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December 2019

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Winter Mini Reading Challenge

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The Challenge starts on Monday 2 December and finishes on Monday 13 January. Children read 3 books of their choice to unlock online rewards.There will be fun activities, quizzes and reading recommendations on the website too.

Pop down to your local library to pick up your free reading record, activity sheets and certificate– and to borrow your books of course!

More details here: https://readingagency.org.uk/children/news/join-the-winter-mini-challenge-for-a-sled-load-of-reading-fun.html

Advent calendar

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 It’s here! Our annual Advent calendar celebrating our events and activities through 2019.  We might just surprise you!

Find it on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

 

 

 

Christmas opening hours

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All libraries will be closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December 2019.

Cambridge Central Library will be open on:

Friday 27th 9.30am-5pm,

Saturday 28th 10am-5pm,

Sunday 29th 12pm-4pm ,

Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st December 9:30am-5pm.

St Ives Library will be open in Open+ mode only on:

Friday 27th and Saturday 28th 10am-4pm,

Sunday 29th 12pm-4pm,

Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st December 10am-4pm.

All other libraries will be closed from 24th of December (unless scheduled to close earlier) until Thursday 2nd January 2020, when normal service resumes.

Loan periods will automatically be extended. Items can be renewed online here bit.ly/2oH4fqo or by telephone.

Enquiries can be answered by calling 0345 045 5225           
           

Have you heard about The Digital at Home Service?

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We are currently looking for donations to support people registering for this service.

Digital at Home (D@H) is a service for Library members who have sight loss and/or are housebound. The set up equipment needed is a boom box and minimum of 4 USB/memory sticks. Our volunteers then download e-Audiobooks onto USB/memory sticks, which are delivered to D@H listeners. This keeps our D@H listeners engaged with literature and enjoying their books.

We would like to make the service as accessible as possible. Therefore we are looking for donations of USB/memory sticks (at least 1GB) which you can drop off at your nearest library. Please delete all content before donating. If you could donate £60 this would purchase a boom box for a D@H user, which will enrich their lives. Please contact the Volunteer Development Team directly volunteers@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.

New books for December

Your December reading has arrived! Click here to read the full list.

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Cambridgeshire Listen in December titles

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And here are our December titles from Borrowbox - preview and borrow here: http://bit.ly/2kla8rg

Be in good company - you could be reading along with up to 1,000 other people.

Don't forget that our November titles are still available for another 30 days - don't miss out!

 


Huntingdon library in partnership with Hunts Society for the Blind hosts a reading group for visually impaired readers - Peeky Blinders.....

Their choice of eAudiobook for this month is Peter Robinson's Gallows View.

Why not download and listen?

For more information about the group please contact Hunts Society for the Blind

info@huntsblind.co.uk

 

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Family fun with The Library Presents

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Our autumn season is drawing to a close, rounding off the programme are some great family events!

The Goose Who Flew, “A lovely little show, very poetic and emotional. It’s sweet and funny, but also doesn’t shy away from real and serious issues which makes it all the more interesting and enchanting. My 2 ½ year old boy was really into it from start to finish and especially loved the goose and its soft feathers. Warmly recommended for the whole family.” Soham Library, Saturday 7 December 3pm; meet Goose and join him on his journey to warmer parts of the world meeting some quirky characters on the way.

Explore and Create at Burwell Library, Saturday 14 December 2pm.

Handle and explore amazing objects from the Pacific with the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and have fun making art work inspired by them.

Grab your tickets at a library, online at  http://bit.ly/2OmqagN  or book by phone 01223 357851

Our next programme of events will be released in January and will be running February – June.

Live Streamings from the British Library

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In November we screened live from the British Library the 100 novels that shaped our world panel discussion. We have a monthly programme of events in January - March 2020. Watch this space.

 

 

Read a little aloud

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St Ives Library Tuesday 17th December 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Read a Little Aloud

Come along, enjoy a cup of tea, relax and listen to our volunteers reading a range of literature for adults. Free event (donations welcome).

Business & IP Centre news

Business & Intellectual Property Centre

This new service is in partnership with the British Library and Peterborough Libraries, and is part of the national network of centres, modelled on the British Library’s successful Business & IP Centre located in the heart of London.

The service provides free access to important business and IP information, not available anywhere else in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The Business & IP Centre is also a physical hub in Cambridge Central Library and Peterborough Central Library, with meeting rooms, networking space, and friendly staff on hand to guide people to the help and resources that they need to start and run successful businesses. For more information, links to events, and resources please visit www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/BIPC If you would like to join our mailing list or if you would like to work with us please contact BIPC@cambridgeshire.gov.uk We look forward to hearing from you.

