If you need some help getting to grips with the NHS App, the NHS App Team will be at the library later this month for a FREE DROP-IN SESSION, This will get you started and help you to benefit from all that the app offers.
The drop-in is on Friday 23rd October from 2.30pm until 4.30pm.
With the season gently turning and autumn with us, you might be wondering how best to enjoy these longer evenings without endless TV repeats, quizzes and gameshows. We think that a quiet, cosy night in with a good book for company and a cup of your favourite brew to hand takes some beating.
We can help. Not only do we have thousands of lovely books to keep you entertained, we’ve also got some handy things on our website to inspire you and help you to find your next great read.
Pop the kettle on, break out those special biscuits and have a good old rummage through our Readers’ Totebag for some great reading ideas and inspiration: Reader’s Totebag And If we haven’t got the book you want on our shelves we can usually order it for you.
Enjoy your local community library this autumn.
Specially for Halloween, you’re invited to make a ghost ship crewed by a motley band of spooks, vampires, undead pirates and things that go bump in the night!
Ghostly Galleons is a spine-tingling FREE craft session for children aged 6 to 12 accompanied by a parent or guardian. The bony hands upon the ship’s wheel guiding this creepy craft session safely across haunted seas will be those of the renowned Chris Geeson Creative Clubs.
It’s on Wednesday 28th October from 10am until 12 Noon. Places are limited so booking is essential. Pirate hats and phantom parrots optional.
Sail into the library and say ‘Arrr!‘. Or you can shiver our timbers by ringing 01609 534584. Alternatively email us on ecl.generalenquiries@gmail.com
“Who’s a pretty boy then?” Who said that?!
Storytime runs weekly during term-time for pre-school children accompanied by their parents or guardians. It features free story readings by community library volunteers. We need a few more storytellers to join our existing Storytime team. Could you help?
BIG REWARD!
You’ll have the satisfaction of giving joy and the chance to socialise to pre-school children and their parents. Knowing that you’ll be helping to inspire a love of storytelling, books and reading in youngsters. Bringing a great story to life is good fun too. Kids do love a tale!
FIND OUT MORE
Call into the library on a Thursday morning when Storytime is running or email ecl.generalenquiries@gmail.com
The highly talented local artist Jacquie Sheffield is hosting our series of ‘Get Creative’ workshops in the library and we’re currently featuring a mini-exhibition of her work.
On Wednesday 28th October from 12.30 – 1.30 pm there’s a free opportunity to meet the artist. Jacquie will be available in the library to talk about her work, answer questions and offer hints and tips about the different creative techniques she uses.
No need to book – just drop in. You’ll be guaranteed a warm welcome, a fascinating chat, a cup of tea and biscuits. Artistic nirvana? We think so!
If you’d like to continue your creative journey of discovery after your chat with Jacquie, the next ‘Get Creative’ workshop – Colourful Art with Acrylic Pens – follows on almost immediately after ‘Meet the Artist. It will run from 2pm to 4pm and is free with all materials provided. To book your place call into the library, ring 01609 534584 or email ecl.generalenquiries@gmail.com
