Library calendar

Saturday Storytime (0-5 years)

Sat 4 Feb 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.

2023 Tech Savvy Seniors in Spanish - Tecnologia para personas mayores - en Español

Mon 6 Feb 2023

10 am - 12.15 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

La biblioteca le ofrece cursos gratuitos de computación en español. Apprenda como usar la computadora y el internet para contactarse con su familia y amigos. Participantes deben tener 55 años para arriba

Tai Chi for Beginners: The Art of Life | IN PERSON and ONLINE

Mon 6 Feb 2023

10 am - 11 am

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

Join Qigong Master Simon Blow for a weekly Tai Chi class for beginners as he will guide you through gentle stretching and movements. Tai Chi aids in good posture, coordination, meditation and relaxation. Find more details and benefits below.

English Conversation Class: Elementary (Mondays 10.30am)

Mon 6 Feb 2023

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: Restoring Natural Harmony | IN PERSON and ONLINE

Mon 6 Feb 2023

11.30 am - 12.30 pm

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 Feb 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.

Exhibition: Cities for Tomorrow - Sustainable Furniture

Tue 7 Feb 2023 - Sun 5 Mar 2023

10 am - 10 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

This multimedia exhibition, which is part of Randwick City Council's Cities for Tomorrow initiative, showcases the fascinating production processes for sustainable furniture designed by students using only donated and recyclable materials.

Tai Chi: The Mystery - A Journey of Self Discovery

Tue 7 Feb 2023

10 am - 11.30 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join a weekly Tai Chi session with Larry Friedberg from taijisydney every Tuesday from 7 February to 4 April. 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.

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

Tue 7 Feb 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!

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Tuesdays 10.30am)

Tue 7 Feb 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.

Small Steps Workshop: Support your anxious child to return to school

Tue 7 Feb 2023 - Tue 7 Feb 2023

11 am - 12.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

For parents and caregivers of children in primary school years 1-4.

Storytown (3-5 years) - Margaret Martin Library

Tue 7 Feb 2023

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 2023

Tue 7 Feb 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.

Mahjong Club: Learn and Play

Tue 7 Feb 2023

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 of knowledge of mahjong is good but not mandatory

Art Classes in the Library with Joanne (8-week course)

Wed 8 Feb 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 8-week course, you will learn how to draw, paint and sketch. No experience necessary. Art materials will be supplied.

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Wednesdays 10.30am)

Wed 8 Feb 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) - Lionel Bowen Library

Wed 8 Feb 2023

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, every week of the year except school holidays and public holidays. Come along and Bop!

Storytown (3-5 years) - Lionel Bowen Library

Wed 8 Feb 2023

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!

Seniors Festival Home Library Service Expo

Wed 8 Feb 2023 - Wed 8 Feb 2023

1 pm - 5 pm

Lionel Bowen Library

Drop-in to the Expo and talk to the library staff about how to you or your loved one or client can join our Home Library Service and start receiving books, DVDs, magazines all delivered to the door.

Bridge Club: Let's Play Bridge at the Library

Wed 8 Feb 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.