Local events

West Barnes Library - September 2014

 Volunteers needed

Can you spare a couple of hours occasionally? West Barnes Library urgently needs more volunteers to help at a range of levels to assist staff. You could be helping keep the library open for the people of Motspur Park. Training will be given. For details and to apply, please ask at the counter. 

What’s on

Coming up at West Barnes Library - To reserve a place where required, talk to staff, call 020 8274 5789 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Read Aloud (Mondays, 10.30am). Join Jennifer as she reads stories to toddlers. 

Kiddirama, Under 5s (Tuesdays, 10am-11am, except every third Tuesday of the month 9.30am-10.30am). An interactive, fun story, song and sensory class. £2 per child. To book, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 07542 170604. 

Kiddirama Juniors, The Secret Book Club (Tuesdays, 4pm-5pm). Interactive sessions for 7-12 year-olds focusing on team building, confidence boosting, performance and s. £2 per child. To book, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 07542 170604. 

Computer Classes For Beginners (Tuesdays, noon-1.30pm, and Thursdays, 1.30pm-3pm). Need to book. 

Rendezvous Club (Tuesdays, 1.30pm-3.30pm). Weekly drop-in for over 55s. £2. For details talk to library staff or call Gilli on 020 8543 1781. 

Knit & Natter (Thursdays, 11am-1pm). Bring your knitting project. 

Toddlers’ Rhyme Time (Fridays, 10.30am-11am). Rhymes and musical activities for 0 to 5 year-olds followed by Story Time (11am-11.30am). 

The Sparkle Club (Saturdays, 2.30pm-4pm). Eight-week story-writing course for children. Booking required. 

Adults’ Book Club (Monday, 1 September, 6pm-7pm). September’s book is Testament of Youth by Vera Brittain. New members welcomed. 

Flower Arranging (Thursday, 11 September, 1.30pm-2.30pm). Join the Friends for an interactive workshop and take home your own floral masterpiece. Small fee for materials. 

Local History Coffee Morning: Bookmarks – Merton’s Links to the World of Literature (Tuesday, 16 September, 10.30am-noon). All welcome. 

Children’s Craft (Saturday, 20 September, 2pm-4pm). Bring the children for fun activities. No need to book. 

Computer Class for Beginners (Monday, 22 September, 1.30pm-3pm). Learn to use the internet. Booking is essential. 

Computer Class for Beginners (Friday, 26 September, 1.30pm-3pm). Learn to use the internet. Booking is essential. 

Children’s Art Club (Saturday, 27 September). Booking required. 

Police Surgery (Contact library for date and time). Chat to a PC about any local topics.  

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