Message from Siobhan Shaw @Oswestry Library
COMING EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY IN MARCH - you are never alone with a library
Oswestry Family & Local History Group
Every Monday 10-12 noon - Every Friday 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.
Every Monday afternoon, starting Mon 13 Feb 2023 1-3pm
Join us at the library for a new weekly 'Drop-In' session for digital troubleshooting. If you could use some support with your device or a particular digital task that's giving you trouble, drop in to see us. Library staff and volunteers will be on hand to support with your query, and we encourage people to stay for a cup of tea and share your learning with others. NB: Library staff and digital volunteers cannot support with online banking queries. For these, you must contact your bank.
Free - No need to book. Open to all ages and abilities. Just come along and bring your device. If you feel you could provide help to others as a Digital volunteer, please contact us, we're keen for all the help we can get!
If you are over 65 years of age and seeking support to learn digital skills from scratch, contact us and we can refer you onto the waiting list for our 10 week course to get you started.
Shared Sounds Sessions
Sat 1, 18 & 25 March 1-2.30pm
Delivered by the Shropshire Music Education Hub, in partnership with Shropshire Libraries. Musical workshops for children with disabilities and their families. Predominantly aimed at 3-7 year olds, led by Shropshire Music Service professionals. Participants and their families will be able to listen to live music, help create music by singing/playing instruments, and interact with music physically in whatever way they choose.
Sessions will be informal and will adapt to the needs of the children involved. Siblings welcome.
£5 per family - Booking is essential. Please book directly via the provider at: bookings@i-gnition.co.uk
Writing as Therapy, with Dave Andrews
Wed 1 March & Thu 16 March 10-12noon
Writing is an excellent way of celebrating the good things in life and also coming to terms with setbacks. Whether it's keeping a diary, writing a poem or a story or even a letter to yourself, writing is a way of expressing and externalizing feelings. I speak from experience as someone who kept diaries and wrote poems during tough times - and good times! If you would like to explore the idea of writing as therapy, please come along to one of my sessions.
Free, but please book your place. Refreshments provided (donations welcome)
Thu 2 March 10-2pm
Your Shropshire Local team is coming to the library. Please come to see them where they will help you access Shropshire Council services, such as Blue badge applications, Concessionary Travel cards and so on.
Free, no need to book.
Books Aloud
Tue 7 March 2-3pm
Join us for a monthly session of reading aloud for adults. Simply relax with a cup of tea as staff and volunteers read aloud a selection of poems and stories on a given theme each month.
Free, no need to book.
Language Café
Thu 9 March 10.30– 12noon
If you have an interest in foreign languages and would like to share your passion with like-minded people in an informal and relaxed environment, join our Language Café! Second Wednesday of every month. Organised by local linguist Ewa Corser from 'Word of Mouth Languages'. Coffee and tea provided (small donations welcomed).
Free of charge but please book your place.
Singing for Memories
Wed 15 March 11-12noon
Join staff for an informal hour at the library to sing favourites from the '50s, '60s and '70s. Feel memories flooding back and spirits lifting! Everyone can sing - suitable for all, especially those with some memory loss
Tea/coffee on arrival.
This is a FREE session but please contact the library to book your place or email heather.rodenhurst@shropshire.gov.uk
Usually 2nd Saturday every month [11 Mar]
We are delighted to be welcoming the Shropshire Dungeon Master back 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.
Booking is essential. To book for these games, or for more information, contact the Dungeon Master direct, either on his Facebook Page (@shropshireDM) or by telephoning 07454797995
Board Game Café
Saturday 18 March 10-1pm
A free board gaming session suitable for all ages! Come along and try out something new.
Free, no need to book.
Rhyme Time at the Library!
Every Monday 2-2.30pm
Half an hour of nursery rhymes and singing, suitable for under 5s. No need to book.
Story Time at the Library!
Every Wednesday 10.30am.
A free story session aimed at pre-school children. No need to book.
Lego at the Library
Every Thursday 3.15-4.15pm Every Saturday 11am-2pm
Self-guided Lego play! Free of charge Suitable for all ages (children require parental supervision)
No booking required, just drop in!
Hearing Loss Support Hubs
Usually 1st Wednesday every month
Hearing aid support Hub run by NHS trained volunteers. Usually the first Wednesday of every month. Battery changes and hearing aid cleaning.
Booking is now essential for this, please contact the Hearing Loss Support Service on 01743 342168 or email shls@community-resource.org.uk to confirm dates and make an appointment.
Carer's Support Drop in
Thu 23 March 10.30-12.30
Did you know that there is an open Carer's Support Drop in at the library, usually on the fourth Thursday of every month? If you are a carer for someone you can seek support and advice from Shropshire Council's Carer Support team here. You do not need to book, just come along.
Contact Shropshire Carers support line on 01743 341995 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm or email: Shropshire.Carers@shropshire.gov.uk
Siobhan Shaw CMgr MCMI
say: shi-vawn shaw (she/her)
Branch Manager Oswestry Library SY11 1JN
Shropshire Libraries, Culture, Leisure & Tourism Services, Place Directorate
01743 250351 (01743 255394 direct)· siobhan.shaw@shropshire.gov.uk
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