Library Events – November 2014

JUBILEE LIBRARY - 01273 290800

Booklover Store - 01273 294071 Book Group enquiries – bookgroupslibraries @-.gov.uk

EVENTS THIS MONTH DATE EVENT Saturday 15 th November ‘Walk and Read’ Meet outside Jubilee Library 11am Enjoy the combined wellbeing benefits of walking and reading with this fantastic walk to the seafront and back to Jubilee Library through the historic and twittens. At the Library find out more about its mood boosting books, take out a good read, or just enjoy browsing.

EXHIBITIONS DATE EVENT Monday 12 th May – End of Rare Books and Special Collections Exhibition December 2014 Persuasion – First World War Recruitment and Fundraising Posters A display of posters held in Rare Books and Special Collections in The Tony Miller Reading Room, Upper Floor, Jubilee Library 4 October – 2 November Brighton Photo Biennial 2014 Evolving in Conversation Photobookshow An exhibition of photobooks, curated from an open call for submissions on the theme Communities, Collectives & Collaboration. Come browse a diverse range of handcrafted, artist-led and self- published books, reflecting this year’s Biennial theme, selected from an international open call that attracted work from established and emerging artists from around the world. In the Library Monday 29 th September – Brighton Early Music Festival Sunday 5 th October In the Foyer 27 th October – 9 th Arbor Mysterium – Dark studies of woods with black and white November images. In the Foyer. 27 th October – 2 nd “Goodbye to the Wall. 1989 and all that” – black and white November photographs made in Eastern Europe around the time of the fall of the Berlin Wall 25 years ago. Images from the historic night in November 1989 and life behind the iron curtain before the times of a united Europe. In the Window. Friday 7 th November Macular Society Lobby Information Point Saturday 8 th November The Open University Lobby Information Point Saturday 15 th November European Movement – European Union Information Stand Lobby Information Point Monday 17 th to Sunday ‘Alcohol Awareness Week’ – CRI Health Promotion Team of 23 rd November Sussex Partnership Lobby Information Point Monday 17 th to Sunday ‘Behind Closed Doors’ – R.I.S.E. raising awareness of domestic 23 rd November abuse. In the Foyer

Monday 24 th to Sunday ‘Garden Consultation’ – A community engagement exhibition from 30 th November the Royal Pavilion and Museums team. In the Foyer. Monday 24 th November ‘Contemporary Icon’ – Oak carved relief works, using reclaimed to Sunday 7 th December timber representing daily 21 st century life. In the Foyer.

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Thursday 27 th November ‘ World Aids Day Partnership – Sussex to Thursday 4 th December Beacon. In the Library

REGULAR EVENTS DATE EVENT Second Tuesday of each Adult ‘Red’ Fiction Reading Group month at 6.15pm Group meets monthly to read and discuss fiction. Last Thursday of each Adult ‘Yellow’ Fiction Reading Group month at 5.45pm Group meets monthly to read and discuss fiction. Last Saturday of each Adult ‘Saturday’ Fiction Reading Group month at 12.00pm Group meets monthly to read and discuss fiction. Alternate Mondays Baby Boogie 10.15 – 10.45 Music, rhythm and rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers and their parents / carers. Second Saturday each Dads Baby Boogie month 10.15 – 10.45am Music, rhythm and rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers and their (term time only) dads / male carers. Mondays 1pm – 4pm Drop in to Quit Session for all who wish to give up smoking. In the Learning Centre. Every Monday, Tuesday, Get Online with libraries Wednesday and Saturday Computer session for all ages 18+. Get started on surfing the net and Between 10.00am and see what the world wide web has to offer for you. Please call 01273 1.00pm 296969 to book a session. Every Tuesday 10.00am – Knitting at Jubilee Library 12 noon Come along to learn a new skill, practice the stitches you already know, or brush up on those you might have forgotten. Or just come along to knit and natter! Suitable for all levels. Thursdays 10.00am – MACS (Money Advice & Community Support) is a registered 1.00pm charity based in Brighton and Hove. They help and support people in Sussex experiencing difficulty managing their money or financial affairs. They are holding advice sessions in the library. Sessions are by appointment only. Please ring 01273 664000. Fridays 10.30am – Read Aloud Group 12.30pm and Join us for reading aloud from, listening to and discussing books. Just 2.00 – 4.00 pm drop in. Share a conversation, a cup of tea and meet new friends at this informal group. This group is suitable for those who have a visual impairment. Every Wednesday Storytime for Pre School Children 10.15 – 10.45am Sundays 1.00pm Sunday Film Screenings Enjoy a film on our large plasma screen TV. Free.

