Multicultural programs & events

Multicultural programs & events
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Our library and knowledge centres offer a number of multicultural programs and events for all to attend. Multicultural programs & events Our library and knowledge centres offer a number of multicultural programs and events for all to attend. Cultural Services; Multicultural Programs; Events; Library Services
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English Conversation Groups

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Vietnamese

Vietnamese Friendship Group

Do you want to meet new friends from your local Vietnamese community? 

Join our friendly Vietnamese group to enjoy some delicious snacks while making new connections. 

When: Last Friday of each month 

Where: Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre

Time: 1-3pm

For more information, please call 9707 9740 or visit your library.



Nhóm Thân Hữu Việt Nam

Bạn có muốn gặp gỡ những người bạn mới từ cộng đồng người Việt tại địa phương của bạn không?
Tham gia nhóm người Việt thân thiện và thưởng thức một số món ăn nhẹ trong khi kết nối các mối quan hệ mới.

Khi: Thứ Sáu cuối cùng của mỗi tháng
Ở đâu: Trung tâm trí thức và thư viện Chester Hill
Thời gian: 1-3 giờ chiều

Để biết thêm thông tin, vui lòng gọi 9707 9740 hoặc truy cập thư viện của bạn.


Tech Help in Vietnamese

Tech Help in Vietnamese will resume in Term 3.

Would you like to learn how to use your device or brush up on your computer skills? The library has a volunteer who will show you how. Come to our FREE tech classes and we will help you set up your iPhone/tablet or try to assist you with any technical enquiries that you may have. Bookings are required. 

Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre, Community Room 2, Level 2.

When: Fridays (during school terms)

Time: 2:30-4pm

For more information or to book please call the Multicultural Team on 9707 9713 or 9707 9730 or visit the library.


Chinese

Moon Festival celebration and Chinese classic painting exhibition

Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre will host the Chinese classic painting exhibition for Mr. Songshi Li, the Master of Chinese painting from 22 September to 29 September.

Please join us for the opening ceremony of the Chinese classic painting exhibition, as well as celebrating Moon Festival. The ceremony will be featuring singing, traditional ethnic dances, folk music presentations, martial arts and traditional Chinese opera. Notably, Master Songshi Li will be presenting a painting demonstration during the event, offering a unique opportunity to witness the artistic creation process firsthand.

This is a good opportunity to come together during Moon Festival to appreciate the boundless charm of cultural art.

When: the opening ceremony - Friday, 22 September 10.30am-12.30pm

Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre, 14-28 Amy Street, Campsie

For bookings, please call 9789 9405 or visit the library.


李松石中国画展览 - 庆中秋 赏画展

2023年 9月22日 至 9月29日

国画大师李松石先生将于Campsie图书馆举办为期一周的 "庆中秋,赏画展"中国画展览。

诚挚邀请您参加画展开幕式。开幕式精彩纷呈,包含歌唱表演、民族舞蹈、民乐演奏、武术展示以及戏曲演出等环节。更加引人瞩目的是国画大师李松石的现场挥毫,这将使在场的各位有幸亲眼见证艺术的创作过程。让我们共同在中秋的特殊时刻汇聚一堂,领略文化艺术的无限魅力。

 

时间:画展开幕式    9月22日 周五 上午10点半至12点半

地点:Campsie 图书馆

14-28 Amy Street, Campsie 2194

报名:9789 9405 或前往Campsie图书馆前台



Smart Devices Support and Form Filling Service - Mandarin

Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre is, in partnership with CASS, to assist Chinese-speaking migrants in navigating smart devices (e.g. phone/tablet), understanding daily correspondence, and filling out simple forms. Face-to-face service is strictly by appointment only. 

