Events at Your Local Library

 

The list below is your starting place for events taking place at Your Library.

Places are limited for some events, please contact the library for more details and to book a place.                                    

Audley Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

First Thursday of each month
2.00pm - 3.00pm

Reading Group

Free

Every Tuesday
9.30am - 10.00am 

Baby Bounce & Rhyme  

Free - For further details contact 01782 555677

Every Wednesday       
10.45am - 11.45am

Baby Massage - Birth to Crawling
(Please bring a towel)

£3.00 - For further details contact 07590 025253 

Every Friday
10.00am - 11.00am 		Mini Movers - Confident Walkers to 4 years £3.00 - For further details please contact 07967 095459
Every Friday
11.00am - 12 noon 		Boogie Babies - 16 Weeks to Confident Walking £3.00 - For further details contact 07967 095458
Thursday 17th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Beginners Willow Craft -
Adult Learners Week 		Free - but limited places - advanced booking essential

Barlaston Library

Barton-under-Needwood Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Monday
10.00am - 12 noon
Term time only 

Barton Library Art Circle

Free 

Every Wednesday   2.00pm start         
Term time only

Family History Group

Free

Every Thursday and Friday
10.30am - 12.30pm         

Knit and Natter - a friendly group open to everyone - experienced knitter or complete beginner.  

Free - Drop in

First Wednesday of each month 
10.15am start

Reading Group 

Free

 

Every second Wednesday in the month          
10.15am - 11.45am 

Play & Stay - for preschool children and their carers, Come and join us for rhymes, stories and crafts for under 5's  

Free  - Booking essential
Third Wednesday in the month
10.00am - 12 noon 		New for 2012!
Reading Cafe - Drop in for a chat about books you love over a cup of coffee. A chance to borrow new and recommended books 		Free
Every Week New for 2012!
IT Buddy Sessions - ideal for beginners.  The sessions are run on a 'one to one' basis in the library, learn how to use the internet or send your first email, spend an hour with a library volunteer to build your confidence in using computers. 		Free - advance booking is essential.  Please phone for details.
Every Thursday
4.30pm - 6.30pm 		New for 2012!
"Cr'afterwork"
New family craft session!
Fun for all the family! Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Patchwork, crochet, embroidery, sewing, knitting.
All abilities welcome!
Table games to keep everyone occupied!
 Free
Refreshments available
Every Friday
10.30am - 12.30pm 		Crafts Unlimited
Needlecrafts, crochet, card making, scrapbooking.  Whatever appeals to you with lots of shared knowledge 		Free
Every Saturday  
10.00am - 12 noon 		New for 2012!
Coffee Morning - Drop in for a coffee and a chat.  Children welcome accompanied by an adult 		Free
Throughout May A collection of artwork produced by Barton's Art Circle will be displayed at Barton Library Artwork will be available to purchase
Saturday 12th May
10.30am - 12.30pm 		An intrroduction to Nail Art
taster session (part of Adult Learners' Week) 		Free - booking essential
Monday 14th May
10.15am - 12.15pm 		Family History on the Internet (part of Adult Learners' Week Free - booking essential
Thursday 17th May
10.30am - 11.30am 		Growing Healthy Veg with ESBC (part of Adult Learners Week) Free
Friday 18th May
10.30am - 12.30pm 		An introduction to Reiki taster session (part of Adult Learners' Week) Free - booking essential

Baswich Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Wednesday
2.00pm - 2.30pm 

Baby Bounce and Rhyme Free
Every Friday
2.00pm - 3.00pm 		Knit & Natter Group Free

First Thursday in the month
2.00pm - 3.30pm

Poetry Group 

Free

Every 2nd Monday
7.00pm - 8.00pm and every
1st Wednesday
9.30pm - 10.30pm

Reading Group 

Free
Friday 4th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Trading Standards drop-in
Saturday 12th and
Monday 14th May
10.30am - 12 noon 		Card Making Free
Wednesday 16th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Glass Painting with Deb Rutter Free - but book early to avoid disappointment
Thursday 17th May
10.00am - 11.30am 		Ancestry Taster with Phil Arnold Free - but book early to avoid disappointment
Thursday 17th May
7.00pm - 9.00pm 		Poetry Workshop with Paul Fox Free
Saturday 19th May
10.15am - 12 noon 		Silk Painting Free
Saturday 26th May to
Monday 25th June
 St Leonard's Camera Club exhibition

Biddulph Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Monday       
11.00am - 11.30am  
Excluding Bank Holidays/ Public Holidays 

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Free but booking is essential

Term Time only

Every Tuesday
10.30am - 11.00am
Excluding Bank Holidays/Public Holidays

Musical Fun Time 

Free

Term Time only
Every Wednesday
1.45pm - 3.15pm

Knit and Natter - Knitters and non knitters welcome  

Free - Just drop in
Tuesday 8th May
5.00pm 		Reading Group Free - phone 01782 512103
Saturday 12th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Beginners Fabric Painting - An Adult Learners Week Event Free - but spaces limited so booking essential
Friday 18th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Introduction to Ebay - An Adult Learners Week Event Free - but spaces limited so booking essential
By appointment 1:1 trace your family history advice sessions By arrangement only - contact Irene Turner on 01782 512103

Blythe Bridge Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Monday
1.00pm - 3.00pm 		Work Club Free - Just drop in

Every Tuesday
10.30am - 12.30pm

Knit and Natter -
Knitters and non-knitters welcome.

