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Alexandra Park Library Alexandra Park Road, London, N22 7UJ Tel: 020 8489 8770 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9 to 7, Sat 9 to 5 and Sun 12 to 4 Special Events Alexandra Park Summer Exhibition This summer we will be holding our own Summer Exhibition. Contributors are invited to submit an artwork in any medium, including photography, up to the end of May. Application forms can be picked up from the library. The competition is open to anyone over 18. ESOL at Alexandra Park Library Do you have English as a second language? Do you need help with English in reading, writing, speaking and listening? Would you like to learn in a small group of six students? If you are interested, please contact Patricia at [email protected] or ask for details at the counter. Knitting and Sewing Circle Bring your current project – or come as a beginner – to our new drop- in knitting, and sewing circle which we will be holding every other Saturday. We aim to knit, sew, crochet embroider, chat, drink coffee and share our expertise for an hour, beginning on: Saturday 5th May, 3.00pm Book Sale The sale will run for one week, and all proceeds will go to the Alexandra Park Library Support Group. Saturday 12th May, 10.00am Forum ‘Bankers’ Bonuses: What Can be Done?’ Come and join our monthly discussion group. You can share your ideas, or just sit and listen. Saturday 12th May, 2.00 to 3.00pm Poetry Reading Published local poet Cheryl Moskowitz reads from her latest collection ‘The Girl is Smiling’. Thursday 17th May, 12.30pm Lunchtime Concert Paul Balmer (violin), Libby Kelly ((cello), Stephen Baron (piano) play Beethoven’s Trio in B flat, op 97 (‘Archduke’). Thursday 24th May, 12.30pm Motherhood: The New You A weekly facilitated support group for mums (dads welcome too). Led by a maternity coach, mums get to focus on their own experience: the challenges, logistics, changes in day to day life and how they are evolving as individuals and as parents. For more information, details on charges and bookings please visit www.labofself.com [email protected] or call 07855 411 779. Mondays at 11.00am Adult Haringey’s Hidden Streams Learners’ Library users may no be aware that on entering the library tye Week cross one of our hidden streams… Albert Pinching and David Dell, co-authors of ‘Haringey’s Hidden Streams’ will give a powerpoint-illustrated lunchtime talk on this fascinating subject. Friday 11th May, 12.30pm Copper-Foiling Workshop Come and try your hand at making a small copper-foil (Tiffany) glass piece. Local glass artist Ulrike Preuss will take you through the steps, and also talk about the art of glass fusing. Place are limited, so please book by calling the library. This is a free event. Saturday 12th May, 3.00 to 4.00pm Photoshop Taster Session Please call the library for details Microsoft Word Taster Session Please call the library for details Children’s ‘Movers and Shakers’ Events A half hour session incorporating songs, rhymes and baby signing, instruments, bubbles and parachutes! Tuesdays 10.30 to 11.00am for 12 months and under, Wednesdays 10.00 to 10.30 for all ages, Thursdays 10.00 to 10.30am for mixed ages. Please call 0203 0838887 to book, or online at www.theplayingspace.co.uk/moversandshakers. Under 5s Singing Session – Traditional Nursery Rhymes and Songs for Children and Carers Mondays 10.30 to 11.00am. This event is free Stay and Play Bring your children for a play session. Wednesdays 10.30 to11.00am Children’s Craft Every Thursday from 3.00 to 4.30pm Adult events Alexandra Park Library Community Choir Rehearsals every Wednesday evening, from 7.00 to 9.00pm. New members always welcome. Senior Citizen’s Coffee Morning Every Thursday, 10.30 to 12.00pm First Byte Basic computer skills classes. Please call the library to book your place. Every Tuesday 4.00 to 5.00pm. Book Club ‘The Story of an African Farm’ by Olive Schreiner Wednesday 9th May, 3.45pm Safer Neighbourhoods Public Meeting To confirm date, contact Alexandra Team 0208 721 2675 Lunchtime Concert Paul Balmer (violin), Libby Kelly ((cello), Stephen Baron (piano) play Beethoven’s Trio in B flat, op 97 (‘Archduke’). Thursday 24th May, 12.30pm Coombes Croft Library Tottenham High Road, London, N17 8AG Tel: 020 8489 8771 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 & Sat 9-5 Adult Italian Taster Class Learners’ Tuesday 15 May 2 to 3 pm Week French Taster Classes Tuesdays 5.00 to 6.00pm Maths Classes Thursdays 2. 