Randwick's Reading Takeover

Sat 12 Sep '26 – Sun 29 Nov '26 (BIANNUAL event)

Overview

Part of Randwick City Council's Town Hall Takeover. Make more time for the books in your life! Randwick's Reading Takeover celebrates books through a variety of events. Hear authors from across genres discuss their favourite books, then luxuriate in dedicated reading time, with snacks provided! Plus, for emerging writers, we've got workshops and writing space. The Rose Read Bookshop will be onsite, sharing some of their favourite titles as…

Part of Randwick City Council's Town Hall Takeover.

Make more time for the books in your life!

Randwick's Reading Takeover celebrates books through a variety of events. Hear authors from across genres discuss their favourite books, then luxuriate in dedicated reading time, with snacks provided! Plus, for emerging writers, we've got workshops and writing space.

The Rose Read Bookshop will be onsite, sharing some of their favourite titles as well.

Book your free spot now via Humanitix.

Randwick's Reading Takeover is organised by Ashley Kalagian Blunt, a multi-genre author who's passionate about reading. She's the number one bestselling author of Dark Mode, a psychological thriller published in multiple territories and languages, and shortlisted for the ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year, and the Ned Kelly Awards for Best Crime Fiction. Her latest thrillers are Cold Truth, which was also shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Awards, and Like, Follow, Die.

Location

Randwick Town Hall

30 Frances Street Randwick NSW 2031 Australia

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Location - 30 Frances Street Randwick NSW 2031 Australia

FAQs

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room

Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)

Have accessible seating areas in theatrette

Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)

Have grab rails in the bathroom

Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)

Have wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in your access statement)

Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone

Provide seating in common areas including reception area

Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)