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Nottingham City Libraries

March 2024






NOTTINGHAM CENTRAL LIBRARY PRESENTS...
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Friday 22 March, 7.30pm to 10.30pm.

Nottingham soul singer/songwriter and Ivor Novello, ‘In The Making’ artist, Rob Green, brings his soul-stirring music and transformative visual storytelling to Nottingham Central Library.

*Have a listen and find out more* [ [link removed] ]


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SILENT DISCO

Thursday 28 March, 7pm to 10pm.

Ticket Price: £10

Take a Moment to enjoy books and beats with 'It's in Nottingham'.

The silent disco will include three channels of sweet sounds; a channel for cheesy hits, one for disco, funk, and soul, and a final audiobook channel.

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SOCIETY OF AUTHORS PRESENTS...

*Join members from the Society of Authors as they present a series of talks and workshops covering a wide range of topics.*

*John Holmes Talk: This is the Holmes Service*

John details his experiences of working for the BBC Radio, from The Archers, to political programmes, to his time at Pebble Mill in Birmingham. 


* Wednesday 13 March, 5.30pm to 7pm
* Genre: Autobiographical – Audience: Adult
* Ticket Price: £5

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*Rosanna McGlone Workshop: The Process of Poetry Redrafting: Getting Down to the Nitty Gritty.*

An interactive workshop giving a rare chance to explore the progress of an early draft to its final form, given by poet and playwright, Rosanna.


* Saturday 16 March, 10am to 11.30am
* Genre: Poetry – Audience: 16+
* Ticket Price: £5

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Library Service Spotlight: Have you visited the new Nottingham Central Library yet?

Enjoy some amazing drone footage of the library captured by local artist, Shot By Taz, and accompanied by a poem by Georgina Wilding. It’s a real breath-taking perspective of this architectural gem.

*Watch the footage here* [ [link removed] ]






What's been happening across our community libraries

Clifton Library

Clifton

We celebrated Valentine's Day with a 'Love Theme', by asking customers why they love the library.



Here's what they had to say:

"“Cater for all ages. Lovely library and staff.”"

"“I love the Clifton Library because of how many books there are and how quiet and chill it is.”"

"“It is warm and welcoming.”"

*What's on at Clifton Library* [ [link removed] ]


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*Radford-Lenton Library*

Knit

The Knit and Natter Group at our library has taken off with great turnouts, producing fabulous pieces!

Did you know we have an Afterschool Club? We can help with homework and even find some fantastic pictures for colouring.

Every Wednesday, 3.30pm to 5.30pm (term-time only)



*What's on at Radford-Lenton Library* [ [link removed] ]


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St Ann's Valley Library 

St anns previous

Our Book Club started with a bang on Saturday 20 January, and our first book for discussion did not disappoint.

From the very first page, it was engaging and for many of us, it drew us into the world of Parisian nannies and the French class system. Major themes included motherhood, childcare, class, race and gender. Unusually, we knew from page one who did it. The question was: why?



St anns next read
Our Next Read

The next meeting is March 16 and next on our list is Sophie Hannah's thriller, 'Did you See Melody?'. 

The group has already chosen its first four books, but we will include any choices new group members may suggest. It’s a friendly mix of ages and backgrounds, so it looks like our discussions will be great fun!

Third Saturday of each month, 11am to 12pm.



*Find these books in our catalogue* [ [link removed] ]


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Wollaton Library

On Monday 4 March, Nottingham City Libraries celebrated the reopening of Wollaton Library after a period of closure for essential maintenance work. 

During this time, the library service worked closely with Nottingham College lecturers and students. Students studying joinery and painting along with their lecturers offered their time, free of charge, to this project. They have refreshed the interiors by repainting and replacing shelving units using repurposed shelving from the former Central Library, adding a touch of heritage.

It has been fantastic to watch the students grow in confidence and gel together as a team to manage the work and resolve problems experienced as the project grew.  Their contribution has been invaluable.  

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*What's on at Wollaton Library* [ [link removed] ]






Fresh Reads: Explore Our Newest Arrivals!
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Uncover March's magic with these exciting new releases!

*The Atlas Maneuver, *"Steve Berry | "*The Secrets of Blythswood Square, *"Sara Sheridan | "*The Borrowdale Body, *"Rebecca Tope | "*The Fury, *"Alex Michaelides | "*The Wartime Book Club, *"Kate Thompson | "*The Orchid Ghost*", Jonathan Kellerman | "*The Dream Home, *"T. M. Logan."

*Explore more great reads* [ [link removed] ]


New eBooks and eAudio Just In
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Digital Delights: eBooks and eAudio await!

*Dream Town, *"David Baldacci | "*Fight Night, *"Miriam Toews | "*Old God's Time, *"Sebastian Barry"" | "*When Women Were Dragons, *"Kelly Barnhill | "*Heart Bones, *"Colleen Hoover""."

*Explore more eReads* [ [link removed] ]






Reading Socials

Reading

Nottingham Central Library has something for everyone.

Reading Socials are our reading groups and are a great way to meet like-minded people, talk about books and have fun!



*Find the group for you* [ [link removed] ]






British Science Week

VCR

*Nottingham Central Library*
*Wednesday 13 March, 1pm to 5pm.*

Join us for a unique virtual experience showcasing the effects of climate change on our world and the damage it brings.

Free event | no booking required | aimed at mature audiences.

For more information, email: [email protected]







EMPLOYABILITY WORKSHOPS

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Ready to take the next step in your career journey?

This series of interactive employability workshops at Nottingham Central Library is designed to empower you in your job search and career development.


* Tuesday 26 March, 11am - 12.30pm: Crafting an effective CV.
* Tuesday 30 April, 11am - 12.30pm:  Mastering Job Searches.

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Local Studies News
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Picture Nottingham hosts an image library of over 20,000 photos documenting over 150 years of history from the local community, iconic buildings, industry, landscape and much more - all from our Local Studies collections.

The online gift shop makes it easy to choose an image to create a personalised product, from mugs to cushions - great for birthdays or just a gift for someone who misses Nottingham!

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If you’d like to see some of the products in the range, we have a great selection on display in the Local Studies Library including over 25 new greeting card designs for you to choose from.

Just in time for Mothers’ Day on March 10!

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Resource of the Month – Find My Past

Interested in researching your family history or finding out who lived in your house in the past?

Access Find my Past free of charge in our libraries to view census returns up to 1921. You can find birth, marriage or death records, baptisms, burials, military, education, cemetery records and more.

Available on any library PC.

*Need help getting started?*

Come along to our Family History Drop In session at Nottingham Central Library on the first Wednesday of each month between 10am and 12pm.

*Find out more about Find my Past* [ [link removed] ]


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International Women’s Day Booklist

March 8 marked the annual International Women’s Day, so our featured booklist on the catalogue this month highlights some of our newest titles by and about women.

Browse the list on the book river at the top of the catalogue page and click through on any item to check stock or request a copy.

*Browse the catalogue* [ [link removed] ]


On Borrowbox, there is also a curated list on the theme of women, plus we’re highlighting Brilliant Biographies, many available to borrow immediately.

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