Local events
West Barnes Library - February 2015
WEST BARNES LIBRARY OPEN DAY / NATIONAL LIBRARIES DAY
SATURDAY 7TH FBRUARY 2015
Come along and find out what events take place in your local library. There will also be information on Ebooks, National Numeracy Challenge and lots more…
Programme of events
Children’s Craft 11am-12pm
Book Club 12 noon-1pm
Drop in IT session 1pm-2pm
Knit and Natter 1pm-2pm
African Story Time with Suzanne from Kiddirama 2pm-3pm
Sparkle Club – creative writing group 2.30-3.30pm
Craft and Chat - Talk and demonstration on weaving with Madeline Jude – 3pm-4pm please book
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.
The FoWBL also need volunteers to help with their website, publicity and events. If you would like to know more please visit the library or contact the Friends at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or friendsowbl.org.uk
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..
Kiddirama Under 5s (Tuesdays, 10am-11am, except every third Tuesday of the month 9.30am-10.30am). Term time only (Commences 13/1/2015). 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.
Computer Classes For Beginners (Tuesdays, noon-1.30pm, and Thursdays, 1.30pm-3pm). Booking essential.
Rendezvous Club (Tuesdays, 1.30pm-3.30pm). Weekly drop-in for over 55s. £2. For more information call Gilli on
020 8543 1781.
Kiddirama Juniors (Tuesdays, 4pm-5pm) Term time only (commences 13/1/2015). 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.
Knit & Natter (Thursdays, 11am-1pm) Bring your own knitting or crochet. We also knit items for various charities or for sale to raise funds for them. This year we have made blankets for the Cats Protection League and for the Premature Baby Unit. We have also made hats, gloves and scarfs for the homeless as well as poppies for the British Legion. Free tea or coffee provided.
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.
Open Day Saturday, 7 February (11.00am-4.00pm). Come along and celebrate National Libraries Day. Ask in the library for a programme of events or call 020 8274 5789
Adults’ Book Club. Saturday, 7 February (12noon-1.00pm).We will be reviewing The Go-Between by LP Hartley and The Terracotta Dog by Andrea Camilleri. New members are warmly welcome.
Craft and Chat Saturday, 7 February (3pm-4pm). Weaving talk and demonstration by Madeleine Jude. Booking required.
Microsoft Excel Workshop Monday, 16 February (2pm-3pm). Booking essential.
The story of Nian – Chinese New Year stories and activities for the under 11s Tuesday, 17 February (3.30pm).
Microsoft Excel Workshop Thursday, 19 February (10.30pm-11.30pm). Booking essential.
Children’s Craft Saturday, 21 February (2pm-4pm). Bring the children for fun activities. No need to book.
Police Surgery – Chat to a PC about any local topics. . Please contact the library for the date and time
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