By ANNA USHER

As part of our ongoing commitment to local news, Mosman Collective provides this free update from Mosman Council, keeping you informed about community events, local services, and upcoming initiatives that matter to residents.

Below you’ll find something for everyone: from discovering your family history at the library to celebrating Science Week with hands-on kids’ events. Mosman’s e-waste drop-off day also returns, along with a timely reminder about free mattress recycling throughout August.

Plus, mark your calendars for Mosman Market, back on 2 August with artisan goods, live music and gourmet food … and don’t miss a special genealogy workshop with the CEO of the Society of Australian Genealogists. Read on for all the details.

Discover Your Roots

Exploring family ancestry helps uncover personal identity, connect generations, and preserve heritage. It can reveal cultural roots, medical history, and long-forgotten stories. Whether driven by curiosity or a desire to leave a legacy, genealogy research deepens our understanding of who we are and where we come from.

Mosman Library offers free access to two leading online genealogy websites, available during library open hours. These tools provide a great starting point for anyone interested in tracing their family history.

To support budding genealogists, Ruth Graham, CEO of the Society of Australian Genealogists (SAG), will present a free workshop at the library on Tuesday 5 August 2025, from 11am to 12.30pm.

Bookings are essential—visit the WEBSITE to reserve your place.

E-Waste Drop Off

Recycle your old electronics and help protect the environment!
Mosman’s popular free E-waste Drop Off event returns on Sunday 24 August 2025, from 9am–4pm at Council’s Mosman Square Car Park.

Accepted items include: computers, laptops, monitors, TVs, DVD/CD/VHS players and media, printers, small electricals, mobile phones, game consoles, microwaves, light bulbs, and computer peripherals. Reminder: Please clear all personal data from devices before drop-off.

Over eight past events, more than 80,000 kg of e-waste has been collected, with 5,000+ residents taking part. Each drop-off day draws hundreds of locals committed to reducing landfill and recovering valuable materials like gold, copper, and silver.
Learn more at mosman.nsw.gov.au/e-waste

Mattress Recycling

Council provides a free mattress recycling service for residents as part of its efforts to reduce landfill waste. Despite Australians discarding over 1.8 million mattresses annually, many materials in mattresses, such as foam, cotton, steel, and timber, can be recycled. To ensure your unwanted mattress is recycled, take advantage of the next household clean-up for Mosman residents through the month of August. Check your pick-up date and place the mattress beside your clean-up pile for easy collection. For more information on Mosman’s waste and recycling services, visit the WEBSITE.

Science Week

Celebrate National Science Week, which runs from 9 to 17 August, with free science-inspired events at Barry O’Keefe Library.

A special Science Storytime will take place on Thursday 7 August from 10.30am. Preschoolers aged 3-5 years can enjoy stories, sing songs, and have fun learning about science. Budding scientists will create a special project to take home. This free event requires no booking.

Fizz! Bang! Pop! explores liquid nitrogen and vortex fog rings to weird vibrations in elephant tubes and mega-giant bubbles, the kids will have a blast with this fun science experiment show presented by Fizzics Education. Wednesday 6 August at 4.30pm, visit trybooking.com/1413670 to book online.

Mosman Market

Shake off the winter blues and immerse yourself in the bustling market atmosphere at Mosman Market on Saturday 2 August from 8am – 3pm at Mosman Square and Village Green.

Discover a treasure trove of artisan goods, from unique pet products and charming children’s gifts to delectable, sweet treats, stylish home decor and so much more. Groove to live music while you indulge in a mouth-watering selection of gourmet foods.

Children can enjoy free face painting by Fantasy Art from 10am-1pm. It’s a day of fun, flavour and fantastic finds that you won’t want to miss!

Mosman Market is held on the first Saturday of each month, excluding January.