Events for teens and young adults

Randwick City Library has a great range of activities for teens and young adults. Our activities change regularly, so be sure to check back again or join our e-newsletter to ensure you never miss out on what's new or what's happening at Randwick City Library.

• School Holiday Event: Bouquet of Kindness - Feel-good Flower Making Morning (for ages 8+)

  

  Dates

  14072026Tue 14 Jul 2026 - Tue 14 Jul 2026

  Time

  9.30 am - 12 pm

  Location

  Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

  Join us for a creative and meaningful morning workshop where you’ll learn how to craft beautiful lilies and leafy greenery using pipe cleaners. This hands-on session is suitable for all skill levels, with guidance provided to help you create your own vibrant floral pieces.

• Lionel Bowen Young Creatives Award: Finding Your Art Style (ages 11-14)

  

  Dates

  16072026Thu 16 Jul 2026 - Thu 16 Jul 2026

  Time

  10 am - 11.15 am

  Location

  Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

  Develop your own unique artistic style through guided exercises, repetition, and experimentation.

• NAIDOC Week: First Nations Stories in Movement & Craft (for all ages)

  

  Dates

  17072026Fri 17 Jul 2026 - Fri 17 Jul 2026

  Time

  11 am - 12.30 pm

  Location

  Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

  Celebrate NAIDOC Week with a special dancing and craft workshop at the Library.

• Lionel Bowen Young Creatives Award: Street Art Workshop (ages 12-18)

  

  Dates

  17072026Fri 17 Jul 2026 - Fri 17 Jul 2026

  Time

  1 pm - 5 pm

  Location

  Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

  This workshop supports young people in the design, creation and submission of an artwork for the Lionel Bowen Young Creatives Award.

  Focusing on Street Art and Murals you will learn to use Virtual Reality spray-painting software to paint your large-scale artwork.

• Behind the Scenes Library Tour (for ages 12+)

  

  Dates

  30072026Thu 30 Jul 2026 - Thu 30 Jul 2026

  Time

  10 am - 4 pm

  Location

  Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

  Have you ever wondered what happens behind the library desk? Join our library staff for a special behind-the-scenes experience and discover what a day in the life of a librarian is really like.

• Making Zines Workshop (for all ages)

  

  Dates

  30072026Thu 30 Jul 2026 - Thu 30 Jul 2026

  Time

  10.30 am - 12 pm

  Location

  Malabar Community Library, Matraville

  Do you like to colour, glue and draw. Do you love glitter - well who doesn't! If so, why not come along to Malabar Library and create your very own DIY mini handmade zine and explore your creativity through, colour, drawing and having fun. Basic skills required.

• After School Badge Making Workshop (for ages 8-18)

  

  Dates

  30072026Thu 30 Jul 2026 - Thu 30 Jul 2026

  Time

  3.45 pm - 4.30 pm

  Location

  Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

  Let's get innovative and design your own badge! Bring your enthusiasm and your ideas to Margaret Martin Library and create some amazing badges to take home.

• Dive into Local History: Secrets of Randwick (for all ages)

  

  Dates

  30072026Thu 30 Jul 2026 - Thu 30 Jul 2026

  Time

  5.30 pm - 6.30 pm

  Location

  Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

  Are you a keen history buff with a passion for Randwick’s past? Our local studies team is ready to share the secrets of Randwick City. Drop into Lionel Bowen Library and explore the historical resources and materials waiting for you.

• Open Mic Night (15+ for performers, all ages welcome for audience)

  

  Dates

  31072026Fri 31 Jul 2026 - Fri 31 Jul 2026

  Time

  6 pm - 7.30 pm

  Location

  Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

  Join our Open Mic Night for adults and young adults to perform a range of music, comedy, theatre, poetry slams and more.

• Anime Club 2026 (14-19 years)

  

  Dates

  Thu 6 Aug 2026 - Thu 6 Aug 2026

  Time

  4 pm - 6 pm

  Frequency

  Every month on the 1st Thursday of the month, until Dec 3, 2026

  Location

  Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

  Calling all anime and manga lovers! Come and join Anime Club to enjoy anime movies and shows with like-minded people. Anime Club is not just about watching anime - we will also have games, trivia, manga, art activities, culture and much more! Whether you've never watched anime before or consider yourself a superfan, come and join us on the first Thursday of every month. Delicious Japanese snacks and soft drinks will be provided.

Note that only the next 10 events are listed above. To see the full list of events and activities for teens, please visit the Teen Events Calendar.