Local events
West Barnes Library - May 2015
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Garden Party - Friends of West Barnes Library Saturday 20 June (1.30pm- 4.00pm)
Following the success of the recent FoWBL Photography Competition we will be holding another competition later in the year. Look out for the details in the library in the next couple of months.
Check out the updated Friends of West Barnes Library website at www.friendsowbl.org.uk.
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 Events team is looking for volunteers to organise events and to come up with some new ideas. If you are interested in helping please 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.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
NEW Kiddirama Tots – Storytelling and drama classes for the Under 5’s (1st and 2nd Monday of the Month, 10am-11am). Term time only. £2 per child. For more information visit www.kiddirama.com; email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or text 07542 170604.
Kiddirama Tots – Storytelling and drama classes for the Under 5’s. (Tuesdays, 10am-11am, except every third Tuesday of the month 9.30am-10.30am). Term time only . £2 per child. For more information visit www.kiddirama.com; email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or text 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. Storytelling and drama classes for children aged 7-11 years. (Tuesdays, 4pm-5pm) Term time only performance and s. £2 per child. For more information visit www.kiddirama.com; email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or text 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. To book call 020 8274 5789 or ask in the library.
Family Craft to celebrate Children’s Book Week Saturday, 9 May (2pm-4pm). Come along dressed as a character from a children’s book. This is a family activity for children and their adult to get creative together. No need to book.
Knit & Natter Saturday 9 May (1.00pm-3.00pm). Bring your own knitting or crochet.
Microsoft Excel Workshop Monday 11 May (2.30-3pm)
Local History Coffee Morning – Tuesday 19 May (10.30-12pm) please contact West Barnes library for further information. Tea and Coffee Provided
Police Surgery Friday 15 May (2-3pm). Drop in and speak to your local PC about any issues you may have.
Explore Learning Workshop - Horrid Henry – Thursday 28 May (1-2pm). This Explore Learning workshop is a must for Horrid Henry fans!
Help Henry to plan a fantastic food fight and get to know healthy foods yourself. Suitable for 5-7 year olds. Booking essential.
Indian Cookery Workshop - Saturday 30 May (1-3pm). Roll up your sleeves and join award-winning local caterer Shermin A Ali of Najma’s Catering & Events for a hands-on Indian Cookery Workshop. Learn how to make healthy, oven-baked North Indian Samosas with an accompanying dip! Suitable for the whole family. Booking essential
Adults’ Book Club New members are warmly welcomed. Please contact the library for date and time.
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Karen McCarthy, Team Manager
