Reading & writing events
If you're looking to improve your creative writing skills, discuss your interpretation of some hot new reads or even just meet a group of like-minded book lovers, be sure to look below and find out what reading and writing events are happening at Randwick City Library.
Each week we host a variety of events, such as Writing for Pleasure workshops, Author Talks and book clubs.
Our activities change from week to week, so be sure to check back again or join our eNews to ensure you never miss out on what's new or what's happening at Randwick City Library.
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The Author Talks: Ali Gripper and Gabi Hollows in Conversation.
- Dates
- 24042019Wed 24 Apr 2019 - Wed 24 Apr 2019
- Time
- 1 pm - 2 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library
Join journalist and author Ali Gripper as she discusses her book The Barefoot Surgeon with Gabi Hollows.
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Autumn Book Sale at Margaret Martin Library.
- Dates
- 27042019Sat 27 Apr 2019 - Mon 29 Apr 2019
- Time
- 10 am - 10 am
- Location
- Margaret Martin Library Randwick
Come in and grab some fantastic bargains during our three day sale! We’ll have hundreds of titles on offer at rock bottom prices.
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Book Club for People From Non-English Speaking Backgrounds - Term 2
- Dates
- Mon 29 Apr 2019 - Mon 29 Apr 2019
- Time
- 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
- Frequency
- Every 2 weeks on Monday, until 24th Jun 2019
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
This Book Club aims to further promote literacy through reading and sharing fiction titles by popular authors.
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The Author Talks: In Conversation with Tony Wheeler (Sydney Writers’ Festival).
- Dates
- 02052019Thu 2 May 2019 - Thu 2 May 2019
- Time
- 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
- Location
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
Join Tony Wheeler, Lonely Planet founder and intrepid traveller for over five decades, as he discusses his latest book On Travel as part of Sydney Writers’ Festival.
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Book Club for People From Non-English Speaking Backgrounds - Term 2
- Dates
- Mon 13 May 2019 - Mon 13 May 2019
- Time
- 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
- Frequency
- Every 2 weeks on Monday, until 24th Jun 2019
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
This Book Club aims to further promote literacy through reading and sharing fiction titles by popular authors.
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History Talk: The Flag's Up with Peter Poland.
- Dates
- 18052019Sat 18 May 2019 - Sat 18 May 2019
- Time
- 1 pm - 2.30 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library
Join Peter as he discusses some of the fascinating discoveries made during his research.
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Book Club for People From Non-English Speaking Backgrounds - Term 2
- Dates
- Mon 27 May 2019 - Mon 27 May 2019
- Time
- 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
- Frequency
- Every 2 weeks on Monday, until 24th Jun 2019
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
This Book Club aims to further promote literacy through reading and sharing fiction titles by popular authors.
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Winter Book Sale.
- Dates
- 01062019Sat 1 Jun 2019 - Sat 1 Jun 2019
- Time
- 9.30 am - 4 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Come into Lionel Bowen Library and grab some fantastic bargains at our special one day only book sale! A massive range of books, magazines, toys, DVDs and CDs suitable for all ages will be on offer with prices starting at only 40c.
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Book Club for People From Non-English Speaking Backgrounds - Term 2
- Dates
- Mon 10 Jun 2019 - Mon 10 Jun 2019
- Time
- 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
- Frequency
- Every 2 weeks on Monday, until 24th Jun 2019
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
This Book Club aims to further promote literacy through reading and sharing fiction titles by popular authors.
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Author Talks An Evening with Randa Habelrih.
- Dates
- 19062019Wed 19 Jun 2019 - Wed 19 Jun 2019
- Time
- 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
- Location
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
Join Randa as she talks from the heart about her story of hope, determination and a call to raise the standards of inclusion in our society.
To view events scheduled beyond this week, please visit our full events calendar.