Library calendar

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Wednesdays 10.30am)

Wed 28 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) - Lionel Bowen Library

Wed 28 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!

Storytown (3-5 years) - Lionel Bowen Library

Wed 28 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 Club: Let's Play Bridge at the Library

Wed 28 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.

Talking Tech: Wearable Technology

Wed 28 Jun 2023 - Wed 28 Jun 2023

3.30 pm - 4.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Smart watches and other wearable technology are made for so much more than just counting steps!

English Conversation Classes - Beginner (Thursdays 10.30am)

Thu 29 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.

Storytown (3-5 years) - Malabar Community Library

Thu 29 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!

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

Thu 29 Jun 2023

10.30 am - 11 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Come along to sing songs and listen to stories with your baby. Every week of the year, except school holidays.

Chess Club for Adults 2023

Thu 29 Jun 2023

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.

Scrabble Club at the Library

Thu 29 Jun 2023

1 pm - 2.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Do you love to play Scrabble? The weekly Scrabble Club welcomes all player levels from beginner to expert. All equipment provided. Come along and join the fun!

Ukulele Intermediate Strumming Club

Fri 30 Jun 2023

10.30 am - 11.30 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join these strumming sessions to practise your ukulele playing skills with others. Facilitator Saulan Yin-Lo will guide you in a strumming session with other players at a similar level to maintain and build on your skills.

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

Fri 30 Jun 2023

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.

Table Tennis For Fun

Fri 30 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.

Saturday Storytime (0-5 years)

Sat 1 Jul 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.

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

Mon 3 Jul 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.

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

Mon 3 Jul 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.

Kids' School Holiday Event: HoopO-lympics (for school years K-2)

Mon 3 Jul 2023 - Mon 3 Jul 2023

1 pm - 2 pm

Lionel Bowen Library

Hula-hooping has never been more fun! Join us for the HoopO-lympics, all about using the humble hula hoop in new and innovative ways to challenge your kids, including hula hoop threading, musical hoops, the hoop toss, hopscotch hooping, and a fun game of 'Rob the Nest'.

Table Tennis For Fun

Mon 3 Jul 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.

Youth Winter School Holiday Event: Blender Basics (for ages 12-18 years)

Mon 3 Jul 2023 - Mon 3 Jul 2023

2 pm - 4 pm

Lionel Bowen Library

Learn how to make a simple 3D animation on free software.

3D modelling and animating made easy! Learn the basics of free online software. This is a class for beginners who want to use 3D applications for fun and more.

Kids' School Holiday Event: HoopO-lympics (for school years K-2)

Mon 3 Jul 2023 - Mon 3 Jul 2023

2 pm - 3 pm

Lionel Bowen Library

Hula-hooping has never been more fun! Join us for the HoopO-lympics, all about using the humble hula hoop in new and innovative ways to challenge your kids, including hula hoop threading, musical hoops, the hoop toss, hopscotch hooping, and a fun game of 'Rob the Nest'.