Friday 30 November 2018

Oswestry Library events for December




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Oswestry Library events for December
What's on in Oswestry Library in December?
Shropshire Libraries

Oswestry Library Events

What's on in your local library?

There are some great things going on in libraries; here are some of the forthcoming events in Oswestry Library. If you would like to find out about the events that are running in all Shropshire Libraries please visit the events page on our website.

Remember you can follow us on Facebook and Twitter to get real-time updates, and to see photos from our events and daily life at the library!



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Dungeons and Dragons
with the Shropshire Dungeon Master
Saturday 1 December

After overwhelming demand for our trial sessions over the summer, we are delighted to be bringing back the Shropshire Dungeon Master for more Saturdays at the library filled with magic and adventure! New players welcome, no experience required. Under 16s game in the morning, over 16s in the afternoon.

To book for these games, or for more information, contact the Dungeon Master direct, either on his Facebook Page (@shropshireDM) or by telephoning 07454797995


Books Aloud

Books Aloud - We read, you relax.
Tuesday 4 & 18 December, 2-3pm

Looking for a daytime group with a difference? Drop in, pull up a chair and listen to great stories and poems for adults read aloud by library staff and volunteers.

Free, no booking required. Just come along!


pompoms

Make a Christmas Pom Pom!

Saturday 8 December 10-1pm

Pom-Pom craft workshop!
Free of charge
Suitable for all ages (children require parental supervision)

No booking required, just drop in!


Llyfrau Llafar

Llyfrau Llafar
Dewch i wrando ac ymlacio...

Doethinebau Twm Elias

Llyfrgell Croesoswallt

Dydd Gwener 7 o Ragfyr 2-3yp

Chwilio am grŵp gwahanol i ymlacio?

 Dewch draw, estynnwch gadair a gwrandewch ar storiau gwych  yn cael eu darllen gan staff a gwirfoddolwyr y llyfrgell.


Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - A reading by Dave Andrews

Friday 14 December, 11am

Dave Andrews, our Reader/Writer in Residence, reads extracts from this popular and well-loved Christmas tale.

Everyone knows the story of Scrooge and the three Ghosts of Christmas who persuade him to change his miserly ways!

No need to book, just come along!

reader & writer                                          in residence logo

To book for any of these events, or for further information, please contact Oswestry Library on 01743 250351 or oswestry.library@shropshire.gov.uk

If you or anybody you know is interested in running an event at the library, or if you have any ideas for new events we could run, please get in contact! 

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dave andrews

Reader/Writer in Residence
Writing Surgery
Tuesday 4 December 11-12noon

The surgery is an opportunity for anyone interested in writing - in English or Welsh - to talk informally with Dave about their work or ideas.

Dave is also happy to talk to readers about his particular interests, which include literature and language.

Free drop in, please come along

Author Dave Andrews is from Wrexham but has lived near Oswestry for 25 years. Following a number of years teaching English and Welsh, he became a freelance writer and translator in 1996.

During his time as Oswestry Library's first ever Reader/Writer in Residence Dave will be also be giving regular talks on various aspects of English and Welsh literature and conducting creative writing workshops for writers working in either language.

wilfred owen book

Dave's latest book can be purchased in Oswestry at Booka, Rowanthorn, Oswestry Library, Kinokulture and the Heritage Centre and also online at www.oswestryround.co.uk.


technology

One on One Computer help at the library!

Did you know that we have a team of volunteers who provide one on one IT support for customers at the library? They will sit with you, either using your own device or one of our library computers, and help you to work through whatever issue it is you're having, be it setting up an email address, or learning to navigate your first smartphone. The support is completely free, but MUST be pre-booked as volunteers are available by appointment only. At present, bookable sessions are available each week on a Tuesday morning, Wednesday all day, and Friday morning.

Please ask staff if you would like to book! (or pass this information on to somebody you know who may not be able to access this email)


astronomy

Learning at Lunchtime: Introduction to Astronomy with BBC Radio's Peter Williamson

Wednesday 12 December 2018 - 12:30-1:30pm

Aimed at the absolute novice, Understanding Astronomy, from our Earth to distant galaxies using photographs taken by Pete Williamson, Shropshire Astronomer!

Peter Williamson is an astronomer, broadcaster with the BBC and fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. He began his astronomical journey in 1967, as a child growing up in Worcestershire, and has dedicated his long career to sharing his passion for the stars with others. He moved to rural Shropshire in 1989, taking advantage of the quiet countryside and dark skies to continue his study, and helped to found the Shropshire Astronomical Society. He now travels the length and breadth of the country delivering talks and workshops on the mysteries of space. He is also the creator of AstroRadio, a radio channel dedicated to fans of stargazing.

£3 per head. Please book with library staff.


rhyme time

Rhyme Time at the Library!
Monday 3, 10, 17 December

Half an hour of nursery rhymes and singing, suitable for under 5s.

No booking required! Just come along


news

christmas closing

Christmas Closing Hours

Oswestry Library will close at 4pm on Saturday 22 December 2018, and open again at 9.30am on Wednesday 2 January 2019.

No books will be due back during the closed period. If you would like to take extra books to tide you over the holidays, please just ask!

A very merry Christmas to you from all at Oswestry Library, and we look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year.



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