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February 2024






NCL Presents

*Discover the latest events happening at the Nottingham Central Library.*

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*GOBS COLLECTIVE LOVE POETRY *WORKSHOPS**

"9 & 12 February "

Get your Valentine’s Day poetry ready with help from Gobs Collective’s Bridie Squires and Ben Macpherson as they explore the concept of love through relaxed creative writing sessions.

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*CHINESE NEW YEAR 2024*

"13 to 17 February "

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Nottingham Central Library, in partnership with the Nottingham Confucius Institute.

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*WRAP LIVE! *"I""N CONVERSATION WITH ""HOLLY WILLIAMS "

Tuesday 20 February, 6.30pm to 9.30pm.

Join Nottingham Trent University's student writing group WRAP for an evening of conversation with journalist and author, Holly Williams.

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**CHEAP THRILLS X SOUND AT CENTRAL *TAKEOVER*

Saturday 24 February, 7pm to 11pm.

Join us for an epic line-up of bands and artists for our monthly music and performance event, Sound at Central, with programming by Cheap Thrills.

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*CANDLESTICK PRESS LAUNCH: *"TEN POEMS ABOUT LIBRARIES"

Monday 26 February, 6.30pm to 9pm.

Join us for the launch of "'Ten Poems about Libraries'," published by Candlestick Press.

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**AUDREY OSLER: **"AUTHOR TALK AND Q&A"

Tuesday 27 February, 6.45pm to 9.30pm.

Join the fantastic Audrey Osler for a reading and Q&A on her new book '"Where are" "you from? No, where are you really from"?'

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MORE FEBRUARY FUN!

*CRAFT SESSIONS*

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Come and get creative at our Chinese New Year dragon themed craft sessions.


* Basford Library: 12 to 16 February, all day when open
* Bilborough Library: 15 Feb, 1pm to 2.30pm
* Dales Centre Library: 16 Feb, 11.30am to 1pm
* The Meadows Library: 12 Feb, 1pm to3pm
* Radford-Lenton Library:14 Feb, 1.30pm to3pm
* Southglade Park Library: 14 Feb,11am to 12.30pm.

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Nottingham Festival of Science & Curiosity
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*Coming to a library near you!*

Nottingham Festival of Science & Curiosity returns this half-term for another brilliant week cos science fun with exciting hands-on, free family events across Nottinghamshire.

Embark on a day of discovery and explore the wonders of science with at one of our Science Fun Days, taking place in the following libraries:

• Bulwell Riverside Library: 16 Feb, 10amto 2pm
• Clifton Library: 12 Feb, 10am to 2pm
• Hyson Green Library: 13 Feb, 10am to 2pm
• Nottingham Central Library: 10 Feb, 10am to 2pm
• St Ann’s Valley Library: 15 Feb, 10am to 2pm
• Strelley Road Library: 14 Feb, 10am to 2pm.

Entry is free and there’s no need to book - *just drop-in!*

*More information about the festival* [ [link removed] ]


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*Super Science!*

Intrigued by the Festival of Science of Curiosity and want to find out more about science?

We’ve pulled together a collection of books on all things science, from mysteries of the universe to the human body, famous discoveries and our blue planet.

*See Super Science books on Borrowbox* [ [link removed] ]


You can also find the latest science titles on our shelves by browsing our catalogue.

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New Reads on our Shelves
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Discover February's charm with one or two of these great new releases.

*The Mystery Guest, *"Nita Prose | "*The Screen Writer, *"Amanda Reynolds | "*The Best Revenge, *"Gerald Seymour |"*Come Get It, *"Kiley Reid | "*The Library of Heartbeats, *"Laura Imai Messina | "*One Love*", Matt Cain | "*The Queen of Poison, *"Robert Thorogood."

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February's Newest eBooks and eAudio
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February finds: fresh eBooks and captivating audio picks!  

*T**he Cat Who Caught A Killer**, *"L T Shearer | "*Maxwell’s Demon,** *"Steven Hall"" | "*Red, White and Royal Blue**, *"Casey McQuiston" "| T"*he Marvellers**, *"Dhonielle Clayton ""| "*The No-Show**, *"Beth O’Leary"" | "*These Days*", ""Lucy Caldwell."

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Visit our Business & IP Centre in the newly opened Nottingham Central Library!
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*Nottingham Central Library BIPC Space*

We offer a range of services including personalised one-on-one sessions with industry specialists, online resources and databases freely accessible with your library card, as well as business-themed events and networking opportunities.

Whether you’re just setting out, need advice on protecting your intellectual property, or simply have a brilliant idea you want to discuss; we’re here to guide you.

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VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES IN LIBRARIES

Gardening volunteers needed!
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We’re looking for lead volunteers and a small team who can help us maintain the shared garden at Hyson Green Library in The Mary Potter Centre.

This recently renovated community space offers a rewarding and social opportunity to help maintain the garden shared between the library and the Acorn Resource Centre. This makes a great space for adults and children from the local community; to enjoy outdoor time, sit, read, relax, and take part in organised events.

*More about the Lead Volunteer role* [ [link removed] ]


*More about the Team Volunteer role* [ [link removed] ]


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*After School Activity Volunteers*
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??✨ Join us in shaping young minds! ??

Volunteer for our after-school Homework sessions at St Ann’s, Hyson Green, Meadows, and Radford-Lenton libraries. Help students (ages 8-18) with Math, English, Science, or projects using our free resources.

Be a positive influence on education and confidence; volunteer now! ????

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Nottingham Local Studies Library
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*Family History Drop-in Sessions*

Nottingham Central Library (First Floor) 

First Wednesday every month, 10am to 12pm.

Want to find out about your ancestry, but don't know where to start or looking for tips on where to look next?  

Come along and talk to the experts at our free drop-in sessions.

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Wollaton Library Temporary Closure
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Wollaton Library will be temporarily closed for essential maintenance and books cannot be returned to the library during this time. You can return books to other libraries, and due dates for items borrowed from Wollaton Library during this closure will be extended until after we reopen.

*Closure Details:*


* Start Date: Monday 29 January
* End Date: Monday 19 February

*Nearest Libraries for Access: *While Wollaton Library undergoes maintenance, please visit the following nearby libraries:


* Strelley Road Library, Strelley Road, NG8 3BJ
Bilborough Library: Bracebridge Drive, NG8 4PN

We look forward to welcoming you back to Wollaton Library after the maintenance work is completed.

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Imagining a DIY Skatepark

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*Free design workshop*

Nottingham Central Library, Friday 9 February, 4pm to 5.45pm.

Join Skate Nottingham to learn about the design & construction of skateparks, and create your own design for a DIY skatepark for an empty space in Colwick!

The session will be led by Tom Critchley, who has built skateparks around the world with Concrete Jungle Foundation, and at home in London with The Grove DIY.

All ages are welcome, places are limited.

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