Free 

Every Tuesday  
10.30am- 11.15am             
Term time only               
No sessions on Bank Holidays

Baby Bounce and Rhyme  

Free 
Every Thursday
9.15am - 10.00am 		Jo Jingles - music, songs and parachute play
Suitable for Under 2's 		£2.50 but places are limited so booking is essential
Every Friday Morning Enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee Just drop in

Thursdays 3rd & 17th May
9.00am - 12 noon

CV Writing etc. FREE - drop in session
By appointment 

IT Buddy sessions 

Free - Contact 01782 296400 to arrange a session

Brereton Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Monday 14th, 21st & 28th May
2.15pm - 2.45pm

Story Time for the under 5's

Free 

Every Thursday
9.00am - 12 noon

Coffee Morning Free
Every Friday 
11.00am - 11.30am 		Baby Bounce & Rhyme -
For babies and Children aged 2 and under 		Free

Brewood Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Tuesday
2.15pm - 2.45pm 
Term Time Only 

Storytime - Suitable for pre-school children  Free 
Every Wednesday
10.00am - 10.30am
Term time only 		Baby Bounce and Rhyme - songs and nursery rhymes suitable for babies and parents Free
First Thursday of every month             
3.15pm - 4.15pm 		Reading Group - Read and talk about books

Free - No booking required 

Every Friday
10.00am
(lasts 30 - 45 minutes) 		Brewood Walk & Talk - a great way to get more exercise and improve your health.  Part of the Health Watch Walk Scheme Free - Please arrive 15 minutes early if it's your first walk
Wednesday 2nd, 9th,16th 23rd and 30th May
9.30am - 11.30am 		Beginners IT  -
6 week course

£10.00
Booking required on 01902 850087

Wednesday 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd May 
12 noon  - 2.00pm

More IT Office  -
5 week course
 £35.00
Booking required on 01902 850087
Monday 14th May
9.30am - 11.30am 		Kiln Time Workshop - docorate ceramics with acclaimed tutor, Jenny Hunt.  Part of Adult Learners Week Free - Booking required on 01902 850087

Burntwood Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Tuesdays:
1.00pm & 2.00pm
and
Thursdays
10.00am & 11.00am 

IT Buddies - 1:1 assistance for customers needing help with computers By appointment.  Contact the library on 01543 682447 for more details

Every Tuesdays 
10.30am - 11.15am
During Term Time

Tot Time -
For under 5s

Free. Open to all

Tuesdays/Fridays
5.30pm - 6.30pm

Reading Buddy Service - 1:1 support for adults with reading

By appointment only -  Contact the library on 01543 682447 for more details and to book
Every Thursday 
10.30am - 11.00am
During Term Time 		Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Nursery rhymes for the under 5's 		Free. Open to all

Every Thursday            9.30am - 12 noon

Toy Library Free. Open to all
Every Friday        
1.30pm - 3.00pm 		Jo-Jingles
Fun for under 5s 		Fee payable - Contact the Library

Friday 4th May 
1.30pm - 3.30pm

Reading Group Free. Open to all

Saturday
5th, 12th & 26th May
10.00am - 11.00am

Councillors Surgery

Open to all
Monday 14th, 21st & 28th May
9.00am - 11.00am &
11.00am - 1.00pm 		Basic I.T.

£10 
Concessions available

Wednesday 2nd, 9th & 16th May
9.00am - 11.00am 		More I.T. 6 week course £35  - Concessions available
Wednesday 2nd, 9th & 16th
May
11.00am - 1.00 pm 		Digital Photography £35
Concessions available
Friday 11th May
1.30pm - 3.30pm 		Ride and Read Free. Open to all
Tuesday 8th & 22nd May 
9.30am - 12 noon 		Work Club Free. Open to all

Tuesday 8th May      9.30am - 11.00am

Craft & a Cuppa Free - open to all
Saturday 12th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Adult Learners Week
British Sign Language Taster 		Free. Booking required - contact the library
Monday 14th May
10.30am - 12.30pm 		Adult Learners Week
Clay Workshop 		Free. Booking required - contact the library
Wednesday 16th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Burntwood Breast Care Group Free. Open to all
Saturday 19th May
1.30pm - 3.30pm 		Adult Learners Week
Willow Craft 		Free. Booking required - contact the library

Burton Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Tuesday
10.15am - 10.45am
(Term time only)   		Baby Bounce and Rhyme -Nursery rhymes and songs for under 3s Free
Every Wednesday
9.45am - 10.30am
(Term time only) 		Toddler Time Free

Every Friday
11.15am - 11.45am
(Term time only)

Baby Bounce and Rhyme -Nursery rhymes and songs for under 3s Free

Every Week -
Monday
10.00am - 11.00am
Monday
11.30am - 12.30pm
Monday
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Thursday               10.00am - 11.00am
Thursday              11.20am - 12.20pm
Friday
10.00am - 11.00am

IT Buddy Sessions - ideal for beginners.  The sessions are run on a 'one to one' basis in the library, so if you want to learn how to use the internet or send your first email, you can spend an hour with a library volunteer to build your confidence in using computers.

