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We will be launching our Picture Book Award ‘Read it Again!’ 2020, on Monday February 3rd.
This is a unique award for a first-time picture book by one single author/illustrator. Thousands of Cambridgeshire children in local schools will vote for their favourite book from a shortlist of six titles. Last year over 5,000 children took part in the award. Children will also have a chance to vote in our larger libraries over the Easter holidays. The winning title will be announced in May.
The 2020 shortlisted titles, chosen from a longlist of over 30, are:
- ‘Once Upon a Unicorn Horn’ by Beatrice Blue.
- ‘Milo and Monty’ by Roxana De Rond.
- ‘Big Cat’ by Emma Lazell
- ‘Our Favourite Day’ by Joowon Oh
- ‘One Fox: a counting thriller book’ by Kate Read
- ‘The Caveman next Door’ by Tom Tinn-Disbury
 Copies of the shortlisted books will be available to borrow from libraries. You can find more information and all the previous winning titles here:
https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/libraries-leisure-culture/libraries/library-news/read-it-again
In preparation for the replacement of our public computers, there will be no public pc access in libraries on Thursday 13th February while we complete background work to the system. Public Wi fi will be operating as normal. We apologies for the inconvenience this may cause.
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This month sees the launch of Reading Well for children collections in our libraries, coinciding with Children’s Mental Health Week.
These 33 specially chosen books are to help children understand their feelings and worries and cope with tough times. They have been chosen by children, carers, health experts and librarians.
You can find the collections in your local library from 3rd February.
There are also Reading Well booklists for young people and for adults to help you manage your health and wellbeing. To find out more visit www.reading-well.org.uk
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2019 saw the 300th anniversary of the publication of Robinson Cruse and to celebrate the BBC launched their list of 100 novels which shaped our world.
February’s theme is Love, Sex & Romance.
Bridget Jones's Diary - Helen Fielding
Forever - Judy Blume
Giovanni's Room - James Baldwin
Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen
Riders - Jilly Cooper
The Far Pavillions - M.M. Kaye
The Forty Rules of Love - Elif Shafak
The Passion - Jeanette Winterson
The Slaves of Solitude - Patrick Hamilton
Their Eyes Were Watching God - Zora Neale Hurston
Check the library catalogue and borrow or download a copy of these interesting and diverse titles.
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Monthly coffee mornings
Business & IP Centre, Cambridge Central Library
10.30-11.30, Last Thursday of each month
Meet, network and find out more…aimed at all those with a business idea, startups and entrepreneurs.
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/2Tu7MCY
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3rd February, 10.45am - 12.00 midday
Introduction to Copyright for Business—Webinar
Business & IP Centre, Cambridge Central Library
The webinar will explain the basics behind copyright, including eligible works, duration of protection, and an introduction to protecting and managing your copyright as well as using the work of others. Increase your chances of business success.
Book your free place : https://tinyurl.com/y3yfnfbd
Copyright Wordle" by teachingsagittarian is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
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4th February, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Business & IP Centre, Cambridge Central Library
How do I research my market? - every business needs to understand their target market.
This workshop is aimed at Startups and will take you through key information sources available for free in the Business & IP Centre. It will cover practical examples of finding relevant information from sources such as IBIS World and Cobra.
It will also include essential field research to complement the published market research. Find out what your customers think about your particular brand and product or service.
This knowledge is also useful to business who are already up and running and need to know more about their customers and market.
Book your free ticket - https://tinyurl.com/y3yfnfbd
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Free business resources at the B & IP Centre, Cambridge Central Library
COBRA - Indispensable information for starting up and growth. Explore business sectors, find business support and trade legally. Critical business facts for small firms.
FAME - can help you assess a company’s financial strength, compile a detailed picture of it’s business & analyse it in relation to its peers. Compare companies against one another.
IBISworld - industry reports giving strategic insights and analysis on over 400 UK industries.
Intellectual Property - Search patents, trade marks, copyright and registered designs from across the world
Please ask staff at Central Library for more information.
Or contact us at BIPC@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
 Read about our new books here:
https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/asset-library/new-books-for-february-2020.pdf
We have 4 titles each month which will be available to 500 or 1,000 customers at the same time. Perfect for reading groups, ideal to get a countywide discussion started.
#CambridgeshireListenIn
And here are our February titles from Borrowbox - preview and borrow here:
Become a Detective this half-term
Kinetic Science’s “Forensics and Crime solving” Workshop is on tour in Cambridgeshire this February Half Term.
Dress as a CSI agent, gather evidence, dust for prints, check out fibres and try and solve the crime. Come and join in the fun and be a sleuth at the following libraries: Huntingdon, Littleport, Cambourne, Papworth, Buckden, St Neots and Ely.
