Library calendar - Randwick City Library

Law Week: Protect your Identity

Tue 21 May 2024 - Tue 21 May 2024

10 am - 11.30 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

ID Support NSW is the nation-leading identity support unit working to minimise the risks associated with identity theft. Join this session to strengthen your cyber resilience and learn the skills you need to stay secure online.

Malabar Fiction Book Club

Tue 21 May 2024

10 am - 11 am

Malabar Community Library

Join this book club and enjoy a lively discussion of fiction with varied genres and themes.

Cancelled - Tai Chi: A Mystery - A Journey of Self Discovery (Term 2)

Tue 21 May 2024

10 am - 11 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Unfortunately, 'Tai Chi: A Mystery - A Journey of Self Discovery' has been cancelled for Term 2.

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

Tue 21 May 2024

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 on Tuesdays, except school holidays and public holidays. Come along and Bop!

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Tuesdays 10.30am)

Tue 21 May 2024

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 May 2024

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 2024

Tue 21 May 2024

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 May 2024

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 knowledge of Mahjong would be good but is not mandatory.

Young Mentors Technology Support Program (7-week course)

Wed 22 May 2024

10 am - 11 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

The Young Mentors Technology Support Program is a collaboration between South Sydney High School students and senior members of the library community, supporting elderly individuals in improving their digital skills.

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Wednesdays 10.30am)

Wed 22 May 2024

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 May 2024

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, weekly on Wednesdays, except school holidays and public holidays. Come along and Bop!

Simultaneous Storytime at Storytown! (3-5 years) - Lionel Bowen Library

Wed 22 May 2024 - Wed 22 May 2024

11.15 am - 11.45 am

Lionel Bowen Library

Join us for a very special Storytown this week as we celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime! Come along for a reading of 'Bowerbird Blues' by Aura Parker, enjoy some craft and play a fun bowerbird searching game!

Bridge Club: Let's Play Bridge at the Library

Wed 22 May 2024

1.30 pm - 3.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join the Library’s Bridge Club to play Bridge in an informal and relaxed environment. This Club is for those who already have at least a basic knowledge of Bridge.

Feel free to register and enjoy this wonderful pastime on a regular basis. The Club plays 5 Card Major.

Babies Love Books (0-12 months) - Lionel Bowen Library

Thu 23 May 2024

10 am - 10.30 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Come along to sing songs and listen to stories with your baby. Weekly on Thursdays, except school holidays.

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

Thu 23 May 2024

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!

Painting with Watercolour (8-week course)

Thu 23 May 2024

10 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Discover the beauty of watercolour painting in this 8-week course. Watercolour painting is a beautiful visual art form, although it has a reputation for being unforgiving due to its quick-drying nature. With a bit of practice and a few basic techniques, we'll guide you on steering clear of common pitfalls.

English Conversation Classes - Beginner (Thursdays 10.30am)

Thu 23 May 2024

10.30 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

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

Busy Bookworms (12-24 months) - Lionel Bowen Library

Thu 23 May 2024

10.45 am - 11.15 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Bring your busy little bookworm to our supportive and playful learning space where they will have a happy time developing language skills through songs, movement, stories, and Auslan signing for toddlers! Weekly on Thursdays, except school holidays and public holidays.

Tummy Time: Starting Daycare

Thu 23 May 2024 - Thu 23 May 2024

11.30 am - 12.15 pm

Lionel Bowen Library

Bring along your baby or toddler to meet the lovely nursery teachers from Moverley Children's Centre who will answer all your questions about starting daycare.

Chess Club for Adults 2024

Thu 23 May 2024

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.