Libraries What's on
| Date and time | Event | Library |
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Libraries celebrate Science Week 12-21 March - ‘Earth’ |
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| Saturday 13 March 10am-4pm |
Make caterpillars and butterflies to add to our library bugs wall display. All ages |
Walthamstow |
| Saturday 13 March 10.30am-11am |
Story time “The Hungry Caterpillar” and other insect stories. Age under 5s |
Walthamstow |
| Monday 15 March 4pm-5pm |
Celebrate Science Week with craft and stories. Age 4+ |
Higham Hill |
| Tuesday 16 March 10.30am-11am |
Story-time “Buzzy Bees”. There will be insect stories and a chance to make a buzzy bee to add to our library bugs wall display. Age under 5s |
Walthamstow |
| Wednesday 17 March 3.30pm-4pm |
Earth: Stories about plants, animals, people and places. Age 5+ |
Leytonstone |
| Thursday 18 March 10.30am-11am |
Story time “Incy Wincy Spider”. Sing your favourite spidery nursery rhymes and listen to insect stories. Make a hairy spider to add to our library bugs wall display. Age under 5s |
Walthamstow |
| Friday 19 March 10.30am-11.30am |
Earth: Stories about plants, animals, people and places. Age under 5s |
Leytonstone |
| Friday 19 March 10am-12noon |
Minibeasts will be on show with staff from Suntrap Forest Education Centre. See and handle stick insects, giant African land snails and hissing cockroaches. | Walthamstow |
| Friday 19 March 10.30am-11am |
Sing and rhyme time. Come and sing some of your favourite insect nursery rhymes and songs. Age under 5s |
Walthamstow |
| Saturday 20 March 10am- 4pm |
Make ladybirds and take them home or help us finish our library bugs wall display. All ages |
Walthamstow |
| Saturday 20 March 10.30am-11am |
Story time “The Bad Tempered Ladybird” and other insect stories. Age under 5s |
Walthamstow |
| Craft sessions at Higham Hill Library | ||
| Saturday 13 March 2.30pm-3.30pm |
Mother's Day Card making for ages 4+. For more information please call 020 8496 1173 |
Higham Hill |
| Monday 15 March 4pm-5pm |
Hedgehogs Craft session for ages 4+. For more information please call 020 8496 1173 |
Higham Hill |
| Monday 22 March 4pm-5pm |
Spring colours Craft session for ages 4+. For more information please call 020 8496 1173 |
Higham Hill |
Regular activities in libraries
Lea Bridge Library
Wednesday
- U5's storytime. 10.30am-11.30am
Saturday
- Councillor Surgery. Every other Saturday
Walthamstow Library
Tuesday
- Age Concern drop in advice session 10am-12noon
- Tuesday Tots for under 5s every Tuesday except school holidays 10.30am-11am
- Chatterbooks Reading Group for children aged 8-12 years. Every second Tuesday of the month 5-6pm
For more information please contact Jyoti Singh on 020 8496 3189 - Walthamstow Reading Group
Meets on the last Tuesday of the month, 7pm-8pm
For more information please contact Caroline Rae by calling 020 8496 5121
Wednesday
- Sing n' Rhyme for 0-3 year olds every Wednesday except school holidays 10.30am-11am
Thursday
- Thursday Tots for Under 5s every Thursday except school holidays 10.30am-11am
Friday
- Sing n' Rhyme Time for 0-3 year olds every Friday except school holidays 10.30am-11am
- Friday Readers
Reading group which meets on the last Friday of the month 2.30pm-3.30pm. New members are very welcome. To find out what we are reading or for any other information, please contact Debbie Lowe on 020 8496 3189 or email deborah.lowe@walthamforest.gov.uk
Saturday
- Saturday Stories for Under 5s every Saturday except school holidays 10.30am-11am
- Councillor surgery
First and third Saturday of each month
Hale End Library
Monday
Community Room 1
- Floristry session for people with learning disabilities 1pm-3pm
by 247 Markhouse Road Day Service
Tuesday
Community Room 2
- Age Concern Computer Training. 10.30am-12.30pm
- Singing and story telling for U5's 2.15pm-3pm
Wednesday
Community Room 1
- Craft session for people with learning disabilities (by 247 Markhouse Road Day Service). 10am-1pm
