Library calendar

English Conversation Class: Elementary (Mondays 10.30am)

Mon 19 Jun 2023

10.30 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

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

2023 Babies Love Books in Japanese 赤ちゃんのための読み聞かせ

Mon 19 Jun 2023

10.30 am - 11 am

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Babies Love Books in Japanese is a monthly program for children between 0-5 years. Children can enjoy music, rhymes and stories every month, except during school holidays and on public holidays.

毎月第3月曜日(スクールホリデーを除く)には、0-5歳までの日本語の絵本の読み聞かせを開催しています。童謡や手遊び、わらべ歌なども取り入れています。親子で楽しく日本語にふれあいましょう！

Table Tennis For Fun

Mon 19 Jun 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.

Tai Chi: The Mystery - A Journey of Self Discovery

Tue 20 Jun 2023

10 am - 11 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join a weekly Tai Chi session with Larry Friedberg from taijisydney every Tuesday from 2 May to 27 June.

Tai Chi Improves blood circulation, moves stagnant energy and brings new vitality. It increases blood flow, enhances breathing and improves muscle flexibility, joint mobility, balance and coordination.

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Tuesdays 10.30am)

Tue 20 Jun 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.

Bop 2 Books (24-36 months) - Margaret Martin Library

Tue 20 Jun 2023

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. Come along and Bop!

Storytown (3-5 years) - Margaret Martin Library

Tue 20 Jun 2023

11.15 am - 11.45 am

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

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!

ESL Book Club 2023

Tue 20 Jun 2023

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 20 Jun 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

Art Classes in the Library with Joanne (6-week course)

Wed 21 Jun 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 6-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 21 Jun 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 21 Jun 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 21 Jun 2023

11.15 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!

Bridge for Beginners: Learn to Play

Wed 21 Jun 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 21 Jun 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.

Cult Classic Book Club 2023

Wed 21 Jun 2023

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. If you've never read The Princess Bride or Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep and would like to discuss similar titles, join us in this easy-going book club!

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

Thu 22 Jun 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!

Mindfulness Meditation Workshop

Thu 22 Jun 2023 - Thu 22 Jun 2023

10.30 am - 1 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join meditation expert Saulan as she introduces you to the world of mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness meditation is awareness, actuality, and being in a non-judgmental state. It gives peace of mind, tranquility, self-fulfillment, and a sense of being in the present.

Storytown (3-5 years) - Malabar Community Library

Thu 22 Jun 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!

English Conversation Classes - Beginner (Thursdays 10.30am)

Thu 22 Jun 2023

10.30 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

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

Library calendar

English Conversation Class: Elementary (Mondays 10.30am)

2023 Babies Love Books in Japanese 赤ちゃんのための 読み聞かせ

Table Tennis For Fun

Tai Chi: The Mystery - A Journey of Self Discovery

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Tuesdays 10.30am)

Bop 2 Books (24-36 months) - Margaret Martin Library

Storytown (3-5 years) - Margaret Martin Library

ESL Book Club 2023

Mahjong Club: Learn and Play

Art Classes in the Library with Joanne (6-week course)

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

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Wednesdays 10.30am)

Storytown (3-5 years) - Lionel Bowen Library

Bridge for Beginners: Learn to Play

Bridge Club: Let's Play Bridge at the Library

Cult Classic Book Club 2023

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

Mindfulness Meditation Workshop

Storytown (3-5 years) - Malabar Community Library

English Conversation Classes - Beginner (Thursdays 10.30am)

2023 Babies Love Books in Japanese 赤ちゃんのための読み聞かせ