Library calendar - Randwick City Library

ESL Book Club 2024

Tue 14 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 14 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.

HSC Connect: HSC Standard Maths Masterclass with Stuart Palmer

Tue 14 May 2024 - Tue 14 May 2024

4.30 pm - 6 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Get ahead in Standard Maths. This masterclass is presented by Stuart Palmer, expert educator and lead author of CambridgeMaths textbooks.

HSC Connect: HSC Advanced and Extension Maths Masterclass with Stuart Palmer

Tue 14 May 2024 - Tue 14 May 2024

6.15 pm - 7.45 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Get ahead in Advanced and Extension Maths. This masterclass is presented by Stuart Palmer, expert educator and lead author of CambridgeMaths textbooks.

Young Mentors Technology Support Program (7-week course)

Wed 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 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!

Cryptic Crossword Club

Wed 15 May 2024

1.30 pm - 3 pm

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Join expert Ralph Penglis on the third Wednesday of the month; bring your experience sharpen your skills and have fun.

Participants must have a basic understanding of how to do cryptic crosswords.

Bridge Club: Let's Play Bridge at the Library

Wed 15 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.

Cult Classic Book Club 2024

Wed 15 May 2024

6.30 pm - 7.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library

Join our discussion of books with a cult following and other literary classics. We'll unpack the books that refuse to be forgotten and have gained social notoriety over the years. They may not have been instant classics, but they have made their impact on the literary scene, featuring titles available to borrow from our physical or e-collections. All free with your Randwick City Library card!

If you've never read Orlando or Don Juan and would like to discuss more similar titles, why not sign up and join us in this easy-going book club!

Painting with Watercolour (8-week course)

Thu 16 May 2024

10 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Discover the beauty of watercolour painting in this 8-week course. Watercolour painting is a beautiful visual art form, although it has a reputation for being unforgiving due to its quick-drying nature. With a bit of practice and a few basic techniques, we'll guide you on steering clear of common pitfalls.

Babies Love Books (0-12 months) - Lionel Bowen Library

Thu 16 May 2024

10 am - 10.30 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Come along to sing songs and listen to stories with your baby. Weekly on Thursdays, except school holidays.

English Conversation Classes - Beginner (Thursdays 10.30am)

Thu 16 May 2024

10.30 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Weekly conversational English lessons for students of beginner level. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.

Busy Bookworms (12-24 months) - Lionel Bowen Library

Thu 16 May 2024

10.45 am - 11.15 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Bring your busy little bookworm to our supportive and playful learning space where they will have a happy time developing language skills through songs, movement, stories, and Auslan signing for toddlers! Weekly on Thursdays, except school holidays and public holidays.

Randwick Fiction Book Club

Thu 16 May 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.

Tummy Time: Let's Learn to Swim!

Thu 16 May 2024 - Thu 16 May 2024

11.30 am - 12.15 pm

Lionel Bowen Library

Bring along your baby or toddler to meet the friendly trainers from Des Renford Leisure Centre. Discover everything about baby and parent swim classes, pre and postnatal gym trainers, creche, and all the wonderful facilities waiting for you!

Chess Club for Adults 2024

Thu 16 May 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 16 May 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.

Brain Training at the Library

Fri 17 May 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.