Bring your old VHS tapes, cassettes, and film negatives back to life with free one-on-one digitisation sessions at Hurstville Library.
Wednesday 27 May 2026
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Corner Dora Street and, Queens Rd, Hurstville NSW 2220, Australia
Free
Unlock the treasures hidden in your old VHS tapes, audio cassettes, and film negatives with expert help. This event is perfect for parents wanting to preserve family memories and share them digitally. Whether it’s a wedding video, childhood recordings, or vintage photographs, you’ll learn how to convert analogue media into digital formats.
You will receive personalised, one-on-one guidance from the Georges River Libraries’ Research and Community History team. This hands-on experience ensures you feel confident using the digitisation equipment available in the library’s Local Studies Room.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your children over family history and technology, making memories last for generations.
The sessions take place on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, with appointment times available between 13:00 and 17:00. Each session is free but requires prior booking due to limited spaces.
You will learn to digitise various legacy media including VHS tapes, audio cassettes, and 35mm or medium-format film. The workshop is suitable for library members and is designed to be accessible for beginners.
Please arrive on time as late arrivals may be moved to a standby queue. If you cannot attend, cancel your booking at least 3 hours in advance to allow others to participate.
The event is held at Hurstville Library in the Local Studies Room, located at the corner of Queens Road and Dora Street, Hurstville.
The library is easily accessible by public transport and offers inclusive facilities to support all community members. If you have specific accessibility needs, you can contact the library ahead of time to arrange support.
Parking and additional visitor information can be found on the Georges River Council website or by contacting the library directly.
This equipment is to be used only for digitising content you own or have permission to copy. Users must comply with copyright laws and confirm they hold the rights to the material.
Repeated failure to notify cancellations may result in future booking refusals. The library does not endorse any products used during the sessions.
Participants under 16 must provide parent or guardian contact details when booking. Please respect the start times and booking policies to ensure a smooth experience for all.
Attendance is free, but bookings are essential due to limited spaces. You can reserve your spot via the library’s booking system.
If you need to cancel, please do so at least 3 hours before your session to free up space for others.
For more information or assistance with bookings, contact the library via email or phone.
