It's all happening in Leicester Libraries!

08/06/2007

From music clubs to computer tuition, and from storytime sessions where parents, grandparents and carers can take young children through to writers clubs, it's all happening in Leicestershire Libraries. Just take a look!

Age Concern Library Club:
Sue Manship of Age Concern's Community Befriending Service on this valuable new service being developed by the charity.
Tuesday 19th June
2 - 4 pm
Everard Room, Clarence House, 46 Humberstone Gate, Leicester  LE1 3PJ
Tel.: (0116) 222 0580
FREE


Age Concern Music Club:
A wide variety of recorded music presented by Age Concern Library staff
Tuesday 26th June
2 - 4 pm
Gwen Cook Room, Clarence House,
46 Humberstone Road, Leicester  LE1 3PJ
Tel.: (0116) 222 0580
FREE



Fosse School: 1897 - 1978: memories and history
A display of old photographs and reminiscences of the school on Mantle Road, Leicester
will open in the Fosse Library with the aim to collect more history and memories from the school’s former pupils and reconnect old friends.
Monday 18th June - 18 July
Display open for one month during library open hours
Open hours: Mon 10-6;Tues 2-5;Wed 12-6;Fri 10-1;Sat 10-4
FREE to attend
Fosse Library, Fosse Neighbourhood Centre
Mantle Road, Leicester
LE3 5HG
(0116) 225 4995
fosse.lib@leicester.gov.uk


Toddler Time Fun for under 5's (plus parents, carers)
Play with toys & puppets, enjoy storytelling time, create with crafts, join-in with rhymes and singing.
Tuesdays
9.30am - 11.30am
Aylestone Library
Richmond Road
Leicester
LE2 8BB
Free to all, just drop in
(0116) 283 2540


Toddler Time Fun for under 5's (plus parents, carers)
Play with toys & puppets, enjoy storytelling time, create with crafts, join-in with rhymes and singing.
Tuesdays
9.30am - 11.30am
FREE to attend
Belgrave Library
Cossington Street, Belgrave
LE4 6JD
(0116) 299 5500
belgrave.lib@leicester.gov.uk


Toddler Time Fun for under 5's (plus parents, carers)
Play with toys & puppets, enjoy storytelling time, create with crafts, join-in with rhymes and singing.
Wednesdays
1.00 - 3.00
Braunstone Library  
The BRITE Centre
Braunstone Avenue
LE3 1LE
Free to all, just drop in
(0116) 299 5476


Toddler Time Fun for under 5's (plus parents, carers)
Toys, crafts, singing and rhymes.
Every Tuesday morning
10.00 - 11.30 am
FREE to attend
Evington Library
200, Evington Lane
Leicester
LE5 6DH
(0116) 221 1286
evington.lib@leicester.gov.uk



Toddler Time Fun for under 5's (plus parents, carers)
Toys, crafts, singing and rhymes.
Every Monday morning
9.30 - 11.30 am
FREE to attend
Fosse Library
Mantle Road
LE3 5HG
(0116) 225 4995
fosse.lib@leicester.gov.uk



Toddler Time Fun for under 5's (plus parents, carers)
Toys, crafts, singing and rhymes.
Every Tuesday
9.30 am - 11.30 am
FREE to all, just drop in
Highfields Library
98 Melbourne Road,
Leicester
LE2 0DS
(0116) 299 5494
Contact email: highfields.lib@leicester.gov.uk



Fathers only toddler group
Play with toys & puppets, enjoy storytelling time, create with crafts, join-in with rhymes and singing.
Every Thursday
2pm - 3pm
FREE to all, just drop in
Highfields Library
98 Melbourne Road,
Leicester
LE2 0DS
(0116) 299 5494
Contact email: highfields.lib@leicester.gov.uk


Toddler Time Fun for under 5's (plus parents, carers)
Play with toys & puppets, enjoy storytelling time, create with crafts, join-in with rhymes and singing.
Wednesdays
10.30 - 11.30am
Knighton Library
Clarendon Park Road
Leicester,
LE2 3AJ
Free to all, just drop in
Tel: 299 5477



Sure Start Toddler time Fun for under 5's (plus parents, carers)
Toys, activities, stories and rhymes for Under 5s.
Every Thursday morning
9.30 - 11.30
FREE to attend
New Parks Library
Dillon Road
New Parks
LE3 9PF
(0116) 287 2620
new.parks.lib@leicester.gov.uk



Toddler Time Fun for under 5's (plus parents, carers)
Play with toys & puppets, enjoy storytelling time, create with crafts, join-in with rhymes and singing.
(In conjunction with Saffron Sure-start)
Fridays: 10.30 - 12.00am
Southfields Library
Saffron Lane
Leicester
LE2 6QS
Telephone: (0116) 299 5480
FREE



Toddler Time Fun for under 5's (plus parents, carers)
Play with toys & puppets, enjoy storytelling time, create with crafts, join-in with rhymes and singing.
Every Wednesday
1.00pm - 3.00pm
FREE to attend
St. Matthews Library
50 Malabar Road
Leicester
LE1 2PD
(0116) 223 2085
Contact email: st.matthews.lib@leicester.gov.uk



Toddler Time Fun for under 5's (plus parents, carers)
Play with toys & puppets, enjoy storytelling time, create with crafts, join-in with rhymes and singing.
Wednesdays
10am - 12pm
Hamilton Library & Learning Centre
Maidenwell Avenue,
Hamilton
Leicester LE5 1BL
(next to Tesco)
(0116) 221 2790
Free to all, just drop in



