Educational Programs

Community Educational Seminars

Marrickville Library holds regular educational bilingual information sessions or workshops in the six community languages of Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish and Vietnamese. Topics include physical well-being, mental health, legal, environment and welfare. The talks are presented in partnership with government departments and agencies, professional and community organisations. 

English Conversation Classes

Come along to English conversation classes to improve your spoken English. Have fun and make friends while chatting in English to learn about Australian values and other cultures. This program is proudly presented in cooperation with Mission Australia.

  • Term 1: 28 January – 5 April 2013
  • Term 2: 22 April – 28 June 2013
  • Term 3: 15 July – 20 September 2013
  • Term 4: 7 October – 13 December 2013

Classes run during school terms. Free for library members over 18 years to join.

  1. Marrickville Library Community Room: Intermediate class weekly on Monday 1–3pm
  2. Marrickville Library Community Room: Intermediate class weekly on Friday 1–3pm
  3. Marrickville Library Community Room: Beginners class weekly on Tuesday 2–4pm
  4. Marrickville Library Community Room: Beginners class weekly on Wednesday 2–4pm

For further information or to book a class please call the Library on 9335 2173 or 9335 2166 or email libmul@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.

Computer Classes in community languages

Introductory computer, Internet and email classes are provided in Chinese, Greek and Vietnamese languages. Chinese/Greek computer classes run monthly, while Vietnamese computer classes are to run based on enquiries. For more information or bookings on these classes, please call the Library on 9335 2173 or 9335 2166 or email libmul@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.

Computer Skills Classes are provided in following languages;

  • Chinese : 2nd  Friday of each month from 6pm-8pm
  • Greek : 2nd Thursday of each month from 6pm-8pm
  • Vietnamese : 4th Tuesday of each month from 10am-12pm
  • Spanish : 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10am-12pm starting from May 2013

For more information or bookings on these classes, please call the Library on 9335 2173 or 9335 2166 or email libmul@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.