Library calendar

Chess Club for Adults 2023

Thu 26 Oct 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.

Ukulele Intermediate Strumming Club

Fri 27 Oct 2023

10.30 am - 11.30 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join these strumming sessions to practise your ukulele playing skills with others. Facilitator Saulan Yin-Lo will guide you in a strumming session with other players at a similar level to maintain and build on your skills.

The Knit-in Group

Fri 27 Oct 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 27 Oct 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.

Saturday Storytime (0-5 years)

Sat 28 Oct 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 30 Oct 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.

Mahjong Club: Learn and Play

Tue 31 Oct 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

粵語兒歌唱遊樂 Sing Along in Cantonese

Wed 1 Nov 2023

10 am - 10.30 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

A monthly early literacy program for children 0-5 years. Enjoy songs, rhymes and storytelling in Cantonese. • 歡迎學前小朋友和家長來參加 “粵語兒歌唱遊樂”, 齊齊唱粵語兒歌，聽粵語兒童故事

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

Wed 1 Nov 2023 - Wed 1 Nov 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!

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

Wed 1 Nov 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.

Babies Love Books in Czech - Čteme s dětmi

Wed 1 Nov 2023

11.45 am - 12.15 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

A monthly program of rhymes, songs, stories and music in Czech language for children aged 0–5 years and their parents or carers. All welcome.

Básničky, písničky a čtení pro děti v češtině. Program se koná 1x za měsíc a je určený dětem 0-5 let a jejich rodičům i opatrovníkům.

Bridge Club: Let's Play Bridge at the Library

Wed 1 Nov 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.

Next Chapter Art Group

Thu 2 Nov 2023

10.30 am - 12 pm

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

If you have an interest in art, join us over tea or coffee each month throughout 2023 for a fascinating series of free discussions about the creative process.

Chess Club for Adults 2023

Thu 2 Nov 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.

Scrabble Club at the Library

Thu 2 Nov 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!

Anime Club (12-18 years)

Thu 2 Nov 2023

4 pm - 6 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Calling all anime and manga lovers! Come and join Anime Club to enjoy anime movies and shows with like-minded people. Anime Club is not just about watching anime - we will also have games, trivia, manga, art activities, culture and much more! Whether you've never watched anime before or consider yourself a superfan, come and join us on the first Thursday of every month (except for school holidays). Delicious Japanese snacks and soft drinks will be provided.

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

Fri 3 Nov 2023

10 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

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

Table Tennis For Fun

Fri 3 Nov 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.

Saturday Storytime (0-5 years)

Sat 4 Nov 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 6 Nov 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.