💫 Join us at Concord Library during Reconciliation Week for a talk by Dr Kirsten Banks, who will discuss Aboriginal Astronomy and the rich astronomical traditions of Indigenous cultures.
The presentation will explore the night sky through both scientific and cultural perspectives, weaving storytelling and astronomy to engage audiences of all ages. Come along on a journey through the cosmos and explore the mysteries of the universe!
👉️ Dr Kirsten Banks is a proud Wiradjuri woman, an astrophysicist and science communicator passionate about making the wonders of the universe accessible and engaging for everyone. Her unique perspective blends scientific knowledge with rich cultural insights to inspire curiosity, foster understanding and ignite a love of science in all ages.
📌 Concord Library
⌚️ Thursday, 28 May | 6-7:30pm
🎟️ Free event
👉️ Bookings are essential. Book via the link in bio or here: bit.ly/reconciliation-week-astronomy
🤖 Grab your Robot Ball tickets NOW 🤖
This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages, offering a fun and engaging way to explore robotics, coding, and technology in an exciting DJ party environment!
Navigate Kubo mazes and Ozobot journeys, show off your best moves in the robot dance-off, design a robot mask, meet and interact with our new robot companions, plus so much more!
📍 The Event Space, The Connection, Rhodes
⏰ Friday, 22 May | 6–8pm
👉 Secure your tickets via the link in bio or here: https://www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au/event/rhodes-robot-ball-2026
Enjoy these images from previous years!
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🤖 The Rhodes Robot Ball is BACK! 🤖
Come along for a dazzling evening of fun robotic activities, dancing, and unforgettable tech experiences for the whole family. Plus, there will be plenty of chances to meet, program and party with a range of amazing robots!
📍The Connection, Rhodes
⏰ Friday, 22 May | 6–8pm
👉 Book NOW: bit.ly/rhodes-robot-ball
Enjoy these images from previous years!
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Happy May the 4th!
🛠️🐾 Even our MetaCat is feeling the Force today… suited up in a custom 3D-printed Mandalorian helmet!
Did you know you can create your own 3D-printed designs at one of our libraries? At The Learning Space at Rhodes, we offer 3D printing services to help bring your ideas to life - all for free!
https://www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au/event/open-maker-2026
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We loved seeing everyone’s creativity shine at our Youth Week workshop — Puffy Glue Trinkets! 🎨💖
From frames and mirrors to adorable accessories covered in charms, every piece was completely unique. It was so much fun watching your ideas come to life (and getting a little messy along the way!).
Thanks to everyone who joined us — and a big shoutout to Jen from @creative_kits_co for such a fun, hands-on session. ✨
Join us for an author talk with Fiona Wright, who will discuss her new book Kill Your Boomers!
🔖About Kill Your Boomers:
The great Australian dream is slipping away for Keira. No partner, no house, and no kids at 30-ish. Her part-time job as a nanny to twins provides barely enough money for the G&Ts she finds necessary to get through her other job as a freelance copywriter.
Her solution? The bank of Mum and Dad. So she hatches a plan to speed up the process of wealth transfer...
📌 Five Dock Library
⌚️ 16 April | 5:30 - 7:30pm
🍷 Light refreshments will be provided
🖊️ Meet the author and have your book signed!
👉 Free, but bookings required. Book via the link in bio or here: bit.ly/ccb-fiona-wright
Join us for what is bound to be a fascinating conversation with @writesfiona , who is a beloved writer, editor and critic from Sydney. She is also the host of Six Degrees From the City, a podcast about writers and Western Sydney.
In celebration of Youth Week, City of Canada Bay is hosting a Sustainable Fashion Fair at Concord Community Centre for people aged 12–24! 👕👗👢
Stop by on Monday, 20 April from 10am–3pm to swap your pre-loved clothing for something new-to-you. Plus, there will be free popcorn, slushies and a Yo Tee Customisation Bar, where you can upcycle t-shirt using fabric offcuts, embroidery, crochet and more! Register now at the link in bio.
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Youth Week events are booking out fast but there are still tickets left for a few awesome activities:
👕Sustainable Fashion Fair including a clothing swap and Yo Tee t-shirt customisation bar
🏓Ping Pong Competitions at Concord Library and Five Dock Library
🃏Decorate Your Own Playing Cards creative workshop
🛍️ Inclusive TOTE-ALLY YOU! tote-bag workshop
🥳Youth After Dark Beach Bash party at Five Dock Library!
Go to the link in bio to book your tickets to any of the above events 😀
This Youth Week Five Dock Library will be hosting a special Youth After Dark beach-themed bash 🌴⛱
If you're aged 12–17, come along on Friday, 17 April from 5:30–8pm for beach games, a polaroid photo booth, inflatable surf board ride and plenty more. Dress to impress for your chance to win a prize for best dressed! Book your free tickets at the link in bio.
⏳️Canada Bay History: Mortlake Ferry
If you’ve ever driven onto the flat-bottomed ferry that links Mortlake and Putney across the Parramatta River, you’re taking the same trip locals have been making since 1928. Officially, it’s the Mortlake Ferry, but people still call it the Putney Punt — local names tend to stick.
The ferry is the only remaining vehicle punt on Sydney Harbour and the Parramatta River. It was built to ease pressure on the Rhodes Ferry and provide a direct link to Mortlake’s industrial waterfront, once dominated by the Gasworks. Costing £4,000, it was officially opened on 16 May 1928 by the Hon Richard Ball, NSW Minister for Lands, who predicted a ferry would not satisfy residents for long and that a bridge would eventually be needed.
When the Ryde Bridge opened in 1935, the Rhodes Ferry closed and traffic on the Mortlake Ferry fell. Even so, the punt kept operating, serving industries including the Green Point Shipbuilding Yards during World War II.
The sites it originally connected have since become housing and foreshore parkland, including Wangal Reserve. Today, the ferry carries cars, pedestrians and cycles, keeping its place as a practical and charming link across the river.
The ferry’s future hasn’t always been certain. In 1989, after a new bridge opened alongside the old Ryde crossing, closure was proposed, but a heritage listing and strong local support kept it running.
Thinking about taking a trip on the Mortlake Ferry? The service is free of charge and operates on demand on weekdays from 6:45am to 9:25am and 2:45pm to 6:15pm, and on weekends and public holidays from 10:30am to 5:30pm, between Hilly Street, Mortlake and Pellisier Road, Putney.
📸 Images: Mortlake Punt in 1950 and 2011
💟 Maker of the Month
Justina has been travelling all the way from the Blue Mountains to attend our Open Maker sessions at The Learning Space, Rhodes.
She has been using the skills she’s learned to make gifts for friends. Using 3D printing, laser cutting, and hand painting, she has made items ranging from keyrings and LED lanterns to jewellery and clothing.
At over 75 years old, Justina is still learning, still making, and still enthusiastic as ever.
🎨🎴🎃 Open Maker is your space to create, tinker, and bring your ideas to life! Join us for casual, self-led sessions where you can work on your own projects, repair items, or explore new skills — all for free, every Monday and Thursday evening!
Learn more via the link in bio or here: bit.ly/ccb-open-maker