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HOVE LIBRARY - 01273 290700

Book Group enquiries – bookgroupslibraries @brighton-hove.gov.uk Email Hove Library – [email protected]

EVENTS THIS MONTH DATE EVENT Saturday 8 th November Discover the WW1 Resources held in the Library 11.00am – 12 noon Wolseley Room, Upper Floor. Explore service records, photographs, newspapers, WW1 scrapbooks, on-line resources… Free Event. Email [email protected] Tuesday 11 th November First World War – Hove Roll of Honour 2.30 – 3.30pm Trevor Cox, military historian, will talk about the service records, letters and photographs collected on Hove residents who died during WW1. Free Event Email [email protected]

REGULAR EVENTS DATE EVENT First Tuesday of each Adult ‘Main’ Fiction Reading Group month at 6.00pm Group meets monthly to read and discuss fiction. Last Tuesday of each Adult ‘Green’ Fiction Reading Group month at 6.15pm Group meets monthly to read and discuss fiction. Last Saturday of each Adult ‘Booker’ Fiction Reading Group month at 12.00pm Group meets monthly to read and discuss fiction. Third Tuesday of each Adult ‘LGBT‘ Fiction Reading Group month at 6.45pm Group meets monthly to read and discuss fiction. Second Tuesday of the Literati Anonymous month at 6pm Group meets bi-monthly. 2nd and 4 th Thursday in the Baby Boogie month Music, rhythm and rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers and their 2.15 – 2.45pm parents / carers. Every Monday 2.00 – Get Online with libraries 5.00pm, Wednesday and Computer session for all ages 18+. Get started on surfing the net and Thursday 10.00am – see what the world wide web has to offer for you. Please contact a 1.00pm member of staff. Thursdays at 10am – 12 Knitting at Hove Library noon Come along to learn a new skill, practice the stitches you already know, or brush up on those you might have forgotten. Or just come along to knit and natter! Suitable for all levels. Mondays 9.30am – MACS (Money Advice & Community Support) is a registered 12.30pm charity based in Brighton and Hove. They help and support people in Sussex experiencing difficulty managing their money or financial affairs. They are holding advice sessions in the library. Sessions are by appointment only. Please ring 01273 664000. Thursdays 2 – 4 pm Read Aloud Group Join us for reading aloud from, listening to and discussing books. Just drop in. Share a conversation, a cup of tea and meet new friends at this informal group. Fridays 10.15am Storytime for Under 5’s First Saturday of each Writing Group month 11am– 1.00pm – There are two writing groups at Hove - 3 Library Events – November 2014

(The Comedy of Errors) The Comedy of Errors (beginners writing group) - welcomes new members. Third Saturday of each The Hatchery (improvers writing group) – currently full. month 11am-1pm (The Hatchery)

COLDEAN LIBRARY - 01273 296902

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EVENTS THIS MONTH DATE EVENT Monday 27 th October – Spooktacular Halloween Treasure Hunt Saturday 1 st November Running all week for children of all ages.

REGULAR EVENTS DATE EVENT Saturday 22nd November Councillor Surgery with Christina Summers 10.00am – 12.00 noon Thursdays 9.00 -11.00am Stories and Play – for under 5’s and their carers (term time only)

