Library calendar - Randwick City Library

Exhibition: Women's Art Prize 2024

Tue 12 Mar 2024 - Sun 21 Apr 2024

10 am - 10 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

The very best of Randwick City Council's 2024 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.

Randwick Fiction Book Club

Thu 18 Apr 2024

11 am - 12 pm

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

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

Chess Club for Adults 2024

Thu 18 Apr 2024

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.

2024 Smartphone and Tablet Basic Training for Chinese Speaking Seniors 智能手機與平板電腦使用輔導班

Thu 18 Apr 2024

2 pm - 4 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Chinese-speaking seniors are invited to join this event once a month on the 3rd Thursday for tutoring sessions on basic skills in using smartphones, Android tablets or iPads. The sessions will be conducted in the Lionel Bowen Library Maroubra. Participants must be aged 55 years or over.

Youth School Holiday Event: Board Game and D&D Challenge (for ages 12-18)

Thu 18 Apr 2024 - Thu 18 Apr 2024

3.30 pm - 6 pm

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Come along for an epic afternoon of adventure at the Library Game Room! Join us for exciting board game showdowns and a Dungeons & Dragons quest led by our skilled Dungeon Master

Kids' School Holidays: Come and Play - Big Kids Edition (school years K-2)

Fri 19 Apr 2024 - Fri 19 Apr 2024

10 am - 12 pm

Malabar Community Library

Our Come and Play event has been updated these school holidays so that big(ger) kids can join in the fun! Step into a world of toy and game excitement at the library, where you'll find an awesome array of toys and games just waiting for you. We have a brand new library Cubbyhouse at Malabar waiting just for you, so come and play!

Brain Training at the Library

Fri 19 Apr 2024

10 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

It is time to challenge your grey matter! Come to the library and experience a different fitness regime. Exercise your brain with jigsaw puzzles, sudoku, origami and mandala wall art to help improve memory, concentration and problem-solving skills.

Tech Savvy Seniors Classes

Fri 19 Apr 2024

10 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Our Tech Savvy Seniors classes will allow you to build the skills and confidence required to use computers, tablets and smartphones. Choose from a variety of modules and bring along your own devices.

Table Tennis For Fun

Fri 19 Apr 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.

Randwick Movie Club

Fri 19 Apr 2024

2 pm - 4.30 pm

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Join us at the Margaret Martin Library in Randwick for a monthly Movie Club! Be treated to delicious popcorn and meet new friends while enjoying a great movie, followed by a discussion and review of the film over a cup of tea or coffee.

Cancelled: Youth School Holiday Event: Secret Micro Gallery (for ages 12-18)

Fri 19 Apr 2024 - Fri 19 Apr 2024

4.15 pm - 5.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled.

Saturday Storytime (0-5 years)

Sat 20 Apr 2024

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.

Kids' School Holiday Event: Pamper Party (school years K-2) @ Randwick

Mon 22 Apr 2024 - Mon 22 Apr 2024

10 am - 11 am

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

It's time for your new glamour look. Treat yourself after a busy first term of school with Randwick City Library's first-ever Pamper Party! Chill out, relax and be pampered with nail art, aromatherapy, mindfulness relaxation and hair braiding with coloured extensions. To top it all off, strike a pose with your pampered pals in our glamorous photo booth.

Youth School Holiday Event: Easy Etching - Printmaking Workshop (for ages 12-18 years)

Mon 22 Apr 2024 - Mon 22 Apr 2024

10 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library

Explore the art of printmaking in this workshop as you learn to create your own reusable etching plate for endless printing possibilities.

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

Mon 22 Apr 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.

Tai Chi Intermediate: Six Unity Qigong | IN PERSON and ONLINE

Mon 22 Apr 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.

Kids' School Holiday Event: Pamper Party (school years K-2) @ Maroubra

Mon 22 Apr 2024 - Mon 22 Apr 2024

1 pm - 2 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

It's time for your new glamour look. Treat yourself after a busy first term of school with Randwick City Library's first-ever Pamper Party! Chill out, relax and be pampered with nail art, aromatherapy, mindfulness relaxation and hair braiding with coloured extensions. To top it all off, strike a pose with your pampered pals in our glamorous photo booth.

Table Tennis For Fun

Mon 22 Apr 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.

Kids' School Holiday Event: Solar Masterpieces (school years 3-6)

Mon 22 Apr 2024 - Mon 22 Apr 2024

2 pm - 4 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

In this workshop, we will use photo-sensitive paper and harness the sunlight to create unique works of art.

Kids' School Holiday Event: Author Workshop with Nathan Luff (school years 3-6)

Mon 22 Apr 2024 - Mon 22 Apr 2024

2 pm - 3 pm

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Join the fun-filled world of storytelling with author Nathan Luff, known for his hilarious 'Nerd Herd' and 'Family Disasters' series! Nathan will share his creative insights encouraging aspiring writers to conjure up their own zany characters, weave thrilling plots, and craft sidesplitting tales. Get ready for a laughter-filled adventure as Nathan inspires the next generation of storytellers.