 Celebrate British Science Week at the Perton Library Science Fair & Spring Festival
To celebrate British Science Week Perton Library and Wild About Perton are hosting a fantastic science fair for all the family on Saturday 18th March, 10:00am – 3:00pm.
Following the great success of last year’s event, the library team have worked closely with the community and secured funding from Perton Parish Council, County Councillor Jak Abrahams, the Friends of Perton Library and Wild About Perton. Thanks to this are able to offer some fascinating science shows, exhibitions and things to see and do. The Library team are also working with friends from Wild About Perton and are again buddying up the event with their annual Spring Festival.
- Think Tank Shows
- Hyett Education STEMbotics Robot and Coding Workshops
- Medical Mavericks
- Lapworth Museum of Geology
- Warwick University STEM Outreach Team
- Staffordshire Fire Service are bringing a fire engine
- Wild About Perton
- Waste Savvy Staffs
- Forensics activity with Staffordshire Police
- Forest of Mercia
- RSPB Staffordshire
- Staffordshire Wildlife
- South Staffordshire Council Climate Change Team
- Kingswood Trust
- RAF Museum STEM
- Perton Library Astronomy Group and Wolverhampton Astronomical Society
- Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archives and Heritage Team. Early photography.
- More to be confirmed
Think Tank shows – Places are free, but limited, so please book your places to avoid disappointment.
- 10:00am Destination Space: One Big Journey – for ages 4 -7
- 11:15am Fabulous Forces – ages 8 - 11
- 1:00pm Space Mission – ages 8 - 11
- 2:15pm The Science of Sport – ages 11 plus
STEMbotics: Robotics & Coding workshops – Places are free, but limited, so please book early.
- 10:00am-11:00am (Age 9-11)
- 11:15am-12:15pm (Age 5-8)
- 12:30pm-1:30pm (Age 9-11)
- 1:45pm-2:45pm (Age 5-8)
Please contact Perton Library on 01902 506050 or at perton.library@staffordshire.gov.uk for further information or updates or to book a place on the Think Tank and STEMbotics shows.
Let’s Talk Improving Your Library in Wombourne
We have the opportunity to apply for funding to improve Your Library
This can be to update:
- the physical space - to upgrade & modernise it
- digital access
Drop into one of our coffee mornings and tell us how we can improve Your Library
- Wednesday 8th March 10:00am - 12:00pm and 5:00pm - 7:00pm
- Monday 13th March 11:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Thursday 16th March 10:00am - 12:00pm
Just drop-in for a chat, no need to book.
Contact Wombourne Library on 01902 506055 for more information or e-mail us your thoughts at wombourne.library@staffordshire.gov.uk
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Join the ‘Hour Shakespeare’ group at Perton Library for a ‘Shakespeare Selection’
Celebrate ‘Shakespeare Week’ at Perton Library with the ‘Hour Shakespeare’ group. The group will perform scenes from Shakespeare plays, take part in an audience Q&A session and you will also be able to request favourite pieces for the group to perform.
Perton Library
Tuesday 21st March
7:00pm-8:00pm (Please arrive for 6:45pm to be seated)
FREE, but donations requested to cover the groups expenses.
Refreshments available.
Please contact Perton Library for more information or to book on 01902 506050 or perton.library@staffordshire.gov.uk
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Find out about self-employment at Perton Library
Residents across Staffordshire can call into their local library this March to access advice and guidance to start their own business.
The Staffordshire Start-up Hubs, supported by BES, are an initiative that provides advice, support and guidance to those interested in becoming self-employed and starting their own business.
Many of our libraries now have their own Hub where visitors can access self-employment resources including books, templates and information.
A special drop-in session will be held at Perton Library on Thursday 30th March 10:30am-12:30. No appointment is necessary and self employment coaches will be on hand to provide one-to-one advice and guidance to anyone that would like to talk about their ideas and ambitions to become self-employed.
