Willoughby Literary Festival

Willoughby City Library is proud to present the inaugural Willoughby Literary Festival, a vibrant celebration of books, ideas and imagination. 

Taking place over two weekends at Chatswood Library in July, the festival features a stellar lineup of author talks, panel discussions and interactive workshops.

Books will be available for purchase at the festival through Constant Reader Bookshop.

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Online science fiction cake decorating competition

16 Jun 2025 As part of the Willoughby Literary Festival, we're inviting cake decorators of all skills levels to bring their sci-fi dreams to life!

Chatswood Library, 409 Victoria Avenue, Artarmon 2067

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John Killick in conversation with Mark Dapin

17 Jul 2025 Hear former criminal and local author John Killick in conversation with true-crime writer Mark Dapin as they explore the dangers of crime.

Chatswood Library, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood 2067

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Workshop: How to write true crime with Mark Dapin

17 Jul 2025 Mark Dapin will share key practical tips for first-time true-crime writers.

Chatswood Library, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood 2067

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Jacqueline Kent - Inconvenient women: Australian radical writers

18 Jul 2025 Hear from acclaimed biographer Jacqueline Kent as she explores Australia’s boldest and most outspoken women writers of the 20th century.

Chatswood Library, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood 2067

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Toby Walsh - The Shortest History of AI

18 Jul 2025 Join leading AI expert Toby Walsh as he unpacks 'The Shortest History of AI'.

Chatswood Library, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood 2067

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Helen Signy in conversation with Kyra Geddes

18 Jul 2025 Local authors Helen Signy and Kyra Geddes discuss their acclaimed historical novels featuring strong female leads and North Shore settings.

Chatswood Library, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood 2067

Tagged as: , Festivals & Major Events, Library, Talks & Workshops

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