Cost: FREE
Service type: One-to-one assistance

When: 1.30-3.30pm Wednesdays
Where: Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre
Bookings: 9707 5436
手机/平板应用协助与填表服务


Riverwood 图书馆与华人服务社合作, 协助华裔移民理解日常信件,填写简单申请表格,并且解决一些使用手机/平板等电子设备中遇到的简单问题。面见服务敬请预约。

费用:全免
服务形式:一对一面见服务
预约电话:9707 5436 
服务时间: 逢周三     一点半到三点半
服务地点: Riverwood 利华活图书馆

​Chinese Classical Poetry Class-Cantonese


When: Mondays 10am-noon 

Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre 

14-28 Amy Street, Campsie 

Booking is essential: 9789 9405


中国古典诗词学习班-粤语为传承中华传统文化,促进澳洲多元文化繁荣和发展,Campsie 图书馆继续举办中国古典诗词班。欢迎新老中华古典诗词爱好者参加。需要报名预定座位。

上课时间:每周一上午十点至12点

上课地点:Campsie 图书馆

报名电话:9789 9405 



​Chinese Book Club 

This program is currently fully booked

Join our Chinese  Book Club to meet other readers, have a chat and find new Chinese books, magazines and DVDs to borrow. 
When: Every first Friday of the month
Time: 10-11am 
Where: Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre 
For more information, call 9707 5436
 

中文阅读俱乐部 

欢迎參加Riverwood图书馆主办的中文阅读俱乐

部, 包括与其他读者会面, 互相交流, 借阅图书馆

的中文新书, 杂志以及DVD. 

每月第一个星期五,上午10点 

地点在Riverwood图书馆. 

欢迎致电 9707 5436

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Chinese Painting
Join a Chinese painting class to learn the basics of traditional Chinese ink brush painting. You’ll learn how to use simple paint strokes to create beautiful landscape paintings of trees, rocks and mountains. Please bring your own painting materials (ink, painting papers, brush).
When: Every third Friday of the month (during school term)
Time: 10.30am-noon 
Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre 
For enquiries, please call 9789 9405.

Chinese Drawing

Join our Chinese drawing class to learn drawing skills and give you a basic introduction to drawing. Please bring your own drawing materials (A3 paper, 2B pencils). 

When: Every first Friday of the month (during school term)

Time: 10.30am-noon 

Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre 

For enquiries, please call 9789 9405 or visit your local library.

Chinese Calligraphy

Discover the centuries-old secrets of Chinese calligraphy and develop your own unique piece with ink and a brush. Please bring your own materials.

When: Every second and fourth Monday (during school term) *changed day*

Time: 10.30am-noon 

Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre 

Bookings essential. To book, please call 9789 9405 or visit your local library.

Chinese Dancing for Everyone

Join our weekly dance class to learn new dances and make new friends!

Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre Community Room 1, Level 2
When: Tuesdays, 10 October to 12 December 2023
Time: 10am-noon

For more information, call 9707 9708 or 9707 9713


Mandarin Music Group

Are you passionate about Chinese music? Join us at Campsie Library and learn how to sing Chinese songs! Here, you can develop your appreciation of Chinese music, both classical and contemporary, improve your vocal techniques, meet like-minded people, sing together in a group and engage with Chinese culture the musical way.

Beginner friendly; no prior experience necessary. 

Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre 

When: Every Friday during the school term

Time: 1-3pm

Registration essential.

For more information, please call 9789 9405 or visit Campsie Library. 

中文合唱团

您是否喜欢歌唱?加入我们在Campsie图书馆的中文合唱团吧! 在这里,您可以和大家一起学习、欣赏中外古典和现代音乐,提高声乐技巧,结识其他音乐爱好者,一同体会合声之美,在音乐中感受中国文化。

欢迎初学者,无需基础。

日期:           每周五

时间:           下午 1点至3点

地点:           Campsie图书馆

凭图书证参加。

更多资讯请致电9789 9405 或前往Campsie图书馆前台。



Tech Help - Mandarin

Book a Mandarin-speaking staff specialist to answer your questions about your computer, smartphone and tablet. Sessions are for half an hour. Please make sure to bring your device. During school term only.

When: Tuesdays

Time: 2-4pm 

Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre 

For bookings, please call 9789 9405

Are you newly arrived migrant or refugee? Are you from Afghanistan?

In collaboration with Metro Assist, you’ll have access to FREE services such as settlement needs, employment and education pathways, driving practices, legal and financial issues, family relationships and community participation and the opportunity to make new friends.

Where: Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre, 12 Chester Hill Road, Chester Hill
When: Every Monday (except first Monday of month and public holidays) during school terms
Time: 10am-noon

Bookings are essential.
For more information, please call 9707 9740 or visit the library.


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