Library calendar

Table Tennis For Fun

Fri 16 Sep 2022

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.

Belle's Design Studio (for ages 12-15 years)

Fri 16 Sep 2022

4.15 pm - 5.15 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

What makes a design great? What do designers think about? We will study each of the five design elements (line, shape, colour, texture and space/size) and over the eight weeks of the course we will produce a total of eight secret designs ranging from sculpture to printing and even temporary tattoo design!

Saturday Storytime (0-5 years)

Sat 17 Sep 2022

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 of the year except school holidays and public holidays.

History Talk: 80th Anniversary of the Kokoda Campaign

Sat 17 Sep 2022 - Sat 17 Sep 2022

1 pm - 2.30 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

In the 80th anniversary year of the Kokoda Campaign, join us for a talk by Colin Flatters, Maroubra RSL Sub-Branch President to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Operation Maroubra.

Hosted by the Randwick and District Historical Society

Pirate Week

Mon 19 Sep 2022 - Sun 25 Sep 2022

10 am - 10 am

Lionel Bowen Library

Arr me hearties! Come and join Pirate Week at the Library. Wear your finest pirate dress ups all week and you might find some special treasure!

English Conversation Class: Elementary (Mondays 10.30am)

Mon 19 Sep 2022

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.

Chess Club for Adults | IN PERSON (2022)

Mon 19 Sep 2022

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.

Build your own smart lamp

Mon 19 Sep 2022

4 pm - 6 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Over three weeks we will go through the process of designing, constructing and programming your own Smart Led Lamp that can be controlled from your phone!

Tai Chi: The Mystery - A Journey of Self Discovery

Tue 20 Sep 2022

10 am - 11 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Join a weekly Tai Chi session with Larry Friedberg from taijisydney every Tuesday from 19 July to 20 September. 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.

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Tuesdays 10.30am)

Tue 20 Sep 2022

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) - Margaret Martin Library

Tue 20 Sep 2022

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.

Kids' Club (3-5 years) - Margaret Martin Library

Tue 20 Sep 2022

11.15 am - 11.45 am

Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Kids' Club is a weekly early literacy session aimed at 3-5 year olds. We will have a great time reading stories and doing a creative activity at the library.

ESL Book Club 2022

Tue 20 Sep 2022

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 20 Sep 2022

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.

Collage Workshop

Wed 21 Sep 2022 - Wed 21 Sep 2022

10.30 am - 12 pm

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Learn the art of creating beautiful collages using old magazines and newspapers , coloured or handmade papers, portions of other artworks or texts, photographs. No experience is necessary, just your enthusiasm and imagination. Participants must supply their own materials - magazines, newspapers, cards, coloured paper etc.

Bop 2 Books (24-36 months) - Lionel Bowen Library

Wed 21 Sep 2022

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.

English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Wednesdays 10.30am)

Wed 21 Sep 2022

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.

Kids' Club (3-5 years) - Lionel Bowen Library

Wed 21 Sep 2022

11.15 am - 11.45 am

Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Kids' Club is a weekly early literacy session aimed at 3-5 year olds. We will have a great time reading stories and doing a creative activity at the library.

Bridge Club: Let's Play Bridge at the Library

Wed 21 Sep 2022

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.

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

Thu 22 Sep 2022

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 guides you through gentle stretching and movements. Tai Chi aids in good posture, coordination, meditation and relaxation. Find more details and benefits below.