2021 Artists’ Book Award Exhibition
In partnership with MAG&M, Northern Beaches Council Libraries hold an Artists’ Book Award attracting entries from around the world. From the exhibited selection of finalists, judges choose several books to be acquired and added to the Library’s collection which is unique in their community and the only one of its kind in the NSW local government […]
Express Yourself 2021
A significant annual curated exhibition of artworks by HSC Visual Arts students from the 20 high schools across Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Represented are diverse bodies of work including multi-media, digital, sculpture and drawing. In conjunction with Express Yourself, three awards are granted to students featured in the exhibition: Manly Art Gallery & Museum Society Youth […]
Express Yourself 2021: Meet the artists
Meet the artists from this years Express Yourself exhibition, a spectacular display of works by talented HSC Visual Arts students from schools across Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Featuring multi-media, digital, painting, sculpture and drawing, Express Yourself presents an illuminating insight into this uniquely demanding creative process. Three awards are granted annually to students featured in the exhibition; […]
Beginner’s Organic Veggie Gardening Course
Learn the basic skills to grow some of your own organic herbs and vegetables. You will set up and plant a new garden together. Food grown using natural organic methods is healthier for you and your family and healthier for the living soil; and the environment. Everyone can do this. Come and learn with them. […]
Avalon Workshop Open Weekend
Avalon Workshop will open its doors in March. The site, which is collocated with the Avalon Golf Club, has been transformed into a functional space designed especially with creatives in mind. It includes a creative studio and two multi-use workshops which aim to make creativity more accessible to the community. Council’s Arts and Culture team […]
World Food Markets – Mona Vale
World Food Markets Mona Vale is part of The Festival of Place, a 365-day celebration of the great public spaces across NSW. Enjoy great international food and music under the stars Friday 12, 19 & 26 March between 5 – 9pm. Come make the most of the Autumn nights before it gets too cold, bring your picnic rug to […]
Weaving Workshop
Sit, listen and create with Tegan Murdock (Ngumpie Weaving), while learning the basic techniques you need to weave a basket. Avalon Special introductory price: $20 Friday 19 Mar Book now at https://www.trybooking.com/Weaving1 Friday 26 Mar Book now at https://www.trybooking.com/Weaving2
Movie Club – March
Enjoy free monthly screenings on the big-ish screen at the Library. Third Sunday of the month. What film is it? Due to copyright they cannot publish the name here but check out the clues below to see if you can guess or head to Mona Vale library for full listings. Black and white 1948 American […]
Buy Sell Online Workshop – Forestville
Learn how to buy and sell online, and in turn keep these items out of landfill. Give your much-loved items a chance to be used and cherished by another person. Bookings essential as limited tickets are available. Book up to 2 spots now! Book here
Watercraft Auction
You might just score yourself a bargain at Council’s live watercraft auction. Up to 100 items including fibreglass dinghies, aluminium boats, kayaks, wave skis, and paddle boards will be up for grabs. Viewing is only possible on the day and kicks off at 8am with the auction starting at 10am. Payment is required on the […]