For more details pick up a Winter What’s On in Cambridgeshire Libraries brochure in your library or see the pdf online: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/libraries-leisure-&-culture/libraries/library-news/
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Join us for songs and rhymes on the 15th February at Rock Road Library, followed by half an hour of stories. It’s FREE and there’s no need to book.
Rhymetime: 10.30am • Storytime: 11.00am
Please ask us about Bookstart Bear Club. Parents & carers please stay with your children at all times.
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New - Saturday Craft Club
Saturday 15th February, 2.00-3.00pm at Wisbech Library
Come and join us for an hour of crafting – our new craft afternoon sessions begin today!
Make a paper flower Spring Wreath. £1.50 per person
From 3+ years, all children to be accompanied by an adult.
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Junk Modelling Craft
Monday 17th February, 10.30-11.30am at Yaxley Library
Make your own trains, planes or car. Suitable for ages 4-8, tickets £1 per child from the library.
Where’s Spot? Stories and Crafts
Celebrate Spot the Dog 40th Anniversary with stories and crafts at Huntingdon Library.
Monday 17th February, 10am – 11am
Booking required. Please ask staff at Huntingdon Library or call 0345 045 5225 for a ticket. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Ely Museum at the Library
Tuesday 18th February, at Ely Library, 10am-12pm
Join us for this free event. Half-term activities, artefacts and costumes with Ely Museum in the children’s library.
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Pants Storytime!
Get ready for a fun afternoon of stories, songs and activities.
Tuesday 18th February 3 – 4pm at Sawtry Library
Tickets £1 per child. Please see library staff to book a ticket.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Story and CD Craft Event
Join us at Sawston Library for this fun-filled event.
Tuesday 19th February, 13.30 - 14.30
For children aged 3 and over.
£1 per child. Places are limited and may be booked with library staff. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Make a ‘Mud’ Pie!
Wednesday 19th February, Bar Hill Library 1.30-2.30pm and 2.30-3.30pm
Take home a delicious ‘mud’ pie. Enjoy this fun and tasty craft while learning basic cooking skills.
£4 per child. Most suitable for children aged 6 and upwards. Adults must stay with children. Booking essential.
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Spring Craft Activity - Half Term Craftiness!
Thursday 20th February, 10:30-11:30am at Wisbech Library and Whittlesey Library
Come and make a cheerful spring inspired make. £2 - £2.50 per child, suitable for over 3 years - all children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Tree Tales
Who’s in the tree? Come and find out at Cambridge Central Library at our special storytime.
Friday 21st February between 10:30-11:30am.
Fun stories and crafts. This is a FREE drop in event. Parents /carers please stay with your children.
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Half Term Board Games
Friday 21st February, 2pm – 3.30pm at March Library
Please speak to Library staff for more information.
Elizabethan Family Day
Saturday 22 February, 10.30am – 1.30pm, at St Neots Library
Join us for an Elizabethan Family Extravaganza. Come and find out about Elizabethan times, make an Elizabethan mask and pendant, test your knowledge with a quiz, find out about famous Elizabethan people, guess the mystery objects and more. £1 per child.
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Thursday 6 February, 4pm – 5pm at St Neots Library
Jump on the Hogwarts Express and join us for a fun Harry Potter themed afternoon. Take part in some craft activities, listen to a story, have a go at our quiz and try some wizarding treats!
Suitable for children aged 6+ £2.00 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
March Library will also be hosting a Harry Potter Night event. Please ask staff for more information.
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Saturday 8th February, Huntingdon Library, 10.30am – 11.30am
Celebrate the end of Chinese New Year festivities and make your own mini Chinese Lantern.
£1 per child. Suitable for ages 4+ Please book in advance.
Collect a ticket from library or call 0345 045 5225. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Join us at Cambridge Central Library between 10:30am-11:30am on Friday 14th February for an hour of fun stories about love and friendship and crafts.
This is a FREE drop in event.
Parents /carers please stay with your children.
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Join in the fun and meet new friends while making Lego models of your choice.
50p per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday 8th February, 10am - 11am at Whittlesey Library
Saturday 15th February, 2pm - 3.30pm at St Ives Library
Monday 17th Febrary, 10.30am - 12pm at March Library
Saturday 29th February, 10am - 11.30am at Wisbech Library
and Wednesday 26th February, 3.15pm - 4.15pm at Bar Hill Library (booking essential for this session)
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Chernobyl: Into The Forbidden Zone!
Wednesday 5th February, 2.00-3.30pm at Willingham Library
Dave Horan talks about his time visiting Chernobyl after the nuclear disaster.
£1 donation for refreshments.
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Postcodes
Thursday 6th February, 1.30pm – 3pm at Huntingdon Library
Join speaker Alan Butler for a trip around some of the places and events associated with the 100+ postcodes which make up Britain.
