Join us to celebrate these milestones with reflections and morning tea!
Where: The Workary, Whitlam Library Level 1,
165 Railway Parade, Cabramatta NSW 2166
Date: Monday 20 October 2025
Time: Official Proceedings 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Official Proceedings:
Canley Vale Best Start Early Learning Centre
Acknowledgement of Country
Mayor Frank Carbone
Official Proceedings: Welcome, Acknowledgements, and Reflections on 75 Years of Fairfield City’s Library Services
Dr. Caroline Butler-Bowdon
Address by the State Librarian: The Enduring Significance of Library Services in Community, Culture, and Democracy
Dr Glenn Harper
Brutalism and Civic Identity: Reflections on Whitlam Library, a Harry Seidler-designed public building
Claire Cao
Personal reflections: How the Library Helped Me Get to Know My Father – A Story of Connection, Culture, and Quiet Discovery
Cake Cutting Ceremony
Led by the Mayor, followed by a photo opportunity and refreshments
Additional Activities
Face Painting and Live Music
Begins at 10:00 AM
Historical Tour of the Library
Begins at 11:00 AM
Please register by 13th October 2025!
