Library calendar

Art Classes in the Library with Joanne (6-week course)

Wed 7 Jun 2023

10 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Unleash your creative potential and develop your artistic skills under the guidance of talented artist and teacher Joanne. In this 6-week course, you will learn how to draw, paint and sketch. No experience necessary. Art materials will be supplied.

Spark in the Park (for ages 0-5 years)

Wed 7 Jun 2023 - Wed 7 Jun 2023

10.30 am - 11.30 am

Randwick Community Centre

Bring along a picnic blanket and join us outdoors for lots of fun, stories, songs and playtime for children 0-5 years of age. Each month we will celebrate a different theme!

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Wednesdays 10.30am)

Wed 7 Jun 2023

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.

2023 Babies Love Books in French - Les Bébés Aiment Les Livres

Wed 7 Jun 2023

11 am - 11.30 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

A monthly program for children 0-5 years. Enjoy music, rhymes and stories in French language.

Les enfants peuvent profiter de la musique, des contines et des histoires chaque mois de l' année.

Bridge Club: Let's Play Bridge at the Library

Wed 7 Jun 2023

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.

English Conversation Classes - Beginner (Thursdays 10.30am)

Thu 8 Jun 2023

10.30 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Weekly conversational English lessons for students of beginner level. Held at Lionel Bowen Library.

Recipe Club in the Library

Thu 8 Jun 2023

1 pm - 3 pm

Margaret Martin Library

Bring your enthusiasm and love of food to the library and meet like minded people interested in sharing recipes, cookbooks, talking and writing about food.
Everyone is welcome!

Scrabble Club at the Library

Thu 8 Jun 2023

1 pm - 2.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Do you love to play Scrabble? The weekly Scrabble Club welcomes all player levels from beginner to expert. All equipment provided. Come along and join the fun!

Chess Club for Adults 2023

Thu 8 Jun 2023

1 pm - 3 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

If you love playing chess, come along to meet like-minded individuals and improve your skills. Adults of all skill levels are welcome. However, you must be familiar with the basic moves of each chess piece. Chess boards are provided at each session.

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

Fri 9 Jun 2023

10 am - 10.30 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 (0-24 months) - Margaret Martin Library

Fri 9 Jun 2023

10.30 am - 11 am

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Rhymes, songs, stories and music for children aged between 0-24 months every week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays.

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

Fri 9 Jun 2023

11 am - 11.30 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.

The Knit-in Group

Fri 9 Jun 2023

12.30 pm - 2.30 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.

Seaside Singers

Fri 9 Jun 2023

1.30 pm - 3 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

A monthly informal singing group for adults. All skill levels welcome. Together we will sing the songs you love – and a few new ones to be loved too!

Saturday Storytime (0-5 years)

Sat 10 Jun 2023

10.30 am - 11 am

Malabar Community Library, Matraville

Rhymes, music and stories for young children between 0-5 years and their parents or carers, running every week.

Table Tennis For Fun

Mon 12 Jun 2023

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.

Tai Chi: The Mystery - A Journey of Self Discovery

Tue 13 Jun 2023

10 am - 11 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join a weekly Tai Chi session with Larry Friedberg from taijisydney every Tuesday from 2 May to 27 June.

Tai Chi Improves blood circulation, moves stagnant energy and brings new vitality. It increases blood flow, enhances breathing and improves muscle flexibility, joint mobility, balance and coordination.

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Tuesdays 10.30am)

Tue 13 Jun 2023

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 13 Jun 2023

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, except school holidays and public holidays. Come along and Bop!

ESL Book Club 2023

Tue 13 Jun 2023

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.