Library calendar - Randwick City Library

English Conversation Class: Elementary (Mondays 10.30am)

Mon 6 May 2024

10.30 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Weekly conversational English lessons for students of elementary level. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.

Tai Chi Intermediate: Six Unity Qigong | IN PERSON and ONLINE

Mon 6 May 2024

11.30 am - 12.30 pm

Online via Zoom and In Person at Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join Qigong Master Simon Blow for a weekly Tai Chi class for intermediate or continuing students and gain a deeper understanding of the Chinese meridians and Chinese medicine. Tai Chi aids in good posture, coordination, meditation and relaxation. Find more details and benefits below.

Table Tennis For Fun

Mon 6 May 2024

1 pm - 3 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Come and “hit it off” with friends at our weekly Table Tennis For Fun sessions. Paddles and balls are available; see library staff for access.

Malabar History Book Club

Tue 7 May 2024

10 am - 11 am

Malabar Community Library

Join this book club and enjoy a lively discussion with varied genres and themes.

Cancelled - Tai Chi: A Mystery - A Journey of Self Discovery (Term 2)

Tue 7 May 2024

10 am - 11 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Unfortunately, 'Tai Chi: A Mystery - A Journey of Self Discovery' has been cancelled for Term 2.

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Tuesdays 10.30am)

Tue 7 May 2024

10.30 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

A weekly class for intermediate level English speakers to improve conversation skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.

Bop 2 Books (24-36 months) - Margaret Martin Library

Tue 7 May 2024

10.30 am - 11 am

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Bop 2 Books is a weekly program for children aged between 24 - 36 months. Featuring rhymes, music and stories for young children and their parents or carers every week of the year on Tuesdays, except school holidays and public holidays. Come along and Bop!

Sensory Storytime (2-5 years)

Tue 7 May 2024

10.30 am - 11.30 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime with books, songs, movement and therapeutic sensory play within a small group setting.

Sensory Storytime is an inclusive early literacy and social play program aimed at children with autism and sensory processing differences.

Storytown (3-5 years) - Margaret Martin Library

Tue 7 May 2024

11.15 am - 11.45 am

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Come on down to Storytown! We will have a great time reading stories, and doing a creative activity at the library. Each week we will explore a new theme - what will you learn at Storytown?

Every child who visits Storytown will be given a special passport which will be stamped at each visit. Collect six stamps to get a book prize!

ESL Book Club 2024

Tue 7 May 2024

12 pm - 1 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, 669-673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra

Adults who speak English as a second language are welcome to join this weekly book club to discuss books with a group of like-minded people. Abridged versions of contemporary titles by popular authors (graded readers) are used for the discussions.

Mahjong Club: Learn and Play

Tue 7 May 2024

12.45 pm - 3 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Mahjong is a Chinese tile-based game commonly played by four players. Join facilitator Lorraine Terrantroy for a weekly game of Mahjong and explore this wonderful strategic game that also involves a degree of chance.

A basic knowledge of Mahjong would be good but is not mandatory.

Intro to 3D Printing (All Ages)

Tue 7 May 2024

6 pm - 7.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Come to our Makerspace to learn the basics of modelling and printing 3D designs.

Library After Dark: Tabletop Games (16+ event)

Tue 7 May 2024

6 pm - 9 pm

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Meet the gamers in your local area. On the first Tuesday evening of every month, the Library magically transforms into a gamers' paradise.

Young Mentors Technology Support Program (7-week course)

Wed 8 May 2024

10 am - 11 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

The Young Mentors Technology Support Program is a collaboration between South Sydney High School students and senior members of the library community, supporting elderly individuals in improving their digital skills.

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Wednesdays 10.30am)

Wed 8 May 2024

10.30 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

A weekly class for intermediate level English speakers to improve conversation skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.

Bop 2 Books (24-36 months) - Lionel Bowen Library

Wed 8 May 2024

10.30 am - 11 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Bop 2 Books is a weekly program for children aged between 24 - 36 months. Featuring rhymes, music and stories for young children and their parents or carers, weekly on Wednesdays, except school holidays and public holidays. Come along and Bop!

Storytown (3-5 years) - Lionel Bowen Library

Wed 8 May 2024

11.15 am - 11.45 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Come on down to Storytown! We will have a great time reading stories, and doing a creative activity at the library. Each week we will explore a new theme - what will you learn at Storytown?

Every child who visits Storytown will be given a special passport which will be stamped at each visit. Collect six stamps to get a book prize!

Bowen Wednesday Afternoon Book Club

Wed 8 May 2024

1.30 pm - 2.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join this book club and enjoy a lively discussion of fiction with varied genres and themes.

Bridge Club: Let's Play Bridge at the Library

Wed 8 May 2024

1.30 pm - 3.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join the Library’s Bridge Club to play Bridge in an informal and relaxed environment. This Club is for those who already have at least a basic knowledge of Bridge.

Feel free to register and enjoy this wonderful pastime on a regular basis. The Club plays 5 Card Major.

Babies Love Books (0-12 months) - Lionel Bowen Library

Thu 9 May 2024

10 am - 10.30 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Come along to sing songs and listen to stories with your baby. Weekly on Thursdays, except school holidays.