Free - advance booking is essential 
Every Week
(Term Time Only)

Classes for English for speakers of other Languages (ESOL)

Please Call

Every Tuesday 
10.00am - 12 noon 

Work Club - Support and guidance for jobseekers  Free
Saturday 12th May
10.00am - 1.00pm 		Taster sessions in Greek and Sign Languages, Nail care, and Crafting, with Burton and South Derbyshire College (part of Adult Learners' Week) Free - booking essential only for language sessions
Saturday 12th May
2.00pm - 4.00pm 		An introduction to Reiki taster session (part of Adult Learner's Week) Free - booking essential
Monday 14th May 
9.30am - 12.30pm 		Library Club for over 60's Free
Wednesday 16th May
2.00pm - 4.00pm 		Family History on the Internet
(part of Adult Learners' Week) 		Free - booking essential
Thursday 17th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Studio Portraiture -
Photography taster session (part of Adult Learners' Week) 		Free - booking essential
Thursday 17th May
2.00pm - 4.00pm 		Containter planting with ESBC - talk and practical sessions (part of Adult Learners' Week) Free
Thursday 17th May 
11.00am - 12 noon

Family History Group      Advice and support for the Family Historian

Free - Drop in
Friday 18th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Get Online Computer Taster
(part of Adult Learner's Week) 		Free - booking essential
Friday 18th May
2.30pm - 4.30pm 		Cartoon Drawring Workshop
taster sessions (part of Adult Learners' Week) 		Free - booking essential
Saturday 19th May
10.00am - 1.00pm 		Taster sessions in Greek and Sign Languages, Nail care, and Crafting, with Burton and South Derbyshire College,
(part of Adult Learners' Week) 		Free - but booking essential only for the language sessions
Saturday 19th May
2.00pm - 4.00pm 		An Introduction to Nail Art
taster session (part of Adult
Learners' Week) 		Free - booking essential

Tuesday 29th May   
10.00am - 12 noon

Reading Cafe - Drop in for a chat about books you love over a cup of coffee Free
Wednesday 30th May
10.00am - 11.00am 		Celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with East Staffordshire Children's Centre.  Bring a teddy and join in the activities.  Lots of fun for pre-school children Free

 

Cannock Library

What's on

Date and time        

Event        

Cost

Every Thursday
10.30am - 11.00am 		Baby Bounce and Rhyme

 Free - Places are limited so booking is essential

Every Friday
10.00am - 10.45am

Tots Time Free - Places are limited so booking is essential
Saturday 12th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Kids Club for children with special needs Free

Cheadle Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Monday
9.00am - 12 noon
(by appointment only) 		Job Centre Plus Phone 01782 421621 for appointment
Every Tuesday
2.00pm - 5.00pm
(by appointment only) 		Dove Service -
Bereavement and Loss Counselling 		Phone 01782 683153
Every Tuesday
1.30pm - 3.00pm
NEW 		"Material Girls" (and Guys)
Bring your hand sewing - cross stitch, tapestry, embroidery etc. and chat to other friendly minded needle workers 		Free
Any age welcome

Every Wednesday
1.30pm - 3.30pm 

Knit and Natter.  Knitters and non-knitters welcome. Start up materials available for the beginner  Free

Every Wednesday
2.00pm -2.30pm
Term time only 
Excluding Bank Holidays/Public Holiday

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

 

Free
Every Thursday
1.30pm - 4.30pm 		Young People's Services drop in Sessions - careers advice Free
Every Friday
9.30am - 12 noon 		Age UK drop in sessions
(or 1.00pm - 4.00pm by appointment  only) 		Free
Alternative Tuesdays
1st, 15th & 29th May
9.00am - 1.30pm
(by appointment only) 		Registration Offices Phone
0300 111 8001
for appointment
Wednesday 16th May
1.30pm - 4.30pm 		Family History Look up Sessions - An Adult Learners Week Event 30 minute sessions - free but please book
Thursday 17th May
9.30am - 12.30pm 		Family History Look up Sessions - An Adult Learners Week Event 30 minute sessions - free but please book
Friday 18th May
5.00pm - 6.30pm 		Family History Look up Sessions - An Adult Learners Week Event 30 minute sessions - free but please book
Monday 21st May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Coffee Morning - to celebrate the Queens Jubilee Free
Just come along
Tuesday 29th May
1.30pm - 3.00pm 		Quilting Group - come along and see what we have to offer Free
By appointment only IT sessions for everybody
Monday and Thursday afternoons 		PLease Contact 01538-483864
By appointment only 

Genealogy 1:1 or Group Sessions. Mondays by appointment

PLease Contact 01538-483864

Cheslyn Hay Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Monday                  10.00am - 10.30am             Term Time Only

Baby Bounce Rhyme - Songs and nursery rhymes, suitable for babies with parents

Free

Every Monday
2.30pm - 3.00pm
Term Time only 

Storytime - Stories, rhymes, songs and activities for pre-school children 

Free
First Thursday of every month 2.00pm

Reading Group - read and talk about books.

Free
Saturday 12th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Sugar Craft Workshop -
free introductory workshop.  All material and tuition provided 		Free - Booking required on 01922 413956
Friday 18th May
10.30am - 11.30am 		Sherlock Holmes in Staffordshire.  Sir Authur Conan Doyle's most famous real-life case.  A talk by Roger Oldfield: author of 'Outrage - The Edalji Five and the Shadow of Sherlock Holmes' Free  -  Booking required on 01922 413956

Clayton Library 

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Monday
9.30am - 10.00am
and
10.30am - 11.00am 		Baby Bounce and Rhyme Free

Every Monday
2.15pm - 2.45pm

Story Time Free
Every Tuesday
10.30am - 12.30pm
Term time only 		Fingertips - Under 5's
 £3.00 - Drop In
Every Tuesday
1.30pm - 2.15pm
Term time only 		Story Friends £2.00
First Tuesday of the month
2.00pm - 3.00pm 		Reading Group Free

