Knit and Stitch at Oadby Library

Are you interested in knitting and sewing and want to meet in a friendly informal setting where you can chat as well as working on your projects?

Starting from Sunday September 6th Oadby Library,10 The Parade is setting up a social group for stitchers on Sundays 2.00-3.30 pm where you can meet in a friendly atmosphere and have a chat as well as sewing or knitting.

Please bring a pair of 4mm knitting needles and a ball of double wool. Wool will also be available to buy at the library.

Whether you are a knitting novice or an embroidery expert come along to Oadby Library for a knit and a natter, share tips and expertise or learn from others.

All ages and abilities welcome!

Contact Oadby library
Tel: 0116 305 8763
Fax: 0116 271 8163
E-mail: oadbylibrary@leics.gov.uk
Website: www.leics.gov.uk/OadbyLibrary

Great news for members of reading groups and writing groups!

Leicestershire Libraries and Loughborough University have agreed a reduced price for all reading group and writing group members for next weekend’s Polyverse Poetry Festival.  The festival starts on Friday July 24th and ends on Sunday July 26th.

It’s a massive event, featuring over 40 poets, workshops and discussions…. and Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy!

In recognition of the great support that the library service has given to the festival, prices have been reduced for reading group and writing group members: from £20 to £15 for the whole weekend, and from £10 to £7 for Saturday evening. 

Saturday will feature “Dreams of May”, a critically-acclaimed play-in-poetry, four of the best young writers from Leicestershire, plus Carol Ann Duffy. 

If you like poetry, write poetry, or are just tempted… this is a great opportunity to see an amazing line-up. For more details, visit the website http://artisanslibrary.ning.com

We look forward to seeing you there!
Best wishes from The Polyverse Team.

Oadby Library Crime Readers’ Group

Do you love reading crime novels?  Would you like to share what you have read with other people?  Then why not join our Crime Readers’ Group?

The books are chosen by the group in advance and we normally discuss one author or title each month.  We often have visiting speakers and enjoy trying quizzes and writing reviews.

The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 2 June when the group will be discussing author Hazel Holt’s book, Death in Practice.

Visit Oadby Library on Tuesday July 7th 6-7pm for a talk by local writer Ben Beazley about his new book ‘Crooked Mile’.

Family Reading Groups at Fleckney Library

Do you have a child/children aged between 4 & 7 Years old?
Would you like to support & encourage their reading in a fun & friendly environment?
Why not join Fleckney Library’s Family Reading group?

Family Reading Groups will be held once a month for about an hour from 6-7pm in the Library.  The next meeting will be on 19th may.

If you would like to join the group or find out more contact Fleckney Library

Thurmaston Library Reading Group

From May 2009 a new monthly reading group will be taking place at Thurmaston Library on the first Tuesday of each month at 5.00pm.

Book groups are great places to make new friends, share your reading experiences with others and widen your reading by trying books you might not normally choose for yourself. Over the year a wide range of books will be read. The books chosen each month will be available to borrow from the library.

Anyone interested in joining the new reading group is invited to go along to Thurmaston Library at 5.00pm on Tuesday 5 May when the group will be holding it first meeting.   For more information contact Thurmaston Library on 0116 3053513, www.leics.gov.uk/thurmaston_library

Leicestershire’s scene

What do you think of Leicestershire’s literature scene? How does literature help the community? Are you involved in a local reading group?

Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment!

Graphic Novels Reading Group

Coalville Library will have the first meeting of the new Graphic Novels Reading Group on Saturday 7th March 2.30-3.30pm
The group will give readers the opportunity to chat and discuss their favourite graphic novels and comics.  The meetings will be a fun time on a Saturday afternoon to meet new people with similar reading interests from all walks of life.  Come to every meeting or just turn up when you like!  Bring your friends or come and meet new people!  You may bring snacks and soft drinks to share if you like.  See you there…