HANGLETON LIBRARY - 01273 296904

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REGULAR EVENTS DATE EVENT Last Saturday of each Adult Fiction Reading Group month at 11am Group meets monthly to read and discuss fiction. Wednesdays 2 – 5pm Council Connect Residents can get help using the internet and accessing council services through the web at these advertised sessions. 4th Thursday of the Baby Boogie month Music, rhythm and rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers and their 10.15 – 10.45 parents / carers. Every Thursday Get Online with libraries 45 minute sessions from Computer session for all ages 18+. Get started on surfing the net and 10.00am – 12 noon see what the world wide web has to offer for you. Please phone the library to book a session. First Friday of each Local Councillor’s Open Surgery with Councillor Tony Janio month 4.00 -5.00pm First Saturday of each Poetry Group month at 10.30am Group meets monthly to read, write and discuss poetry

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HOLLINGBURY LIBRARY - 01273 296908

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EVENTS THIS MONTH DATE EVENT Monday 10 th November Cancer Awareness session 2.00 – 3.00pm Thursday 20 th November Storytime for pre-school children 2.15 – 2.45pm

REGULAR EVENTS DATE EVENT 2nd Thursday of the Baby Boogie month Music, rhythm and rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers and their 10.15– 10.45am parents / carers. Phone to make a booking. Silver Surfers Computer taster sessions for anyone over fifty. Please phone the library to book a session.

MILE OAK LIBRARY - 01273 296916

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REGULAR EVENTS DATE EVENT Fourth Thursday of each Adult Fiction Reading Group month 5.30- 6.45pm Group meets monthly to read and discuss fiction. This will take place in a temporary venue. Please ask staff for details.

MOULSECOOMB LIBRARY - 01273 296910

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EVENTS THIS MONTH DATE EVENT Tuesday 28 th October to Spooktacular Halloween Treasure Hunt Saturday 1 st November Running all week for children of all ages

REGULAR EVENTS DATE EVENT Saturday 22 nd November Councillor Surgery with Christina Summers 2.00 – 4.00pm Fridays am Gardening Group 5 Library Events – November 2014

Every Friday 2.00 – Get Online with libraries 5.00pm Computer session for all ages 18+. Get started on surfing the net and see what the world wide web has to offer for you. Please phone the library to book a session. Tuesdays 10.00am (term Stories, Art and Singing for Pre School Children time only)

PATCHAM LIBRARY - 01273 296912

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REGULAR EVENTS DATE EVENT First Friday of each Adult Fiction Reading Group month at 11am Group meets monthly to read and discuss fiction. 2nd Tuesday of the Baby Boogie month Music, rhythm and rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers and their 10.15 – 10.45am. parents / carers 2nd Friday in the month Councillor Surgery 4.00 – 5.00pm# Tuesdays 10.00am – Get Online with libraries 1.00pm Computer session for all ages 18+. Get started on surfing the net and see what the world wide web has to offer for you. Please phone the library to book a session. First Saturday of each Local History Group month at 10.30am First Friday of each Poetry Group month 12 noon The group meets monthly to read aloud and discuss poetry.

PORTSLADE LIBRARY - 01273 296914

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EVENTS THIS MONTH DATE EVENT Saturday 15 th November Join us for the Big build up to Christmas Fun 10.30am – 12 noon Make a card for a special person, paint a wooden snowman,reindeer or Santa mask or make your own bauble and badge. Free event. Booking is required.

REGULAR EVENTS DATE EVENT Second Saturday each Adult Fiction Reading Group month Group meets monthly to read and discuss fiction. Contact library for 10.30am- 12.00pm further information.

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3rd Tuesday of the Baby Boogie month Music, rhythm and rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers and their 10.15 – 10.45am parents / carers. Wednesdays 3.30 – Homework Club 5.00pm Get help with your homework or revision from trained helpers, use the internet for your research and find out what else is going on in the library. The Homework Club is for 9-16 year olds. Every Tuesday 10.00am Get Online with libraries – 1.00pm Computer session for all ages 18+. Get started on surfing the net and see what the world wide web has to offer for you. Please phone the library to book a session. Wednesdays twice per Local History Group month 9.30 – 11.30am First Friday of each Writing Group month 10.45 – 12.45

ROTTINGDEAN LIBRARY - 01273 296918

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EVENTS THIS MONTH DATE EVENT