Toddler Time Fun for under 5's (plus parents, carers).
Play with toys & puppets, enjoy storytelling time, create with crafts, join-in with rhymes and singing.
Every Thursday:   9.30-11.30am
Free to all, just drop in
St Barnabas Library
French Road
Leicester
LE5 4AH
Tel (0116) 299 5450



Toddler Time Fun for under 5's (plus parents, carers)
Play with toys & puppets, enjoy storytelling time, create with crafts, join-in with rhymes and singing.  Run by trained staff
Every Friday
9.30 am -11.30 am
Drop-in, It's Free
Rushey Mead Library
Lockerbie Walk
LE4 7ZX
(0116) 2665112



Toddler time
Play with toys & puppets, enjoy storytelling time, create with
crafts, join-in with rhymes and singing.  Run by trained staff
Wednesdays: 10-11.30 am
Westcotes Library
Narborough Road
Leicester
LE3 0BQ
Tel: (0116) 299 5510
Contact email:  westcotes.lib@leicester.gov.uk




ALL OTHER ONGOING EVENTS

Age Concen Writers Club
Mutual support in a friendly and informal setting for aspiring writers over 55 years.
Every Wednesday afternoon
1.30 pm for about an hour
Clarence House
46 Humberstone Gate
Leicester LE1 3PJ
www.leicester.gov.uk/libraries
(0116) 222 0580
ageconcern.lib@leicester.gov.uk



NextStep Advice Sessions
Want to improving your
career prospects?

free advice on work and learning:
*    Developing new Skills
*    Succeeding at Interviews
*    job application forms
*    Compiling a CV
*    Looking for the right job


NextStep learning & work advice sessions:
Improving your career prospects
Mondays
10am - 5pm
Free to attend
Must be over 20 years old
Highfields Library
98 Melbourne Road
LE2 ODS
www.leicester.gov.uk/libraries
Contact Kamini Kari (0116) 299 5401
Kamini.kari@leicester.gov.uk


NextStep learning & work advice sessions:
Improving your career prospects
Tuesdays & Thursdays
2pm - 4pm
Free to attend
Must be over 20 years old
Central Library: Learning & information (Ref)
Bishop Street
LE9 9FN
www.leicester.gov.uk/libraries
Contact Kamini Kari (0116) 299 5401
Kamini.kari@leicester.gov.uk


NextStep learning & work advice sessions:
Improving your career prospects
Wednesdays (alternate)
10am - 1pm
Free to attend
Must be over 20 years old
Rushey Mead Library
Lockerbie Walk
LE4 7ZX
www.leicester.gov.uk/libraries
Contact Kamini Kari (0116) 299 5401
Kamini.kari@leicester.gov.uk



NextStep learning & work advice sessions:
Improving your career prospects
Thursdays
10am - 12.30pm
Free to attend
Must be over 20 years old
St Barnabas Library
French Road
LE5 4AH
www.leicester.gov.uk/libraries
Contact Kamini Kari (0116) 299 5401
Kamini.kari@leicester.gov.uk


NextStep learning & work advice sessions:
Improving your career prospects
Fridays
1.30pm - 4pm
Free to attend
Must be over 20 years old
Westcotes Library
Narborough Road
LE3 OBQ
www.leicester.gov.uk/libraries
Contact Kamini Kari (0116) 299 5401
Kamini.kari@leicester.gov.uk k


NextStep learning & work advice sessions:
Improving your career prospects
Saturdays
11am - 2pm
Free to attend
Must be over 20 years old
Central Library: Learning & information (Ref)
Bishop Street
LE9 9FN
www.leicester.gov.uk/libraries
Contact Kamini Kari (0116) 299 5401
Kamini.kari@leicester.gov.uk  



IT taster sessions
Run by Babington College
For users with little or no computer experience
Wednesday mornings
09.30 - 11.30
Beaumont Leys Library
LE4 1DS
(just over the bridge from Tesco)
Booking recommended
(0116) 299 5460


'Move On'
'Improve your reading, writing and maths' to improve job prospects,
prepare for GCSE's or to help your children with their home work
Fridays
1 - 3PM
Westcotes Library
Narborough Road
LE3 0BQ
FREE
Book a place: (0116) 299 5510



After school fun, craft and stories
Drop in sessions for 5 - 11 year olds, parents and carers.
Monday, Tuesday & Friday
3.30pm - 5.00pm
Braunstone Library
The BRITE Centre
Braunstone Avenue
Leicester
LE3 1LE
FREE
Tel: 0116 299 5476



Introduction to computers, word processing and the Internet.
Tuesdays
10.00-11.30
Knighton Library
Clarendon Park Road
Leicester
LE2 3AJ
FREE to atend
Booking recomended
(0116) 299 5477



Westcotes Library Readers Group
Discover authors. Share ideas. Informal, friendly and fun!
If you enjoy reading, getting involved in fascinating and sometimes
controversial discussions about books this group is for you.
meet monthly Wednesdays, contact library to find out when
1pm - 2.45pm
Westcotes Library
Narborough Road
LE3 0BQ
FREE, just drop in
(0116) 299 5510



After School Storytime Fun!
For 5+ years (and their parents/carers)
Once a month: please ring library for details.
3.30pm - 4pm
Westcotes Library
Narborough Road
LE3 0BQ
FREE, just drop in
(0116) 299 5510