North Libraries Events

North Walsham Library For further information about events or to book where necessary please call 01263 512850 or check out our latest news on our Facebook Page: Facebook @ Library and don’t forget to ‘like’ us so you can keep up to date!

Special Events

Get Crafty with Kirsty 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th November – Why not join Kirsty for this free event for all things crafty !!

Regular weekly events

Scrabble – 1st and 3rd Mondays, 11am-1pm – a Social event for adults, new members are always welcome

Chess Club – 2nd and 4th Monday, 11am – 1pm, a Social event for adults, new members are always welcome

Short & Sweet Book Group - Tuesdays every 3 weeks. 1-2pm next meeting 19th November New Members always welcome. Ask staff for details of the books being discussed.

Bounce & Rhyme – Wednesdays 10.30–11.00am – come along for some fun and songs!

Stay and Chat - Wednesdays 11 – 12 pm For families with pre-school children. Come along to the library and enjoy a cuppa and a chat, Just drop in.

Colour Yourself Calm – Fridays 11am-1pm – a social event for adults, new members are always welcome

Just a Cuppa - Every Friday 2-4pm - Come & join us for this free drop in session have a chat and a cup of tea!

Lego Club – Alternate Saturday 11am – 12 noon, dates for November 2nd, 16th, 30th. Available for children aged 3yrs and upward

North Walsham Creative Writing Group – check with library for details.

Home Delivery Service If you love reading or listening to books but find it difficult to get to the library, we have volunteers from the Royal Voluntary Service who can deliver books to your door once a month on the 4th Friday of each month. This service is for people who are permanently unable to get to the library or to cover temporary periods of difficulty. Friends of North Walsham Library

Could you be part of a group that

• Develop ideas for events held at the library and promote the library and its services • Plan and hold fundraising activities, library sales, community events or raffles • Act as a link between the library and local community?

For further information please contact Paul on 01692 402482 Library For further information about events or to book where necessary please call 01692 580794

Regular events

Bounce and Rhyme - Tuesdays 11 – 11:30 am – come along for some songs and fun!

Stay and Chat - Tuesdays 11:30 – 12:30 pm For families with pre-school children. Come along to the library and enjoy a cuppa and a chat, just drop in.

Scrabble and Games Club - Every Thursday of the month between 2- 4 pm. Everybody welcome! Refreshments are available for a small fee

Stalham Book Club - 1st Thursday of the month If you've ever thought of joining a local book group, now is your chance! Join us at 6.15pm on the first Thursday of every month at Stalham Library

Ten Minute Book Club – Read a short book over 4 weeks, then spend just 10 minutes chatting about it with other readers. Speak to staff in branch for more information and to collect a copy of the book.

Get Crafty - 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month between 11am – 12:30pm. Come along to Stalham Library to share your Knitting, Sewing and other Crafty Skills with others. Please bring your latest project or join us to learn something new. Everybody is welcome, and refreshments are available for small fee.

After a busy summer of events at the library things have now quietened down a bit. We are therefore looking to possibly restart our French conversation group on Tuesday afternoons. If you would be interested in such a group, please let us know by either commenting below, contacting us on 01692 580794 or popping in to the library

Home Delivery Service If you love reading or listening to books but find it difficult to get to the library, we have volunteers from the Royal Voluntary Service who can deliver books to your door once a month on the 4th Friday of each month. This service is for people who are permanently unable to get to the library or to cover temporary periods of difficulty.

Friends of Stalham Library

Could you be part of a group that

• Develop ideas for events held at the library and promote the library and its services • Plan and hold fundraising activities, library sales, community events or raffles • Act as a link between the library and local community?

For further information please contact Paul on 01692 580794 Mundesley Library

For further information about events and to book please call 01263 720702 or email [email protected]

Open Libraries

To access the building during unstaffed sessions customers are required to visit the library and speak to a member of staff to register their Library Cards for Open Library.

