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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History Talk: Kathy Neilson - Behind the Fences of Randwick.
- Dates
- 01022020Sat 1 Feb 2020 - Sat 1 Feb 2020
- Time
- 1 pm - 2.30 pm
- Location
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
Discover more about the heritage of Randwick with Councillor Kathy Neilson as she explores the history of the houses behind the old fences in the area.
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Book Club for People From Non-English Speaking Backgrounds - Term 1
- Dates
- Mon 3 Feb 2020 - Mon 3 Feb 2020
- Time
- 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
- Frequency
- Every 2 weeks on Monday, until 30 Mar 2020
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
This Book Club aims to further promote literacy among people from non-English speaking backgrounds through reading and discussing fiction titles from popular authors.
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The Disarming reality of parenting a child with a disability.
- Dates
- 11022020Tue 11 Feb 2020 - Tue 11 Feb 2020
- Time
- 10.30 am - 11.30 am
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Join us for a talk with Melanie Dimmitt, author of Special – an uplifting, candid companion for those in the early stages of navigating a child’s disability.
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The Author Talks: An Evening with Chris Hammer.
- Dates
- 12022020Wed 12 Feb 2020 - Wed 12 Feb 2020
- Time
- 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
- Location
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
Join us for an evening with one of Australia’s newest and elite thriller crime writing authors.
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History Talk: The Tasman Map - Ian Burnet.
- Dates
- 15022020Sat 15 Feb 2020 - Sat 15 Feb 2020
- Time
- 1 pm - 2.30 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library
Join acclaimed author Ian Burnet as he discusses his latest book The Tasman Map.
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Book Club for People From Non-English Speaking Backgrounds - Term 1
- Dates
- Mon 17 Feb 2020 - Mon 17 Feb 2020
- Time
- 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
- Frequency
- Every 2 weeks on Monday, until 30 Mar 2020
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
This Book Club aims to further promote literacy among people from non-English speaking backgrounds through reading and discussing fiction titles from popular authors.
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The Author Talks: An Evening with Mary Moody.
- Dates
- 26022020Wed 26 Feb 2020 - Wed 26 Feb 2020
- Time
- 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
- Location
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
Join us for an inspiring evening with journalist, popular TV and radio presenter, Mary Moody, as she takes us through her latest memoir, The Accidental Tour Guide.
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Book Club for People From Non-English Speaking Backgrounds - Term 1
- Dates
- Mon 2 Mar 2020 - Mon 2 Mar 2020
- Time
- 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
- Frequency
- Every 2 weeks on Monday, until 30 Mar 2020
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
This Book Club aims to further promote literacy among people from non-English speaking backgrounds through reading and discussing fiction titles from popular authors.
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Book Club for People From Non-English Speaking Backgrounds - Term 1
- Dates
- Mon 16 Mar 2020 - Mon 16 Mar 2020
- Time
- 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
- Frequency
- Every 2 weeks on Monday, until 30 Mar 2020
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
This Book Club aims to further promote literacy among people from non-English speaking backgrounds through reading and discussing fiction titles from popular authors.
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Book Club for People From Non-English Speaking Backgrounds - Term 1
- Dates
- Mon 30 Mar 2020 - Mon 30 Mar 2020
- Time
- 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
- Frequency
- Every 2 weeks on Monday, until 30 Mar 2020
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
This Book Club aims to further promote literacy among people from non-English speaking backgrounds through reading and discussing fiction titles from popular authors.
To view events scheduled beyond this week, please visit our full events calendar.