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Special Events

Upcoming events are shown below.

You can find details of other community events on Wollongong City Council's website.

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Comic Gong Presents... May the 4th Be With You Star Wars Trivia - Wollongong Library
Adults
Calling all rebels, jedi and sith masters! Join us on Saturday the 4th of May for a Star Wars Trivia. Test your knowledge and show off your cosplay in teams of up to 6 people. Prizes to be won, and snacks and drinks to be enjoyed! Suitable for adults aged 18+.
Wollongong Library
Sat 04 May
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Free
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From Book to Baton 4
Everyone
A concert celebrating classical music and magical movie scores. The much-loved From Book to Baton concert series honours the quintessential connection between books, films and music.
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre
Sun 05 May
02:30 pm - 04:30 pm
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Stories in the Park - Corrimal Library
Families
Enjoy some stories, rhymes and songs outdoors with your friendly local library staff!
Towradgi Beach Park (near the playground)
Tue 07 May
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Free
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Comic Gong Presents... Dungeons & Dragons - Corrimal Library
Adults
Try Dungeons & Dragons with an experienced Dungeon Master!
Corrimal Library
Wed 08 May
05:30 pm - 08:30 pm
Free
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Author Talk with Hugh Mackay - Corrimal Library
Everyone
Hugh Mackay is back to discuss his newest non-fiction book, The Way We Are.
Corrimal Library
Thu 09 May
06:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Free
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Budding Bookworms
Families and children
Storytime and craft activities for toddlers in the Garden
Wollongong Botanic Garden
Fri 10 May
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Free
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Comic Gong 2024
Everyone
Comic Gong returns on Saturday 11 May for a fun and immersive full-day celebration of comics, cosplay, gaming and pop culture.
Wollongong Library, Art Gallery, Town Hall and Arts Precinct Plaza.
Sat 11 May
10:00 am - 04:00 pm
Free
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Author Talk with Emma Darragh - Friends of the Library
Adults
Join local author Emma Darragh for a literary luncheon with the Friends of the Library.
Function Room, Wollongong City Council
Thu 16 May
12:00 pm - 02:00 pm
$30 or $35
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Budding Bookworms
Families and children
Storytime and craft activities for toddlers in the Garden
Wollongong Botanic Garden
Fri 17 May
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Free
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The Grigoryan Brothers - Thirroul Library
Adults
Guitarists Slava and Leonard Grigoryan will serenade you with an evening of classical and contemporary music from around the world.
Thirroul Library
Sat 18 May
06:30 pm - 08:30 pm
Free
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Bilingual Storytime - Dapto Library
Preschool children
Develop your child's language and listening skills with our special Bilingual Storytime! Hear songs and stories performed in English, Chinese and Taiwanese by our highly qualified volunteer Su-Lien.
Dapto Library
Mon 20 May
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Free
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National Simultaneous Storytime - Unanderra Library
Preschool children
National Simultaneous Storytime brings together libraries and schools across Australia to read Bowerbird Blues! Now in its 24th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy.
Unanderra Library
Wed 22 May
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Free
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National Simultaneous Storytime - Thirroul Library
Preschool children
National Simultaneous Storytime brings together libraries and schools across Australia to read Bowerbird Blues! Now in its 24th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy.
Thirroul Library
Wed 22 May
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Free
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National Simultaneous Storytime - Dapto Library
Preschool children
National Simultaneous Storytime brings together libraries and schools across Australia to read Bowerbird Blues! Now in its 24th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy.
Dapto Library
Wed 22 May
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Free
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National Simultaneous Storytime - Warrawong Library
Preschool children
National Simultaneous Storytime brings together libraries and schools across Australia to read Bowerbird Blues! Now in its 24th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy.
Warrawong Library
Wed 22 May
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Free
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National Simultaneous Storytime - Wollongong Library
Preschool children
National Simultaneous Storytime brings together libraries and schools across Australia to read Bowerbird Blues! Now in its 24th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy.
Wollongong Library
Wed 22 May
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Free
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National Simultaneous Storytime - Corrimal Library
Preschool children
National Simultaneous Storytime brings together libraries and schools across Australia to read Bowerbird Blues! Now in its 24th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy.
Corrimal Library
Wed 22 May
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Free
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Budding Bookworms
Families and children
Storytime and craft activities for toddlers in the Garden
Wollongong Botanic Garden
Fri 24 May
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Free
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Budding Bookworms
Families and children
Storytime and craft activities for toddlers in the Garden
Wollongong Botanic Garden
Fri 31 May
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Free
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Family Friendly Fridays - Thirroul Library
Families
From building a LEGO masterpiece to decorating delicious cupcakes connect and have fun at our free Family Friendly Fridays.
Thirroul Library
Fri 31 May
05:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Free
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