Library calendar

[Fully booked] Kids' Winter School Holiday Event: NAIDOC Week Workshop (for school years K-6)

Thu 7 Jul 2022 - Thu 7 Jul 2022

10.30 am - 11.30 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

In this NAIDOC Week workshop, led by a Koori Kinnections educator, children will learn about Aboriginal cultures, history, the environment, animals, plants and sustainability through hands-on learning experiences. You will be able to make a NAIDOC handprint calico banner that can be hung in the library.

Next Chapter Art Group

Thu 7 Jul 2022

10.30 am - 12 pm

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

If you have an interest in art, join us over tea or coffee each month across 2022 for a fascinating series of free discussions about the creative process.

[Fully booked] Youth Winter School Holiday Event: Sumo Battle (for ages 12-18)

Fri 8 Jul 2022 - Fri 8 Jul 2022

10 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library

Join the Robogals team for their most popular workshop! Construct robots, customise them to your preferences and program them to push each other out of a ring. This is a competitive workshop where each group battles for supremacy in the sumo ring.

[Fully booked] Kids' Winter School Holiday Event: Ukulele for Beginners (for school years 3-6)

Fri 8 Jul 2022 - Fri 8 Jul 2022

10.30 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Want to learn to play a fun instrument? Join Saulan and learn the beginnings of how to play the ukulele.

Table Tennis For Fun

Fri 8 Jul 2022

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.

[Fully booked] Youth Winter School Holiday Event: Monday Makers: Young Architects Model Making Workshop (for ages 12-18 years)

Mon 11 Jul 2022 - Mon 11 Jul 2022

10 am - 1 pm

Lionel Bowen Library

Discover simple techniques that will help you design your own model house, skyscraper, community centre or stadium. We will use model-making techniques similar to professional architects to construct model buildings that you would want to have in your city.

[Fully booked] Kids' Winter School Holiday Event: Woven Dream Catchers (for school years K-6)

Mon 11 Jul 2022 - Mon 11 Jul 2022

10.30 am - 11.30 am

Malabar Community Library

Using some CDs, wool, feathers and beads, come and weave your own colourful dream catchers to display.

[Fully Booked] Kids' Winter School Holiday Event: LEGO Adventures (for school years 3-6)

Tue 12 Jul 2022 - Tue 12 Jul 2022

10.30 am - 11.30 am

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Come and join our awesome LEGO adventure! You will have the opportunity to imagine, design and build a physical world of landscapes, space stations, forests and more. The only limitation will be your imagination.

Little Pandas Club (in Mandarin) 开心小熊猫乐园 - Lionel Bowen Library

Tue 12 Jul 2022

10.30 am - 11 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join us for children’s songs and rhymes in Mandarin followed by a short film or storytelling. A monthly program for pre-schoolers and their parents/carers.

欢迎家长及所有学前小朋友们来参加中文儿童活动，一起唱国语（普通话）儿歌, 念童谣，还有看电影短片或者听故事.

免费活动,须在活动前在网上预定.欢迎所有学前儿童与其家长参加.

Babies Love Books in Spanish - A los niños les encantan los libros

Tue 12 Jul 2022

11.15 am - 11.45 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

A monthly program of rhymes, songs, stories and music in Spanish for children aged 0–5 years and their parents/carers.

Rimas, canciones, cuentos y música en español para niños de 0-5 años. Todos son bienvenidos.

[Fully booked] Youth Winter School Holiday Event: Hands-On Poster Design (for ages 12-18 years)

Tue 12 Jul 2022 - Tue 12 Jul 2022

1 pm - 3 pm

Lionel Bowen Library

Making a brilliant poster design has never been easier. Learn how to use shapes, text and images to create unique poster designs for your chosen theme. Whether for a music festival, fashion brand or just plain fun, we will use collage, drawing and writing techniques to turn any sheet of paper into a poster with BIG impact!

Kids' Winter School Holiday Event: Meet the Author: John Michael (for school years 3-6)

Wed 13 Jul 2022 - Wed 13 Jul 2022

11 am - 12 pm

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Join local author John Michael as he talks about his book Googol Boy. Meet Howie, an unassuming kid who has been supercharged with all the power of the internet. What could possibly go wrong?

The Aged Pension and Your Choices

Wed 13 Jul 2022 - Wed 13 Jul 2022

1 pm - 3.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

If you are approaching retirement age or are recently retired, this seminar will help you understand your retirement choices, income and asset basics, online services and concession cards. Presented by Services Australia, it will help you get a clearer understanding of the various choices you have for your retirement, your rights and obligations and how to asses your income and assets. Please note: this is a general seminar and individual financial advice cannot be given. A half hour refreshment break is included.

Bridge Club: Let's Play Bridge at the Library

Wed 13 Jul 2022

1.30 pm - 3.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

The Club meets every Wednesday and is for those who already have at least a basic knowledge of Bridge.

[Fully booked] Kids' Winter School Holiday Event: Pranklab Workshop (for school years 3-6)

Thu 14 Jul 2022 - Thu 14 Jul 2022

10.30 am - 11.30 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Come and learn about science while performing fun and hilarious pranks! What's even better than a practical joke? A super awesome science experiment that's fun! Come and see some fun and educational science experiments involving physics, biology, chemistry, and more...

Little Pandas Club (in Mandarin) 开心小熊猫乐园 - Margaret Martin Library

Thu 14 Jul 2022

10.30 am - 11 am

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Join us for children’s songs and rhymes in Mandarin followed by a short film or storytelling. A monthly program for pre-schoolers and their parents/carers.

欢迎家长及所有学前小朋友们来参加中文儿童活动，一起唱国语（普通话）儿歌, 念童谣，还有看电影短片或者听故事.

免费活动,须在活动前在网上预定.欢迎所有学前儿童与其家长参加.

Lionel Bowen Library Monster Booksale!

Fri 15 Jul 2022 - Sun 17 Jul 2022

10 am - 10 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Come to Lionel Bowen Library's first book sale in three years! A massive range of books, magazines, DVDs and CDs suitable for all ages will be on offer. With prices from a tiny 40c to our buy a bag and fill it for $10 offer, there will be fabulous bargains for everyone.

The Knit-in Group

Fri 15 Jul 2022

12.30 pm

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Join fellow knitters in a relaxed friendly atmosphere, and help create warm wraps, squares and blankets which will benefit less privileged communities in both Australia and abroad.

Table Tennis For Fun

Fri 15 Jul 2022

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.

Know Your Child | Play Workshop for Parents and Carers of Children 4-5 years

Tue 19 Jul 2022 - Tue 19 Jul 2022

10 am - 11.30 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Are you unsure if your child is school ready? Find out how to prepare your child for a happy start to school and explore how play fosters your child's learning. This workshop is run by Early Childhood educator Antonia Folden who has vast experience working with children and families.