Last Wednesday of the month
2.00pm - 3.00pm

Reading Group

Free
Every Wednesday
9.45am - 10.30am
Term time only 		Story Friends

£2.00  

Every Wednesday
12.30pm - 2.30pm
Term Time only 		Come & Play 50p
Every Thursday
10.30am - 12 noon
Term Time only 		Baby Massage £45.00 for a 5 week course
Every Friday
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Term time only 		Chatterkids Free (referral only)
Tel: 01785 555677
Last Friday of the month
10.30am - 11.30am 		Weaning Talk - How and when to introduce solid foods to your baby Free (Booking Required)
Every Saturday
10.30am - 12.30pm 		Come & Play 50p
Tuesday 15th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Beginners Hanging Baskets -
Adult Learners Week 		Free - but limited places - advanced booking essential
Wednesday 16th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Introduction to eBay -
Adult Learners Week 		Free - but limited places - advanced booking essential

Codsall Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Monday 
10.00am - 10.30am
Term time only

Baby Bounce and Rhyme.    Songs and nursery rhymes, everyone joins in the fun. Suitable for babies with parents. Free

Every Friday
10.30am - 11.00am
Term time only

Storytime  -   Suitable for pre-school children

Free 

Every Saturday
10.30am - 1.00pm

Warhammer Gaming Club - Table top Fantasy and Sci-fi wargaming. Suitable for ages 9 - adult. Table and equipment supplied, feel free to bring your own armies. 

Free

First Thursday of every Month     
10.30am - 11.30am 

Reading Group - Read and talk about books.

Free  

Third Thursday of Every Month
1.00pm - 2.00pm

Lunch Time Reading Group  - Read and talk about books

Free

Third Tuesday of Every Month
7.00pm - 8.00pm   

Tuesday Evening Reading Group - Read and talk about books Free
Various dates for one hour 1-1 IT Buddy sessions - get Online basic help with computers with our IT Buddy Free
Please contact the library to book your place
Various dates for one hour 1-1 Basic Introduction to Ancestry with our IT Buddy Free
Please contact the library to book your place
Thursday 3rd May
11.30am - 12.30pm 		Celebrate World Book Night with a talk by writer Stewart Derry and receive a free book! Free
Refreshments included
Saturday 12th May
1.30pm - 3.30pm 		Bead Craft Jewellery Workshop - free introductory workshop.  All tools and resources supplied. Suitable for total beginners Free - Booking required on 01902 842764
Tuesday 15th May
7.00pm start 		Meet the Author Anne-Marie Vukelic.  Local author Anne-Marie Vukelic will be discussing her second acclaimed novel 'The Butterflies are Free' and the continuing story of Charles Dickens Free
Booking required on 01902 842764
Wednesday 16th May
1.00pm - 3.00pm 		Mosaic Workshop - introductory workshop to make your own mosaic item.  All material and tuition provided.  Part of Adult Learners Week Free
Booking required on 01902 842764
Friday 18th May
2.00pm - 4.00pm 		Patchwork Quilting Workshop - free introductory workshop with Marion Goodrich.  All materials provided.  Part of Adult Learners Week Free
Booking required on 01902 842764

Eccleshall Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every day
9am - to half an hour before closing  		Coffee Morning

25p per cup

Every Tuesday
2.00pm - 3.00pm 		Knit & Knatter Free
Every 2nd Wednesday 10.30am - 12.30pm  Reading Group  Free 

Every 1st and 3rd Thursday 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Poetry Group Free
Every Friday
10.00am - 10.30am
(Term time only) 		Baby Bounce and Rhyme Free

Glascote Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

First Monday of every month
2.15pm - 3.15pm

Reading Group - for book lovers. Share your enjoyment of books over a cup of coffee

Free

First Friday of every month
10.30am - 11.30am

Reading Group - for book lovers. Share your enjoyment of books over a cup of coffee  Free 
Every Thursday
10.00am - 12 noon

Craft and Chat.  Please bring your own materials and join in

Free
Third Monday of every month
1.45pm - 2.45pm  		Poetry Group - A fun and exciting  group, share and discuss poetry.  All welcome  Free
Last Friday of every month
10.00am - 12 noon 		Family History Group - help and advice tracing your family tree Free - limited places 
Saturday 19th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Adult Learners' Week

Fabric Jewellery Making - Practical taster session 		Free - places are limited so please book in advance

Gnosall Library| 


What's On
Date and Time Event Cost
Every Thursday    
During Term Time
2.00pm -  2.30pm 		Baby Bounce & Rhyme in St. Lawrence's Primary School Children's Centre  Free                                     


 

Great Wyrley Library

What's On

Date and time

Event

Cost

First Wednesday of the Month             
5.30pm - 7.00pm 

Book Readers Club - Read and talk about books 

Free
Last Wednesday of every month
5.30pm - 7.00pm 		Poetry group - read and talk about poetry Free

Heath Hayes Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Monday
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Excluding Bank Holidays 		Heath Hayes Art Society Please contact the group for more information

Every Thursday
10.00am - 1.00pm

Knit and Natter Free
Monday 14th May
2.30pm - 3.30pm 		Heath Hayes Reading Group Free

Saturday May 
5th  10.00am - 12 noon
26th 10.30am - 12 noon

Councillors Surgery  Drop In
Every Friday 
9.30am - 10.00am 		Baby Bounce and Rhyme Free

Hednesford Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Thursday 3rd May
2.00pm - 3.00pm 

Reading Group - New Members Welcome Free
Saturday 5th May
10.00am - 11.00am 		Councillors Surgery
(Labour) 		Free - drop in
Monday 14th May
5.30pm - 7.00pm 		Adult Learners craft session To be arranged - booking essential - contact Library
Saturday 19th May 
11.00am - 12 noon 		Councillors Surgery
(Conservative) 		Free - drop in
Mondays
9.30am - 11.30am 		Wider Family Learning Free - book with Libray Staff
Thursdays
9.30am - 1.30pm 		IT classes - to be arranged Charges apply - Waiting list -book with Library Staff

