Library calendar

Saturday Storytime (0-5 years)

Sat 3 Aug 2024

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.

Table Tennis For Fun

Mon 5 Aug 2024

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 6 Aug 2024

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.

Sensory Storytime (2-5 years)

Tue 6 Aug 2024

10.30 am - 11.30 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime with books, songs, movement and therapeutic sensory play within a small group setting.

Sensory Storytime is an inclusive early literacy and social play program aimed at children with autism and sensory processing differences.

ESL Book Club 2024

Tue 6 Aug 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 6 Aug 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.

Library After Dark: Tabletop Games (16+ event)

Tue 6 Aug 2024

6 pm - 9 pm

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Meet the gamers in your local area. On the first Tuesday evening of every month, the Library magically transforms into a gamers' paradise.

Sing Along in Cantonese 粵語兒歌唱遊樂

Wed 7 Aug 2024

10 am - 10.30 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

A monthly early literacy program for children 0-5 years. Enjoy songs, rhymes and storytelling in Cantonese.

歡迎學前小朋友和家長來參加 “粵語兒歌唱遊樂”, 齊齊唱粵語兒歌，聽粵語兒童故事

Babies Love Books in French - Les Bébés Aiment Les Livres

Wed 7 Aug 2024

10.45 am - 11.15 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

A monthly program for children 0-5 years. Enjoy music, rhymes and stories in French language, every month of the year, starting from April.

Les enfants peuvent profiter de la musique, des contines et des histoires chaque mois de l' année. Le programme débutera en avril 2024.

Bridge Club: Let's Play Bridge at the Library

Wed 7 Aug 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.

BookChat

Wed 7 Aug 2024

2 pm - 3 pm

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Come and share your love of books with like-minded people and get some reading inspiration. Refreshments will be provided.

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

Thu 8 Aug 2024

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2木曜日（1月を除く）には、0-5歳までの子どもたちを対象に日本語の絵本の読み聞かせの会を開催しています。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!

Chess Club for Adults 2024

Thu 8 Aug 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.

Little Pandas Club (in Mandarin) 开心小熊猫乐园

Fri 9 Aug 2024

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 9 Aug 2024

10.45 am - 11.15 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 9 Aug 2024

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 9 Aug 2024

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 10 Aug 2024

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.

Table Tennis For Fun

Mon 12 Aug 2024

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.

ESL Book Club 2024

Tue 13 Aug 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.

Saturday Storytime (0-5 years)

Table Tennis For Fun

Coffee Conversations Connect

Sensory Storytime (2-5 years)

ESL Book Club 2024

Mahjong Club: Learn and Play

Library After Dark: Tabletop Games (16+ event)

Sing Along in Cantonese 粵語兒歌唱遊樂

Babies Love Books in French - Les Bébés Aiment Les Livres

Bridge Club: Let's Play Bridge at the Library

BookChat

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

Chess Club for Adults 2024

Little Pandas Club (in Mandarin) 开心小熊猫乐园

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

The Knit-in Group

Table Tennis For Fun

Saturday Storytime (0-5 years)

Table Tennis For Fun

ESL Book Club 2024

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