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January 2025
 New Year, Healthier You?
Weâre marking Health Information Week with an opportunity to find out about ways to make those lifestyle changes you might be planning!Â
Drop in at Nottingham Central Library on Wednesday 22 January, 10am to 2pm for a day focused on your health and wellbeing.
Whatâs 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 â 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!
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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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 Explore available apprenticeship opportunities at this dynamic and informative event hosted by Business & IP Centre Nottinghamshire and Department for Work and Pensions.Â
This fair will bring together a fantastic range of stallholders, offering insights into a variety of apprenticeship opportunities and career paths. Whether youâre just starting out or considering a new direction, this event is the perfect chance to explore whatâs available.
Nottingham Central Library, Wednesday 12 February, 1pm to 4pm.
This is a free event, but booking is required.Â
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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 Byronâs 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.Â
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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 childrenâs 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.
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 Join our new workshops for parents/carers. Learn easy, practical strategies to improve your childâs 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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True Crime Talks
Join Crime and a Cuppa to uncover fascinating real-life cases
Adoption Information
Meet Adoption East Midlands representatives every second Friday, 10am at their information stall
Trace Your Roots
Family History drop-ins resume first Wednesdays, 10am-12pm
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