Library calendar

Little Pandas Club (in Mandarin) 开心小熊猫乐园 - Lionel Bowen Library

Fri 14 Jul 2023

10 am - 10.30 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join us for children’s songs and rhymes in Mandarin followed by a short film or storytelling. A monthly program for pre-schoolers and their parents/carers.

欢迎家长及所有学前小朋友们来参加中文儿童活动，一起唱国语（普通话）儿歌, 念童谣，还有看电影短片或者听故事.

免费活动,须在活动前在网上预定.欢迎所有学前儿童与其家长参加.

Babies Love Books in Spanish - A los niños les encantan los libros

Fri 14 Jul 2023

11 am - 11.30 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

A monthly program of rhymes, songs, stories and music in Spanish for children aged 0–5 years and their parents/carers.

Rimas, canciones, cuentos y música en español para niños de 0-5 años. Todos son bienvenidos.

The Knit-in Group

Fri 14 Jul 2023

12.30 pm - 2.30 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 14 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.

Seaside Singers

Fri 14 Jul 2023

1.30 pm - 3 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

A monthly informal singing group for adults. All skill levels welcome. Together we will sing the songs you love – and a few new ones to be loved too!

Youth Winter School Holiday Event: Paper Craft for Teens (for ages 12-18 years)

Fri 14 Jul 2023 - Fri 14 Jul 2023

2 pm - 4 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Come and discover the magic of paper and all the cool things that can be made from simply cutting, folding and gluing. Craft your own 3D paper figure from provided templates and see what you can create!

Saturday Storytime (0-5 years)

Sat 15 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.

Kids' Winter School Holiday Event: Seashell Magic with Amanda Lieber (for school years K-2)

Sat 15 Jul 2023 - Sat 15 Jul 2023

2 pm - 3 pm

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Join local author Amanda Lieber for a special reading of her new book My Giant Seashell, all about the power of love and family bonds. Enjoy a book discussion and a fun seashell craft activity.

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

Mon 17 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.

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

Mon 17 Jul 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3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 17 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.

Table Tennis For Fun

Mon 17 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.

Coffee Conversations Connect

Tue 18 Jul 2023

10.30 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Are you looking for a chance to connect with new people and combat loneliness? Join our friendly volunteer for a cup of coffee and a casual chat about anything and everything. This is the perfect opportunity to get to know members of your community, make new friends, and maybe even discover some new passions or interests along the way.

Mahjong Club: Learn and Play

Tue 18 Jul 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

Bridge Club: Let's Play Bridge at the Library

Wed 19 Jul 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.

Cult Classic Book Club 2023

Wed 19 Jul 2023

6.30 pm - 7.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library

Join our discussion of books with a cult following and other literary classics. We'll unpack the books that refuse to be forgotten and have gained social notoriety over the years. They may not have been instant classics, but they have made their impact on the literary scene, featuring titles available to borrow from our physical or e-collections. If you've never read The Princess Bride or Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep and would like to discuss similar titles, join us in this easy-going book club!

Scrabble Club at the Library

Thu 20 Jul 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!

Chess Club for Adults 2023

Thu 20 Jul 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.

2023 Smartphone and Tablet Basic Training for Chinese Speaking Seniors 電腦與智能手機使用輔導班

Thu 20 Jul 2023

2 pm - 4 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Chinese-speaking seniors are invited to join this event once a month on the 3rd Thursdays for tutoring sessions on basic skills in using smartphones, Android tablets or iPads. The sessions will be conducted in the Lionel Bowen Library Maroubra. Participants must be aged 55 years or over.

The Aged Pension and Your Choices

Fri 21 Jul 2023 - Fri 21 Jul 2023

10.30 am - 1 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

If you are approaching retirement age or are recently retired, then this seminar will help you understand your retirement choices, income and asset basics, online services and concession cards.

Library calendar

Little Pandas Club (in Mandarin) 开心小熊猫乐园 - Lionel Bowen Library

Babies Love Books in Spanish - A los niños les encantan los libros

The Knit-in Group

Table Tennis For Fun

Seaside Singers

Youth Winter School Holiday Event: Paper Craft for Teens (for ages 12-18 years)

Saturday Storytime (0-5 years)

Kids' Winter School Holiday Event: Seashell Magic with Amanda Lieber (for school years K-2)

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

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

Coffee Conversations Connect

Mahjong Club: Learn and Play

Bridge Club: Let's Play Bridge at the Library

Cult Classic Book Club 2023

Scrabble Club at the Library

Chess Club for Adults 2023

2023 Smartphone and Tablet Basic Training for Chinese Speaking Seniors 電腦與智能手機使用輔導班

The Aged Pension and Your Choices

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