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 Monthly coffee mornings - last Thursday of each month

10.30-11.30am

Business & IP Centre, Cambridge Central Library

Meet, network and find out more…

Have you always wondered how the Business & IP Centre can help you turn your business idea into a reality, but weren’t really sure where to start?

Our Coffee Mornings give you the opportunity to meet us, ask questions, find out about upcoming events, make connections with other entrepreneurs, & how you can use the Centre to give your business the best possible chance of success. Free. Book https://bit.ly/2Wp4HGD

 


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Business & Intellectual Property 1:1’s

Wednesdays 12.00-1.00pm & 4.00pm-5.00pm

Business & Intellectual Property Centre

Cambridge Central Library

Do you have a business idea or, are you an SME looking for help to improve or grow ?

Are you thinking of registering or using intellectual property ?

We can help you to Increase your chances of business success.

These confidential and free 1 hour sessions are bookable with our trained IP staff to discuss IP, but don’t include legal advice.

Booking is essential : https://tinyurl.com/y3yfnfbd

Holiday Cards & Crafts Workshop

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On Saturday 14th December between 3-4pm you can come and join us for lots of festive fun at Cambridge Central Library. Make your own pop-up Christmas cards and origami gift boxes!

Suitable for ages 4+. 50p per child; accompanying adult free. Parents/carers to stay with their children. Booking information: All ticketed events can be booked at our libraries, by calling 0345 045 5225, or by e-mailing your.library@cambrideshire.gov.uk with the number of attendees and a designated contact. You can also request a booking through Facebook.Please book ahead to avoid disappointment.

Book Launch: Cherry Hinton Road by Author Mary Burgress

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Cambridge Central Library is proud to be hosting the launch of "Cherry Hinton Road", a book by our own Local Studies Assistant Mary Burgess.

Stop by on the 11th December between 6-7pm and listen to her talk on the colourful history of Cherry Hinton Road with many photos of the road’s past and present. Copies of the book will be available for sale.

Kinetic Science presents: Lab in the Library Christmas experiments

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Can we make a chemical reaction into a snow globe and can we make other gifts with chemistry?

Saturday 21st December, Huntingdon Library:

Choose from one of two sessions either: 10.30am-12pm & 1pm - 2.30pm

Saturday 7th December, Whittlesey Library: 

10:30-12pm &  1pm - 2:30pm.

£3 per child. Suitable for ages 5+

Payment in when booking. Limited places. Tickets from the library.

Storytimes

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Special Storytime: Winter Holidays

Join us at Central on Monday 23rd December between 3-4pm for a wintery storytime, with a special visit from the cast of the Cambridge Arts Theatre's Cinderella! FREE drop-in event; parents and carers to stay with their children.


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Sharing Stories @ Milton Road Library

On Saturday 14th December, the new Milton Road Library will be hosting one of its regular Sharing Stories sessions with a festive twist. Stop by the children’s library between 10:30-11:15am to engage in some thrillingly festive tales delivered by our volunteers.

There is no need to book- just drop in.


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52 Stories @ Cherry Hinton Library

52 Stories is a year round celebration of reading, books and stories. Join us at Cherry Hinton Library every Saturday between 10:30-11:15am and listen to our favourite stories read by volunteers from all walks of life. The books will be commissioned by pairs of Young Reading Commissioners from local primary schools participating in the event.

The event is free and there is no need to book.


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Special Storytime: Trains, Planes & Automobiles

Choo choo! Join the Story Express at this very special storytime and crafts session celebrating all moving vehicles! On Friday 20th December the storytime will run from 10:30am-11:30am at Cambridge Central Library. This is a FREE drop-in event; 18 months to 5 years; parents/carers to stay with their children at all times.


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Storytime/Rhymetime @ Barnwell Road Library

Barnwell Road Library hosts fun, exciting Rhymetimes and Storytimes for its young library users every Wednesday.

Storytime is held between 10:30-11:15am while Rhymetime starts at 1:15pm and runs until 2:15pm. Come along and join in the fun, sharing songs and rhymes. Please ask us about the Bookstart Bear Club and Bear's Reading Adventures.


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Wed 18th December, Bar Hill Library 3.30-4.00pm

Stories with Santa

Santa will be coming to Bar Hill to meet children, read stories and give out presents.

Not suitable for children under 3. £1 per child.

 

Art workshops

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St Ives Library

Friday 13th December 1:30pm to 4:00pm

Art Workshops with David Brown

Once again St Ives Library is running a series of art workshops with local artist David Brown. Relaxed and informal, these are suitable for beginners or improvers. The final workshop for this year will show you how to create Pen and Ink Christmas Cards.