- Felt and Card Making session for people with learning disabilities (by 247 Markhouse Road Day Service) 1.30pm-3.30pm
Community Room 2
- Library Club for older citizens. 2pm-4pm monthly
- Computer training and book reading session for people with learning disabilities (by 247 Markhouse Road Day Service). 10am-1pm
- Rhyme Time-singing and storytelling for U5's. 1.30pm-2.15pm
- Police Surgery 1st Wednesday of each month 5pm-6pm
- Desktop Publishing for over 50's. 2pm-4pm
(Contact Library for enrolment)
Thursday
Community Room 2
- Reading Group for adults. 2pm-4pm third Thursday of the month
- Library Club for older people 11am-1pm monthly
(Contact Library for more information and dates) - Children's Reading Group for 5-13 year olds run by a teacher. 3.30pm–5pm
- Reaching out Project-Culture Vultures-social event for older people-monthly. 11am-1pm
(Contact Library for more information)
Friday
Community Room 2
- Computer training and story writing session for people with Learning Disabilities (247 Markhouse Road Day Service). 10am-2pm
(Contact Library for more information) - Visually Impaired-Group monthly meeting. 2.15pm-4pm
Offering advice, support and social activities
(Contact Library for more information)
Saturday
- Councillor surgery
Harrow Green Library
Tuesday
- Under Fives Club 10.30am-11.30am. Stories, rhymes and crafts.
- Baby Massage (run by Acacia Children’s Centre) 10am-12noon. Contact 020 8496 2960 for further details.
Wednesday
- Baby Club For Under Ones (run by Acacia Children’s Centre) 10am-11.30am. £1 per family. Contact 020 8496 2960 for further details.
Thursday
- JobFit Club 9.30am-11.30am. For people looking for jobs or wanting to take up training. Contact 020 8496 2960 for further details.
- Breastfeeding Support Group (run by Acacia Children’s Centre) 1pm-3pm. Contact 020 8496 2960 for further details.
Friday
- Rhyme Time with Speech and Language Therapists (run by Acacia Children’s Centre) 10am-11.30am. Contact 020 8496 2960 for further details.
Saturday
- Cathall Ward Labour Councillors’ Surgery. Second and fourth Saturday of the month 11am-12.30pm.
Cllr Martin's Surgery. First and third Saturday of the month starting 5 September 2009 11am-12.30pm. - Film Fix 10am
Children's film club at Harrow Green Library on the first Saturday of each month
Suitable for 8-11 year olds. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Film Fix is organised by the Library Service in partnership with Leytonstone Film Club and Sure Start (Acacia Children's Centre) - Police Surgery. Come and talk to the Cathall Safer Neighbourhoods Team in confidence. Forthcoming dates are Saturday 9 May 2009 and Saturday 6 June 2009.
Higham Hill
Tuesday
- Storytelling, Rhymes and Crafts for Under 5s 10.30am-11.30am
Wednesday
- Worknet 9.30am-12noon
Worknet sessions will provide you with a range of training, employment support and advice on getting back to work such as CV advice and interview techniques. These sessions are open to anyone seeking employment. Just drop in.
Saturday
- Councillor surgery 11am-12noon
- Police surgery on the 3rd Saturday of the month 11am-12noon
- Homework Club for 8-11 year olds. Every Saturday during term time 10am-1pm.
South Chingford
Monday
- Story and Rhyme Time family event at South Chingford Library starting on Monday 14 September 2009
Under 5s Story and Rhyme Time from 10.15am-10.45am every Monday during term time. There will be lots of exciting stories to share as well as craft activities. No need to book, just come along and join in the fun!
Saturday
- Councillor Surgery. Second Saturday of the month Larkswood Ward and fourth Saturday of the month Valley Ward
North Chingford
Monday
- Lesbian Reading Group. Monthly, on a Monday evening 7.45pm-8.45pm
Forthcoming dates:
Monday 11 January 2010
Monday 8 February 2010
Monday 15 March 2010
The group will be looking at a wide range of fiction and non fiction. Email jacky.logan@walthamforest.gov.uk, or ring North Chingford Library on a Wednesday or Friday to register a place 020 8496 1070.