Staffed Hours: Tues 1.30pm-7pm Fri 1.30pm-7pm and Sat 10am-4pm Open Library: Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-4pm and Sun 10am-4pm

Refreshments available during Staffed hours for suggested donation of a £1 - tea, coffee and biscuits along with the EDP and North Norfolk News plus free Wi-Fi.

Get all the latest news and ‘like’ us on our Mundesley Library facebook page.

Special Events

News just in – Mundesley will be holding a book and DVD sale on Saturday 19th October along with refreshments from 11.00 am. Sale books and DVD’s will also be available to buy during staffed hours over half term week.

Get Digital – please feel free to come into the library and enrol or continue with your Learn My Way course to help you get online and increase your knowledge.

Have you collected your Summer Reading Challenge medal and certificate? We have a few still in the library and would like to reward your hard work.

Regular Events

Knit and Natter Tuesdays 3.30-5.00pm

Mundesley Library Reading Group Tuesday 12th November 2nd Tuesday in the month 2.30-4.00pm

Seated Exercise Every Thursday 1.00 – 1.45pm Sessions in conjunction with North Norfolk District Council. Contact 01263720702, [email protected]. These sessions will be held in Open Library time (please see staff to activate your card) at a cost of £2 per session

Mundesley Library Creative Writing Group with Phil Barrett (MLWG) 1st Friday in the month 2.15-4.15pm. This group will be meeting on 1st November.

Just A Cuppa Fancy making some new friends or just having a chat whilst enjoying a nice cuppa? Please come along every Friday from 2.00-3.00pm, everybody welcome - the more the merrier.

Bounce and Rhyme – This group now meets every week! Friday’s 2.00-2.30pm Come along to our group for songs, rhymes and fun with Emma. Session suitable for pre-school aged children. Let us try and raise the roof with the singing.

Jigsaw Group – This group is now meeting every Saturday between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm If you love a jigsaw puzzle and think you would like to join a friendly group for company and a shared interest, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit and a chat in a relaxed atmosphere.

Home Delivery Service If you love reading or listening to books but find it difficult to get to the library, we have volunteers from the Royal Voluntary Service who can deliver books to your door once a month on the 4th Friday of each month. This service is for people who are permanently unable to get to the library or to cover temporary periods of difficulty.

Friends of Mundesley Library

Would you like to join an existing group who:

• Develop ideas for events held at the library and promote the library and its services • Plan and hold fundraising activities, library sales, and community events . Act as a link between the library and local community?

For further information please staff on 01263 720702

For further information about events or to book where necessary please call 01263 720702 or check out our latest news on our Facebook Page: Facebook @ Mundesley Library and don’t forget to ‘like’ us so you can keep up to date! Library For further information about events or to book where necessary please call 01263 512850 or check out our latest news on our Facebook Page: Facebook @ Cromer Library and don’t forget to ‘like’ us so you can keep up to date!

We are looking for a volunteer to run an after school club, this could be anything from code, lego, art we are open to suggestions. Please contact the library if you would love to help out with this.

Have you collected your Summer Reading Challenge medal and certificate? We still have some to be collected in the library and would like to reward your hard work.

Special Events

New to Cromer Library……. Shut Up and Write from Monday 4th November. This creative writing group will be meeting Mondays 1.45 for 2pm. Hosted by writers for writers, 1 hour of quiet writing. Time to chat before and after. Refreshments available.

Regular Events

Coffee, Tea, Chocolate and Biscuits available for £1. Come in and read the newspaper, we have the EDP, The Times & North Norfolk News. Borrow Magazines. We also have a large selection to download. Use our free WiFi and public PCs.

Get all the latest news and ‘like’ us on facebook: Cromer Library Follow us on Twitter @CromerLibrary

Just a Cuppa each Friday at 2pm Fancy a chat? Come along to ‘Just a Cuppa’ and see who else is about. Our Friendly volunteer will be delighted to see you. Free refreshments.