REGULAR EVENTS DATE EVENT First Thursday of each Adult Fiction Reading Group month at 11am Group meets monthly to read and discuss fiction. Every Thursday 10.00am – Get Online with libraries 1.00pm Computer session for all ages 18+. Get started on surfing the net and see what the world wide web has to offer for you. Please phone the library to book a session. 2nd and 4 th Monday Early Childhood Project 10.00 – 11.30am Story, craft and singing with Clair

SALTDEAN LIBRARY - 01273 296920

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REGULAR EVENTS DATE EVENT 1st Tuesday of each Baby Boogie month Music, rhythm and rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers and their 2.15 - 2.45pm parents / carers. 7 Library Events – November 2014

Every Friday 2.00 – Get Online with libraries 5.00pm Computer session for all ages 18+. Get started on surfing the net and see what the world wide web has to offer for you. Please phone the library to book a session. 1st and 3 rd Saturday in the Library Writers Group month 4.30 – 6.30pm Contact Roger Bluff on 07932458071 Alternate Thursdays 4.30 Saltdean Scribblers – 6.30pm 6th and 20 th Contact Rob Upward 01273 309907 November

WESTDENE LIBRARY - 01273 296922

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REGULAR EVENTS DATE EVENT 3rd Tuesday of each Baby Boogie month Music, rhythm and rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers and their 2.15 -2.45pm parents / carers. (Term-time only). Saturdays, 10.00am- Get Online with libraries 1.00pm Computer session for all ages 18+. Get started on surfing the net and see what the world wide web has to offer for you. Please phone the library to book a session. Contact Library Police Community Support Officer Surgery

WHITEHAWK LIBRARY - 01273 296924

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EVENTS THIS MONTH DATE EVENT Saturday 1 st November Half Term Family Event 10.30am – 12.30pm Craft activities. All welcome. Under 8s accompanied please.

REGULAR EVENTS DATE EVENT 1st Tuesday of the month Baby Boogie 10.15 – 10.45am Music, rhythm and rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers and their parents / carers. (Term-time only). Saturday 10.00am – Get Online with libraries 1.00pm Computer session for all ages 18+. Get started on surfing the net and see what the world wide web has to offer for you. Please phone the library to book a session. Free National Health Checks Tel 01273 294559 8 Library Events – November 2014

Thursdays 1.30 – 3.00pm Stories, Art and Singing for Pre School Children (term time only)

WOODINGDEAN LIBRARY - 01273 296928

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EVENTS THIS MONTH DATE EVENT Saturday 1 st November Brighton Photo Biennial 11.00am – 1.00pm Seeing Things Differently A series of workshops for children and families. Join in creative activities to explore your ideas of how one person can make a difference. Have fun with photography and collaborate to capture your creative responses. Be part of the Evolving in conversation project. Facilitated by young people from Brighton & Hove with photographer Georgia Metaxas , Hannah Coxeter and David Allistone from Exploring Senses and Vicky Tremain from Brighton and Hove Libraries Services. Free, all welcome, no need to book. Cameras not necessary. Most suitable for ages 4-11. Monday 17 November Business Information Workshop - Learn how to build a 3-4pm business to business mailing list

Come along to our presentation and workshop and learn how to use Mint UK – a database of UK company and business intelligence. Learn how to: • get company reports on individual companies and industries • find new companies to target – e.g. specific company types in a specified location • create a Business to Business contact list • check the financial stability and credit scores of your suppliers • get international industry research

A trainer from Bureau Van Dijk will present this online business resource and be on hand to get you started with your own searches. Please note – this resource is normally only available for customers in Jubilee Library.

Places are limited, please book your place by calling 01273 294071 or call in to the Booklover Store at Jubilee Library. For more information please email [email protected]

REGULAR EVENTS DATE EVENT Third Thursday of each Adult Fiction Reading Group month at 2.45pm Group meets monthly to read and discuss fiction. Last Saturday of each Coffee Morning month 10.00am- Tea, coffee and biscuits 9 Library Events – November 2014

12.00pm 2nd and 4 th Monday Early Childhood Project 10.00 – 11.30am Story, craft and singing with Clair Saturdays 10.00am – Get Online with libraries 1.00pm Computer session for all ages 18+. Get started on surfing the net and see what the world wide web has to offer for you. Please phone the library to book a session.

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