As part of Green Libraries Month, Perton Library and Wild About Perton are hosting a fantastic science fair for all the family on Saturday 11th May, 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 the Friends of Perton Library, Wild About Perton and the County Council Digital Infrastructure Team. Thanks to this they 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.
- Hyett Education STEMbotics Robot and Coding Workshops
- Medical Mavericks
- Warwick University STEM Outreach Team
- Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
- Gigafast Staffordshire – Digital Switchover
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are bringing a Fire Engine
- Wild About Perton
- Waste Savvy Staffs
- Forensics activity with Staffordshire Police
- South Staffordshire Council Climate Change Team
- Perton Library Astronomy Group and Wolverhampton Astronomical Society
- Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archives and Heritage Team.
- Explore the Perton Nature Trail
- More to be confirmed
Please contact Perton Library on 01902 506050 or at perton.library@staffordshire.gov.uk for more information.
 Explore nature through a new community trail at Perton Library!
Perton Library have been getting creative with various groups and individuals that meet at the library to develop a new nature trail for the community.
The idea of a making a trail grew out of a newly formed nature hub at the library supported by Culture Nature; a national initiative led by Natural England and Libraries Connected.
At the heart of Culture Nature is the idea that local libraries can play a pivotal role in helping individuals rediscover nature, enhance their mental wellbeing, and contribute to nature's recovery in local landscapes.
In Staffordshire, Perton Library received funding to involve people in improving public access to nature and developing new havens for wildlife through a community trail.
The project was led by local artists Juneau Projects wo have established a long-term relationship with the community through various library projects. Artists Ben Sadler and Phillip Duckworth worked with a fledgling ‘Men in Sheds’ group to help build and make wildlife havens and different elements of the trail.
Perton Craft Group, Perton First School, Library staff and visitors created visual elements to the trail, including flags and various wildlife creatures for signage using recycled wooden laser cuttings, the Art Group created designs for trail rubbings and the Creative Writing Group wrote poetry and descriptions about the local wildlife in the area as a guide.
Local green organisation Wild About Perton also supported the project and assisted with identifying wildlife that is unique to the area and helped plan a relevant route for the trail.
The trail forms a gentle 10 minute walk from the library around the local lake. A free nature trail activity guide will be available from Perton Library.
Perton Library Nature Trail will officially open on Thursday 2nd May at 11.30am and all are welcome to attend and share in the celebrations.
 STEMbotics: Robotics & Coding workshops
- 00am-11.00am (Age 5-8) Fairground Ride Theme Robotics and Coding.
- 11.15am-12.15pm (Age 9-11) - Quirky Creations Robotics and Coding Session.
- 12.30pm-1.30pm (Age 5-8) - Fairground Ride
- 1.45pm-2.45pm (Age 9-11) - Quirky Creations
Part of the #PertonLibrary Science Fair – Saturday 11th May 10am-3pm
Places are free, but limited, so please book early.
Please contact Perton Library on 01902 506050 or at perton.library@staffordshire.gov.uk to book.
Seed Bomb Workshop with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Mix up a bit of flour, mud and wildflower seeds, and what do you get? Seed bombs! This is a quick introduction to a bit of "guerilla gardening", making seed bombs to give as gifts or plant at home.
Appropriate for any age.
Perton Library
Saturday 11th May
10:00am-10:45am FREE, just drop-in
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Nature Connection Workshop with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Learn all about how spending time in nature can transform your mental and physical health and discuss how we can all start introducing easy steps from today.
Best for Ages 14+
Perton Library
Saturday 11th May
11:00am-11:45am
FREE, but booking essential as places are limited.
Please contact Perton Library on 01902 506050 or at perton.library@staffordshire.gov.uk to book.
 Guided Walk on Perton Nature Trail
Join Alexis from Staffordshire Wildlife Trust on a short walk to explore the new Perton Nature Trail, a community created trail, funded as part of the Libraries Connected and Natural England #CultureNature project and designed and constructed at Perton Library by the local community, supported by Juneau Projects.
