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Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts

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Opening hours
Monday
09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 – 17:00
Thursday
09:00 – 17:00
Friday
09:00 – 17:00
Saturday
09:00 – 15:00
Sunday
Closed

What’s on

The week’s programme

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Events

20 events

Free

Event

Social Chess Group 2026

Thu, 13 Aug

Whether you know your Sicilian Defence from a Queen’s Gambit or are just learning the ropes, join us every Thursday for a friendly match.

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The Knitting Group 2026

Thu, 13 Aug

Our knitting circle is currently weaving warmth and compassion into every stitch for Wrap with Love. The group is currently full.

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Free

Event

Mah Jong (Western Version) Advanced

Thu, 13 Aug

Think you know Mah Jong? Prove it! Our Tuesday sessions are for the confident, competitive and those who consider every "pung" a personal victory!

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Free

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Mah Jong (Western Version) Beginners

Thu, 13 Aug

Ready to learn the world’s most addictive tile game? Your Mah Jong journey starts here, every Wednesday, where you can learn the ropes.

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Event

Crafty Connections Social Club

Thu, 13 Aug

It was going to be a crochet group, but we heard the people sing and so we’ve pivoted! We are excited to introduce a casual space.

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Event

Murder on a Monday 2026

Thu, 13 Aug

Some people live for quiet Mondays. The Murder on a Monday group is not for them. This is for the ones who like their crime.

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Mystery & Crime Reading Group

Thu, 13 Aug

An informal monthly discussion group about mystery and crime books. Members share the books they have chosen to read on the monthly theme and discuss related issues and recollections. New members are welcome, and the group offers an opportunity to discover new authors over morning tea. The group is currently full.

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Murder on a Monday Reading Group

Thu, 13 Aug

A monthly crime and mystery reading group for SMSA Members. Members choose books related to each month's topic. Each meeting includes a short presentation by a volunteer, followed by discussion of books read during the previous month. This friendly brown bag lunch event is BYO lunch. The group is currently full.

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The Knitting Group

Thu, 13 Aug

A member group focused on Wrap with Love, knitting squares that will be donated and assembled into blankets for people in need in Australia and abroad. Materials are supplied for participants in the project. The group is currently full, with any changes published in the SMSA Newsletter.

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Canasta & Games Group

Thu, 13 Aug

A weekly members group playing a lively variation of classic Canasta for teams, trios or duos, along with other tabletop games. The group meets in the Norman Selfe Room on Level 3. Membership is required.

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Social Bridge Group

Thu, 13 Aug

The SMSA Social Bridge Members' Group offers a social setting for practiced players and people brushing up on their skills. Members can attend with or without a partner. The group meets every Friday in the Norman Selfe Room on Level 3. A bridge lesson runs from 10am to 11am, followed by social games. SMSA members only.

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French Conversation Group

Thu, 13 Aug

An intermediate French conversation group for speakers with a foundation in French who want to practise conversation, build vocabulary and polish their accents. The group complements language lessons and is not a substitute for formal instruction. It meets on the third Thursday of the month at 2:00 pm in the Tom Keneally Centre on Level 3.

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Hours and details

"Murder on a Monday" is a a crime and mystery reading group for SMSA Members.

  • Education
  • College academic building
  • College and university
  • Library
  • Community and government
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

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