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Into the Woods: The power of telling your story
Saturday 1 June 10-11am
Writing about trauma. A talk with a workshop to help you become your own hero! £3 per person. Please book.
Learning at Lunchtime: The Benefits of Hypnobirthing
Saturday 1 June 2-3pm
This talk & customer Q&A session will supply insight into a KG Hypnobirthing course and how it can help you and your partner to remain calm and relaxed and prepare for a positive birth. £3 per person
Hearing Aid Clinic
Wednesday 5 June 10-12noon
Hearing aid clinic run by NHS trained volunteers. Drop in to have your hearing aid cleaned and serviced. No booking required.
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. Ask staff to book your place.
Singing for Health with Chloe Murray
Friday 7, 14, 21, 28 June 10.30-11.45am
A new block! Relax and discover how Singing for Health can help support your health and wellbeing. No previous experience or talent required! Chloe is a professional community choir leader in Shropshire and Mid-Wales– visit https://www.kindredvoices.co.uk/ to find out more. £6.50 per individual session or £40 for block of 8. (early booking recommended)
Oswestry Family & Local History Group
Monday 3, 10, 17, 24 June, 10-12 noon
Friday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June, 1.30-4pm
Oswestry Family and Local History volunteers run a twice-weekly advice service at Oswestry Library. Teams of trained, knowledgeable volunteers work alongside library staff to help both newcomers and experienced researchers to get the most from the expanded range of resources available. No booking required, just drop in.
Writing Surgery with Dave Andrews
Tuesday 11 June 11am
Thinking of giving writing a go? Or have you already got a project in progress? Join Dave Andrews, Oswestry Library Reader & Writer in Residence, for a free drop in advice session at the library, on how to get the most out of your writing. No pre-book required, just come along and ask for Dave.
Books Aloud- We read, you relax.
Tuesday 11, 25 June, 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!
Understories
Wednesday 12 June 1-2pm
A brush with the new folklore of Shropshire, featuring award-winning musicians and poet Whalebone & Jean Atkin. A free live performance in the library. No need to book, please come along.
Learning at Lunchtime: Freedom of Expression
Thursday 13 June 12-1pm
Dave Andrews, Reader/Writer in Residence at Oswestry Library, leads a discussion on a subject which troubles many of us. Though he will be starting off the discussion, Dave stresses that he's very keen to hear others' points of view. The session will explore issues such as freedom of the press, freedom of speech and the impact of social media. £3 per person, please book.
Chatter & Natter
Thursday 13, 27 June, 10-11am
We are creating a space for people to talk, whether it is for five minutes or an hour while you drink a brew. Free, no booking required. Just come along!
We Can Do Day!
Saturday 15 June, 12-3pm
Are you living with a disability? Are you the carer or family of somebody with a disability? Are you interested in finding out about available support in your local area? Come along to our taster and information afternoon! Disability Oswestry and Oswestry Library have teamed up to deliver an afternoon of information and activities at the library, to help you to discover all the things you can do, and what support is available to help you. No booking required, just drop in! Refreshments available to purchase (proceeds to the Guide Dogs)
Rhymetime at the library!
Monday 3, 10, 17, 24 June 2-2.30pm
Half an hour of rhymes and singing for under five. Free, no need to book!
Learning at Lunchtime: Changing Your Mind
Wednesday 19 June 12.30-1.30pm
How to have new perspectives on life. The power of our mind and how to harness it! Carol Harris, a local trainer and author, will demonstrate a range of techniques to increase mental flexibility and effectiveness. £3 per person, please book.
Board Game Café
Saturday 22 June, 10-1pm
Come along and try a board game, or bring one from home. Refreshments on sale by the Guide Dogs Trust, come and meet the dogs! Suitable all ages, no pre-booking necessary.
Creative Writing Workshop with Dave Andrews
Tuesday 25 June 10-12noon
A session for new and experienced writers who work in either English or Welsh. Bring pen and paper and be prepared to use your imagination and to express yourself! There will be opportunities to reflect on your work and to discuss it with Dave. £10 per person, please book.
Knit for Life
Wed 26 June 1.30-3pm
Knit for Life is a local knitting charity supporting direct aid distributions of knitting to many countries around the world. We mostly make blanket squares, hats and toys and sew together squares to make blankets.
No booking required, just come along.
Carer's Trust
Thursday 27 June 10:30-11:30am
A free social group for registered and unregistered carers. Come along for tea and a chat. No booking required.
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Saturday 8 June, 9.30 for under 16s, 1pm for over 16s.
Join the Shropshire Dungeon Master for another whirlwind adventure into the world of monsters, dragons and otherworldly realms- right here in the library! Book with the Shropshire Dungeon Master direct on 07454797995 or message him on Facebook!
Lego Club
Thursday 6, 13, 20, 27 June, 3.30-4.30pm
Saturday 1, 8 15, 22, 29 June 11-2pm
Free drop in session to play with lego in the library! Self-guided activity, parental supervision required.
Siobhan Shaw
Branch Manager, Libraries Team
Oswestry Library
9 Arthur Street
Oswestry SY11 1JN
01743 250351
siobhan.shaw@shropshire.gov.uk
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