Library calendar

Chess Club for Adults | IN PERSON (Term 2, 2022)

Mon 6 Jun 2022

11 am - 1 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.

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Tuesdays 10.30am)

Tue 7 Jun 2022

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) - Margaret Martin Library

Tue 7 Jun 2022

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, except school holidays and public holidays.

Kids' Club (3-5 years) - Margaret Martin Library

Tue 7 Jun 2022

11.15 am - 11.45 am

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Kids' Club is a weekly early literacy session aimed at 3-5 year olds. We will have a great time reading stories and doing a creative activity at the library.

ESL Book Club (Term 2)

Tue 7 Jun 2022

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 7 Jun 2022

12.45 pm - 2.45 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.

Art Classes in the Library (8-week course)

Wed 8 Jun 2022

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.

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Wednesdays 10.30am)

Wed 8 Jun 2022

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 8 Jun 2022

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.

Kids' Club (3-5 years) - Lionel Bowen Library

Wed 8 Jun 2022

11.15 am - 11.45 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Kids' Club is a weekly early literacy session aimed at 3-5 year olds. We will have a great time reading stories and doing a creative activity at the library.

Bridge Club: Let's Play Bridge at the Library

Wed 8 Jun 2022

1.30 pm - 3.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

The Club meets every Wednesday except school and public holidays and is for those who already have at least a basic knowledge of Bridge.

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

Thu 9 Jun 2022

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.

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

Thu 9 Jun 2022

10.30 am - 11 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Rhymes, songs, stories and music for children aged between 0-24 months every week of the year, except school holidays.

Kids' Club (3-5 years) - Malabar Community Library

Thu 9 Jun 2022

10.30 am - 11 am

Malabar Community Library, Matraville

Kids' Club is a weekly early literacy session aimed at 3-5 year olds. We will have a great time reading stories and doing a creative activity at the library.

English Conversation Classes - Beginner (Thursdays 10.30am)

Thu 9 Jun 2022

10.30 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

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

Tai Chi Intermediate: Restoring Natural Harmony | IN PERSON and ONLINE

Thu 9 Jun 2022

11.30 am - 12.30 pm

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.

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

Fri 10 Jun 2022

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.

Ukulele for Beginners - A series of four workshops | IN PERSON

Fri 10 Jun 2022

10.30 am - 11.30 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join this four-week Ukulele for Beginners course and impress friends with your newly-acquired talent!

Table Tennis For Fun

Fri 10 Jun 2022

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 11 Jun 2022

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 of the year except school holidays and public holidays.