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.
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:
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
Susannah Fullerton illustrated lecture : Leo Tolstoy, his life and works
Tuesday April 13 2010 at 1pm , Level 3 Civic Centre
One of the most famous of all Russian writers, Leo Tolstoy was born into the Russian nobility. He lost much of his money during a wild youth of gambling, womanising and drinking, and then made himself famous by writing short stories. Susannah Fullerton tells the story of this complex man.
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.
Wendy James : Where have you been?
Friday April 23 2010 at 1pm, Level 3 Civic Centre
This domestic thriller takes the form of a classic imposter novel, but with a 21st century twist. A seemingly perfect family household is rocked by the reappearance of a sister who they thought was long gone. Suspicions soon arise and no-one is sure if she is who she claims to be.
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 .
Jean-Paul Bell : Laughter is the best medicine
Tuesday May 4 2010 at 1pm, Level 3 Civic Centre
Clown Doctors work in hospitals and wards around Australia taking children's minds especially off their illness.They have the chance to laugh and play and be kids for a while.Actors by training, the Clown Doctors work in pairs and sense the mood of the hospital ward.They relieve the tension and make themselves available to listen as well as being extremely funny. Meet the co-founder in Australia of the Clown Doctors, Jean-Paul Bell as he talks about his book.
Noeline Kyle : A Greater Guilt : Constance Emilie Kent and the Road Murder
Tuesday June 8 2010 at 1pm, Level 3 Civic Centre
A brutal murder of a child in the English village of Road in 1860 remained an unsolved crime until the sensational confession of Constance Emiie Kent in 1865. Hear more about her 20 years in prison and emigration to Australia. One for the true crime enthusiasts. Book for sale from the author on the day.
David Millar illustrated lecture : Mad King Ludwig of Neuchwanstein
Tuesday June 15 2010 at 1pm, Level 3 Civic Centre
Thanks to our Authors at Ashfield Bookseller