Holmcroft Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Mondays and Wednesdays
10.00am - 12 noon

Coffee Morning 25p per cup
Every Tuesdays         10.30am - 11.00am Baby Bounce & Rhyme Free
Every last Tuesday  2.30pm - 3.30pm Book Club  Free 
Tuesday 15th May
2.30pm - 4.30pm 		Ebay taster session Free - but booking essential

Kidsgrove Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Monday
10.00am - 12 noon 		Work Club - Advice and support to help people looking for work (Next Step) Free

First Tuesday of each month
2.00pm - 3.00pm  

Reading Group Free
First Tuesday of each month
7.15pm

Reading Group

Free

Every  Tuesday
1.00pm - 2.00pm      

Staffordshire Young People's Service Free
Every Tuesday                   (Term Time Only)                11.30am - 1.00pm Local History Class Charges may apply (please contact the Library for further details)
Every Thursday                  1.00pm - 3.00pm Changes - Weekly mutual help group for adults in mental distress Free

Every Friday
9.45am - 10.15am & 10.30am - 11.00am

Baby Bounce & Rhyme Free
Friday 18th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Beginners Fabric Painting -
Adult Learners Week 		Free - but limited places - advanced booking essential

Kinver Library 

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Friday  
2.15pm - 2.45pm
Term Time Only  

Baby Bounce and Rhyme, songs and nursery rhymes for babies with parents. Free 

Second Tuesday of every
month 
10.30am - 11.30am 

A.M Book Group Meeting.  Read and talk about books. Free - but there is a waiting list  

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month
5.45pm - 6.45pm

Sundowners Book Group - read and talk about books Free
Monday 14th May
11.00am - 12 noon 		Reminiscence Session - Coronation Day Diamond Jubilee.  Part of Adult Learners Week Free

Knutton Library

 

Leek Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Monday    
11.00am - 11.30am
Term time only  
Excluding Bank Holidays/ Public Holidays 

Baby Bounce and Rhyme 

Free
Every Thursday
2.00pm - 2.30pm
Term time only
Excluding Bank Holidays/ Public Holidays 		Baby Bounce and Rhyme 

Free

Every Friday       
11.00 - 11.30am 
Term time only 
Excluding Bank Holidays/ Public Holidays    

Musical Tot Time 

Free
Every Tuesday
2.00pm - 3.15pm

Knit and Natter/Crochet and Chatter. Beginners and experts welcome    

Free 
Every Wednesday
10.00am - 12 noon 		Work Club -  help with job searches and CV writing Free  -  Just drop in
Monday 7th May 
6.00pm 		Reading Group at The Red Lion Leek Free - contact Janet Bray on 01538 483215
Thursday 10th May
7.00pm 		Reading Group at the Red Lion Leek Free - contact Janet Bray on 01538 483215 
Commencing Tuesday 15th May
For six weeks (not Bank Holiday) 		NEW  -  Jabadao -
Fun and movement session for children
 Free  -  Please ring 01438 483207 for details
Wednesday 16th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Coffee Morning - "Growit" - Staffordshire Wilklife Trust - learn about growing your own - try some tasty cakes Free  -  Just come along
Thursday 24th May
2.00pm - 3.00pm 		The Reading Circle in Leek Library Free  -  contact Janet Bray on 01538 483215
By appointment 

1:1 trace your family history advice sessions

Chris Green on 01538 483209

Elizabeth Harris on 01538 483215

 

Lichfield Library 

What's On

Date and time

Event 

Cost

Monday
12 noon - 4.00pm 		Lichfield Family History Group -
3rd floor Meeting Room 		Free - contact group for details
Tuesday & Wednesday mornings IT Buddies - 1:1 assistance for customers needing help with computers            By appointment. Contact the library for more details
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Reading Buddy Service - 1:1 support for adults with reading By appointment only.  Contact the library on 01543 510700 for more details and to book 

Every Tuesday during term time 
10.00am - 10.30am &
11.00am - 11.30am

Baby Bounce & Rhyme - Nursery Rhymes for the under 5's

Free - Open to all

Every Friday during term time
10.00am - 11.00am
11.00am - 11.30am

Puzzle hour - followed by                       Tot Time
Stories and Rhymes and crafts for children under 5

Free - Open to all

Tuesday 1st May 
2.00pm - 3.30pm 		Tuesday Group - 1st Tuesday of the month. Get together for those unable to visit the library independently                              Free
Wednesday 2nd, 16th & 30th May
1.30pm - 4.00pm 		Work Club
 Free - Open to all

Second Thursday of the month - 10th May            
2.00pm - 3.00pm

Thursday Reader's group

Free  -  Open to all

Tuesday 8th & 22nd
May
3.30pm - 6.30pm

Lichfield Library Games Club -
Warhammer & Yu Gi Oh!

