Jan Merriman: Jane Austen's Remarkable Aunt, Philadelphia Hancock Friday, 20 June 2025 | 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM The Friends of Kiama Library invites you to a talk with Jan Merriman about Jane Austen and her remarkable aunt. Jane Austen’s aunt Philadelphia Hancock brought the world to the impressionable young Jane’s Hampshire home and echoed in her novels thereafter. $25 FOKL members/$30 guests (drinks and finger food included). Everyone welcome. Kiama Library (upstairs), 7 Railway Parade, Kiama 2533 Tagged as: , Adults, FOKL event, Kiama Conversation Hour
Jane Austen Book Club @ Kiama Library Tuesday, 24 June 2025 | 05:30 PM to 06:30 PM 5 more dates Join our very special Jane Austen 250th anniversary book club, where we will meet, drink tea and examine her six novels across six months, starting in June. FREE, bookings essential. This book club is part of our Jane Austen Festival 250th anniversary celebrations. Kiama Library, 7 Railway Parade, Kiama 2533 Tagged as: , Adults 15+
Jane Austen 250th Anniversary movie screening and play-along Saturday, 29 November 2025 | 01:30 PM to 04:00 PM Come along to a movie screening with a difference! Featuring one of Jane Austen’s most beloved stories on the big screen at Gerringong Library, watch along as you play Austen Bingo (with a great prize to be won!) Also featuring: Photobooth! Costume competition! Bespoke mocktails! Popcorn! Ages 15+, $5p/p. This event is part of our Jane Austen Festival 250th anniversary celebrations. Gerringong Library, 8 Blackwood Street, Gerringong 2534 Tagged as: , Adults, Youth