Thursday 3 December, 1pm Level 3 Civic Centre
Raymond Chandler is one of the pre-eminent crime fiction writers, and one of the great American writers of the Twentieth Century. This lecture will briefly examine his life, his work and his major fictional creation, Philip Marlowe. We will also look at some of the people he influenced, and look at some of the interpretations of his work through film, television and radio.
The Path of Infinite Sorrow: the Japanese on the Kokoda Track by Craig Collie and Hajime Muratani
Wednesday December 9 1pm, Level 3 Civic Centre
Local author Craig Collie will talk about his new book which for the first time tells the story of the Kokoda campaign from the Japanese point of view. Based on personal accounts and the and the recollections of six Japanese soldiers, captured diaries and unit, this powerful re-examination of Kokoda brings a new perspective to one of the most brutal conflicts in Australian war history.
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.
Thanks to our Authors at Ashfield Bookseller