Free - Open to all
Saturday 12th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Adult Learners Week
Clay Workshop 		Free. Booking required - contact the library
Tuesday 15th May
2.00pm - 4.00pm 		Adult Learners Week
Get to know your Smart Phone/Laptop IT surgery 		Free - Drop in
Wednesday 16th May
2.00pm - 4.00pm 		Adult Learners Week
Card Making Taster 		Free. Booking required contact the library
Thursday 17th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Adult Learners Week
Creative Writing Workshop 		Free. Booking required contact the library
Thursday 17th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Adult Learners Week
Sugar Craft 		Free. Booking required contact the library

Third Thursday of the month
17th May
2.00pm - 3.00pm 

Poetry Reading Group

Free  -  Open to all

Saturday 19th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Adult Learners Week
Willow Craft 		Free. Booking required contact the library

Last Thursday of the month
31st May
2.00pm - 3.00pm  

Talking Book group

Free  -  Open to all



 

Loggerheads Library

What's On

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Monday  
10.00am - 1.00pm

(includes Bank Holidays)

Loggerheads Community Information Shop

Free



Madeley Travelling Library

Newcastle Library 

Whats on

Date and time

Event

Cost

First Monday of each month
6.00pm - 7.00pm

Reading Group

Free

Every Monday and Wednesday
11.00am - 2.30pm 		Aspects Cafe Free Entry

First Tuesday of the month
2.00pm - 3.00pm 

Reading Group Free

Every Tuesday
11.00am - 11.30am

Baby Bounce and Rhyme  

Free
Every Wednesday
11.00am - 11.30am

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

Free
Every Thursday
10.00am - 12 noon 		Age UK  -  Gentle exercise £1.50

Every Thursday
2.00pm - 4.00pm   

Knit and Natter  Free

Every Friday 
11.00am - 11.30am   

Story and Rhyme Time Free
Every Friday
9.30am - 2.30pm 		Aspects Cafe
 Free Entry
First Friday of the Month
4.00pm - 5.30pm

Third Friday of the Month
1.00pm - 2.00pm 		MP Advice Surgery Free
First Saturday of the Month
10.30am - 12 noon 		Councillor Advice Surgery Free
First and Third Saturdays of the Month
1.30pm - 3.30pm 		Creative Writing Group Free
Second Saturday of the Month
9.30am - 12 noon  		DeafVibe
Morning Cafe for BSL Users  		£3.00 entry fee includes free tea/coffee
Second Saturday of the Month
1.00pm - 3.00pm 		DeafVibe
Afternoon Cafe for the Hard of Hearing/Deafened people 		£3.00 entry fee includes free tea/coffee
During Library Opening Hours Art Exhibition (Changes every 2nd week)
Tuesday 15th May
2.0pm - 4.00pm 		Beginners Hanging Baskets -
Adult Learners Week 		Free - but  limited places - advanced booking essential
Thursday 17th May
2.00pm - 4.00pm 		Beginners Willow Craft  -
Adult Learners Week 		Free - but limited places - advanced booking essential

Norton Canes Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Tuesday
2.00pm - 4.00pm 		Knit and Natter - Fun and Chatter Free

Every Thursday
1.00pm - 3.00pm

Card Club 

Tuesday 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd May 
9.45am - 11.45am

Nature Tots Free
Wednesday 2nd May
7.00pm - 10.00pm 		Womens Institute Contact group re charges

Thursday 3rd,10th, 24th and 31st May 
10.00am - 12 noon

Kimbles Free

Thursday 3rd,10th, 17th and 31st May
4.30pm - 6.30pm 

K'nex Free

Friday 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th May 
10.30am - 12.30pm

Krafty Creations £2.00 per session
Tuesday 8th May
7.00pm - 9.00pm 		Historical Society Free
Tuesday 8th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Shambala Bracelet Workshop Free  
Tuesday 15th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Sugarcraft Free
Thursday 17th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Historical Society Coffee Morning Free
Friday 18th May
2.00pm - 4.00pm 		Felted Purse Workshop Free
Tuesday 22nd May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Family History Group Free

Saturday 26th May  11.00am - 12 noon

Reading Group Free
Thursday 31st May 
10.00am - 12 noon 		Coffee Morning Free

Penkridge Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Wednesday
2.30pm - 3.00pm 
Term time only

Storytime - Suitable for pre-school children

Free
Ever Wednesday
10.00am - 12 noon
Term Time only 		Knit and Natter Group Free
Every Wednesday
10.00am - 12 noon
Term Time Only 		Coffee Morning Free

First Thursday of every month
2.30pm - 3.30pm

Reading Group - read and talk about books Free

Every Friday
10.00am - 10.30am
Term time only 

Baby Bounce and Rhyme - songs and nursery rhymes suitable for babies and parents 

Free

Every Saturday        10.00am - 12.30pm

Warhammer Gaming Club -  Table top Fantasy and Sci-fi wargaming. Tables and equipment supplied.  Feel free to bring your own armies. Suitable for ages 9 to adult  

Free

Perton Library 

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Tuesday
10.30am
(Lasts 30 - 45 minutes) 		Perton Walk & Talk - a great way to get more exercise and improve your health. Part of the Health Watch Walk scheme Free - Please arrive 15 minutes early if it's your first walk

Every Wednesday
9.15am - 9.45am
Term Time Only

Baby Bounce & Rhyme Songs and nursery rhymes, suitable for babies with parents

Free
First Friday of every month
3.45pm - 4.45pm

Reading Group - Read and talk about books

Free - no booking required

Some Saturdays
2.00pm - 3.00pm

Some Sundays
1.30pm - 2.30pm and 2.30pm - 3.30pm

One Hour IT Taster Session  Free - booking essential on 01902 755794
First & third Thursday of every month
2.15pm - 4.15pm 		Work Club - Help and advice to find employment Free

