What's On

Adult Programmes

LAW WEEK

13-19 May 2013

Strata living - know your rights

What do I own in a strata scheme?

Who is responsible for repairs?

Can I keep a pet?

There will be an opportunity to ask the presenter about specific issues

When: Monday, 13 May 2013

Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm

Place: Burwood Library

Bookings are essential.

Please phone 9911-9999 or email library@burwood.nsw.gov.au to make a booking.

Investing in real estate and options available to finance investment

Do you want to buy a property to live in or to rent?

Are you thinking about commercial or residential property?

What options are available for financing a purchase?

How much money do you need to save to begin?

When: Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm

Place: Burwood Library

Bookings are essential.

Please phone 9911-9999 or email library@burwood.nsw.gov.au to make a booking.

Immigration Law (In Mandarin)

Need to learn about visa types and requirements ? Come along to our seminar on Immigration Law in Mandarin.

When: Thursday , 16 May 2013

Time: 10.00am - 11.30am

Place: Burwood Library

Bookings are essential. Please phone 9911-9999 or email library@burwood.nsw.gov.au  to make a booking.

Legal issues for older people

Moving in with family or helping them financially?

What would happen if your circumstances or that of family members alters?

Do you need a written agreement?

Where do you go to seek advice?

A legal representative experienced in this field will be available to provide legal information and to answer questions

When: Friday, 17 May 2013

Time: 10.00am - 11.30am

Place: Burwood Library

Please phone 9911-9999 or email library@burwood.nsw.gov.au to make a booking.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS

Join us for our free creative writing workshops for would be authors. The workshops will be facilitated by presenter/author Keith Whelan

Travel Writing

Saturday 18 May 2013

12:30pm - 3:30pm

Eventbrite - Creative Writing Workshop : Travel writing

Romance Writing

Saturday 25 May 2013

12:30pm - 2:30pm

Eventbrite - Creative Writing Workshop : Romance Writing

Fantasy/Sci-Fi Writing

Saturday 1 June 2013

12:30pm - 3:30pm

Eventbrite - Creative Writing Workshop : Fantasy/Sci-Fi Writing

Places are limited and bookings are essential

To book call Burwood Library on 9911-9999 or e: library@burwood.nsw.gov.au

Feng Shui @ Burwood Library

Join us for a free talk on feng shui and learn how to maximise:

* health

* romance

* wealth

* success

The talk will be presented by Grandmaster Gary Khor founder and director of the Feng Shui Academy of China.

When: Friday 14 June 2013

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Where: Burwood Library

Eventbrite - Feng Shui @ Burwood Library

Regular Programmes

Bilingual Storytime

This storytime will be presented in Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) and English. Suitable for all children ages 3-8.

Date: First Monday of each month

Time: 4pm

Location: Burwood Library

4 Marmaduke Street, Burwood

Please ask Library staff for further details and bookings.

Burwood Book Club

Meet new people, have a chat and enjoy a cuppa

Burwood Library’s Book Clubs meet:

Every last Saturday of the month (excluding December/January) from 2.00pm to 3.00pm &

Every second Friday of the month (excluding January) from 10.00am to 11.00am

New members are always welcome!!!

Movie Club

Moviebuffs@burwood  are a group of people that meet on the first Friday of each month 6.00pm to 7.30pm where discussion takes place about the wonderful world of movies. Contact the Library on 9911-9999 for further information.


Introduction to Computers and Email

Join us for 2 hour sessions on finding out the basics of your computer, how to use the mouse, how to get around your computer and how to copy files. Set up an email account or get a refresher on how to use your email, some email etiquette and other related material.

Session dates and times are:

Tuesday, 4 June 2013 - 2.00pm to 4.00pm

Wednesday, 12 June 2013 - 10.00am to 12.00pm

Searching Basics

Need to find information quickly but not sure how to use Google or other search engines? Come and join us for a fun 2 hour session covering searching the internet using Google and find out about other online information resources that you can use to find useful information for free.

Session dates and times are:

Tuesday, 18 June 2013 - 2.00pm to 4.00pm

Free English conversation classes at Burwood Library

Burwood Library provides English Conversation classes for people wanting to improve their English.

Classes are held every:

Wednesday – 12.30pm to 1.30pm

All classes are held during the school terms.

Justice of the Peace at Burwood Library

A Justice of the Peace is now available at Burwood Library,  every Monday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm and every Friday from 10.00am to 12.00pm during school terms.

Wrap with Love

Bring your knitting needles and join us on Tuesdays from 10.30am to 11.30am for Wrap with Love. Wrap with Love Inc. is a voluntary organisation with members knitting squares to make wraps that are distributed within Australia and worldwide to needy communities.

Everyone welcome, all ages, from expert to beginners.

Every Tuesday in the Meeting Room at Burwood Library. Please bring 8 ply wool and 4mm knitting needles.

For enquiries on any of the above, please call Burwood Library on 9911 9999 or email library@burwood.nsw.gov.au