A Christmas Special!



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merry christmas

Holidays are coming and our libraries are getting into the Christmas spirit with festive displays going up.

In a Christmas rut? Visit your local library for some inspiration:


* Recipe books to help you create a magnificent feast
* Books to inspire you with making and baking your own thoughtful gifts
* Festive reads to share and enjoy together
* Want a greener Christmas? We have lots of books on how to be more eco-friendly

Christmas Carols

*Enjoy some festive classics with the Heathfield School Choir*at Basford Library [ [link removed] ],Tuesday 10December,10.30am - 11.30am. FREE, all welcome.

*Christmas for Kids!*

*Christmas Totstimes [ [link removed] ]!* Join us for Christmas themed stories, songs and rhymes with a free gift for every child.

*Santa will be visiting *Aspley Library [ [link removed] ] on Friday 13December,2pm - 5pm. Every child gets a free present and refreshments will be available.

*Special Christmas themed craft**activities*everySaturday in December at Aspley Library [ [link removed] ] from 9.30am -12pm.

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Festive Season: Holiday Opening Hours

*Our opening hours will be slightly different in*our libraries [ [link removed] ]*over Christmas and New Year so check ahead by**clicking here [ [link removed] ].*

Don't forget you can use your Nottingham City Library Card inall our libraries and if you're reserving items you can choose to collect from a library that will be open.

You can still borroweBooks, eAudio & eMagazines 24/7 [ [link removed] ]plus, search for books, reserve, renew and check your library account via theonline catalogue. [ [link removed] ]

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Festive Treats to Warm your Heart
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*"Christmas is For Children, "**Rosie Clarke |**"*"Seven Days of Us"*, "*Francesca** Hornak |***"Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas, "Adam Kay" |"**"A Wedding in December"**, Sarah Morgan |"Christmas at Rachels Pudding Pantry," Caroline Roberts.*

Christmas Chills
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*"Under the Ice"**, Rachael** Blok | "The"**"Whisperer,"**Karin Fossum |**"The Scandal, "**Mari Hannah |**"A Christmas Railway Mystery," Edward Marston |**"A Christmas Gathering"**, Anne Perry.*

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Beautiful Christmas Reads to Share Together
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"*Peppa's Christmas Jumper Day*",Peppa Pig|"*The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Christmas Eve*",Eric Carle |"*Countdown to Christmas,*"Adam and Charlotte Guillain&Pippa Curnick |"*T**"he Return of Sproutzilla",*"Tom Jamieson &Mike Byrne |"*Meerkat Christmas,*"Emily Gravett.

You can browse andorderbooks using our online catalogue [ [link removed] ].Any ofthese books can be reserved at ourlibraries [ [link removed] ] for a small fee.

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Gift your Favourite Nottingham Image

Searching for that perfect gift? Why not buy an art poster, framed print or gift made with your favourite Nottingham images?

With over 20,000 historic images of Nottingham available ... your'e sure to find something they will treasure forever!

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Treasures in the Attic a Christmas Special

Join Brian Howes for a special version of Treasures in the Attic based on Brians monthly columns in Best of British and Collectors Gazette magazines. Brian selects an interesting assortment of local treasures from his fascinating collection, explaining their history before revealing their value, with some surprising results! Objects range from things discovered on local demolition sites and at jumble sales to those unearthed from Victorian rubbish tips.

This talk is sure to make you want to take a look for hidden treasure in your attic! 2 a ticket, pay on the day.


* Thursday 5December,10.30am - 11.30am atClifton Library [ [link removed] ]
* Thursday 19 December, 10am - 11am atSherwood Library [ [link removed] ].
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EU Settlement Scheme - Free Help and Support

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Are you an EU National? Worried about Brexit? Need to apply for Settled Status?

Migrant Help are offering free advice and support in making the application. Interpreters/translators are available. Free access to immigration solicitors if required.

Drop in clinic runs every Wednesday, Nottingham Central Library [ [link removed] ], Floor 1, 10am - 2pm. Contact Sean Power on 07483 088739. Email: [email protected]


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Dates for the Diary

*Library Talk: Fascinating Felines.* Bob Massey will be talking about the unusual and fascinating story of the pet who shares our homes. Tuesday 14 January, 10.30am - 11.30am,Basford Library. [ [link removed] ]

*Library Talk: Are you Sitting Comfortably?* Bob Massey will be exploring thebeginnings of children's radio and TV. Thursday 9 January, 10.30am - 12pm, Clifton Library [ [link removed] ]andThursday 16 January at Sherwood Library. [ [link removed] ]

*Light Night Returns:*Nottinghams famous night of eclectic and electric light installations - is back and it's going to be bigger and better than ever before, with the events spanning the length of two days rather than one! Taking place on the 7 and 8 February, more detail in the next edition of library news.

Itching to get out of the house and do something a bit different? Have a look at some of our regular activities [ [link removed] ] such as bookclubs, writing groups, games clubs, and knit, stitch and crochet clubs. They are all free to join and welcome new members!

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*Happy Christmas to all our Stay Connected subscribers.*

*Thank you for your support! See you in 2020.*

merry christmas
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