Mature Times - Library Services

It's safe to return to Leicester libraries!

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:24:01 +0100

For one whole week Leicester Libraries will be having an amnesty on fines and will waive any overdue fines you have on your account!

Leicester Libraries Events for this season

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:07:10 +0100

A huge range of exhibitions and events are taking place in Leicester libraries this Spring.

I no longer feel left out with the web

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:59:54 +0100

In response to your correspondent 'Learning to Surf' (MT, August 2007), I would like to tell your readers about the service we have in Westminster City Council, London.

Libraries and computers - you tell us how it is!

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 13:29:10 +0100

In August's MT, reader R. Watts described his frustration at being unable to find library staff who could help show him how to use the library's computer ("Learning to Surf", East Sussex, August 2007.) Your responses to his letter have revealed some startling variations in computer assistance across the country.

What's coming up in Leicester Libraries!

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:38:11 +0100

A great line-up of events is planned in Leicestershire Libraries over the summer.

It's all happening in Leicester Libraries!

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:21:54 +0100

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

Books to go in Northfleet

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:53:50 +0100

Books To Go is an exciting free new service at Coldharbour Library, Coldharbour Road, Northfleet, Kent. The scheme is targeted at people who work full time and never seem to get the chance to come in and browse or those who cannot get out of their houses easily.

What's on in Leicester libraries this Spring?

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:27:45 +0000

Find out what's happening in libraries in Leicester - there's everything from crafts and music to improving your chances of getting a job!

Computer club calls for support

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:11:59 +0000

Could you help other older residents in the Bournemouth area join the computer age?

The future's BRITE at Braunstone

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:18:41 +0000

BRITE Centre Open Day takes place at Braunstone on 31st of January 2007. There are events and activities for adults, children and the whole family.

Could you help improve YOUR library?

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:08:57 +0000

Are you interested in reading, learning and libraries? Would you like to offer your input on how to improve local services? The Public Libraries in Havant, Hayling, Leigh Park and Waterlooville are forming panels of local residents to help advise on the future development of Library Services in their areas.

Paintings come alive in Westcotes!

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 12:52:31 +0000

'From Dinosaurs to Manga', Art Workshop: Create your own masterpiece!

This is a family event - for children, parents and carers Saturday 27th January 10.30am-11.30am Free, all welcome, refreshments provided. Westcotes Library Narborough Road. Telephone (0116) 299 5510.

Give your grandkids a grand book start!

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:32:21 +0000

Sadly, in our modern, high-tech society, much of the simple joy of sharing stories whilst gaining a love of books has been replaced by television and computers. Unless, of course, you join in with Bookstart, a new, nationwide programme which encourages adults to read with children - and it’s happening now at a library near you..

Not just books at Leicester Libraries!

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 09:00:04 +0000

There's education, entertainment, history, computer training, children's sessions going on at Leicestershire Libraries over the coming weeks and months - not forgetting plenty surrounding the Christmas festivities.

Audio books - available from my library

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 14:56:49 +0000

I was interested in your article on audio books from the RNIB. My library at Bromley provides me with ten of these a month at no charge, and I believe this service is available elsewhere. All I had to do was supply a letter from my consultant saying I was partially sighted and found reading difficult.