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January 2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM NOTTINGHAM CITY LIBRARIES
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*New Year, Healthier You?*

We’re marking Health Information Week with an opportunity to find out about ways to make those lifestyle changes you might be planning! 

Drop in at Nottingham Central Library on Wednesday 22 January, 10am to 2pm for a day focused on your health and wellbeing.

What’s Happening?


* Free health MOTs with the Thriving Nottingham team
* Discover support services to help you achieve your lifestyle goals
* Special session for families with children 0 to 5 years old – fun and educational tooth care activities
* Learn how to use the NHS Account to manage your healthcare

Make this the day you take the first step towards a healthier you!

*Find out more* [ [link removed] ]






NEW STOCK ON OUR SHELVES
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Starting the year wanting to read more books? Here are a few titles that might take your interest.

To Die For, "David Baldacci" | The Big Empty, "Robert Crais" | By Any Other Name, "Jodi Picoult "| Give Him To Me, "Dorothy Koomson" | I Will Find The Key, "Alex Ahndoril" | Killing Time, "Alan Bennet" | No Small Thing, "Orlaine McDonald" | Bombshell, "Alison Hammond".

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NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
Apprenticeship

Explore available apprenticeship opportunities at this dynamic and informative event hosted by *Business & IP Centre Nottinghamshire* and *Department for Work and Pensions**. *

This fair will bring together a fantastic range of stallholders, offering insights into a variety of apprenticeship opportunities and career paths. Whether you’re just starting out or considering a new direction, this event is the perfect chance to explore what’s available.

*Nottingham Central Library, **Wednesday 12 February, **1pm to 4pm.*

This is a free event, but booking is required. 

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BYRON & NEWSTEAD - Curating his Life
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*Join us for the First Marsh Forum of 2025!*

Simon Brown, Curator at Newstead Abbey, will explore the challenges of curating the fascinating life of Lord Byron. Discover how Byron’s passionate, flawed, and enduring character is shaped by history, literature, and his personal story and why his legacy still captivates us today.

*Nottingham Central Library, Saturday 25 January, 10am to 12pm.*

Free to all, but booking is essential. 

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THEMED SCHOOL VISITS
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Calling all teachers!

We now offer free themed class visit sessions for primary aged children.

Enjoy stories, crafts and games in our immersive room, explore the children’s library and our extensive book stock.

Sessions run at Nottingham Central Library and last 1.5 to 2 hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.


* Shark in the Park for FS1 and FS2
* Dinosaurumpus for Years 1, 2 and 3
* World War 1 or World War 2 for Years 4, 5 and 6

*We also offer class visits across our community libraries.*

*Find out more about visiting as a school group* [ [link removed] ]






POSITIVE PARENTING WORKSHOP
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Join our new workshops for parents/carers. Learn easy, practical strategies to improve your child’s behaviour and build stronger connections.


* Bedtime routines, Tuesday 28 January
* Managing fighting & aggression, Tuesday 11 February
* Hassle free shopping, Tuesday 25 February
* Fuss free mealtimes, Tuesday 11 March
* Managing misbehaviour, Tuesday 25 March

*All workshops run at Nottingham Central Library, ***10am *to 12pm.***

*Find out more and book* [ [link removed] ]






NEW EREADS TO ENJOY
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Start the new year right with these fantastic eReads!

Picture You Dead, "Peter James", available in eBooks and eAudio | The Kamogawa Food Detectives, "Hisashi Kashiawai", available in eBook & eAudio | The Book of Fire, "Christy Lefteri," available in eBook & eAudio | The Hunting Moon, "Susan Dennard", available in eAudio | Nightbloom, "Peace Adzo Medie", available in eAudio | The Comfort Book, "Matt Haig", available in eBook.

*Explore our digital bookshelves* [ [link removed] ]






BUSINESS INFORMATION EVENT
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If you're thinking about starting your own business or becoming self-employed, this event is a great opportunity! You'll meet experts who can help you with important aspects like finances, planning, licensing, and more. Plus, you'll get to network with other entrepreneurs.

*Bulwell Riverside Library, Wednesday 15 January, 10am.*

This event is free, but booking is essential as spaces are limited. Delivered in partnership with the *Department for Work and Pensions*.

*Book your space* [ [link removed] ]






WELLBEING AND EXERCISE SESSIONS
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*St Ann's Valley Library*

We have two new wellbeing and exercise courses starting in January in partnership with Nottingham East PCN. Each course is free and will run for 10 weeks.


* Ladies Wellbeing Sessions: Starts *Tuesday 14 January, 12.30pm to 2pm*
* Seated Exercise Sessions: Starts *Thursday 16 January, 10am to 12pm*

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MORE EVENTS AT NOTTINGHAM CENTRAL LIBRARY

True Crime Talks

Join Crime and a Cuppa [ [link removed] ] to uncover fascinating real-life cases

Adoption Information

Meet Adoption East Midlands representatives every second Friday, 10am at their information stall [ [link removed] ]

Trace Your Roots

Family History [ [link removed] ] drop-ins resume first Wednesdays, 10am-12pm








     

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