We are planning a number of activities and events in the library building and the community from August through to December 2016. They will be delivered in collaboration with local people, community groups and businesses. To find out more; to get involved in the Community Learning Hub activities; share your ideas for an event or project; run a session with us or to hire a room please speak to one of the Hub Team Members, Maja, James or Alison – we are always around in the Library, or email [email protected]
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| Speak to the Library Team | WAGGLE AND HUM
Traditional and modern nursery rhymes and song sessions for 0 – 2 year olds and costs £1.20 minimum donation per child. Lambeth Library Services programme will change after 10th September 2016 |
Tuesdays and
Thursdays PLUS alternate Saturdays for dads. Mums and other members of the family are welcome
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Tues and Thurs – 11am –11.30am
Alt. Saturdays 10 – 10.30am |
£1.20 minimum donation per child | Library Team – Speak to Fiona | Children’s Library |
| Summer FUN | ||||||
| The Big Friendly Read
National Reading Challenge: pop along with your 5 – 11 year olds children to sign up to this fun activity during the summer holidays. Register from Monday 11th July. The challenge is for children to read 6 books by 10th September. |
Visit the Upper Norwood Library Website for further information | Summer Challenge | FREE! | Visit the Upper Norwood Library website or come in and speak to the Library Team | Children’s Library | |
| Indoor Backyard
We have brought the sun and the garden indoors – Join us for some indoor summer fun! |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 30th July to 31st August | Pop inside and visit our Indoor Backyard when the library opens | Donations to the ‘find Robbie fund’ | Community Hub Team | Library Building | |
| Arts and Craft
Bring your 3 – 6 year olds (younger siblings welcome) for some creative fun with the Hub team. Create something lovely and/or make a wand, pirate hat or treasure chest then join the story telling group to use it as a prop in your very own adventure!
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Sessions take place on Wednesdays in the Library.
10th August 17th August 24th August 31st August |
Summer Fun from 10am – 12pm
As the Library is closed on Wednesdays we need to know if you plan to join us – Please speak to the Hub Team at the front Desk – ASK FOR MAJA |
Art and Craft only £4.00
Art into story telling = £6.00
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The Community Hub Team | Library Building | |
| Art into story telling
Bring your prop, or just yourself, to make up a group adventure – The Fairies who went to sea to find a magic sword |
Dates as above
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Summer Fun from 10am – 12pm
As the Library is closed on Wednesdays we need to know if you plan to join us – Please speak to the Hub Team at the front Desk – ASK FOR MAJA |
Story telling only = £4.00
Art into story telling = £6.00 |
The Community Hub Team | Library Building – PLEASE BOOK WITH MAJA AT THE FRONT DESK | |
| Learning Events and Activities for All Ages | ||||||
| Digital Inclusion Classes – learn how to use a computer/tablet or smartphone and the internet – see flyers in the building for further information | Tuesdays
Thursdays |
10.30am – 12.30pm
10am – 12.30pm Sign up at the front desk – ASK FOR JAMES |
FREE | The Community Hub Team | Basement Office, Library Building | |
| Boundaries: for people with an interest in local heritage and garden or landscape design
An exciting heritage project involving the local community in a programme of creative activities and events inspired by the 50th anniversary of the creation of the London Boroughs. take part in developing ideas for a garden and footpath design for the Upper Norwood/Crystal Palace Triangle entrance to Crystal Palace Park with local Landscape Architect Lou Yates.
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12th August
19th August 2nd September
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11am to 1pm | FREE | The Community Hub Team | People need to book on
07956 861052 or [email protected]
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| Norwood Society
Local History Meetings & Walks 2016
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Local History Talks are held on the 3rd Thursday of the Month
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7.30pm – 9.30pm | FREE with refreshment but donations are appreciated | Contact Alan or Barbara @ | Basement room, Upper Norwood Library | |
| Act Yourself Confident | Drop-in ‘confidence through acting’ workshop for all ages | 1 pm – 2.30pm | £10; £5 concession | Community Hub Team | Catherine Eaglestone
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| Upper Norwood Library Games Club | Board gaming for all ages | 1.30pm – 4.30pm | FREE | Library Activity | Meeting Room or Junior Library
Andy Horton: [email protected] |
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