Tue 7 May 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.

Tue 7 May 2024 - 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.

Tue 7 May 2024 - 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.

Tue 7 May 2024 - 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.

Wed 8 May 2024 - Wed 8 May 2024

9 am - 12 pm

At the end of Bligh Place

Become a bushcare volunteer and work with Council's Bushcare Officers on the bush regeneration program.

Wed 8 May 2024 - 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.

Wed 8 May 2024 - 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.

Wed 8 May 2024 - 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!

Wed 8 May 2024 - 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!

Wed 8 May 2024 - Wed 8 May 2024

12.30 pm - 2.30 pm

Meeting Room in Margaret Martin Library

Family and Carers who live in South East Sydney and have a loved one experiencing mental health concerns can come together with other Stride Carers in a safe and supportive environment.

Wed 8 May 2024 - 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.

Wed 8 May 2024 - 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.

Wed 8 May 2024 - Wed 8 May 2024

6.30 pm - 7.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library

Learn to relax, meditate and live stress-free with a simple heart based meditation practice. Heartfulness offers wellness practices to help with stress management and awakens our potential for a simple, joyful existence.

Thu 9 May 2024 - Thu 9 May 2024

9 am - 12 pm

Adjacent 284R Carrington Road, Randwick

Become a parkcare volunteer and work with Council's Bushcare officer to create areas of habitat within Council parks and reserves.

Thu 9 May 2024 - 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.

Thu 9 May 2024 - Thu 9 May 2024

10 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Discover the beauty of watercolour painting in this 8-week course. Watercolour painting is a beautiful visual art form, although it has a reputation for being unforgiving due to its quick-drying nature. With a bit of practice and a few basic techniques, we'll guide you on steering clear of common pitfalls.

Thu 9 May 2024 - Thu 9 May 2024

10.30 am - 11 am

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Babies Love Books in Japanese is a monthly program for children between 0-5 years. Children can enjoy music, rhymes and stories every month, except during school holidays and on public holidays.

毎月第2木曜日（1月を除く）には、0-5歳までの子どもたちを対象に日本語の絵本の読み聞かせの会を開催しています。 童謡や手遊び、わらべ歌なども取り入れています。親子で楽しく日本語にふれあいましょう!

Thu 9 May 2024 - Thu 9 May 2024

10.30 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

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

Thu 9 May 2024 - Thu 9 May 2024

10.45 am - 11.15 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Bring your busy little bookworm to our supportive and playful learning space where they will have a happy time developing language skills through songs, movement, stories, and Auslan signing for toddlers! Weekly on Thursdays, except school holidays and public holidays.

Thu 9 May 2024 - Thu 9 May 2024

11.30 am - 12.15 pm

Lionel Bowen Library

Bring along your baby or toddler to explore the wonders of play and discover how to choose toys for your little one at each stage of their development. Learn valuable techniques on incorporating toys and playtime and sample some of the toys on offer from our Toy and Game Library!