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- Book groups
Book groups offer a great opportunity to connect with other literary lovers in the community. The aim of the group is to engage in lively conversation and friendly discussion on the same book.
Stanton Library is home to eight book groups of up to 16 people who meet once a month. We also offer an exciting collection of book club titles that are available to borrow, with each kit containing eight to 10 copies of the same book and discussion questions.
Express your interest using the form below and a member of staff will get in touch with you when a suitable spot is available.
- Chinese social connect group 中华社交聚会活动组
Are you looking to connect with other local Chinese members of the community? Join our Chinese Social Connect Group!
Perfect for those who want to connect while enjoying time playing mahjong or Chinese chess (games will be provided).
When: Last Saturday of the month, 11am to 1pm
Express your interest using the link below and a member of staff will get in touch with you.
This group is held in partnership with Sydney Multicultural Community Services.
你想和社区里的其他华人建立联系吗？来参加我们的中华社交活动聚会组吧！
非常适合那些愿意社交聚会并喜欢玩儿麻将和中国象棋的朋友（游戏由主办方提供）。
日期：每月最后一个星期六，上午11点到下午1点
请使用以下的链接发表兴趣。
这个组是和悉尼多元文化社区服务中心合作的。
- ESL book group
Practise your English reading, comprehension and conversations skills with our English as a Second Language (ESL) book group by joining in on discussions about a new book every month.
Members are required to have intermediate reading level or above.
When: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6pm to 7pm
Express your interest using the form below and a member of staff will get in touch with you.
- French conversation group
Are you preparing for a trip to France? Do you want to brush up on your French conversation skills? Or are you simply an enjoyer of the French language? Join our friendly French conversation group at Stanton Library!
Everyone is welcome to join and practise their French speaking skills.
When: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 3pm to 4pm
Express your interest using the form below and a member of staff will get in touch with you.
- Italian conversation group
Whether you're brushing up on your Italian conversation skills, preparing for a trip to Italy, or if you simply enjoy the Italian language, our Italian conversation group is perfect for you!
When: 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Express your interest using the form below and a member of staff will get in touch with you.
- Knitting group
Join other knitters and crocheters in making squares and blankets for Wrap with Love while enjoying some conversation and tea.
This charity provides knitted wraps to non-denominational and non-political aid agencies around the world who then distribute them to people in need.
When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 2pm to 4pm
Everyone is welcome! Just remember to bring 8 ply yarn and 4mm needles. We also gratefully accept any donations of spare 8 ply yarn.
No bookings required.
- Philosophy group
Join our monthly philosophy group and meet others who are interested in philosophical ideas and conversation.
This is a discussion group so be prepared to join the conversation and share your ideas on the topic or idea that will be discussed at each meeting. Reading materials are provided to expand your knowledge and help you understand the ideas being discussed.
No prior philosophy study is required to join–just bring an interest in exploring and discussing concepts!
When: 3rd Monday of the month, 6pm to 7pm
New members are welcomed into the group at the beginning of each term (twice per year).
Express your interest using the form below and a member of staff will get in touch with you when spots open for the new term.
- Writers' group
Our writers group is suitable for keen writers of fiction, non-fiction or poetry who are interested in developing their creative writing skills and offer support to other writers.
Members come together to workshop and edit their stories, share experiences and challenge each other in a supportive environment. The group's first anthology, Pieces of North Shore, is a refreshingly candid selection of stories that depict the quest of new arrivals to locate within a culture that appears daunting and unattainable. They are currently working on their second anthology.
When: 1st Sunday of the month, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Express your interest using the form below and a member of staff will get in touch with you.