Totnes Library

Events at Totnes

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Title:Half Term Fun Minibeast Mosaics
Date:Wednesday 6 June
Time: 11.00 - 12.00
Description: Come and enjoy making laminated paper mosaics that appear to be flying through the air - butterflies, frogs, bees, beetles and other mini - beasts.
Audience:Children
Cost:FREE
Bookings: No need to book, just turn up.
Organiser:Margaret Bailey
Partner: Chris Alton
 
Title: Read and Share
Date:Every Wednesday
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
Description: Come and enjoy listening to stories and poems in a group; share responses and have a cup of tea.
Audience:Adults
Cost:Free
Bookings: No booking required
Organiser:Maggie McCarney, who is a facilitator trained by The Reader Organisation (www.thereader.org.uk).
Partner: Chris Alton
 
Title: Tiny Tales
Date:Every Monday
Time: 10:30 - 11:00
Description: Come and join us for lots of fun at our story telling session. This lively interactive session also involves a simple craft activity.
Audience:Under 5s and their carers
Cost:Free
Bookings: Not required, just come along! For more details please speak to library staff.
Organiser:Margaret Bailey
 
Title: Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Date:Every Wednesday
Time: 10:00
Description: We sing songs and nursery rhymes, bounce, clap and have a good time. The activities will also help your child to develop confidence, co-ordination and listening skills.
Audience:Babies and toddlers and their carers are welcome to join in.
Cost:Free
Bookings: No need to book
Organiser:Chris Alton
 
Title: Poetry for Pleasure
Date:Usually the third Monday in the month. Next meeting Monday 16th May.
Time: 14:00
Description: If you enjoy reading, writing or listening to poetry, do come along to this group.
Audience:Adult
Cost:free
Bookings: Not required, please come along!
Organiser:Helen Ashley
Partner: Chris Alton
 
Title:UkOnline - UKonline Computer Sessions
Date:Sessions available on Tuesday & Wednesday mornings
Time: 9:30 - 10:30, 11:00 - 12:00
Description: Structured sessions for those who wish to get started or to improve their skills. There is a variety of sessions to choose from and a member of staff to help you. Sessions are on a one-to-one basis.
Audience:Adults
Cost:Free
Bookings: It is essential to book. Please ring or come in to the library.
Organiser:Marion Hammett 01803 862210
Partner: Chris Alton
 
Title: Young Volunteers Group
Date:Dates will vary but there will usually be a meeting every week on Fridays in the library.
Time: Usual meeting time is 4.00 - 4.45pm
Description: A new group who are keen to help plan events, assist with various activities in the library and act as Book Track 'buddies'. You are very welcome to join us.
Audience:Young people, approx age 10 - 14 years.
Cost:Free
Bookings: N/A
Organiser:Claire Barnett
Partner: Chris Alton
 
Title: Friends of Totnes Library
Date:The Friends of Totnes Library meet about once a month to plan events.
Time: Please contact the library for the date of the next meeting.
Description: The Friends of Totnes Library support the work of the library and help to raise awareness of the need for new premises.
Audience:Anyone over 18 years old
Cost:Free to join
Bookings: Not required, please speak to the library for more details.
Organiser:Co-Chairs: Peter Kiddle and Jean Holder
 
Title: Morning Reading Group
Date:Monthly - Thursdays (see library for current date)
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
Description: The Morning Reading Group was launched in September 2003. All members decide on the choice of book and usually all read the same title, sometimes chosen from the sets of titles held for reading groups. Discussion is always lively, with widely differing views expressed with both conviction and humour, and the chosen book is often the jumping-off point for wider discussion. Both fiction and non-fiction are considered.
Audience:All adults welcome
Cost:Free
Bookings: The group is currently operating a waiting list.
Organiser:Chris Alton - 01803 862210
 
Title: Afternoon Group
Date:Monthly - Thursdays (see library for current date)
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Description: The Afternoon Group was launched early in 2006. All members decide on the choice of book and usually all read the same title, sometimes chosen from the sets of titles held for reading groups. Discussion is always lively, with widely differing views expressed with both conviction and humour, and the chosen book is often the jumping-off point for wider discussion. Both fiction and non-fiction are considered.
Audience:All adults welcome.
Cost:Free
Bookings: The group is currently operating a waiting list.
Organiser:Chris Alton - 01803 862210