Sunday 6th and 27th
May 
1.00pm - 3.30pm  and

Monday 14th and 21st
May
4.00pm - 6.30pm

Warhammer 40k Gaming Club, Table top sci-fi wargaming.  Tables, equipment and small house armies supplied.  Feel free to bring your own armies Free*
(*optional sub of £1.00 for new kit)
Saturday 5th May
10.00am - 2.00pm 		Xbox 360
FIFA Tournament recommended for ages 7+ 		Free
Refreshments provideed
Saturday 12th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Bead Craft Jewellery Workshop - free introductory workshop.  All tools and resources supplied. Suitable for total beginners Free - Booking required on 01902 755794
Saturday 12th May
10.00am - 3.00pm 		Family gaming Day!  Including Modern and Classic Consoles, Yu-Gi-Oh, Warhammer, board games, giant garden games and much more! Free
All ages welcome
Monday 14th May
12.30pm - 2.30pm 		Kiln Time Workshop - docorate ceramics with acclaimed tutor, Jenny Hunt.  Part of Adult Learners Week Free
Booking required on 01902 755794
Wednesday 16th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Mosaic Workshop - introductory workshop to make your own mosaic item.  All material and tuition provided.  Part of Adult Learners Week Free
Booking required on 01902 755794
Thursday 17th May
10.30am - 3.00pm approx. 		Perton Local History Walk Free
Thursday 17th May
7.00pm - 10.00pm 		Perton Library Astronomy Group.  Robotic Telescopes - a talk from Steve Wootton.  If conditions permit there will be a stargazing session afterwards and a chance to use the Perton Library telescope Free
Booking required on 01902 755794
Friday 18th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Patchwork Quilting Workshop - free introductory workshop with Marion Goodrich.  All materials provided.  Part of Adult Learners Week Free
Booking required on 01902 755794
Saturday 19th May
4am start 		Dawn Chorus with Wild About Perton.  Part of Adult Learners Week Free

Rising Brook Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Monday
1.30pm - 3.30pm

Writers Group  Free 

1st Tuesday in the month
2.30pm - 4.00pm

Reading Group

Free

Every Friday
10.30am - 11.00am  

Baby Bounce and Rhyme 
 Free 

Rolleston Travelling Library

Rugeley Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Wednesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Beginners IT Free - please ask staff for details of availability
Thursday 3rd, 10th and 17th
May
11.00am - 1.00pm 		Online Basics £10 - Fully Booked
Friday 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th May
2.00pm - 2.45pm 		Crafty Caterpillars Tot Group Free - drop in
Monday 14th May
2.00pm - 4.00pm 		Portrait Photography  -
Adult Learners Week 		Free - please ask staff to book your place
Monday 14th, 21st and 28th
May
10.00am - 10.30am 		Baby Bounce & Rhyme Free - drop in
Wednesday 16th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Holiday Spanish -
Adult Learners Week 		Free - please ask staff to book your place
Friday 25th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Reading Cafe Free - drop in
Thursday 31st May
10.30 - 12 noon 		Coffee Morning Free - drop in

Shenstone Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Tuesday 1st, 8th,15th, 22nd & 29th May
10.30am - 11.00am

Baby Bounce and Rhyme-  Nursery Rhymes for the under 5s

Free. Open to all

Thursday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st May 
10.00am - 10.45am

Tot Time - For 2 - 5 year old's

Free. Open to all

Thursday 10th May 
7.30pm - 9.00pm

Evening Reading Group Free
Friday 11th & 25th May
7.00pm - 9.00pm

Young Person's
Drop in Session
For 11 - 15 year old's

50p

Tuesday 15th May 
 2.30pm - 4.00pm

Knit and Natter Free - Open to all
Friday 18th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Adult Learners Week
Dressmaking
 Free. Booking required contact the  library
Tuesday 29th May 
2.30pm - 4.00pm 		Afternoon Reading Group Free.  Open to all

Silverdale Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

First Monday of the month  
2.00pm - 3.00pm 		Reading Group Free
Second Monday of the Month
2.00pm - 3.00pm 		Reading Support Group - For people who are recuperating or being rehabilitated from an illness Free 
Friday 18th May
2.00pm - 4.00pm 		Beginners Fabric Painting -
Adult Learners Week 		Free - but limited places - advanced booking essential

Stafford Shire Hall Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Monday
11.30am - 12.30pm

Crossword Club  Free 

Every Tuesday
11.00am - 11.30am
Term Time Only  

Story Time Free

Every Wednesday
10.00am - 10.30am
Term Time Only  

Baby Bounce and Rhyme  Free - but please book
Every 2nd Tuesday 
2.30pm - 3.30pm 		Reading Group Free
Every Sunday
1.00pm - 4.00pm 		Warhammer Club
Saturday 5th May
11.00am - 1.00pm 		Music from 18th Century Shugborough Free
Saturday 12th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Willow Workshop with Sarah Grateley Free
Monday 14th May
10.30am - 11.30am 		IT Beginners with Jamie Stretton Free
Friday 18th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Beauty Care with Stafford College Free
Saturday 19th May 10.00am - 12 noon Collage Workshop with Mark Lippitt Free
Monday 21st May at 7pm Poetry Evening - The Stafford Poetry Competition 2012 and Grevel Lindop £2 on the door

Thursday 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th May
2.00pm - 4.00pm 

IT Suite on 1st Floor will be CLOSED due to Adult and Community Learning IT course taking place 

Stretton Travelling Library

Stone Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

All Month Art exhibition - Staffordshire Friends artist group - mixed media Free

Mondays and Tuesdays 
10.30am - 11.00am
Term Time Only  

Baby Bounce & Rhyme Free 
Saturday 12th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Art Collage workshop with Mark Lippett Free
Tuesday 15th May
10.00am -12 noon 		Ebay taster with Paul Howard Free
Monday 21st May for one week Book Sale

Talke Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

1st Tuesday of each month
2.00pm - 3.00pm

Reading Group

Free

Every Friday
10.00am - 12 noon

Knit and Natter Free
Every Monday
2.30pm - 3.30pm 		Coffee Break 25p per cup
Every Friday
10.00am - 12 noon 		Coffee Break 25p per cup
Every Friday
2.30pm - 3.30pm 		Coffee Break 25p per cup

