Category Archives: Events

Family History Month

Posted on August 7, 2020 by rebekahhay1

It’s Family History Month! Usually Penrith City Library offer a range of workshops during this time however everything is different this year. We thought you might like to try the State Library’s series of webinars covering Family History Research. They’re … Continue reading →

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Convicts and Colonists History Conference and Family History Fair – 31 August 2019

Posted on September 3, 2019 by rebekahhay1

The Library’s Convicts and Colonists History Conference was opened by the Mayor on Saturday to a packed theatrette. The conference theme was based around the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Emu Plains convict farm in September 1819. Conference … Continue reading →

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Noble work recognised: Penrith City Library remembers the Great War.

Posted on November 22, 2018 by rebekahhay1

On 21 November, the Library hosted a commemorative event to recognise the work and sacrifice of our local men and women during the First World War. Our last Our Fallen booklet was given out to attendees. These booklets have contained … Continue reading →

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West Fest event – 10 October 2018

Posted on September 13, 2018 by rebekahhay1

Penrith City Council and Penrith City Library are hosting three events as part of West Fest – an event celebrating the culture and heritage of Western Sydney organised by Office of Environment and Heritage. West Fest is a two week … Continue reading →

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National Family History Month

Posted on July 5, 2018 by rebekahhay1

August is National Family History Month and Penrith Library has arranged a varied programme of activities during the month. Tickets will be available from Penrith Library from 16th July. Most events are free, but bookings are essential due to limited … Continue reading →

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Film night and talk – To Beersheba and back – the story of the Australian Lighthorse charge at Beersheba on 31 October 1917

Posted on October 9, 2017 by rebekahhay1

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Charge at Beersheba on 31 October 1917 by the Australian Lighthorse, Penrith City Library will be screening the 1987 film The Lighthorsemen. Prior to the film screening Information Librarian Lorraine Stacker will give … Continue reading →

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Launching the self-guided audio tour for Creative Enterprises’ embroidery projects

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Vanessa

On Monday 11 September at 10:30am, Penrith City Council will be launching a new self-guided audio tour of the various embroidery projects created for the Civic Centre. The tour contains audio commentary by Mavis Reynolds, founder and Director of the … Continue reading →

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National Family History Month @ Nepean Family History Society

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Vanessa

Free Open House  – August 2017 Tues, Wed & Thurs                     10am to 2pm Thursday                                 … Continue reading →

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National Family History Month – Activities at Penrith Library

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Vanessa

August is National Family History Month and Penrith Library has arranged a varied programme of activities during the month. Tickets will be available from Penrith Library from 17th July. All events are free, but bookings are essential due to limited … Continue reading →

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Family History Saturday: “Sourcing and Sorting It”

Posted on February 28, 2017 by rebekahhay1

A big thank you to all of those who participated on the day. We received some lovely feedback on the speakers, the tours and the Library staff. Thank you to Nepean FHS for being there on the day and to … Continue reading →

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