Alexis will help you to connect with nature and get the best out of the trail.
All ages welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Perton Library
Saturday 11th May
12:00-12:45pm, FREE, but booking essential as places are limited.
Please contact Perton Library on 01902 506050 or at perton.library@staffordshire.gov.uk to book.
 Codsall Library Family History Course
Codsall Library will be offering a FREE 5 week Family History course in association with Penny from Midland Ancestors, starting in June. Get help and advice to begin your journey into your family’s story
5 week course running from Friday 7th June - finishing Friday 5th July
10.30am-1.15pm.
The courses are absolutely FREE, but please book as places are limited -
contact Codsall Library on 01902 506060 or e-mail codsall.library@staffordshire.gov.uk
 Do you have any questions on broadband, mobile connectivity, digital skills or the digital switchover?
Come and visit the Gigafast Staffordshire Team at Perton Library in May!
The Gigafast Staffordshire Team have created a useful collection of Frequently Asked Questions or you can visit their website for more information or contact details.
Perton Library - Saturday May 11th 10-3 (Science Fair)
Look out for further visits in the future including 9:30am - 4:00pm on13th September at Wombourne Library.
Do you want to be a dog's best friend?
Join the Dogs Trust at Codsall Library on Thursday 30th May for a free, fun family workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy!
Thursday 30th May 10:00am - 11:30am
Please book on 01902 506060
This workshop is for children aged 7-11 and an accompanying adult.
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 Join the Codsall Library Reading Group
The Tuesday Evening Reading Group at Codsall Library are welcoming new members.They meet on the third Tuesday of every month from 6:45pm to 7:45pm
If you’re interested in joining them and want more details, pop in or give us a call on 01902 506060 or simply turn up and you’ll be made very welcome
Men in Sheds at Perton Library
Friends of Perton Library helped to establish a 'Men in Sheds' group at the Perton Library at the end of 2023, with some financial support from Support Staffordshire.
The Men in Sheds group is now up and running with a small group of regulars. The group has been involved in all sorts of activity including helping with the library garden and co-creating the Perton Library Nature Trail.
If you are interested in finding out more about this friendly, informal group, just pop along on a Wednesday morning from 10am -12ish for a cuppa, a chat and to see what is going on...
Benefits of joining groups like this can include:
- You get to use your talents If you are looking to use your skills or put your talents to work, men’s sheds are the perfect place to put your talents to work as you learn and teach others. ...
- Enhancing your creativity Putting your creativity to use can significantly change your life...
- Finding a purpose ...
- It is a supportive company of men ...
- Boosting self-esteem ...
If you would like to meet other men (or women) who are interested in getting together to share and learn new skills then pop along or leave your details with the Library
You can e-mail perton.library@staffordshire.gov.uk or call 01902 506050
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 Celebrate Elmer Day with us on 25th May
Get ready for the most colourful day of the year! Elmer Day is back on 25th May and this year will be an extra special celebration for Elmer’s 35th birthday.
Pop into your local library to see what's going on and pick up an Elmer book!
Perton Library Knit and Natter Group
A new Knit and Natter Group has started at Perton Library
Mondays (weekly)
2.00-4.00 pm
Everyone welcome. Bring your current project and enjoy some ‘me’ time.
Tea & coffee available, 50p.
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Need advice on Wills and Power of Attorney
Thornes Solicitors will be offering free pop-up advice sessions.
Codsall Library - Every Third Thursday of the month at 10am - 11:30am
Perton Library - Every First Wednesday of the month at 10am - 1130am
Contact Perton Library on 01902 506050 or Codsall Library on 01902 506060 for more information.
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IT Buddy available at Wombourne Library
Every Wednesday
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Free-Bookable slots
Please contact Wombourne Library for more information at 01902 506055
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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 May
7:00pm-9:00pm
Contact us for more information on 01902 506050 or email: perton.library@staffordshire.gov.uk
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Library Coffee Mornings
Pop into your local library for a warm welcome!
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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 Pop into Codsall Library on May the 4th and check out our Star Wars Reading Display!
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