Wide range of events on offer in libraries throughout July
There are a wide range of events taking place in Nottinghamshire libraries during July.
These include craft activities, heritage events and talks.
For more details visit Nottinghamshire County Council's website: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/whatson
You can also sign up to the Email Me service on the website to get alerts for up and coming events.
Here are the events in the Advertiser area:
Newark: Timber Framed Buildings of Newark
July 3, 2pm – 4:30pm Free event Local History talk by Bernard Martin. Tel: 01636 703966, email: newark.library@nottscc.gov.uk. Event at: Newark Library, Beaumond Gardens, Baldertongate.
Newark: Local History Talk
July 3, 2pm - 4:30pm Free event
Join us for our monthly local history talk. Tel: 01636 703966, email: newark.library@nottscc.gov.uk
Newark Library, Beaumond Gardens, Baldertongate
Newark: Summer Reading Challenge Launch and crafts
July 12, 11am Free event
Come along and sign up for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge “Mythical Maze”. Tel: 01636 703966, or email: newark.library@nottscc.gov.uk. Newark Library, Beaumond Gardens, Baldertongate, Newark
Newark: Victoria Harwood, Author Book Signing
July 12 Free event
Get a signed copy of Bush Hog Tails: A Very Bushy Tail. Tel: 01636 703966, email: newark.library@nottscc.gov.uk
Event at: Newark Library, Beaumond Gardens, Baldertongate.
Newark: Crime Open Reading Group
July 14, 2pm Free event. Small charge for refreshments.
Join our Crime open reading group to discuss the latest book by Tami Hoag, The 9th Girl.
Tel: 01636 703966, email: newark.library@nottscc.gov.uk
Newark Library, Beaumond Gardens, Baldertongate, Newark
Newark: Local Studies Surgery
July 15, 10am - 1pm Free event
Help and advice on local history. Tel: 01636 703966, email: newark.library@nottscc.gov.uk
Newark Library, Beaumond Gardens, Baldertongate, Newark
Newark: Toddlebooks
July 16, 10am - 11am Free event
Join in our new reading chain “Toddlebooks”. The launch of this new chain for parents, carers and children under 5 years of age. Come along and enjoy reading the books with your children. Refreshments available. Tel: 01636 703966, email: newark.library@nottscc.gov.uk
Newark Library, Beaumond Gardens, Baldertongate
Bilsthorpe: Notts FHS Drop In
July 16-18, during opening Hours Free event
Find out more about researching your family history in Nottinghamshire with the Nottinghamshire Family History Society.Venue details
The Crescent, Bilsthorpe, 01623 870216 and email: bilsthorpe.library@nottscc.gov.uk
Southwell: Southwell Library Poetry Festival
Thursday 17 - Sunday July 20
Celebrate poetry through readings, workshops and performances.
This year’s event features Derbyshire Poet Laureate Helen Mort, who was recently shortlisted for the T.S. Eliot Award. New for this year are the Southwell Poetry Slam, and the magical poetry tree where children can write poems on bunting and display them on the library’s Bramley Apple Tree. Find out more about the Southwell Library Poetry Festival. Event at: Southwell Library, The Bramley Centre, King Street, Southwell
Newark: Afternoon Quiz and coffee
July 23, 2pm Free event, small charge for refreshments.
Join in our lively quiz, a prize for the winner! Tel: 01636 703966, email: newark.library@nottscc.gov.uk. Event at: Newark Library, Beaumond Gardens, Baldertongate, Newark
Newark: Mythical Maze
July 28, 2pm – 3pm Free event Join in our stories and craft event as you work your way through the Summer Reading Challenge. Tickets needed from the Help Desk. Tel: 01636 703966, email: newark.library@nottscc.gov.uk. Event at: Newark Library, Beaumond Gardens, Baldertongate, Newark
Newark: Crafty Natter
July 30, 10am - 11:30am Free event. Small charge for refreshments. Do you enjoy craft working then come along and join our friendly craft group. Tel: 01636 703966, email: newark.library@nottscc.gov.uk Newark Library, Beaumond Gardens, Baldertongate
Southwell: A Taste of Legendary China: Music, Stories and Craft July 30, 10:30am – 12:30pm Free event. Get a taste of China through music, stories and craft with musician and storyteller Ling Peng. Enjoy tales of the mythical Chinese dragon, listen to Chinese music, and make a 3D dragon puppet. Suitable for ages 5+. Booking essential at the library. Event at: Southwell Library, The Bramley Centre, King Street, Southwell.