Dear Blogger
Message from Siobhan Shaw at Oswestry Library
Oswestry Family & Local History Group
Monday 2,9,16,23,30 September, 10-12 noon
Friday 6,13,20,27 September, 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.
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.
Hearing Aid Clinic
Wednesday 4 Sept 10-12noon
Hearing aid clinic run by NHS trained volunteers. Drop in to have your hearing aid cleaned and serviced. No booking required.
Books Aloud
Tuesday 3 & 17 Sept 2-3pm
Come and relax with a cup of tea and listen to an hour of reading aloud, aimed at adults. Free, no booking required.
Books Aloud (Welsh Language)
Fri 6 Sept 2-3pm
Come and relax with a cup of tea and listen to an hour of reading aloud in Welsh Language, aimed at adults. Free, no booking required.
Lego Club
Thursday 5,12,19,26 Sept, 3.30-4.30pm
Saturday 7, 14, 21, 28 August 11-2pm
Free drop in session to play with Lego in the library! Self-guided activity, parental supervision required.
Learning at Lunchtime: Understanding Our Young People
Wednesday 12 September 12.30-1.30pm
The first of a fascinating, brand new programme of monthly talks with facilitator Lise McNamara, exploring how to engage with our young people in a modern world. iGens/ Generation Z and Millennials have been exposed to something no other generation has been before them and this has enormous effects upon their health, resilience, happiness, creativity, intelligence, physical development and more. Come and learn about it and in the following talks get a few tips and techniques to deal with it. Please book your place. ú5 per ticket, per talk.
Rhymetime at the library!
Monday 2,9,16,23,30 September 2-2.30pm
Half an hour of rhymes and singing for under five. Free, no need to book!
Chatter & Natter
Thursday 5 & 19 Sept, 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!
Heritage Open Day: Hillfort Day!
Saturday 14 September 10am-3pm.
Join us at the library for a fabulous historical takeover, with craft workshops and fun guaranteed. Free as part of the Heritage Open Days festival. No booking required, just pop in.
Heritage Open Days: Poetry, Mini-Art and Photography Competitions!
Theme: People Power
Closing date Thursday 19 September
Following the success of the Poetry competition in 2018, Oswestry Library are running a Poetry, Mini-Art and Photography competition on the theme of People Power, in partnership with OswestryÆs Heritage Open Days festival. Pick up an entry form for each competition at the library, or Oswestry Town Museum. Every entry must be accompanied by a completed form. Mini-Art submissions must not exceed 10cm in measurement in any dimension. Poetry and Photography submissions must be copies only as originals will not be returned. Submissions will be exhibited in the library (Anonymously if indicated on the form). Submissions must be made by Thursday 19 September.
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Saturday 14 September, 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!
Heritage Open Days: To the Stars!
Friday 20 September 12-1.30pm.
Join BBC RadioÆs astronomer Pete Williamson FRAS for a fascinating talk on stars, planets and the mysteries of the universe. Free as part of the Heritage Open Days Festival. Please book your place
Heritage Open Days: Fifty Years since the Moon Landing!
Friday 20 September 2-3.30pm.
BBC RadioÆs Pete Williamson FRAS joins us to discuss this historic event. Free as part of the Heritage Open Days Festival.. Please book your place
Knit for Life
Wed 25 September 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.
CarerÆs Trust
Thursday 26 September 10:30-11:30am
A free social group for registered and unregistered carers. Come along for tea and a chat. No booking required.
Learning at Lunchtime: Green Living
Tuesday 1 October 12-1pm
WeÆve all heard about the climate and ecological emergency: rising global temperatures, freak weather, loss of species. What can you do about it? Although large-scale action needs to be taken at national and global level, there are plenty of steps we can take as individuals in our everyday lives. Come and share ideas about how we can each make a difference. Novelist and environmental campaigner Alison Layland will tell you more and lead a discussion on ways in which we can change our lives to help the planet.
Thank you very much for helping us to publicise.
All the best,
Siobhan Shaw
Branch Manager, Libraries Team
Oswestry Library, 9 Arthur Street, Oswestry SY11 1JN
01743 250351 siobhan.shaw@shropshire.gov.uk
