Coalville Library February Events and Activities

Event & Activities February 2018

Name the Wriggly Readers Bear Competition:

Our bear needs a name! Enter your suggestion on Thursday 8th Feb. The winning entry gets to take Bear home for a week and tell us all about it in his accompanying notebook. All you have to do is borrow four books to enter. Open to 0 – 4 year olds.

Thursday 8th February, during Wriggly Readers 10.15-10.45am

Construction Club

Saturday 3rd & 17th February 10.30am – 12 noon

Let your imagination run wild playing with LEGO and listening to stories for inspiration!

Most suitable for 6 – 12 years, however families are welcome. Children to be accompanied by an adult.

£1 per child, booking essential.

Introduction to iPad Sessions (Basic Use) If you’re thinking to buy an iPad why not come to the library and try one of ours, contact the library to arrange a session. 1:1 session £6 library members or £7 non – library members.

Lion Learners – Amazing Animals:

Meet and handle some amazing animals at Coalville Library! This event is for children aged 4-12 years and costs £3 per child. Tickets must be pre-booked.

Tuesday 13th February, 2-3pm.

Elly Griffiths Author Talk:

Coalville Library presents award winning crime writer Elly Griffiths talking about her latest Ruth Galloway novel. Pre-booking is essential for this free event.

Thursday 15th February 1pm-2pm

Work Club

Every Friday 10.00am – 12 Noon

Looking for help getting back into work or training, becoming self-employed or starting your own business?

Come along to the library for assistance and support.

Digital Drop In

Every Friday 10.00am – 12 noon

Looking to improve your IT skills? Come along to the library for assistance and support including setting up emails, social media, online safety and more.

Regular Events

Wriggly Readers

Every Monday 2.15pm – 2.45pm and Every Thursday 10.15am – 10.45am

Story and rhyme time for 0 – 4 year olds and their carers. Free session but come early as spaces are limited.

Coalville Diabetes Support Group

Every 2nd Monday of the month. Drop in between 3.00pm – 5.00pm

The support group is open to anyone affected by diabetes including friends, family and carers. For further information please contact Bill Brown, Group leader on Tel: 07876 748113

Age UK Coffee Morning

Every Tuesday 10.00am – 12 noon

A chance for older people to have a cuppa, chat, get advice and meet friends.

Make Friends With A Book

Every Tuesday 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Come along and listen to a good story or a poem over a biscuit and a cuppa. Non-reader or keen reader, you can sit and listen, or join in the discussion as much as you like.

Colouring For Grown-Ups!

Every Thursday 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Come along & enjoy this relaxing free session. All materials are provided. Ask staff for details.

Singing Café 4U

Every Friday 1.30pm – 2.30pm

For people with mental health conditions such as dementia