Randwick City Library

25/06/2026

🕰🌟 Throwback Thursday 🌟🕰

Have you checked out Randwick: Our Story yet? With more than 5,000 historical resources, it’s the perfect place to explore Randwick City’s past — including gems like this 1928 oblique aerial view of Maroubra Junction.

What will you discover? Access Randwick: Our Story here: https://ourstory.randwick.nsw.gov.au/

24/06/2026

This one’s for the romance lovers 💕

Introducing The Swoon Club, Randwick City Library’s newest book club celebrating romance in all its forms. Instead of reading a single title, we’ll dive into tropes, eras and authors - starting with none other than Abby Jimenez 😍

Expect relaxed chats, cosy vibes and snacks!

📅 First Wednesday of every month |⏰ 6pm–7pm
📍 Margaret Martin Library

23/06/2026

Do you know a young creative aged 12–18 who could be the next Picasso, Steven Spielberg or Sarah J. Maas? The Lionel Bowen Young Creatives Award is made for them 🎨🎥📚

From stories and poems to paintings, sculptures, photography, film and animation - there are so many ways for young people to showcase their creativity!

With a prize pool of over $5,000 and the chance to have their work exhibited, this is an incredible opportunity to share with the young creatives in your life 🌟

Find all the details here: https://bit.ly/LBYCA

22/06/2026

One week left to explore 'Dimensions in Abstract' by Rick Novak 🎨👩‍🎨

The exhibition space at Lionel Bowen Library is bursting with colour, texture and geometry, guided by this local artist’s colour‑therapy approach.

Pop in before it closes on Monday 29 June ✨

22/06/2026

Missed the live webinar? The full interview is now up on the BorrowBox YouTube channel 💻

Colm shared fascinating insights into his writing life, answered reader questions in a live Q&A and took part in the BorrowBox author ‘Hot Seat’ challenge, where he revealed which of his iconic characters he’d choose to be for a day 🔥📚

Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/RAHnaV7ZNl0?si=GeXnBTmV6r7zj6EP

BorrowBox is hosting an exclusive online event with Colm Tóibín on Wednesday 3 June! Don’t miss the award-winning author of ‘Brooklyn’ and ‘Long Island’, as he discusses his latest release, ‘The News from Dublin’, followed by a live audience Q&A 💻🎧📚

Hosted by – register for this FREE event here: https://bolinda.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g6_hplIOS6iUDPTZgm4HNQ

20/06/2026

Kylie recommends Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams 🧑‍💻✨🌍

"Careless People is an engrossing memoir, lifting the lid on what it’s really like working for a big-tech company. We are shown the personal cost endured, and the political interventions that only those on the inside really know about.”

18/06/2026

Day in the life with Allana 📜📸✨🕰️📚

17/06/2026

Refugee Week at Storytown 🌏📚

We had a very special Storytown session at Lionel Bowen Library this week to celebrate Refugee Week. Natalie and Roxy, two NSW Police Community Liaison Officers, joined us to help our little learners explore kindness, belonging and the importance of welcoming others 🤝

Belle shared the beautiful story ‘Room on Our Rock’ by Kate Temple, and the children crafted their own boats with colourful welcome flags 🤍

16/06/2026

Our Storytime team has curated a special display of the books they love most for your little readers 📚🐛✨

Miss Holly’s favourites have been on display the past week, with Miss Lindsay’s coming up next. Keep an eye out for Miss Toni’s and Miss Belle’s selections too - only at Lionel Bowen Library ❤️

Who had the chance to enjoy one of Miss Holly’s favourite books?

15/06/2026

The Chinese Community Social Hub hosted a vibrant Dragon Boat Festival craft workshop yesterday, ahead of the festival on Friday 19 June. This 1,500-year-old celebration is marked with dragon boat racing and delicious rice dumplings 🛶🥟

More than 40 participants joined in to create their own traditional Dragon Mask - a colourful and creative way to celebrate the festival together 🐲