£12 per workshop with all art materials supplied and refreshments included.  Places for these workshops are limited.  Please ask a member of staff at St Ives Library or phone 0345 045 5225 to reserve a place.

Quizzes

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Wed 18th December, Yaxley Library, 2pm – 3.30pm

Christmas Quiz: EngAGE in the Afternoon

Relax at Yaxley Library with good company and a fun Christmas quiz. Free (donations welcome) booking essential. Please speak to library staff or call 0345 045 5225 for a ticket.


Bottisham Community Library Association Quiz night

Saturday 8th February 7.30pm at Bottisham Community Sports and Social Club.

 £8 per person which includes supper.Tables of 6 people.

Further information from volunteers at Bottisham Community Library on 01223 812354

 

Christmas events

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Christmas Fayre Sat 7th Dec 9.30am-12pm Free entry.

Meet Father Christmas, make decorations with Ely Museum, enjoy a dance performance from 4th Dimension, nibble festive refreshments, get nail treats from Grace Nails, and take part in the raffle!

 


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Sat 7th December, Huntingdon Library, 10.30 – 11.30

Write your own Christmas Card Poem

A fun and festive poetry workshop to create your own Christmas card and poem.

£1 per child, 5+ years Advanced booking required.


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Wisbech Library Christmas Craft Fun

Saturday 7th December 10:30-11:30am

£2 per child – accompanying adults free

Come along and create Father Christmas and Snowman decorations and more! A fun filled session of Christmas makes suitable for children aged 3 and upwards – all children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.


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Tues 10th December, Bar Hill Library 5.30-7.30pm

A Christmas Carol

Bar Hill library welcomes Robert Beard with his powerful one-man performance of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Get into the festive spirit with this dramatic reading performed by candlelight.

Best suited to older teens and adults. Refreshments will be available.

Tickets: adults £5, under 18s and Over 60’s £3


Wisbech Christmas Fair – Library Open!

Sunday 8th December 10am-3pm

LOTS of exciting activities at the Library

Free Children’s Show - Stories in the Dark Tent by Marian Leeper. Dive inside the magical story tent and find out who stole the darkness! First session begins at 10:15am and lasts 30mins. 6 Sessions throughout the day. Sessions MUST be booked in advance. Suitable for 2-5year olds. Contact Wisbech Library on 0345 045 5225 to book your place today!

Refreshments available staffed by Friends of Wisbech Library


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A Visit from Santa! Sat 14th Dec 10am-12pm

Meet Father Christmas and receive a small gift, make crafts and enjoy a very festive atmosphere at Littleport Library!


Somersham Community Library Christmas Celebration

Saturday 21st December in the library, 10.30 am – 12.00 noon

BUGs Bluntisham Ukulele Group will be performing. Coffee and mince pies will be served.

The raffle for a Christmas hamper will be drawn at around 11.30 am.

www.somershamlibrary.btck.co.uk

Engage events

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Thursday 5th December, Huntingdon Library, 1.30pm – 3pm

Police in the Community: EngAGE in the Afternoon

Mike Brooks of Cambridgeshire Constabulary will be talking about policing in the community. Including volunteering, eCops, speedwatch and neighbourhood watch schemes across the county.

Free (donations welcome) booking essential. Please speak to library staff or call 0345 045 5225 for a ticket.


Tuesday 10th December  Engage in the Afternoon

St Ives Library 2.00-3.00pm

Christmas Crafts with Pam Pritchard

Make a festive table decoration with experienced crafter Pam Pritchard.

Free event but donations welcome. Please ask a member of staff at St Ives Library or phone 0345 045 5225 to reserve a place.

 


Wednesday 4th December, Willingham Library 2.00-3.30pm

Christmas in Peru: EngAGE in the Afternoon

A talk on Peruvian Christmas traditions and trekking the Inca Trail with Christmas refreshments.

£1 donation suggestion.


Engage: Christmas Event: Littleport Library Thurs 12th Dec 10-11.45am

Engage Christmas Party: Burwell Library Wed 11th Dec 10-11.30am

Engage Christmas Customs:Soham Tues 3rd Dec 2.30-4pm

Engage Christmas Party: Wisbech Library Monday 16th December 10:30-11:45 – come and join us for a festive get-together!

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Little coffee club

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Little Coffee Club Mondays 1pm at Littleport library.

A place for parents, carers, and parents-to-be to chat and gain mutual support. Refreshments available for a small donation.

 

 

Forthcoming events and activities

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