Jane Austen 250th Anniversary Festival

Join us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary year of Jane Austen’s illustrious birth.

From a very special book club to author talks, activities and crafts, we want to make 2025 Jane’s best birthday yet. There is something on offer for every Austen fan!

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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+

Cross-stitch badge workshop @ Kiama Library

Thursday, 16 October 2025 | 03:30 PM to 04:30 PM

Join us at Kiama Library for a fun, beginner-friendly cross-stitch workshop worthy of any of Miss Austen’s Regency heroines. This Makers & Creators workshop is part of our Jane Austen Festival 250th anniversary celebrations. Adults 12+, $10 p/p (all materials provided).

Kiama Library, 7 Railway Parade, Kiama 2533

Tagged as: , Ages 12+

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