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What’s On: October 2017
MARRICKVILLE FESTIVAL
BOOK SALE
You’re invited to
Sunday 22 October, from 10am
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence (Swedish, M, 96 mins, 2014)Sam and Jonathan are two travelling salesmen peddling novelty items mostly unsuccessfully. It is a trip that shows us beauty in one moment, pettiness in another and the humour and tragedy within us all.
The Lady in the Van (M, 100 mins, 2015)Nominated for eight Academy Awards, Arrival centres on linguistics professor (Amy Adams) leading an investigative team to decode messages coming from spaceships which have landed in 12 locations around the world.
Marrickville Town Hall meeting roomA pigeon sat on a branch reflecting on existence: Tuesday 3 OctoberThe Lady in the Van: Friday 27 October10am-12.30pmNo bookings required.
Spanish language classes for beginnersTaking place on Friday evenings over eight weeks, this workshop is an introductory course suitable for adults who have no prior knowledge of the Spanish language. By the end of the course, students will be able to introduce themselves and ask someone their nationality and personal details; express likes, dislikes and interests; describe people’s personalities and appearances and converse about their friends and family.
Marrickville Town Hall meeting roomFriday 13, 20, 27 October, 3, 10, 17, 24 November and 1 December6.30pm-7.30pmCost $120 (that’s quince dolares per session. Barato!)Bookings required.
Speaker Series:Cornersmith Salads & Pickles: Vegetables with more taste and less wasteJoin co-founder Alex Elliott-Howery and Cornersmith’s head chef and ‘waste warrior’ Sabine Spindler for a lively talk about their new book Salads & Pickles. Cornersmith, local to Marrickville and Annandale are leaders in food waste reduction and at the forefront of the pickling trend. This new book contains no diets, no superfoods and no guilt. With a focus on seasonal salads, pickles and preserving, the book also includes dozens of simple ideas for fresh ingredients that might otherwise be thrown away. Sample some preserves and hear more about cooking from scratch, less meat and more vegetables using fresh ingredients. Visit www.cornersmith.com.au for more information.
Marrickville LibraryThursday 19 October7.45pm-9pmBookings required.
Mental health talks10 October is World Mental Health Day. This year, several talks in community languages will take place in collaboration with Transcultural Mental Health Centre. The aim will be to inform our community in relaxation and coping with depression.
Mandarin Marrickville Town Hall meeting roomMonday 16 October 10.30am-12.30pm
PortugueseSt Peters/Sydenham LibraryTuesday 17 October10.30am-12.30pm
Vietnamese Marrickville Town Hall meeting roomTuesday 24 October10.30am-12.30pm
Arabic Marrickville LibraryThursday 26 October10.30am-12.30pm
GreekHerb Greedy HallTuesday 31 October10.30am-12.30pm
No bookings required.
Free hearing checksAustralian Hearing is the nation’s leading hearing specialist and largest provider of Government funded hearing services. Come to the Library and have a free hearing check and get advice on hearing needs. These initial hearing assessments are free, and follow-up care from Australian Hearing can be subsidised for certain concession card holders. Please note, hearing checks are restricted to those 18 years and over.
Marrickville LibraryThursday 5 October 9am-1pm (20 minute sessions)Bookings required.
Behind-the-scenes tour of Marrickville Town HallMarrickville Town Hall has seen almost a century of high drama and low intrigue - with monarchists and anarchists, passionate dancers and politicians, debutantes and filmmakers all gracing its presence. From the heyday, when it booked out almost every night of the year, right up to today, hear all about the Town Hall at this public tour and view the spectacular Winged Victory from the Town Hall’s balcony.
Marrickville Town HallSunday 22 OctoberSession 1: 10am-11am I Session 2: 1pm-2pm I Session 3: 2.30pm-3:30pm Bookings required.
Architecture on Show: Ware-housing- New residential uses for old industrial buildingsHow much do our urban places need to change to accommodate increased residential density? This talk will explore the potential of converting old industrial buildings for new residential uses whilst retaining the character and scale of our streets and spaces. Stefanie Hughes, an associate at SJB Architects, will discuss her Cleveland & Co project, a residential conversion of two adjacent industrial buildings in Surry Hills. Architect Kieran McInerney, will speak about his award-winning Egan Street project in Newtown, a collaborative financing, design and building effort to develop low-rise high-density housing within a former panel beating shop.
Curated and introduced by local architects Sam Rigoli, Michael Zanardo, Casey Bryant and Lisa Merkesteyn, the Architecture on Show talks are presented by Inner West Council in association with the Australian Institute of Architects.
Herb Greedy HallWednesday 4 October6.30pm-8.30pm (please arrive 15 mins early)Bookings required.
