Library events in June 2009
Summer Reading Challenge 2009 - Quest Seekers
Visit your local library this summer and you'll find a magical challenge waiting for you! Dare to become a Quest Seeker and;
- get a membership card and fold out poster
- be rewarded with fantasy stickers and other magical prizes
- earn a certificate and gold medal when you reach the end
Your journey will take you to three mysterious places: Firebird Rising, Mountain Mission and Dragon's Lair.
» More on Quest Seekers
Happy 100th Birthday Walthamstow Library - Saturday 11 July, 10am - 4.30pm
There is a planned programme of events to celebrate the Library’s special birthday to take place on Saturday 11 July, there will be plenty of fun events and activities for the whole family. There will also be face painting, badge making and craft activities throughout the day.
Popular children’s book character The Gruffalo will also be celebrating his 10th birthday.
So come along and help celebrate the Library’s 100th birthday and reminisce while enjoying this beautiful building – don’t forget your library card!
| Date and time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10am-10.20am | Meet the Gruffalo |
| 10.30am-11am | Gruffalo Storytime, free ticketed event |
| 11am-12noon | Dotty the Clown |
| 1pm-1.20pm | Meet the Gruffalo |
| 1.30pm-2pm | Gruffalo Storytime, free ticketed event |
| 2pm-3pm | Winston N'Zinga music and stories |
| 3.10pm-3.30pm | Meet the Gruffalo |
| 3.30pm-4.30pm | Dotty the Clown |
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
- 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
- Story Hour for 3-5 year olds.10.30am-11.30am
Lots of exciting stories to share as well as craft activities linked to one of the stories we read. No need to book, just come along and join in the fun
Thursday
- Under 5s Storytime 10.30am-11am
Friday
- Sing n' Rhyme Time for 0-3 year olds every Friday morning 10.30am-11am
- Last Friday of the month Bedtime Stories for 4-8 year olds 6pm-7pm
Saturday
- Councillor surgery
First and Third Saturday of each month - Just for Dads Every second Saturday of the month 10.30am-11am. This is an opportunity for Dads and male carers to share stories and rhymes with their Under 5s (mums and female carers are welcome if they want to come along too). No need to book, just come along and join in the fun!
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 10.45am-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 Councillors’ Surgery. Second and fourth Saturday of the month 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
Monday
- Homework Club for Under 11s 4pm-5pm
Tuesday
- Storytelling and Crafts for Under 5s 11am-11.30am
Wednesday
- Rhyme Time for Under 5s 11am-11.30am
- Work Net 11am-4pm
(Ring Kenni Oladipupo 07969 726 976 for an appointment) - Look, Say, Write, Check 4pm-5pm Reading and Writing practice for Under 11s
Thursday
- Bedtime Stories 5.15pm-5.45pm
Saturday
- Chatterbooks 10.30am-11.30am Reading Group for Under 12s
(Once a month ring for details) - Councillor surgery
South Chingford
Tuesday
- Story and Rhyme Time - New family event at South Chingford Library
Under 5s Story and Rhyme Time from 10am-10.30am every Tuesday 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
- Police Surgery. The Valley Safer Neighbourhood Team hold a police surgery on a monthly basis. Forthcoming session 27 June 2009 11am-1pm
North Chingford
Monday
- Lesbian Reading Group. Monthly, on a Monday evening 7.45pm-8.45pm
Forthcoming dates:
Monday 8 June 2009
Monday 6 July 2009
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.
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 - Police Surgery first Thursday in the month 3pm-4pm. Forthcoming dates 2 April 2009 and 7 May 2009
Leytonstone
Monday
- Body Moves. New Keep Fit session. 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 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 (term time only) 11am-11.30am
Wednesday
- Wriggly Readers. Stories for 4-7 year olds.
Every Wednesday (term time only) 3.25pm-4pm - 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.
Every Thursday (term time only) 1.30pm-3pm - 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 -all welcome
6.15pm-7.15pm. Second Thursday each month.
Friday
- Sticky Fingers Story telling and Craft for under 5s.
Every Friday (term time only) 10.30am-11.30am
Saturday
- Dad Stories Crew. Story Telling 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. Ages 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)
