LIBRARY OPENING IN WEST BRIDGFORD
Around 8,000 people visited the new £5.3m West Bridgford Library and Young People’s Centre on its opening weekend. Library managers at Nottinghamshire County Council have labelled the interest “unprecedented” and said demand on was four times the level expected for a standard weekend. Following an official opening by Minister the Right Hon Kenneth Clarke QC [...]
CLIFTON LIBRARY TALKS
There are various talks taking place in Clifton Library in March. On Thursday 1st March from 10.30am-12noon, the topic under discussion is ‘Nottingham in the early 1900s’. This is a Mitchell and Kenyon Film Show. ‘Wildlife Gardening’ with Lucy Wallington from Notts Wildlife Trust is the topic on Thursday 8th March (10.00-11.30am). Meanwhile, Clifton Library [...]
NEW OPENING HOURS AT CLIFTON LIBRARY
Clifton Library now has new opening hours following a month-long consultation with local people. As a result of budgetary pressures due to cuts in Government funding, Nottingham City Council has to adjust opening hours in some city libraries. Natalie Sellears, joint-head of library and information services at Nottingham City Council, said: “Local people were asked [...]
CLIFTON LIBRARY – DIARY DATES
Monday 21st February: Wildlife in the City will be holding a Wildcrafts session from 2.15-3.15pm. Bring the kids along for a chance to make fun wildlife finger puppets. Thursday 24th February: Clifton Library Reading Group will be discussing ‘Lottery’ by Patricia Wood from 10.30-11.30am. There’s free refreshments. Call at the library counter for the book. [...]
COTGRAVE RESIDENTS TO HAVE SAY IN LIBRARY FUTURE
Cotgrave residents are to be asked if they want to get involved with supporting and helping develop their local library from April. Nottinghamshire County Council will begin asking community groups right across the county how they might want to actively help enhance the core library service in its 28 smaller libraries which will be subject [...]
YOUR CLIFTON LIBRARY IS FOR YOU
In these days of cutbacks it’s good to know there are still free services in the community to help you. Clifton Library has a lot to offer, probably more than you are aware. As well as books of all descriptions, including large print and talking books, there are special collections providing information on health and [...]
CHRISTMAS LIBRARY EVENTS
On Thursday 16th December, Clifton Library Reading Group will be discussing ‘Period Piece’ by Gwen Raverat (Charles Darwin’s granddaughter) from 10.15-11.30am. On Thursday 6th January 2011, Clifton Library Second Half Club invites you to hear a talk on the history of the Galleries of Justice, with a display of artefacts. This runs from 10.30-11.30am and [...]
SPACE HOP SUCCESS
A reading challenge to maintain interest from Nottingham’s children during the summer break has been hailed a success. The ‘Space Hop’ challenge saw a record 3,353 children taking part, an increase of 13% compared to last year. Nottingham City Councillor, David Trimble, said: “Everyone taking part in the Space Hop project deserves a massive pat [...]
CLIFTON LIBRARY DATES
On Thursday 18th November from 10.30-11.30am, Clifton Library Reading Group discuss ‘The Road Home’, written by Rose Tremain. Free refreshments will be provided on the day. From 9.30am-12.30pm on Saturday 20th November, there’s a drop-in craft session. You can make a decoration to go on Clifton’s Christmas tree. Meanwhile, on Friday 3rd December from 2.00-5.30pm, [...]
JANE’S NEW BOOK CLUB IN CLIFTON
Jane’s Book Club, a new reading initiative for Clifton, will be launched in November. Already underway in Wollaton in September, the club will be hosted by development librarian, Jane Brierley, who will select a series of books for members to enjoy. Jane said: “The club aims to engage the community in reading by recommending novels. [...]