Free (donations welcomed). Booking advised, please ask library staff or call 0345 045 5225 for a ticket.
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Spectres of Desire: Tales of the Troubled Dead
Tuesday 11th February, 2pm - 3.30pm at St Ives Library
Is there a link between love and death? Writer and academic Catherine Belsey takes a look at ghosts in fiction.
Free event but donations welcome. Please ask a member of staff at St Ives Library or phone 0345 045 5225 to reserve a place.
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The Shuttleworth Collection
Wednesday 12th February, 2.00-3.30pm at Histon Library
Media Volunteer Peter Baughan talks through the history of Shuttleworth and his role as a volunteer.
£1 donation for refreshments.
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Acoustic Guitar with Martin Gilman
Wednesday 19th February, 2pm – 3.30pm at Buckden Library
An afternoon of music, song and conversation with local musician Martin Gilman, who will be playing and singing some of his favourite songs and chatting about music and guitars.
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Peterborough Samaritans
Wednesday 19th February, 2pm – 3.30pm, at Yaxley Library
Come and join us for a talk by John McNicol of Peterborough Samaritans to find out about the work of this charity.
Free (donations welcomed). Booking advised, please ask library staff or call 0345 045 5225 for a ticket.
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Dunham's Wood Light Railway
Monday 24th February, 2pm – 3.30pm, at March Library
Free entry but donations welcome towards costs.
Refreshments provided.
Polish Army in Exile
Thursday 27th February, 10:30am-12pm at Wisbech Library
Come along to this fascinating talk about the lives of Polish Army Soldiers – learn more about their complicated journeys. From the Wehrmacht to the Polish Army in exile .
Tea & Biscuits provided. All donations to cover costs are gratefully received.
Plug to Power, renewable energy generation from water recycling
Friday 28th February 2pm – 3.30pm at St Neots Library
Stephen Riches from Anglian Water will discuss how water received from homes and businesses is recycled and safely returned to the environment. Find out about the challenges faced in relation to population growth and climate change, and the wider strategy to achieve net zero carbon by 2030.
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Thursday 20th February, 2pm -3:30pm
This is a monthly drop-in cafe at Rock Road Library held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. To be held in the library’s community room – and the library’s garden if the weather is kind. Free and all welcome. Stay as long as you like. It is run by volunteers, with support from Friends of Rock Road Library. It will be VERY informal – teas, instant coffee and water or fruit squash. Biscuits, cake and some fruit.
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Saturday 8th February, 10am-12pm, at Ely Library
Free
Discover more about LGBT+ History Month and meet representatives from organisations like Encompass Network, The Kite Trust, Dhiverse, Cambs County Council Fostering Services and Switchboard LGBT+. Space to socialise, refreshments, EVERYONE welcome!
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This February Cambridge Central Library will be launching a brand new Teen Comic and Manga group! Drop by on Saturday 15th February between 3-4pm for some fun drawing activities or just to read and chat about your favourite comics or manga.
For ages 12+
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Come along to these free sessions at Wisbech Library to brush up your English Language Skills
- Wednesday 12th February – 2:30-4:30pm
- Wednesday 19th February – 2:30-4:30pm
- Wednesday 26th February – 2:30-4:30pm
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Saturday 29th February, 10am -12pm at Ely Library.
Donations welcome.
Is your birthday on the 29th February? We invite you to be our special guest at Ely Library’s 20th Birthday Party and share some birthday cake with us! Get in touch if you’d like to come or email Ely.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
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Wednesday 5th February. 10.30—12.30, at Sawston Library
Drop in any time to see the exciting New Library Plans for the Sawston Community Hub library opening soon. We’d love to have your comments and suggestions.
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Tuesday 11th February, 10.30am -11.30am
On the Cambridge Central Library will be opening its doors to offer free advice and information on how to remain safe online.
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Tuesday 18th February 2:00pm - 3:00pm St Ives Library
Thursday 27th February, 10am - 11am Yaxley Library
Come along, enjoy a cup of tea, relax and listen to our volunteers reading a range of literature for adults. Free event (donations welcome).
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Listen to a range of readings to help unwind and relax.
Cherry will guide you through both poetry and prose. Widen your knowledge of literature. Meet people and join our friendly social group. All welcome.
February 13th, 11am-12pm. 3rd floor Cambridge Central library.
For more information, please speak to a member of staff at the Central Library, call 0345 045 5225, or email libraries.referralcentre-cambridgeshire.gov.uk
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Lots of free help and advice for the over 65’s - Come along for a FREE Home Energy Check. You can also find out about becoming an AGE UK Volunteer in your area.
Monday 10th February 10-12pm at Whittlesey Library
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