Sunday 22 October, 10am-5pm
Marrickville Librarybook saleMarrickville Festival returns and this year, the legendary book sale will be held at Marrickville Town Hall. Children’s books, cook books, travel books, fiction, non-fiction etc. Library members pay just $1 per book, with non-members paying $2 per book. Not a member yet? Join online now to get your discount.
Marrickville Town HallSunday 22 October10am-5pm
Marrickville Festival brings together all of our diverse and vibrant people, cultures, and creative communities with a feast of international cuisine, live music and entertainment. With over 120 stalls displaying local produce, handmade artisan works, gifts and community groups as well as a Main Stage program, International Dance Floor, The Break music competition and a range of free activities for kids and the whole family.
It’s Marrickville Festival time!
3 easy ways to book:- innerwestlibraries.eventbrite.com.au- (02) 9335 2173- Visit the information desk in person and speak with our friendly staff.
Unless indicated, all events are free.
Inner West Council is strongly committed to ensuring people with a disability have equal opportunity to take part in local activities and have fair access to Council and community programs, services and resources. All Marrickville Library branches have step free entry, though please note there is no accessible toilet at Stanmore Library.
Location KeyML Marrickville Library, Cnr Marrickville and Petersham Rds, Marrickville, 9335 2173.
ETC Emanuel Tsardoulias Community Library, 362-372 New Canterbury Rd, Dulwich Hill, 9335 2182.
SP St Peters/Sydenham Library, 39 Unwins Bridge Rd, Sydenham, 9335 2184.
ST Stanmore Library, Douglas St, Stanmore, 9335 2183.
MTHCR Marrickville Town Hall computer room, Cnr Marrickville and Petersham Rds, Marrickville
MTHMR Marrickville Town Hall meeting room, Cnr Marrickville and Petersham Rds, Marrickville
HGH Herb Greedy Hall, 79 Petersham Rd, Marrickville
Opening HoursMarrickville Library Mon-Fri, 9am-7.30pm I Sat 9.30am-5pm I Sun 1pm-4pm
Emanuel Tsardoulias, Stanmore, St Peters Libraries
Mon-Wed, Fri 10am-5.30pm I Thurs 12noon-7.30pm I Sat 9am-12noon I Sun Closed
Mahjong club (Western) Tuesday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 October, 9.30am-12.30pm ML
Scrabble club Tuesday 3, 17, 24 October, 10am-12.30pm ML
Arabic book club* Tuesday 3 October, 5.30pm-7.30pm MTHMR
Computer support Wednesday 4, 11, 18, 25 October, 10am-12noon MTHCR
Mahjong club (Eastern) Wednesday 4, 11, 18, 25 October, 10.30am-12.30pm SP
Architecture on Show: Ware-housing* Wednesday 4 October, 6.30pm-8.30pm HGH
Free hearing checks* Thursday 5 October, 9am-1pm ML
Hellenic book club* Thursday 5 October, 5.30pm-7.30pm MTHMR
Basic English writing class* Thursday 5, 12, 19, 26 October, 6pm-7.30pm ML
Spanish languages classes* Begins Friday 13 October, 6.30pm-7.30pm MTHMR
Chinese computer class* Friday 13 October, 5.30pm-7.30pm MTHCR
Spanish book club* Monday 9 October, 6pm-7.30pm ML
Cryptic crossword club Monday 16 October, 10am-12.30pm ML
Mental health talk- Mandarin Monday 16 October, 10.30am-12.30pm MTHMR
Mental health talk- Portuguese Tuesday 17 October, 10.30am-12.30pm SP
Speaker Series: Cornersmith Salads & Pickles* Thursday 19 October, 7.45pm-9pm ML
Marrickville Festival- Behind the Scenes walk of Marrickville Town Hall*
Sunday 22 October, Session 1: 10am-11am; Session 2: 1pm-2pm; Session 3: 2.30pm-3:30pm
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Mental health talk- Vietnamese Tuesday 24 October, 10.30am-12.30pm MTHMR
Mental health talk- Arabic Thursday 26 October, 10.30am-12.30pm ML
Chinese book club* Friday 27 October, 5.30pm-7.30pm ML
Mental health talk- Greek Tuesday 31 October, 10.30am-12.30pm HG
THINKING.
Get crafty Tuesday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 October, 12noon-3pm SP
Craft social group- felt owl* Wednesday 4, 18 October, 10am-12.30pm ML
Knit together Thursday 12, 26 October, 1pm-4pm ML
MAKE & CREATE
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence (Swedish, M, 96 mins, 2014)
Tuesday 3 October, 10am-12.30pm MTHMR
The Lady in the Van (M, 100 mins, 2015) Friday 27 October, 10am-12.30pm MTHMR
FILM CLUB.
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