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News, Events and Updates from South Staffordshire Libraries
Christmas is Coming and Your Library is here to help!
Christmas is an expensive time for us all so why not make use of what Your Library has to offer for FREE to lighten the load over Christmas!?
Remember if you a getting an eReader or tablet for Christmas you can borrow from a catalogue of FREE titles – Check out what we have to offer at www.staffordshire.gov.uk/libraries or pop in and make an appointment to see one of our friendly IT buddies.
If you know someone who might benefit from a visit to the Library why not bring them along this Christmas time or forward this eNewsletter to them so they can learn about all we have to offer!
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Celebrate ‘Ten Years of Terror’ with acclaimed local author A G Smith at Staffordshire Libraries this December
Acclaimed author A G Smith has been entertaining audiences at Staffordshire libraries since 2009 with dramatic readings of his terrifying ghost stories.
‘It all began at Brewood Library back in 2009 on an unseasonably bright October afternoon.’ A G Smith recalls, ‘That very first performance was daunting for me but the audience was very appreciative and a few weeks later I was at Cannock Library for a repeat performance.’
A G Smith is keen to mark the 10th anniversary of his live readings in Staffordshire with a series of dates at public and community libraries this autumn. The evenings promise to be a terrifying mix of old and new stories. ‘I’d like to dust off the original ghost stories I first performed 10 years ago, but I’ll also be giving the audience the chance to hear an exclusive extract from my brand new play.’
Codsall Library – Tuesday 3rd December
A G Smith’s reading starts at 7.15pm (doors open at 7:00pm) and includes an interval with refreshments.
Tickets (priced at £4.00 or £3.50 for Library members) are now available.
Booking is ESSENTIAL because the event is expected to sell out quickly.
Please contact the library via the County Council Call Centre on 0300 111 8000 to book a place or e-mail codsall.library@staffordshire.gov.uk
Find out more about A G Smith at www.weepingbankproductions.co.uk
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Places of Welcome at Perton Library
The Friends of Perton Library will be holding a weekly ‘Place of Welcome’ at Perton Library every Monday throughout December from 10:30am – 12:00.
A Place of Welcome offers your neighbourhood a place where everyone can go for a friendly face, a cup of tea and a conversation if and when they need it. Places of Welcome are a place where people can feel safe to connect, belong and contribute.
Perton Library
Mondays 10:30am – 12:00 and every Monday (except Bank Holidays)
FREE – just pop along, have a cuppa and a chat with our friendly local volunteers from the Friends of Perton Library.
Perton Church also offers a Place of Welcome every Saturday 10:30am – 12:00, why not pop along and see them too?
Find out more about Places of Welcome here: www.placesofwelcome.org.uk/ or pop into Perton Library. If you are interested in supporting our Place of Welcome please contact Keith Elder from the Friends of Perton Library at keith.elder@hotmail.co.uk or on 07477075899
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Perton ‘Star’ Café’ at Perton Library
On Monday 2nd December Perton Library will be hosting the Perton ‘Star’ Café to provide a friendly and welcoming environment for parents affected by bereavement.
The ‘Star’ Café is a new partnership between Staffordshire Library and Arts Service, Compton Care and Stafford based charity, A Child of Mine. A Child of Mine supports families across Staffordshire and works alongside healthcare professionals when a child has died. They provide confidential emotional support, practical information and guidance to families, and provide training and education for professionals. A Child of Mine already provide several groups for parents and both younger and older children who have lost a sibling. These groups provide a safe, friendly environment where they can meet others who understand and are also useful for helping people access information, advice and signposting to local services and support.
Gayle Routledge, from A Child of Mine, said: “We are passionate about making a difference to bereaved families and providing them with as much support as possible during the dark days that lie ahead. We are delighted that Compton Care and Perton Library will be supporting us as we reach out to bereaved families in South Staffordshire; the library is already a welcoming, safe place to come for families and we hope this partnership will encourage more parents and families to seek us out.”
The Perton ‘Star’ Café will take place on Monday 2nd December and every first Monday of the month from 9:30am – 11:30am at Perton Library, Severn Drive, Perton, WV6 7QU.
For more information please contact Perton Library via the Contact Centre on 0300 111 8000, A Child of Mine on 01785 283 434 or hello@achildofmine.org.uk or visit www.achildofmine.org.uk/ or Compton Care on 0300 323 0250 or visit www.comptoncare.org.uk
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Bereavement Information Hubs at Perton and Wombourne Library
We know that Christmas and the dark winter nights are not always full of joy for everyone, especially if you have lost a loved one.
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Perton Library & Wombourne will be hosting Compton Care Bereavement Information Hubs throughout the winter to provide a friendly and welcoming environment for people affected by bereavement. The hubs are a great place to meet others in a similar position whilst enjoying a drink and a chat in your local community.
Community Bereavement Volunteers from Compton Care and Cruse Bereavement will be on hand to help people access information, advice and signposting to local services and support.
One visitor explained how she was benefitting from the hub:
“It has helped me feel a connection with others who have been through similar situations and it has helped me to realise what I am feeling is normal”.
Monday 2nd December and 6th January at Wombourne Library 1:30pm -3:30pm (and every first Monday thereafter)
Friday 13th December and 10th January (2pm-4pm) and Thursday 19th December and 16th January (6pm-8pm) at Perton Library (and on every second Friday of the month from 2pm – 4pm and every third Thursday of the month 6pm – 8pm thereafter)
Please contact Perton or Wombourne Library via the Contact Centre on 0300 111 8000 or Compton Care on 0300 323 0250 for more information or visit www.comptoncare.org.uk
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Come and meet MAC Clinical at Perton Library and you could take part in a clinical trial!
Ever thought about taking part in clinical trials? The team at MAC clinical Research have been conducting clinical trials since 1988, they have leading medical expertise covering a range of therapy areas, from diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and IBS.
By taking part in a clinical trial you could aid the possible relief of your symptoms and give you better control of your illness whilst taking an enormous sense of pride in the knowledge that you are helping to identify treatments that will benefit the lives of our future generations.
Come along to the monthly ‘first Thursday’ health morning at Perton Library to chat with their Cannock team about current clinical trials and how to get involved.
Thursday 5th December
10:00-12:00
For more information please contact Perton Library via the Contact Centre on 0300 111 8000
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Need some IT help? Why not try one of our IT Buddies!
IT Buddies are now available at Codsall Library, Penkridge Library, Perton Library and Wombourne Library
Do you or someone you know need some help with getting online? Why not get some FREE help from one of our IT Buddies?!
Codsall Library
Every Tuesday and Thursday
2:00pm—4:00pm
FREE—Just Drop-in
Penkridge Library
Every Wednesday
10:00am – 12:00
Perton Library
Every Tuesday – Please contact the Library to book a session
11:00 – 13:00
Every other Sunday – Please contact the Library for more information/dates
1:00pm-2:00pm
Wombourne Library
Every Wednesday – Please contact the Library to book a 1 hour 1-2-1 session
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Every other Friday – Please contact the Library to book a 1-2-1 session
9:30am-10:50am
Please contact Codsall Library, Penkridge Library, Perton Library or Wombourne Library for more information or to pre-book a 1-2-1 via the Staffordshire County Council Contact Centre, on 0300 111 8000
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About Staffordshire Library Service
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Why not try out our eBooks service, join a reading group or use our subscription sites. Select an option from the left hand panel to find out more.
If you're looking for something in particular, you can also search the online catalogue.
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