Tamworth Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Saturday 5th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Writers' Group
Write and share social group all levels of experience 		Free

Tuesday 29th May   
10.00am - 12 noon

New Editions Coffee Morning Drop in for a chat about books you love over a cup of coffee

Free

Monday 28th May 
10.30am - 11.30am

Talking Book Reading Group  For book listeners. Share your enjoyment of books over a cup of coffee

Free
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday   
10.00am - 2.00pm 
Tuesday, Thursday
10.00am - 4.00pm 		IT Buddies - Help with your IT needs from our knowledgeable library volunteers Free 
First and third Monday of every month
10.00am - 12 noon 		Job Club
Help and guidance with job hunting with staff from the Family Employment Initiative and library volunteers 		Free
Third Monday of every month
9.00am - 12 noon

Family History Group

Help and advice tracing your family tree

Free - limited places
Third Tuesday of every month
10.00am - 12 noon 		Reading Group - for book lovers.
Share your enjoyment of books over a cup of coffee 		Free

Every Wednesday and Friday
11.00am - 11.30am 
Term Time only

Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Rhymes and songs for parents, carers and babies

Free
No booking required
Second Thursday of every month
10.30am - 11.30am 		Thursday Group for over 50's.
Whether you need help using the library or finding something new to read, or just enjoy a chat over a cup of tea 		Free
Third Saturday of every month
11.00am - 12 noon

County Councillor Surgeries

Free advice for local residents about local matters.  Why not come along for a chat?

Free - No booking required
Tuesday 15th May
1.00pm - 3.00pm 		Cartoon Workshop
Practical Taster Session 		Free - places are limited so please book in advance
Wednesday 16th May
2.30pm - 4.30pm 		Watercolour Painting
Practical Taster Session 		Free - places are limited so please book in advance
Saturday 19th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Fun Floristry
Practical Taster Session 		Free - places are limited so please book in advance
Saturday 19th May
1.30pm - 3.30pm 		Fabric Jewellery Making
Practical Taster Session 		Free - places are limited so please book in advance

Uttoxeter Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
2.45pm - 4.15pm 		Computer Classes for Beginners and Improvers Please ask to be put onto the list - ask Staff for details

Every Tuesday
9.30am - 10.00am 

Storytime for pre-school children Free

Every Thursday 
10.00am - 11.00am

Ancestry Group - A group for Ancestry enthusiasts, come and use our computers to track down your family tree

Free
Friday 4th May
4.30pm - 6.30pm 		Mr Andrew Griffiths MP surgery Appointments through Mr Griffiths office in Burton
Friday 11th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		U3A Reading Group Free
Monday 14th May 
10.00am - 12 noon 		Reading Group Free
Tuesday 15th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		An Introductuion to Reiki
taster sessions (part of Adult Learners' Week) 		Free - booking essential
Wednesday 16th May
10.00am - 12 nooon 		Growing Healthy Veg with
ESBC - talk and practical session to include planting the outside courtyard (part of Adult Learners' week) 		Free
Thursday 17th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Family History on the Internet (part of Adult Learners' Week) Free - booking essential
Friday 18th May
10.30am - 12.30pm 		Cartoon Drawring Workshop
taster session (part of Adult Learners' Week) 		Free - booking essential
Tuesday 29th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Reading Group Free

Werrington Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

Every Tuesday
Excluding Bank/Public holidays  
9.30am - 10.00am
Term Time Only  

Baby Bounce & Rhyme   

Free
Every Monday
1.30pm - 2.30pm 		NEW  - The Book Cafe - Come along and talk about the books you have read and loved Free - including tea/coffee
Every Tuesday
1.30pm - 2.30pm 		NEW - Crafty Fingers - Bring your craft and chat with other friendly minded people - any ability Free - including tea/coffee
Date to be advised
3.00pm - 5.00pm 		Police Surgery and property marking Free - just drop in
Thursday 3rd May
12.30pm - 3.30pm 		Information and Advice on Learning for Work with Linda Wilde  Free - Please phone 01782 302706 for more information 

Wilnecote Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

First Monday of every month
2.15pm - 3.15pm

Family History Group - Help and advice tracing your family tree Free - limited places
Monday 28th May
2.15pm - 3.15pm 		Reading Group
For book lovers. Share your enjoyment of books over a cup of coffee 		Free
Wednesday 30th May
11.00am - 12 noon 		New Editions Coffee Morning
Drop in for a chat about books you love and browse our new stock over a cup of coffee 		Free
Saturday 12th May
10.00am - 12 noon 		Adult Learners' Week

Jewellery Making
Practical Taster Session 		Free - places are limited so please book in advance

Wolstanton Library

Wombourne Library

What's on

Date and time

Event

Cost

First Monday                    of every month                  2.15pm - 3.30pm

Reading Group - read and talk about books Free
First Wednesday
of every month
7.30pm - 9.30pm

Writers Club, talk and support for authors - everyone welcome

Free 

Every Wednesday            9.30am - 11.30am and         6.00pm - 8.00pm

Learndirect IT Classes Please ring 01902 892032 for further information and costs 

Every Thursday              2.00pm - 3.00pm              Term Time only

Baby Bounce and          Rhyme - songs and nursery rhymes suitable for babies with parents

Free
First Thursday
of every month
2.00pm - 4.00pm 		Reading Group  Free 
Tuesday 1st, 15th and 29th
May 
10.00am - 12 noon 		Work Club - help and advice to find employment Free
Thursday 10th, 17th and 24th  May
10.00am - 3.00pm 		Creative Writing Course Free
Booking required on 01902 892032

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