Library calendar - Randwick City Library

Sydney Writers' Festival: Kerri Sackville In Conversation

Sun 26 May 2024 - Sun 26 May 2024

1 pm - 2 pm

Margaret Martin Library, Level 1 Royal Randwick Shopping Centre, 73 Belmore Rd, Randwick

Join author, columnist and commentator Kerri Sackville in conversation with Michaela Kalowski to discuss Kerri's latest book, 'The Secret Life of You'.

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

Mon 27 May 2024

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 27 May 2024

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: Six Unity Qigong | IN PERSON and ONLINE

Mon 27 May 2024

11.30 am - 12.30 pm

Online via Zoom and In Person at 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 27 May 2024

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.

Monday Makers: Spinning Animations (for ages 12-18)

Mon 27 May 2024 - Mon 27 May 2024

4 pm - 5.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join your fellow makers in this after-school workshop to create your own fantastic animations on revolving sculptures.

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

Tue 28 May 2024

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

Coffee Conversations Connect

Tue 28 May 2024

10.30 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Are you looking for a chance to connect with new people and combat loneliness? Join our friendly volunteer for a cup of coffee and a casual chat about anything and everything. This is the perfect opportunity to get to know members of your community, make new friends, and maybe even discover some new passions or interests along the way.

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Tuesdays 10.30am)

Tue 28 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.

Storytown (3-5 years) - Margaret Martin Library

Tue 28 May 2024

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 2024

Tue 28 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.

Mahjong Club: Learn and Play

Tue 28 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.

World Play Day: Come and Play! (for school years K-6)

Tue 28 May 2024 - Tue 28 May 2024

4 pm - 6 pm

Lionel Bowen Library

Celebrate World Play Day at the Library! There will be lots of toys, games and fun for all. Let's play together!

Bowen Tuesday Evening Book Club 1

Tue 28 May 2024

6.30 pm - 7.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join this book club and enjoy a lively discussion of fiction with varied genres and themes.

Bowen Tuesday Evening Book Club 2

Tue 28 May 2024

6.30 pm - 7.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join this book club and enjoy a lively discussion of fiction with varied genres and themes.

Young Mentors Technology Support Program (7-week course)

Wed 29 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.

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Wednesdays 10.30am)

Wed 29 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.

Bop 2 Books (24-36 months) - Lionel Bowen Library

Wed 29 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!

Storytown (3-5 years) - Lionel Bowen Library

Wed 29 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!

Bridge Club: Let's Play Bridge at the Library

Wed 29 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.