Library calendar

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

Fri 17 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!

The Knit-in Group

Fri 17 Jun 2022

12.30 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 17 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.

Crafternoon | IN PERSON

Fri 17 Jun 2022

2 pm - 3 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Crafternoon = crafting in the afternoon with company. Join us for a monthly craft hangout while you chat with others! Bring along whatever project you are working on and we will bring ours.

Winter Book Sale

Sat 18 Jun 2022 - Mon 20 Jun 2022

9.30 am - 12 pm

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Come into Margaret Martin Library and grab some fantastic bargains at our Winter book sale! A massive range of books, magazines, toys, DVDs and CDs suitable for all ages will be on offer with prices starting at only 40c.

Saturday Storytime (0-5 years)

Sat 18 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.

English Conversation Class: Elementary (Mondays 10.30am)

Mon 20 Jun 2022

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.

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

Mon 20 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.

Sustainable Furniture - Cities for Tomorrow (13-18 years)

Mon 20 Jun 2022 - Mon 20 Jun 2022

4 pm - 6 pm

Lionel Bowen Library

Design and build a piece of sustainable furniture that will be put on display at Lionel Bowen Library before taking it home to enjoy! Whether it's a chair, table or light, we want your innovative ideas. This is part of Randwick City Council's Cities for Tomorrow Initiative.

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

Tue 21 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.

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Tuesdays 10.30am)

Tue 21 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.

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

Tue 21 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 21 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 21 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 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 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.

History Talk: The Bowen Family - Growing Up with Lionel Bowen

Wed 22 Jun 2022 - Wed 22 Jun 2022

6.30 pm - 7.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join Tony Bowen as he discusses his rich family history in celebration of Randwick City Library’s 70th Anniversary.

Gain some first-hand insights about the Bowen family history, and what it was like growing up with Lionel Bowen.