Library calendar

Belle's Design Studio (for ages 12-15 years): Alexander Calder Mobile

Fri 17 Feb 2023

4.10 pm - 5.10 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join us in this 3-session course as we design objects inspired by Alexander Calder Mobiles. Learn what makes a design great and design your own piece.

Saturday Storytime (0-5 years)

Sat 18 Feb 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.

WorldPride 2023: Illustration Workshop with Bel Holborow (12-18 years)

Sat 18 Feb 2023 - Sat 18 Feb 2023

1 pm - 3 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join artist Bel Holborow for a character design illustration workshop to celebrate WorldPride 2023! Explore the concepts of character design and how we can explore identity, diversity and show our authentic selves through art and storytelling.

Bel’s workshop aims to give young storytellers and artists a beginner’s toolbox for creating interesting and exciting characters.

Come along and bring your character to life!

2023 Tech Savvy Seniors in Spanish - Tecnologia para personas mayores - en Español

Mon 20 Feb 2023

10 am - 12.15 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

La biblioteca le ofrece cursos gratuitos de computación en español. Apprenda como usar la computadora y el internet para contactarse con su familia y amigos. Participantes deben tener 55 años para arriba

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

Mon 20 Feb 2023

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.

English Conversation Class: Elementary (Mondays 10.30am)

Mon 20 Feb 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 20 Feb 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1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！

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

Mon 20 Feb 2023

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.

Table Tennis For Fun

Mon 20 Feb 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 21 Feb 2023

10 am - 11.30 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join a weekly Tai Chi session with Larry Friedberg from taijisydney every Tuesday from 7 February to 4 April. 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.

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

Tue 21 Feb 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!

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Tuesdays 10.30am)

Tue 21 Feb 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) - Margaret Martin Library

Tue 21 Feb 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 21 Feb 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 21 Feb 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

WorldPride 2023: Pride/Pronoun Badge Making (for ages 12-25 years)

Tue 21 Feb 2023 - Tue 21 Feb 2023

4 pm - 5 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

To celebrate Mardi Gras and WorldPride 2023, you are invited to create a badge to show your pride, share your pronouns, and look fabulous! Whether you are LGBTQIA+ or an ally, come and create your own design based on your pride flag and/or pronouns and make it into a badge to wear with pride!

Art Classes in the Library with Joanne (8-week course)

Wed 22 Feb 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 8-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 22 Feb 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 22 Feb 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 22 Feb 2023

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!

Library calendar

Belle's Design Studio (for ages 12-15 years): Alexander Calder Mobile

Saturday Storytime (0-5 years)

WorldPride 2023: Illustration Workshop with Bel Holborow (12-18 years)

2023 Tech Savvy Seniors in Spanish - Tecnologia para personas mayores - en Español

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

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

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

Table Tennis For Fun

Tai Chi: The Mystery - A Journey of Self Discovery

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

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Tuesdays 10.30am)

Storytown (3-5 years) - Margaret Martin Library

ESL Book Club 2023

Mahjong Club: Learn and Play

WorldPride 2023: Pride/Pronoun Badge Making (for ages 12-25 years)

Art Classes in the Library with Joanne (8-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

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