Contact Perton Library for more information on 01902 505050.
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Library Coffee Mornings
Pop into your local library for a warm welcome!
Perton Library, every Wednesday and Sunday during open hours.
Brewood Community Library - Places of Welcome, every Friday 10am to 12 Noon.
Kinver Community Library - Pop every Friday morning from 10am for a Warm Welcome. Have a hot drink, browse the new books or play a game from their collection of cards, board games and jigsaws.
You can find out what is going on at your local library here
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There is always a warm welcome at Staffordshire Libraries
Our friendly staff and volunteers are always on hand to help. Why not Discover Your Library today and Join Up.
Join In. Discover. Explore. Create.
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IT Buddys available
Wombourne Library
Every Wednesday 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Free-Bookable slots
Please contact Wombourne Library for more information at 01902 506055
Codsall Library
Every Tuesday 2:00pm-4:00pm
Free – Bookable slots
Please contact Codsall Library for more information or to book on 01902 506060
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Compassionate Communities - Bereavement Information Hubs
Compton Care’s Bereavement Information Hubs run across Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire and offer peer support for those who have or are currently experiencing loss and grief. The hubs provide a safe space to meet people in situations similar to your own and a shoulder to cry on should you need it!
"It is great to be back in the libraries offering this much needed support within the heart of local communities"
Perton Library 2:00pm – 4:00pm on the second Friday of the month.
Wombourne Library 1.30pm-3.30pm on the first Monday of the month.
Ask at the library for more information or contact: compassionatecommunities@comptoncare.org.uk or 01902 774570
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Need advice on Wills and Power of Attorney
Thornes Solicitors will be offering free pop-up advice sessions at:
Codsall Library - Every Third Thursday of the month at 10am - 11:30am (Starting 15th September)
Perton Library - Every First Wednesday of the month at 10am - 1130am (Starting 7th September)
Contact Perton Library on 01902 505050 or Codsall Library on 01902 506060 for more information.
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Perton Library Astronomy Club
Pop along to our next meeting for informal chat, presentations and observing if the skies are clear. Bring your own telescope or binoculars if you have them and get help in making the most of them.
Beginners welcome!
Thursday 16th March, 20th April, 18th May 7:00pm-9:00pm (and every third Thursday of the Month)
Pop along to the Perton Library Science Fair on 18th March and chat to our members or contact the library for more information on 01902 506050 or email: perton.library@staffordshire.gov.uk
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 Messier 106 - Taken by Perton Library Astronomy Group using the Faulkes Robotic Telescope Network using the1m telescope at Teide Observatory in Tenerife operated by Las Cumbres Observatory.
Messier 106 is an spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici. It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1781. M106 is at a distance of about 22 to 25 million light-years away from Earth.
The galaxy contains an active nucleus classified as a Type 2 Seyfert, and a central supermassive black hole. It is similar in size and brightness to the Andromeda Galaxy, but it lies 10 times farther away.
Magnitude 8.4; Distance ~23 million light-years from Earth.
 Staffordshire County Council: Here to Help Campaign
Across Staffordshire many people are feeling the pressure from increasing cost of living.
If you’re struggling financially or concerned about the future, getting help early can make a big difference.
Lots of support is available from many different organisations, and it is often closer than people think.
On these pages you’ll find information, advice, and support to help you manage cost of living pressures.
Here to help - cost of living support - Staffordshire County Council
Start-Up Hubs
Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to start working for yourself?
Staffordshire Libraries and Arts Service have received Arts Council England funding to work with Business Enterprise Support (BES) to set up Start-up Hubs in all libraries across Staffordshire.
This is an information awareness service available to anybody who is interested in working for themselves.
You can find information on self-employment and a dedicated space allocated for start-up promotional materials, leaflets, business related reading books and information fact sheets.
Hubs will be coming online throughout 2023 across our Library network.
You can find your nearest library here
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