Tuesday
- The Baby Rhyme Time fortnightly 10.45am-11.15am. An opportunity to meet other carers and share tips on childcare with an emphasis on sharing rhymes and action songs with your baby to introduce skills that will help with communication and speech. You need to participate with your baby.
Places are limited, please phone the library to book a place 020 8496 1070. - Reading Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at North Chingford Library 6.30pm-7.30pm.Email ravinder.willson@walthamforest.gov.uk or ring North Chingford Library on 020 8496 1070 to book a place.
Wednesday
- The Baby Rhyme Time fortnightly 10.45am-11.15am. An opportunity to meet other carers and share tips on childcare with an emphasis on sharing rhymes and action songs with your baby to introduce skills that will help with communication and speech. You need to participate with your baby.
Places are limited, please phone the library to book a place 020 8496 1070. - K2Tog at North Chingford Library.
Forthcoming dates:
Wednesday 13 January 2010
Wednesday 10 February 2010
Wednesday 10 March 2010
Are you an experienced knitter who would like to meet up with other knitters? Or have you always wanted to start knitting and would like some help? We are a mixed age group who share a passion for knitting, all are welcome. K2Tog are a knitting group who meet one Wednesday of each month 11am-1pm in North Chingford Library, Station Road Chingford.
If you would like more information, call North Chingford Library on 020 8496 1070 or send an email to k2.tog@ntlworld.com
Thursday
- North Chingford Reading Group. Last Thursday in the month at 6pm-8pm
For further information please contact Ravinder Willson, tel 020 8496 1070 or email ravinder.willson@walthamforest.gov.uk - NEW! North Chingford Library Children's Reading Group. For children aged 7-11 years. Fun, games and books. Every 3rd Thursday of the month, 4pm-4.45pm/ Starting 21 January 2010. Contact the library for a registration form on 020 8496 1070. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Police Surgery first Thursday in the month 3pm-4pm. Forthcoming dates 7 January 2010 and 4 February 2010.
Leytonstone
Monday
- Body Moves. New keep fit session
Get fit and healthy for 2009 with an exciting new free activity. This is a mixed ability session which will help improve and maintain your health in a fun, sociable way. Every Monday morning 10.30am-11.30am. For more information contact Leytonstone Library on 020 8496 1190 - Rhyme Time for under 5s every Monday afternoon 2.30pm-3pm
- Amateur Dramatics Playreaders. Every Monday 7pm-10pm
Contact: Sheila Colins 07946 355 305 for more information
Tuesday
- Tiny Tots Tales. Stories for under 5s. Every Tuesday morning (term time only) 11am-11.30am
Wednesday
- Wriggly Readers. Stories for 4-7 year olds 3.25pm-4pm (term time only)
- Holistic Treats. Every Wednesday
Indian head massage, Reflexology, Reiki. £5 taster
Contact: Ersilia Arjocan Micht 07949 599 329 - Leytonstone Film Club. First Wednesday of the month 7pm-9pm
Admission is £4.
Thursday
- ICT Drop In. Help with IT issues. 1.30pm-3pm (term time only)
- Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check. Reading and Writing practice for Under 11s. Every Thursday 3.25pm-4.15pm
- Homework Help. Every Thursday (term time only) 4pm-5.30pm
- Reading group for adults. 6.15pm-7.15pm. 2nd Thursday each month.
Friday
- Sticky Fingers. Storytelling and crafts for under 5s. Every Friday (term time only) 10.30am-11.30am
Saturday
- Dad Stories Crew. Storytelling session. Every Saturday (term time only) 10.30am-11am
- Mini Music Makers Every Saturday (term time only) 11am-11.30am
- Holistic Treats. Selected Saturdays
Contact: Ersilia Arjocan Micht 07949 599 329 - Chatterbooks, Children’s reading group age 6-12 years
Contact: 020 8496 1191 for more information - Saturday School. Every Saturday 10am-12noon. Age 6-12 years.
GCSE/SAT preparation
Contact: Mr Milwood 020 8531 1373 for more information
Wood Street
Saturday
- Councillor Surgery every Saturday 10am-12noon (except Bank Holiday weekends)
