Opening Hours Consultation
Residents are to get the opportunity to have their say on plans to revise opening hours at 7 Derbyshire libraries.
We have launched local consultations at the following libraries so that people can give their views on opening times and reduced hours:
Brimington Clowne Creswell Duffield
Gamesley Killamarsh Somercotes
The changes are part of an overall revision of opening hours across all our libraries, which are an element of our innovative Libraries for Derbyshire programme agreed last year.
The local consultations, which will run for 6 weeks, from 7 October to 17 November, cover the remaining 7 libraries earmarked for community management where groups have yet to come forward. These libraries are currently open for more than 18 hours per week.
We're asking residents to take part in our consultations and have a say.
Separate online consultation forms are available for each of the 7 libraries. Printed copies of the consultations are also available at each of the 7 libraries.
|
International Games Week
We can't wait for this! We're holding a couple of Family Board Game events to help celebrate with some modern favourites. Come along to the following to try out something a little bit different:
Both events are free, suitable for families with children aged 4+, and there's no need to book. Ring 01629 533400 for more information.
|
Bookbinding Events
Come along and try your hand at making a notebook with our talented tutor. This event is suitable for beginners with materials and refreshments provided. Adults only. Free, but booking essential.
We are running this event in Ilkeston and Swadlincote. See below for details
|
Jewellery Workshop
Release your creativity and design a beautiful bracelet.
Join us for a relaxing jewellery making workshop. For adults, no previous experience needed. This is a free event but booking is essential.
Buxton Library - Wednesday 20th November - 2-4pm
|
Bookstart
Do you have a child aged 0-12 months or 3 years old? Have they received their Bookstart Pack?
Bookstart is the world's first national book-gifting programme and aims to encourage a love of books, stories and rhymes in children from as young an age as possible.
All children in Derbyshire are eligible for the following packs
- The Bookstart Baby Pack which is usually gifted via Health Visitors during the 6-8 week check
- The Bookstart Treasure Pack which is usually gifted via Early Years settings to their 3 year olds
If your child does not visit the Health Visitor or attend Nursery they can still get a pack by contacting the local library. Neither you nor your child has to be a member of the library to receive these packs.
For more information go to
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/bookstart
|
Baby Babble
Did you know we run Baby Babble courses in Derbyshire Libraries. These are a great way to encourage baby's speech and language through rhymes, play, stories and basic baby signing?
These courses are free but booking is essential.
Buxton Library - Mondays from 11th November - 2nd December - 11am-12pm
Chesterfield Library - Wednesdays from 6th November - 4th December - 10:30-11:30am
Clay Cross Library - Fridays from 15th November - 13th December - 10-11am
Eckington Library - Thursdays from 7th November - 5th December - 10.30-11.30am
|
Visit From Chesterfield Panto
We're having a visit from Chesterfield Pantomime - oh yes we are! Princess Jess (Andrea Valls from CBeebies' 'Waffle the Wonder Dog') will be joining us for a special storytime fun session! She'll be entertaining us on Monday 18th November, 4.30-5.30pm. You can book your free ticket here
Click here to book your tickets for Jack & The Beanstalk at the Chesterfield Pomegranate Theatre.
|
Advice & Guidance from Migrant Help on the EU Settlement Scheme
If you are an EU citizen, you and your family members can apply for settled or pre-settled status to the EU Settlement Scheme.
Migrant Help can help you understand the scheme - click here to visit their website for more information, and for a list of those that can access the service, including vulnerable individuals.
Help in Derbyshire Libraries is available with Amanda Philpotts at Chesterfield Library by appointment on Tuesday afternoons from 1.30 to 4pm, and Ripley Library by appointment. Contact Amanda on 07483 090714 or amanda.philpotts@migranthelp.org
|
This Month We Recommend You Read...
This is what we think you should request from our online catalogue this month...
In children's fiction we have the fourteenth entry in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series - Wrecking Ball, where an unexpected inheritance enables the Heffley family to make major improvements to their home. They soon find construction isn't all it's cracked up to be...
In Children's non-fiction: Go Green! by Liz Gogerly. This book is full of ideas for reducing and reusing. After a children's birthday party leaves lots of rubbish left over, the children talk to local people, parents and teachers and learn a lot about going green. A timely book on an important issue, and a great way to join in with #GoGreenDerbyshire.
In adult's non-fiction we recommend Roaring Girls: The Forgotten Feminists of British History. From notorious cross-dressing thief, Mary Frith to rebel slave Mary Prince, this is a bold, inspiring and powerfully written story of eight formidable women.
Request your copies from our online catalogue here.
|
Reader Group Corner
Our reader group ‘spotlight’ author this month is Malorie Blackman, acclaimed author of many young adult novels, most notably the Noughts and Crosses series, of which the latest addition is Crossfire.
Blackman's books tackle difficult issues and topics in a vibrant and accessible way, enthralling for adults and young people alike.
Reading Groups for Everyone is a great site for reading groups, it features book reviews, resources and competitions to win book sets and author visits. Click here to find out more.
|
The Continuing Adventures of Lionel, the Library Llama!
Our intrepid Library Llama, Lionel, had a day of fun in Wirksworth this month for the town's Wizarding Day! He helped kids create Whomping Willows and Marauders Maps, and took part in a Dementor Hunt. Best of all, we had over 700 people into Wirksworth library joining in all the fun!
Be sure to look out for him at other library events near you, and let us know if you've spotted him on your travels!
|
Library Love
We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on what libraries mean to you. Have you accessed our free work and money help and secured employment? Have you attended a Baby Babble programme, made new friends, and been able to share your parenting woes? Or has your child developed more confidence in reading since taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge? If you would like to share your story, please email us: ask.library@derbyshire.gov.uk
|
Keep in touch with Derbyshire Libraries via social media
Follow us on our Derbyshire Libraries Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr pages.
|
|
