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Get 2020 off to a great start!
* Sign up to one of our new adult learning courses [ [link removed] ] and fill a skills gap
* Learn something new whilst making new friends, [ [link removed] ]join one our knitting groups, learn a new language, or teach someone to play a new boardgame at our Games Cafes
* Read more books by joining one of our many book clubs [ [link removed] ]
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Improve your digital skills with one of our many different computer sessions [ [link removed] ]
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New Reads to Enjoy
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*Ben Aaronovitch, False Value |Rosie Archer, The Forces Sweethearts |Sam Bourne, To Kill a Man | Diane Chamberlain, Big Lies in A Small Town |Ann Cleaves, The Long Call*
All availableto borrowor reserve(for a small fee). Browse our catalogue for more great reads by clicking here. [ [link removed] ]
The Festival of Science and Curiosity Returns!
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The Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity will be back this February with a programme jam-packed full of free, hands-on activities to pique your familys curiosity.
Library highlights include*How the Borks Became: *an adventure in evolution withJonathan Emmett. An entertaining blend of science and storytelling - discover how the Borks evolved from blue, smooth-furred and short to yellow, shaggy-furred and tall!
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Learn Something new this Year
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We have a variety of upcoming courses for people who arelooking to fill a skills gaps,explore an interest, or those considering voluntary work or moving into employment.
These courses are for everyone aged 19+ and are FREE if you're in receipt of certain benefits.
*An Introduction to Graphic Design:* A practical step-by-step introduction to the basicelements of graphic design.
*Programming & Project Management forBeginners:*An introduction to project management andprogramming using tablets and Raspberry Pis.
*Basic IT Skills:*Learn some basic workplace computer skills,including how to use a computer, using Word,PowerPoint and Excel and how to search the internet.
*An Introduction to Mindfulness:*A gentle course teaching the fundamental basics ofMindfulness that will help reduce stress and anxietyin your life.
*Living with Teenagers:*Thiscourse will support and help develop existing skillsand develop confidence for challenging times ahead.
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Time for a Story?
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Join the amazing storyteller Nicky Rafferty for some fun and interactive stories complete with puppets, props and lots of giggles!
Free | No need to book | Suitable for under 5s.
Aspley Library [ [link removed] ]Friday 31January, 10am - 11am
Hyson Green Library [ [link removed] ]Friday 31January, 1pm - 2pm [ [link removed] ]
Little Story Builders
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Story Builders is the latest adventure from Nottingham Playhouse for little people, aged 3 and under, with big imaginations!
The weekly sessions run from 13 January to 30 March atStrelley Road Library [ [link removed] ] with a free trip to Nottingham Playhouse to see 'Into the Jungle' on 23 March! Free but tickets need to be booked.
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The Art of Calligraphy
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Explore the art of fine handwriting with experienced Calligrapher Javed Akhtar, who will demonstrate and teach the basics of Urdu calligraphy using a range of materials.
Wollaton Library, [ [link removed] ]20 January, 11am - 1pm.
Free but tickets need to be booked
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Find your Past
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Want to find out about your ancestry but dont knowwhere to start?Come along and talk to our experts who can help you on your journey using our resources.
First Wednesday of every month, 10am to 12pm atNottingham Central Library. [ [link removed] ] Free and Nottingham ancestors not required!
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Look after You
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We often start the new year full of good intentions to be healthier both in body and mind.
Make this year's resolution a lasting one and visit your local library for books and leaflets on a wide range of health topics including, healthy living, lifelong conditions and mental health.
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Health Online
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We are working with the NHS Connected Nottinghamshire, to offer free training and support to improve peoples digital skills, so you can take a more active role in your health, care and well being"."
Drop-in sessions run Wednesdays between 10am-12pm at Nottingham Central Library. [ [link removed] ]
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More new Releases to enjoy
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*Rory Clements, Hitlers Secret |**Margaret Dickinson, The Spitfire Sisters |**Mary Gibson, The Bermondsey Bookshop |**Marian Keyes, Grown Ups |**C.J Tudor, The Other People*
All availableto borrowor reserve(for a small fee). Browse our catalogue for more great reads by clicking here. [ [link removed] ]
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