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December 2022






❄️Step into Christmas with us

Christmas is just around the corner and we hope you find time to unwind, recharge and read! 

As well as lots of new reads our Christmas page is full of fun family activities you can do at home, storytime and more!

Some of our libraries are *closed over the Christmas period,* so do check the website before visiting.

DON'T FORGET - our Online Library will still be available for all customers to access 24/7 for online events, eBooks, eAudio, eNewspapers and much more! 

Festive dispalays at libraries

*Christmas with Nottingham City Libraries* [ [link removed] ]






Festive Reads
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*Our christmas stock is out and on the shelves! From cosy romances to chilly thrillers we have stock for all tastes!*

A Christmas Deliverance by "Anne Perry" | Gifts by "Laura Barnett" | Murder at the Castle by "Chris McGeorge" | The Cruise by "Catherine Cooper" | The Winter Garden by "Nicola Cornick" | Christmas is Murder by "Val McDermid" | It Ends at Midnight by "Harriet Tyce" | The Christmas Wish by "Lindsey Kelk" |  Alfie the Christmas Cat by "Rachel Wells" | Wishing on a Star by "Mandy Baggot. "

*Festive thrillers, chillers and romances * [ [link removed] ]






Reading Keeps the Cogs Turning!
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*The 2022 Winter Mini Challenge, presented by The Reading Agency in partnership with Science Museum Group, is on!*

The Summer Reading Challenge 2022 saw thousands of children reading and exploring science and innovation as part of this year’s Gadgeteers theme.

Now that it’s getting chilly and the winter holidays are approaching, we’re back with even more fun experiments and reading encouragement.

Children can join the Gadgeteers as they use their ingenuity and creativity to keep everyone entertained during a snowstorm. Get ready for cool do-it-at-home experiments and learn along the way as you read for pleasure with the Winter Mini Challenge!

"The Challenge runs from 1 December 2022 to 20 February 2023."

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Drop-in Family History Sessions
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*Looking for a new hobby?* Want to find out how to trace your family tree? Come along to our monthly drop in sessions where you will be helped by our knowledgeable and friendly volunteers.

When: first Thursday of the month, 10am to 12pm, St Ann's Valley Library

Next session: Thursday 5 January 2023.

*Find out more about our family history sessions* [ [link removed] ]






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Lord Byron in Venice

One of our favourite images from Picture Nottingham, the poet Lord Byron and his mistress Marianna Segati in Venice c1816, from where he wrote '"Oh Venice! Venice! when thy marble walls / ""Are level with the waters, there shall be / A cry of nations o'er thy sunken halls, / A loud lament along the sweeping sea!'"

*Enjoy the image as jigsaw* [ [link removed] ]






Hobby to Business
Hobby to Business

You’ve discovered something you love to do, and it has the potential to grow and support you financially. But how can we take a hobby and turn it into a business?

Hobby to Business covers a series of start-up workshops designed to help you make sense of the entrepreneurial journey ahead. Starting in January 2023, this programme of workshops will take place in person at Bulwell Riverside Library.

Email [email protected] to register your interest today. Call for expressions of interest closes Monday 9 January at midday. First session starts Monday 16 January.

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And the Winner is....

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With over 46% of the vote we can revel that Donut Touch! by Seb Davey is this year's Book Award Winner!

Thank you to all 2000 of you who took part and voted!

*Listen to the story and hear more from the author Seb* [ [link removed] ]






Goldilocks - for schools and home schooled children
Goldilocks

We are thrilled to announce that *Nottingham Playhouse* are bringing their fabulous show "Goldilocks" to Clifton Library in January! This is a great opportunity for schools to bring years 1 and 2 school children to see professional theatre in Clifton, with no travel costs and subsidised performance cost so local children can benefit. Places limited to x3 classes, and expected to go fast, so early booking recommended.  

*18 January 2023,** **£90 a class. *Spaces limited, so please book a place via [email protected]

*Do you home school your children?*

Home educated children aged 5-7 years can come along for £3 a ticket or £10 for a family of 5 - please get in touch for more details.

For more information and to look out for other opportunities for schools across the city check out our schools page on the website.

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eReads to enjoy at the click of a button

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No waiting lists, no queues, just download the app and get reading! This months campaign titles include:

A boy called Christmas, "Matt Haig | T"he Wild Laughter, "Caoilinn Hughes | "Christmas in the Snow, "Karen Swan | "The Remains of the Day, "Kazuo Ishiguro | "Invisible Girl, Lisa Jewell | Beneath A Frosty Moon, Rita Bradshaw | Oh William!, Elizabeth Strout | The Party Crasher, Sophie Kinsella. 

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