October 2026
First birthday for 1000 Books Before School
Saturday 17 October | 11:30am - 12:30pm
To celebrate a year of reading, 1000 Books Before School is having its first birthday! Join us at the Library for balloons, stories, music, treats & certificates. Celebrate your reads or sign up on the day for the program!
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Community events
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Tai Chi for Health (in English & Mandarin)
太极养生健康工作坊
Thursday 8, 15, 22, 29 October
10:00am - 11:00am
学习太极动作、正念呼吸,以及与太极相关的实用健康知识。
Learn gentle Tai Chi movements and practical health topics related to Tai Chi. Book one or all four sessions online.
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Service Australia Digital Help Desk
Tuesday 20 October
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Get free help using or connecting to the myGov, Centrelink, Medicare and other Services Australia online services at the pop-up digital help desk in Burwood Library. No bookings required. 
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Mocktail & Drug Info Events
Thursday 15 October 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday 22 October 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Drop in for a fun and informative session with FREE mocktails, interactive games and drug and alcohol information - try the beer goggles, take part in a trivia quiz, play the Big Night Out Board Game and test your knowledge!
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Chinese Games Meetup 中华游戏聚会
Tuesday 20 October
2:00pm - 4:00pm
欢迎加入中华游戏聚会!每月第2个周二组织线下活动
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Kids and family events
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School Holiday Games & Puzzles
Monday 28 September - 9 October
During library hours
Drop in to the Burwood Library children's area these Spring school holidays and play with a selection of new games and puzzles designed to challenge, excite and test your capabilities.
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Weird & Wacky Pets
Wednesday 7 October
2:30pm - 3:30pm
An exciting adventure with quirky, lovable animals! Kids will meet guinea pigs, rabbits, curious bugs and lizards in this fun hands-on session, while learning about each one. Bookings essential.
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Animal Habitats & Homes
Thursday 8 October
11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn about native animal habitats, before building a model out of reclaimed materials to create an Australian home for our creatures! Delivered by Reverse Garbage. Bookings essential.
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A Haunted Halloween at Boooooowood Library!
Thursday 29 October
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Get haunted at the library with spine-tingling stories, creepy crafts, ghoulish face painting, and plenty of Halloween treats. No bookings required.
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STEAM Club
Junior STEAM Club (ages 5 to 8) Thursday 15 October
Kids STEAM Club (ages 9 to 12) Thursday 22 October
3:30pm - 4:45pm
Explore, create and play while building foundational skills in science, technology, engineering, art and maths! Book online.
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Reading Rocks
Wednesdays during school terms
3:45pm - 4:45pm
Need some extra reading support? Help build confidence reading one-on-one with a volunteer from Santa Sabina College. Designed for primary school children in grades K – 3.
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Technology events
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Tech Savvy Seniors in English
Friday 16, 23, 30 October
10:00am - 12:00pm
Learn how to use your device for everyday tasks and entertainment, find apps that make life easier, avoid scams online and discover what AI can do for you! Book online.
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AI for Seniors: Confidence, Curiosity and Everyday Use
Tuesday 20 October
10:00am - 1:00pm
A relaxed, plain-English, three-hour workshop showing how AI can help with daily tasks like planning travel, cooking, learning, and spotting scams. 
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Get Creative
Generations Open Mic
Generations: An Open Mic Night
Tuesday 13 October
6:00pm - 7:30pm
An open mic night on the second Tuesday of each month. Bring music, poetry, storytelling, comedy, and everything in between! 
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New Sparks - A Creatve Writing Workshop
Saturday 24 October
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Get your pen moving! Explore new ideas or revisit the stories in the works with help from writer, Arani Ahmed. Book online.
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Seniors Creative Club: Sugar Skull Planters
Friday 30 October
10:00am - 12:00pm
Creativity knows no age limit! Come and learn in a friendly, encouraging, and judgment-free atmosphere. October’s activity will be Sugar Skull Planters. 
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Last Saturday Writing Club
Saturday 31 October
11:00pm - 1:00pm
Join to share ideas, write, and spark creativity in a relaxed and supportive environment. Book online.
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HSC Study Nights
Between 2 September and 31 October
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays | Until 10pm
Need a place to study late? During the HSC exam period, The Community Hub will open as a late-night study space on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Hub will stay open until 10pm, with areas for both individual and group study. Bookings are essential.
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