Clubs and groups

Share your favourite stories with your friends! 

• Blacktown Library Book Club
  Meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 10.30 am - 12 pm
  Max Webber Library, Blacktown

• Blacktown Knitting Book Club
  Meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, 11 am - 12.30 pm
  Max Webber Library, Blacktown

• Pat Blacktown Book Club
  Meets on the first Friday of the month, 12.30 pm - 2 pm
  Max Webber Library, Blacktown 

• Stanhope Gardens Book Chat
  Meets on the fourth Saturday of the month, 11.30 am
  Dennis Johnson Library, Stanhope Gardens 
  Phone 9421 2670 for more information.

• Lalor Park Book Club
  Meets on the second Friday of the month,  10.30 am - 12 pm
  Lalor Park Library
  Phone 9624 5243 for more information.

Can't make it to a book club meeting in person? Don't worry, we've got you covered!

• Ben's Book Club
  Meets monthly, 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm
  Blacktown City Libraries is excited to participate in 'Ben's Book Club', a monthly online event hosted by best-selling Australian author Ben Hobson. Read the eBook to be discussed on your preferred device via the Libby app. 
  Online via Zoom
  Bookings required - book your tickets online or phone 9839 6677

Missed out on the last book club meeting? You can watch previous book club recordings on YouTube!

Interested in joining or starting a book club?

Come along and watch a film on our large screen at the Max Webber Function Centre, Blacktown. See below for a list of upcoming movies.

• Blacktown Film Club
  Third Tuesday of each month, 1.30 pm
  Feel free to stay after the movie ends for a discussion on the various issues of the film, the director, the actors and more!
  Max Webber Library, Blacktown
  Bookings essential - you can book online or phone the library on 9839 6677.

Upcoming films(, 0B)

Want to hang out and get crafty? Want to find inspiration or a mentor who could teach you a new stitch or two?
Come along and learn some new skills and make some new friends. 

• Blacktown Knitting group
  Tuesday, 9.30 am - 12.30 pm & Thursday, 12.30 pm - 3.30 pm
  Help knit squares for Wrap with Love and distribute colourful wraps to communities in need, plus other wonderful projects!
  Max Webber Library, Blacktown
  Phone 9839 6648 for bookings and more information.

• Lalor Park Knitting group
  Monday, 2 pm - 4 pm
  Enjoy a chat, simple afternoon tea, great company and co-create Wrap With Love crocheted or knitted blankets.
  Lalor Park Library
  Phone 9624 5243 for more information.  

• Sunday Knitters Yarn About
  Third Sunday of the month, 1 pm - 3 pm
  Join us for an afternoon of knitting, chatting, and chilling with fellow crafters of all skill levels. Bring your project, sip a drink, and get creative!
  Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub
  Phone 8886 2000 for more information.

• Tuesday Crafters 
  Tuesday, 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
  Bring your craft project to work on, meet new friends, share your ideas and creative inspiration.
  Dennis Johnson Library, Stanhope Gardens
  No bookings required, phone 9421 2670 for more information. 

• Crafternoons
  Thursday, 3.45 - 4.45 pm (during school term)
  Come hang out after school to have fun and get your craft on!
   For ages 8-12.
  Dennis Johnson Library, Stanhope Gardens
  No bookings required, phone 9421 2670 for more information. 

• Family Craft Night
  Meets once a month on a Wednesday, 5.30 pm
  Bring the whole family down for an evening of craft and fun!
  Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub
  Phone 8886 2000 for more information.

Interested in creating animations, interactive artwork, photograph filters, and other exciting, artistic projects using code?
Join our Coding Club!  

• Mount Druitt Coding Club
  Classes run for 8 weeks each term, dates vary.
   For ages 9-14 only.
  Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub
  Bookings essential - you can book online or phone the library on 8886 2000

Interested in challenging yourself to create? Use a microbit to build a watch, weather station and musical instrument. Code them using 'Microsoft MakeCode' to bring them to life.  

• STEM Club
  Classes run for 8 weeks each term, dates vary.
   For ages 11-15 years.
  Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub
  Bookings essential - you can book online or phone the library on 8886 2000 

Love writing? Looking for a way to develop your writing skill? Want to meet new people who are supportive and love writing and reading?

• Stanhope Writers
  Second Saturday of the month, 2 pm - 4 pm
  A supportive group of people who love writing and enjoy helping each other develop this important skill.
  Dennis Johnson Library, Stanhope Gardens
  Phone 9421 2670 for more information. 

Come and play chess at your library with like minded people and challenge each other to a game of chess in a fun and social setting.

• Junior Chess Club
  Wednesday,  4 - 5 pm (during school term)
  Drop in after school to practice, learn and sharpen your skills!
  Dennis Johnson Library, Stanhope Gardens
  No bookings required, phone 9421 2670 for more information.

• Scrabble and Board Games
  Third Friday of the month, 10 am
  Play scrabble and other fun board games in a friendly atmosphere.
  Dennis Johnson Library, Stanhope Gardens
  No bookings required, phone 9421 2670 for more information. 

• Board Game Arena 
  First Wednesday of each month, 3.45 pm - 4.45 pm (during school term)
  Join our after-school Board Game Arena to challenge yourself and new friends!
   For ages 7-12.
  Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub
  Phone 8886 2000 for more information.

• Legends of Ludrisal Club - Dungeons & Dragons
  Every Wednesday, 1 pm - 4 pm
  Join the dungeon master of Legends of Ludrisal Club to explores the fantasy worlds of D&D where you will embark on epic quests and build stories ranging from the stuff of legend to absurd incidents battling deadly foes and even carry out daring rescues. 
   For ages 14-18.
  Max Webber Library, Community Room
  Contact library.events@blacktown.nsw.gov.au for more information.

• Mah-jongg Club
  Fourth Friday of each month, 10.30 am
  Mah-jongg is a tile-based game that has been played in Asia for over 300 years. It has been found effective in improving short-term memory, attention, and logic.
  New members welcome - no experience necessary!
  Dennis Johnson Library, Stanhope Gardens
  No bookings required, phone 9421 2670 for more information.

• Masterminds
  Join us for an adults-only session of games, challenges and brain training activities. Afternoon tea provided.
  Max Webber Library, Blacktown
  First Thursday of each month, 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
  Bookings essential: Book now!

Are you looking for some good conversation in a relaxed and open atmosphere?

• Girls Only Club
  Last Wednesday of each month, 4.30 pm - 5.30 pm
  Come to chill, chat and create at our girls-only mindfulness club.
   Girls only, for ages 13-18.
  Our Library @ The Mount Druitt Hub
  Register now: library.events@blacktown.nsw.gov.au

• Ladies at Lalor
  Every Wednesday, 10 am - noon
  A social group that meets weekly to play cards, board games, chess, cribbage and build puzzles.
  Lalor Park Library
  No bookings required, phone 9624 5243 for more information.

• Men's Club at Max
  Every Thursday, 10 am - noon
  Play a round or two of your old favourites: cards, chess, board games, build a puzzle and even cribbage.
  Max Webber Library, Blacktown
  No bookings required, phone 9839 6677 for more information.