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Library Events – October 2016 JUBILEE LIBRARY - 01273 290800 Booklover Store - 01273 294071 Book Group enquiries – [email protected] Writing Group enquiries – www.newwritingssouth.com/writer-groups EVENTS THIS MONTH DATE EVENT Monday 19th September Snowdogs by the Sea to 27th November The Martlets Hospice has teamed up with Wild in Art to stage an extraordinary public art trail in Brighton & Hove this autumn. A pack of Snowdog puppy sculptures designed by local school children will be on display. Jubilee Library has 5 Snowpups from Coldean and Elm Grove Primary Schools. More information and trail at http://www.snowdogsbythesea.co.uk/ Monday 3rd October Tight Modern 10.15am – 1.15pm Art workshop with artist Nickova Behling. The workshop is free but booking is essential. To find out how to book a place, submit work and for more information go to www.tightmodern.org.uk Tight Modern is a touring miniature replica of London’s iconic Tate Modern and is believed to be the world smallest temporary gallery. It will be arriving at Jubilee library on November 18th. Deadline for submissions to exhibit - 30th October 2016 Tight Modern is produced by Creative Future, an award-winning charity based in Brighton that provides training, mentoring and showcasing opportunities for talented writers and artists who lack opportunities due to mental health issues, disability, identity, health or social circumstances. Tuesday 4th October Facebook For Fun 10.00 – 12.00 noon Make a Facebook page together to celebrate Older People’s Week. Book through the Older People’s Festival 01273 322940 or [email protected] EXHIBITIONS DATE EVENT Wednesday 28th State of Control showcases new work (a series of photographs) by a September to Tuesday 1st group of young people from Brighton & Hove who have been working November with artist Lindsey Smith to explore themes of identity, belonging, representation and youth culture in relation to the theme of Brighton Photo Biennial 2016. In the Library Wednesday 12th October Mind in Brighton and Hove Awareness of mental health services and support available in the city. In the Information Point. Wednesday 19th October Shared Lives Promoting Shared Lives with the aim of recruiting more carers. Shared Lives is a scheme which links people who need help and support to live in the community with people who can provide that help and support in their own home. In the Information Point. 1 Library Events – October 2016 Friday 30th September to Brighton Photo Biennial: The Dandy Lion Project Tuesday 1st November Dandy Lion explores the global phenomenon of the Black Dandy in popular culture. The exhibition presents more than 150 images from over thirty photographers and filmmakers and is curated from an international open call by US curator, Shantrelle P Lewis. The first comprehensive exhibition of its kind, this project highlights young men in city-landscapes, defying stereotypical and monoliths understandings of Black masculinity, by remixing Victorian-era fashion with traditional African sartorial sensibilities. This European premiere of Dandy Lion follows acclaimed showings at Museum of Contemporary Photography – Chicago and Museum of African Diaspora – San Francisco. In the Window and the Foyer. 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 11.00am Group meets monthly to read and discuss fiction. First Saturday of each Asian Women Booklovers Group month 2.00 – 4.00pm Group meets monthly to read and discuss fiction. New members welcome 1st and 3rd Thursday in the Baby Boogie month 10.15 – 10.45 Music, rhythm and rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers and their (Term-time only) parents / carers. Free but donations welcome. 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. Free but donations welcome. Alternate Tuesdays Deaf Brighton Coffee Morning 10.30am – 1.00pm Drop in Monday, Wednesday, Get Online with libraries Thursday 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 and Sunday 11.00 290800 to book a session. to 2.00pm 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) Money worries? 1.00pm Juggling your finances? Struggling to pay your bills? Getting the right benefits? Appointments with a confidential money adviser are available. Call 01273 809288 for telephone advice or to give your details for a face to face appointment. Fridays 2.00 – 4.00 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. This group is suitable for those who have a visual impairment. 2 Library Events – October 2016 Mondays and Fridays Storytime for Under 5s and their parents/carers 10.15 – 10.45am Every 4th Monday stories delivered by Brighton & Hove Museum Service The last Friday in the month signed storytime delivered by The Sensory Needs Service Sundays 11.15 am and Sunday Film Screenings 1.30pm Enjoy a film on our large plasma screen TV. Free. Children’s screening am, adult’s screening pm. Free but donation gratefully received. HOVE LIBRARY Book Group enquiries – [email protected] Email Hove Library – [email protected] EVENTS THIS MONTH DATE EVENT Monday 19th September Snowdogs by the Sea onwards The Martletts Hospice has teamed up with Wild in Art to stage an extraordinary public art trail in Brighton & Hove this autumn. A pack of Snowdog puppy sculptures designed by local school children will be on display. Hove Library has 4 from Goldstone Primary, Hillside Special School, West Hove Infant School and Brighton and Hove Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). More information and trail at http://www.snowdogsbythesea.co.uk/ REGULAR EVENTS DATE EVENT First Wednesday of each Adult ‘Main’ Fiction Reading Group month at 6.00pm Group meets monthly to read and discuss fiction. Third Wednesday of each Adult ‘Green’ Fiction Reading Group month at 6.00pm Group meets monthly to read and discuss fiction. Last Saturday of each Adult ‘Booker’ Fiction Reading Group month at 11.00am Group meets monthly to read and discuss fiction. Third Tuesday of each Hove’s Women Only LBT Group month at 6.00pm Reading group for women who identify as lesbian, bisexual or trans. Reading books by LGBT authors or books that have an LGBT theme. The group meets outside Hove Library building. Second Wednesday of the Literati Anonymous month at 6pm Group meets bi-monthly. 2nd and 4th Friday in the Baby Boogie month 2.30 – 3.00pm Music, rhythm and rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers and their (Term-time only) parents/carers. Free but donations welcome. 1st and 3rd Monday in the Careers Advisor Appointments month 10.00am – 4.00pm The National Careers Service will be available to advise and help anyone with all aspects of employment, searching for jobs, updating a CV, career changes, or looking for learning to enhance your skills. To book a 1 hour consultation please phone ring Richard Hanscomb on 07391 415740 to make an appointment. 3 Library Events – October 2016 Every Monday and Get Online with libraries Tuesday 2.00 – 5.00pm Computer session for all ages 18+. Get started on surfing the net and and Wednesday 10.00am see what the world wide web has to offer for you. Please contact a – 1.00pm member of staff. Every Thursday at 10am – Knitting at Hove 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. Every Thursday 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. Storytime for Under 5’s and their parents/carers Every Wednesday The last Wednesday in the month signed storytime delivered by The 10.15am – 10.30am (Term Sensory Needs Service time only) First Saturday of each Writing Groups month 11am– 1.00pm – Supported by New Writing South each writing group is run by a local (Hove Writers) writer and each has a slightly different character! By becoming part of a writing group customers are also able to access other support and Third Saturday of each services from libraries and our partners. month 11am-1pm (The There are two writing groups at Hove - Hatchery) Hove Writers - welcomes new members. The Hatchery – currently full. Ring 01273 296937 to be added to the waiting list. COLDEAN LIBRARY Email Coldean Library - [email protected] EVENTS THIS MONTH DATE EVENT REGULAR EVENTS DATE EVENT Thursdays 9.00 -11.00am Coldean Library Play Session (Term-time only) This is a An Under 5s group for parents/carers run by and for them. Libraries Extra Day Fridays 9.00am – 1.00pm Get Online with libraries Computer session for all ages 18+.