00 to 3.30pm New! The Coombes Croft Gardening Club Interested in gardening? Please come along to our sessions and share your knowledge and skills to the rest of us. We aim to develop a meadow garden as well as herbs (at the front of the library) that will be friendly to bees. In the KF Estate garden we will explore growing a variety of herbs and salad produce Mondays 11.00 to1.00pm Adult events Pattern cutting and sewing workshops Tuesdays 1.30pm to 3.30pm The Friday computer club -basic ICT skills Fridays 11.00 to 12.30pm The Wednesday computer club • How to use GIMP ( free version of photoshop) • Web Design • Web Development Wednesdays 12.30 to 1.30pm Embrace UK’s Monthly Forum - Activity to be announced Wednesday 30th May 12.30 to 3.00pm Beginners Spanish for Adults Mondays 5.00pm to 6.30pm The Computer Club Learn basic IT skills using my guide online course. Every Tuesday and Thursday 11.00am to 1.00pm Embrace UK-Physical Exercises A programme of one hour weekly Exercises Wednesdays and Fridays 11.30am to 12.30pm Embrace UK-Physical Exercises A gentle Stretch Exercise session Fridays 10.00 to 11.00am The Art Group Come along and explore different art media Wednesdays 12.30pm to 1.30pm Knitting, Crochet, Tapestry Workshop Do knitting patterns leave you confused? Would you like to create your own tapestry artwork or try embroidery? Mondays 1.00pm to 3.00pm Rise! Empowerment Get Ready for Employment and find out about; • In work benefits, • Job search hints and tips, • Support services • One to one, advice and guidance on employment. Wednesdays 11.00am to 3.00pm One Minute HIV Testing Service Every Wednesday between 3.30pm and 6.30pm Free, Fast and Confidential Drop in for a rapid HIV test as well as advice and information on safer sex. No appointment needed. “Know your status and keep safe!” IAPT weekly counselling sessions Mondays, 9.00am to 1.00am By appointment The Book Club The group meet on the third Thursday of the month, 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Phone the library for further details. Literacy and ESOL Support - For beginners Join a small group for conversation and a study of English, grammar, vocabulary etc. Tuesdays 9.30am to 11.00am Thursdays 9.30am to 11.00am and 11.00am to 12.30am ESOL Support Learning English? Join a small group for conversation and a study of English, grammar, vocabulary etc. Wednesday, 9.30am to 11.00am The Iranian Community Support Club is run by the Iranian Welfare Association offering a variety of activities. As well as the opportunity to network and meet new friends. Fridays 1.30pm to 5.30pm Children’s Spanish for children events Mondays 4.00pm to 5.00pm Family Activity: Sing and Play Mondays 10.00am to 11.00am Family Activity: Story time and Songs Wednesdays 10.00am to 10.30am Family Activity: Messy morning and Sing Along Fridays 10.00am to 11.00am The Saturday Club A variety of Art and Crafts for families. 2.00pm to 3.00 pm Highgate Library 1 Shepherds Hill, London, N6 5QJ Tel: 020 8489 8772 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 Sat 9-5 Adult Greater London Authority Elections Activities Thursday 3rd May, 7am to 10pm Please be aware that Highgate children’s library will be closed all day on Thursday 3rd May as the area will be used as a polling station. The adult library will be open as normal. Open Book : Highgate Library Reading Group Last Monday of the month at 6.00pm – new members welcome. Next meeting: Monday 28th May, discussing Winter in Madrid by C.J. Sansom First Byte Computer Sessions for Adults Get Online with Go On! Booking essential as places are limited – call 020 8489 8772 Wednesdays 1.00pm to 3.00pm Libraries IAPT – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Health Anxious, depressed or feeling low? Book an appointment on: 0208 275 4032 or contact [email protected] Meditation classes – Be Stress Free Mondays 14th and 28th May from 10.30am to 11.15 am. No need to book in advance – just register when you arrive. For more info. contact Heruka Centre: 020 8455 7563 [email protected]| www.meditateinlondon.com Woodland Gardening Group Garden Come along and give a hand in making the library garden Events flourish this Spring! The group meets at 10.00am on the third Saturday of the month – Saturday 19th May Children’s Sing & Play Activities Every Wednesday from 11.00am to 12.00noon Kumon Maths & English Contact Manju 020 8202 7088 Mondays 3.45pm to 5.45pm Wednesdays 3.45pm to 5.45pm French For Children Saturdays 10.00am to 10.30am Contact Kate on 079123 07928 Make a Kite – Craft Event for Children Tuesday 8th May 2.30pm to 3.30pm. For ages 2+ Make a Spring Flower - Craft Event for Children Celebrate the start of the Chelsea Flower Show by joining us for a flower-themed children’s craft event Tuesday 22nd May 2.30pm to 3.30pm.