Reading & writing events
If you're looking to improve your creative writing skills, discuss your interpretation of some hot new reads or even just meet a group of like-minded book lovers, be sure to look below and find out what reading and writing events are happening at Randwick City Library.
Each week we host a variety of events, such as Writing for Pleasure workshops, Author Talks and book clubs.
Our activities change from week to week, so be sure to check back again or join our eNews to ensure you never miss out on what's new or what's happening at Randwick City Library.
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Book Club for People From Non-English Speaking Backgrounds - Term 2
- Dates
- Mon 27 May 2019 - Mon 27 May 2019
- Time
- 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
- Frequency
- Every 2 weeks on Monday, until 24 Jun 2019
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
This Book Club aims to further promote literacy through reading and sharing fiction titles by popular authors.
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Winter Book Sale.
- Dates
- 01062019Sat 1 Jun 2019 - Sat 1 Jun 2019
- Time
- 9.30 am - 4 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Come into Lionel Bowen Library and grab some fantastic bargains at our special one day only book sale! A massive range of books, magazines, toys, DVDs and CDs suitable for all ages will be on offer with prices starting at only 40c.
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Book Club for People From Non-English Speaking Backgrounds - Term 2
- Dates
- Mon 10 Jun 2019 - Mon 10 Jun 2019
- Time
- 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
- Frequency
- Every 2 weeks on Monday, until 24 Jun 2019
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
This Book Club aims to further promote literacy through reading and sharing fiction titles by popular authors.
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Cape Banks Family History Group Monthly Talk - Leonie Bell – “Botany Wool”.
- Dates
- 14062019Fri 14 Jun 2019 - Fri 14 Jun 2019
- Time
- 7 pm - 8.45 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Join researcher and tour guide Leonie Bell for a presentation on the history of Botany’s wool industry.
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History Author Talk: The Sydney Wars by Stephen Gapps.
- Dates
- 15062019Sat 15 Jun 2019 - Sat 15 Jun 2019
- Time
- 1 pm - 2.30 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library
Join Stephen Gapps as he discusses his latest book The Sydney Wars that tells the history of military engagements between Europeans and Indigenous Australians during 18th and early 19th centuries around the greater Sydney region.
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Author Talks An Evening with Randa Habelrih.
- Dates
- 19062019Wed 19 Jun 2019 - Wed 19 Jun 2019
- Time
- 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
- Location
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
Join Randa as she talks from the heart about her story of hope, determination and a call to raise the standards of inclusion in our society.
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Book Club for People From Non-English Speaking Backgrounds - Term 2
- Dates
- Mon 24 Jun 2019 - Mon 24 Jun 2019
- Time
- 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
- Frequency
- Every 2 weeks on Monday, until 24 Jun 2019
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
This Book Club aims to further promote literacy through reading and sharing fiction titles by popular authors.
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The Author Talks: An Evening with Candice Fox.
- Dates
- 26062019Wed 26 Jun 2019 - Wed 26 Jun 2019
- Time
- 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library
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An Evening with Peter Sheridan.
- Dates
- 24072019Wed 24 Jul 2019 - Wed 24 Jul 2019
- Time
- 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
- Location
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
Join Peter Sheridan as he takes us on an exploration of the impact of the Art Deco style on the landscape, life and architecture of Sydney during the 1930s and 1940s.
To view events scheduled beyond this week, please visit our full events calendar.