Share Your Skills A new group that will be meeting on the 1st Friday of each month 11am to 1pm. Next date 1st November. Come along and meet some new people, have a drink and a chat while you try something new or pass on skills you have to other members of the group.

North Norfolk Association for the Blind Monday 4th November from 10.30am to 1pm A signposting session. No booking required.

Cromer Visually Impaired Book Group now meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2pm. Next date 19th November. If you are visually impaired come and join a small, friendly reading group run by the North Norfolk Association for the Blind.

Bounce and Rhyme Every Friday 9.30 – 10.00am Please come along and join Chrystal for songs, rhymes and stories. Stay for a cuppa & a chat while the children play. Toys & refreshments available. These sessions are suitable for pre-school children.

Stay and Play 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month 10:30-12:30 – Free sessions for parents, carers and children to meet, chat and play. Working with Get Me out of these Four Walls

Seated Exercise Thursday 10.45 – 11.30am Sessions in conjunction with North Norfolk District Council. Contact 01263 516305, [email protected].

Knit and Natter Friday 10.30am – 12noon Do you enjoy knitting? Norfolk Knitters knit for charity. Items are sent to those in need in this country and other countries - all materials are supplied. Cromer Library is a collection point for the Community Wool Loft. They are pleased to receive any knitting related items. Art and Craft Group Mondays 10.30 -12.30 Come along and meet new people. Spend a relaxing morning being creative Bring along your own project or use the materials provided. No experience necessary. Refreshments available. Poetry Group meets last Thursday in the month at 2.30pm, come along and enjoy discussing poetry with other like-minded people.

Home Delivery Service If you love reading or listening to books but find it difficult to get to the library, we have volunteers from the Royal Voluntary Service who can deliver books to your door once a month. The Home Library Service is for people who are unable to get out of the home whether permanently or temporarily.

For more information or to book a place on any events, please call 01263512850 or email [email protected]. Cromer Library, Prince of Wales Road, Cromer, NR27 9HS

Open Library (unstaffed) Staffed Hours Monday 8.00am-10.30am 10.30am-7.00pm Tuesday 8.00am-10.30am 10.30am-7.00pm Wednesday 8.00am- 7.00pm unstaffed Thursday 8.00am-10.30am 10.30am-7.00pm Friday 8.00am-10.30am 10.30am-7.00pm Saturday 8.00am-12.00pm 12.00pm-4.00pm Sunday 10.00am-4.00pm unstaffed

During an Open library session, you can borrow stock, use Computers, Wi-Fi, photocopier and print. Please note, you will be unable to borrow DVDs and Music CDs. Sheringham Library

For further information about events and to book please call 01263 822874 or check out the latest news on our Facebook Page: Facebook @Sheringham Library and don’t forget to ‘like’ us!

Make sure your card is ready to use Open Library for more time in the Library. See staff next time you visit.

Come in and read the EDP, The Times and North Norfolk News newspapers and have a Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate and biscuits available for a donation. Why not see what magazines are in the rack to borrow or download from our online catalogue. Use our free Wi Fi and public PCs.

To book a place at any event call the library on 01263 822874 or email us on [email protected].

Regular Events

Creative Writing Group with Phil Barrett: Monday November 4th 12noon – 2pm. Ideas and tuition to develop and support your writing skills in friendly company.

Lets Talk about Art: Monday November 4th 10am – 12.30pm. Art appreciation group discussing all aspects of art forms including painting, sculpture and prints.

I.T. Support: Mondays 10am – 11am FREE practical advice available on a 1:1 basis with a library volunteer. Contact the library to book a session on your laptop, iPad or tablet.

Seated Exercise in the library: Friday 2pm – 2.45pm @ £2 per session Weekly seated exercise with Wyn Nurse, Local Area Sports Activator, in the library. Contact 01263 516305, [email protected]

Bounce and Rhyme for Under 5’s: Tuesday’s 10.15am – 10.45am. Come along for songs and fun. No booking required.

