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Library celebrates Mardi Gras season with COVID safe events

Tuesday 16 February 2021

It’s the most colourful time of the year and Wollongong City Libraries are celebrating the Mardi Gras season with free, COVID safe activities at your local Library.

“Wollongong City Libraries holds a range of events, programs and activities year-round for people of all ages and interests. Over the past couple of years, Rainbow Storytimes have become a popular activity for our local families while our other events bring together people from across the city to celebrate with our LGBTQI+ community,” Wollongong City Council Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM said.

“With more of us staying home to celebrate and doing the right thing in these COVID times, we’re bringing some Mardi Gras fun to Wollongong by hosting several smaller events for our community.’’

Numbers for all events are limited so visit Eventbrite to book your free ticket today to avoid disappointment

We ask all attendees to do their part to stay COVID safe by checking in using the QR code on arrival, washing their hands or using hand sanitiser, staying 1.5m away from other guests and staying home if feeling unwell.

Wollongong City Libraries will continue to monitor the NSW Public Health Order and will notify attendees of any event changes.

What’s On?

Queer Film Festival

Celebrate the Mardi Gras season with a series of movies from around the globe, all with a LGBTQI+ theme. You bring the snacks and we’ll put on the movie!

Sounds good? For more information and to book your free ticket, visit Eventbrite.

WHEN & WHERE

  • Friday 19 February, 1-4pm
    Dapto Library, 93-109 Princes Highway
  • Thursday 25 February, 3-5pm
    Warrawong Library, 67-71 King Street
  • Friday 26 February, 1-4pm
    Wollongong Library, 41 Burelli Street
  • Friday 26 February, 6-9pm
    Wollongong Library, 41 Burelli Street
  • Friday 5 March, 4-6pm
    Wollongong Youth Centre, 85 Burelli Street
Rainbow Storytime

Join us for an extra special Rainbow Storytime with Drag King, Guy Alias. Enjoy an afternoon of music, songs, rhymes, stories, and plenty of laughter.

WHEN: Saturday 27 February 12noon – 1pm

WHERE: Wollongong Library 41 Burelli Street

Places are limited. Please book for every single person attending regardless of age - including babies. Book your free ticket via Eventbrite.

“Wollongong is a diverse, inclusive and respectful community and our Libraries reflect this ethos. They are meant to be safe and inclusive spaces for everyone,’’ Cr Bradbery said.

“It doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from or what motivates you on the condition you are respectful of others, you are welcome to enjoy the opportunities that the Library services provides. And if this program isn’t for you, have a look at our Libraries’ website or visit one of our Libraries as I’m sure there will be something that will suit you.’’

Visit the Wollongong City Libraries website for more events and Library programs.


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