Library calendar

Chess Club for Adults 2023

Thu 2 Mar 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 2 Mar 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!

Anime Club (12-18 years), Term 1

Thu 2 Mar 2023

3.30 pm - 6 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Calling all anime and manga lovers! Come and join Anime Club to enjoy anime movies and shows with like-minded people. Anime Club is not just about watching anime - we will also have games, trivia, manga, art activities, culture and much more! Whether you've never watched anime before or consider yourself a superfan, come and join us on the first Thursday of every month (except for school holidays). Delicious Japanese snacks and soft drinks will be provided.

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

Fri 3 Mar 2023

10 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Make a play date with the library. Drop in at any time throughout the session to enjoy lots of toys, games, learning and fun!

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

Fri 3 Mar 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 3 Mar 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.

Patti the Pig: It's Not All Rubbish Show (school years K-2) - Maroubra

Fri 3 Mar 2023 - Fri 3 Mar 2023

3.30 pm - 4.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library

Join Patti the Pig and Jenny as they tackle recycling to build a better world. Learn about which rubbish goes in which bin and the important role we can play in looking after our environment.

Belle's Design Studio (for ages 12-15 years): Akari Paper Lamp

Fri 3 Mar 2023

4.10 pm - 5.10 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

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

Saturday Storytime (0-5 years)

Sat 4 Mar 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.

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

Mon 6 Mar 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

English Conversation Class: Elementary (Mondays 10.30am)

Mon 6 Mar 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.

Table Tennis For Fun

Mon 6 Mar 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 7 Mar 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 7 Mar 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 7 Mar 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 7 Mar 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 7 Mar 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 7 Mar 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

Ignite your Creativity Workshop

Tue 7 Mar 2023 - Tue 7 Mar 2023

6.15 pm - 7.45 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, 669-673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035

"I’m not creative. I’m not artistic. I used to __, but I haven’t done it for a long time. I’ve lost my creativity”. Does this sound like you? Are you searching for your way of self-expression, your ‘thing'? This powerful and practical workshop is designed to help those who feel blocked, stuck for inspiration, and wishing to reignite their creativity. Facilitated by Author and Artist, Sue Liu – Wildcard-Sue.

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

Wed 8 Mar 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.