NCT Tums to Tots: Tuesday’s 10.45am – 12noon. Join a social group for parents and parents to be in the library and make new friends while having a tea or coffee and biscuits.

Children’s Tea Time Story Time: Every Term-time Wednesday 3.45pm - 4.15pm. Join Kate for an informal fun story time with stories old and new. For anyone who likes listening to a good story. No need to book.

Just A Cuppa: Every Wednesday 3.30pm-4.15pm. Join us in the library for a FREE cup of tea or coffee and biscuits. Come along and catch up with old friends or new.

3 for 2 on DVD’s: All day Tuesday’s (conditions apply)

Family History Help: Tuesday 12th & 26th November @ 1pm – 2pm & 2.15pm – 3.15pm. Practical 1:1 help and advice on how to start exploring your family history. To book a session contact the library on 01263 822874 or pop in and see staff.

Special Events

Colour Yourself Calm: Wednesday 6th November 3pm-5pm. Feeling Lonely, Bored or Lifes become grey and dull then come to library and colour yourself calm for adults with fun colouring in good company. Can’t make that day then why not come in and make use of our new “Colouring Corner” at the library. For more information see staff or contact the library on 01263 822874. Fakenham Library

For further information about events and to book please call 01328 862715 or check our Facebook page www.facebook.com/fakenhamlibrary Please check with the library first in case of any changes to events. Children must be accompanied by an adult

Special Events

Art Shed! Thursdays in November – 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th 1.30 – 3pm. Please bring own materials. Booking essential. £5 donation

Climate change: make a difference Saturday 16th November 2 – 3pm An overview of what’s causing climate change and how individuals can play their part, with particular focus on sustainable fashion. A Fakenham Library Friends event. Free but donations welcome. Refreshments provided. Booking essential – to book contact 01328 862715

Taking a stand against scams Thursday 28th November 11:30 am. Join us at our Friends Against Scams Awareness RSVP: Helen Barwick Email: [email protected] Tel: 07711762669

Fancy volunteering at your local library? We’ve lots of volunteering opportunities – helping with Bounce and Rhyme, becoming a Friend of the library, helping with Just a Cuppa and lots more! Just contact us for more information!

Regular Events

Lego Club Tuesdays 3.30 – 5pm term time. For children aged 5+ (but younger siblings welcome too!)

Help with your Family History Book a one-to-one sessions with our volunteer. Contact the library for details.

Computer Support Sessions Book your free space on a Monday afternoon for help with using computers and the Internet. Contact Fakenham Library for bookings.

Happy Hour – DVDs are all 2 for the price of 1 - every Tuesday 4pm – 6pm & Friday 5pm – 7pm

Seated Exercise – Mondays 2.15pm-3.00pm £2.50 per week. Booking essential Check dates and book your place with Sue Gathercole of Cardio & Core 07774 245810 [email protected]

Rag Rug Club – 1st Tuesday of the month 10.30-12 noon 5th November Beginners welcome. Share ideas – swap materials

Book Club – 2nd Tuesday of the month 10.30-11.30 12th November New members always welcome. Ask staff for details of the books being discussed

Games Afternoon - Mondays 1pm – 3pm Come along and enjoy a game or two!

Bounce and Rhyme – Tuesdays 2 – 2.30pm For pre school children and their families. Fakenham Library Audio Book Club – 3rd Monday of the month 10.30 -12.00 18th November This is run by the Norfolk & Norwich Association for the Blind (NNAB) To book your place call Mark or Elaine on 01603 629558 or [email protected]

Just a Cuppa – every Thursday 11am – 12 noon Feeling at a loose end? Come to the library for a cuppa and a chat.

