Library calendar

Exhibition: Women's Art Prize 2023

Tue 14 Mar 2023 - Thu 27 Apr 2023

10 am - 10 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

The very best of Randwick City Council's 2023 Women's Art Prize are on exhibition at Lionel Bowen Library! The women’s only competition encourages the women of our community to showcase their creative talents.

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

Wed 22 Mar 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.

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

Wed 22 Mar 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!

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Wednesdays 10.30am)

Wed 22 Mar 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.

Storytown (3-5 years) - Lionel Bowen Library

Wed 22 Mar 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!

Harmony Week: Dress Up in Costumes From Around the World

Wed 22 Mar 2023 - Wed 22 Mar 2023

11.45 am - 12.15 pm

Lionel Bowen Library

Children aged 3 – 10 years are invited to come and dress up with one of the cultural costumes from our Toy and Game collection and take photos with our Harmony Day booth or an AR background. Children outside the age range and adults are also welcomed to participate. Please come and dress in your own cultural costume for the celebration.

Bridge for Beginners: Learn to Play

Wed 22 Mar 2023

1 pm - 1.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Are you keen to learn how to play Bridge? Then come along on a Wednesday afternoon 1.00pm to 1.30pm and let our current Bridge enthusiasts teach you the skills and techniques required to play Bridge.

Bridge Club: Let's Play Bridge at the Library

Wed 22 Mar 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.

Come and Play in Randwick (for Kids 0-5yrs)

Thu 23 Mar 2023

10 am - 12 pm

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Make a play date with the library. Drop in at any time throughout the session to enjoy lots of toys, games, learning and fun!

English Conversation Classes - Beginner (Thursdays 10.30am)

Thu 23 Mar 2023

10.30 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

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

Storytown (3-5 years) - Malabar Community Library

Thu 23 Mar 2023

10.30 am - 11 am

Malabar Community Library, Matraville

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!

Babies Love Books (0-24 months) - Lionel Bowen Library

Thu 23 Mar 2023

10.30 am - 11 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Come along to sing songs and listen to stories with your baby. Every week of the year, except school holidays.

Scrabble Club at the Library

Thu 23 Mar 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 23 Mar 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.

Patti the Pig: It's Not All Rubbish Show (school years K-2) - Maroubra

Thu 23 Mar 2023 - Thu 23 Mar 2023

3.30 pm - 4.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library

Join Patti the Pig and Jenny as they tackle recycling to build a better world. Learn about which rubbish goes in which bin and the important role we can play in looking after our environment.

Play Workshop for Parents, Carers and their Children 12-18 months

Fri 24 Mar 2023 - Fri 24 Mar 2023

10.30 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Find out how children learn through play and what toys and activities are suitable for each stage of their development. There will be 3 sessions, each for different age groups. These workshops are run by an Early Childhood Educator. Bring your little one and let's learn and play!

Babies Love Books (0-24 months) - Margaret Martin Library

Fri 24 Mar 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.

The Knit-in Group

Fri 24 Mar 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.

Table Tennis For Fun

Fri 24 Mar 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.

Belle's Design Studio (for ages 12-15 years): Modern Wall Clocks

Fri 24 Mar 2023

4.10 pm - 5.10 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join us in this 3-session course as we design objects inspired by a collection of Modern Wall Clocks. Learn what makes a design great and design your own piece.