Norfolk Citizens Advice – Mondays and Thursdays 10am – 3pm Drop in advice sessions Wells Library For further information about events and to book please call 01328 710467 or check our Facebook page www.facebook.com/fakenhamlibrary Please check with the library first in case of any changes to events. Children must be accompanied by an adult

Special Events

Taking a stand against scams Monday 25th November 11:30 am. Join us at our Friends Against Scams Awareness RSVP: Helen Barwick Email: [email protected] Tel: 07711762669

Fancy volunteering at your local library? We’ve lots of volunteering opportunities – helping with Bounce and Rhyme, becoming a Friend of the library, helping with Just a Cuppa and lots more! Just contact us for more information!

Looking to rent a room for your group? We now have a Community Room available at Wells Library – very reasonable rates! For further information please contact the library!

Regular Events

Stay and Chat Wednesdays 9.30 – 10.30am For families with pre school children. Come along to the library and enjoy a cuppa and a chat, Just drop in.

Lego Club First Saturday in month 10am – 12 noon 2nd November

Help with your Family History Book a one-to-one sessions with our volunteer. Just ask staff for details.

Happy Hour – DVDs are all 2 for the price of 1 - Every Saturday 10am-1pm

Games Afternoon Come along for a board game or two. Wednesdays 1 – 3pm.

Seated Exercise – Tuesday’s 11am – 11.45am £2.50 per week. Booking essential Check dates and book your place with Sue Gathercole of Cardio & Core 07774 245810 [email protected]

Knit and natter - Every 3 weeks on a Wednesday 10.30-12.30pm 20th November

Book Club - 1st Wednesday of the month 2.30-3.30pm 6th November New members always welcome. Ask staff for details of the books being discussed

Crime Book Club - 1st Wednesday of the month 5.30 – 7pm 6th November New members always welcome. Ask staff for details of the books being discussed

Just a cuppa – every Friday 11am-12noon Fancy making some new friends, or just to have a good old chat? Then come along to this free drop in session. Holt Library

For further information about events and to book please call 01263 712202 or check our Facebook page www.facebook.com/libholt Please check with the library first in case of any changes to events. Children must be accompanied by an adult

Special events

Ghost stories and Gothic Fiction Thursday 31st October 7.30pm – 9pm Sally Harris, author of Haverscroft, will be giving a talk on her work and writing gothic fiction, as well as offering a few writing exercises too! Please bring a paper and pen. £3 payable on booking - includes refreshments. To book contact the library on 01263 712202 or see a member of staff.

Taking a stand against scams Wednesday 27th November 11:30 am. Join us at our Friends Against Scams Awareness RSVP: Helen Barwick Email: [email protected] Tel: 07711762669

An Evening with Helen McDermott Friday 29th November 7.30pm – 9pm A talk by Helen McDermott, radio and television presenter, best known for her work at Anglia Television. Booking essential. Tickets £5 payable on booking. Refreshments provided. A Holt Library Friends event.

Fancy volunteering at your local library? We’ve lots of volunteering opportunities – helping with Bounce and Rhyme, becoming a Friend of the library, helping with Just a Cuppa and lots more! Just contact us for more information!

Regular Events

Family History Every Tuesday 10am – 12 noon Drop-in session with Val and Vic our Family History volunteers. Please check with library first.

Bounce and Rhyme Tuesdays 10.30am Stories, rhymes, cuppa and chat for pre school children and their families

Natwest Community Banker Drop in Last Tuesday in month 10am – 12 noon - 26th November

Computer Support Sessions – help with tablets too Every Wednesday 10am – 12 noon Book a free ½ or 1 hour session with our Library IT Buddy Stephen

Craft and Chatter Every Wednesday 10.00am – 12 noon

Chair Yoga Every Wednesday 2 -3pm (check with tutor first in case of holiday). £5. To book contact Toni on 07500887725

Barn Owl Book Group and Crime Book Group Check with library for next meeting

My Norfolk, My Holt Thursday 14th November 11am Iain Wilson, Byfords

Writing Group Normally every third Friday in month– check with library first. 1pm – 3pm. 15th November

Just a Cuppa Every Friday 10.30 am – 12 noon Come and join us for a drink and a chat.