Knott End Library

KNOTT END LIBRARY

As we near the end of another unusual year, let’s be hopeful for the next. There was so much positivity when we welcomed our groups back last month and so let’s all look forward to the New Year and beyond!

Author Event - Angela Norris Tues 7th Dec, 2:00pm

We are welcoming back popular local author Angela Norris who will be giving a talk on her new book ‘That’s News to Me’ sharing tales and memoirs as a rural reporter back in the 1970s. Festive refreshments will be available. This is a free event, however booking is essential as places are limited. Please ask on your next visit.

Storytime Every Monday 10:30am

Join us for a storytime session for pre-school children.

Crochet & NeedleCraft Every Monday, 10:00am - 12 noon

Crochet at the library – whether you are new or more experienced in knitting, crochet or anything crafty join our friendly group for a natter and a swap of ideas. Refreshments available.

Knit & Natter Every Tuesday, 10:00am – 12 noon

Knit & Natter at the library, enough said! Refreshments available

Over Wyre Family History Mon 6th Dec, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Existing members only, however if you have an interest in your family history and would like to join the group, please pop in to enquire.

First Friday Reading Group Fri 3rd Dec, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Existing members only, however if you would

WINDOWS • DOORS • CONSERVATORIES • CLADDING HAMBLETON UPVC

We’ll beat any genuine quote

Quality Composite Doors from just £700 fi tted! A local family company trading throughout Wyre Over 20 years’ experience Accredited for quality assurance Fast & reliable upvc products & services All jobs fully guaranteed

Conservatory Refurbishment & Replacement

www.hambleton-upvc.co.uk info@hambleton-upvc.co.uk 01253 700902 / 07930 406257

KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont)

like to join pop in to add your name to the list.

Poetry Appreciation Group Fri 17th Dec 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Bring along your favourite poem to discuss. Poetry is brilliant – enough said!

Last Friday Reading Group Thurs 30th Dec 10:00am – 12 noon

*Please note change of day and time* For existing members only, but if you would like to join pop in to add your name to the list.

Baby & Toddler Bounce & Rhyme Every Friday 10:30am - 11:00am

Suitable for children up to 18 months. A funfilled session with songs and music. This event must be booked as spaces are limited.

Lego Club Every Saturday 11:00am - 12 noon

Calling all master builders! Join us and

7 Rope Walk, Garstang, PR3 1NS share your passion and amazing creations. We have missed you! Watch this space as our remaining events will be recommencing soon…

Board Games Club Mon 10th Jan 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Try your hand at Scrabble or Chess at our new weekly club. Why not bring a friend too?

Creative Writing Group Fri 14th Jan 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for our first group meeting since lockdown

New - Family History Support

Are you interested in tracing your family tree, but have no idea where to start? We have a volunteer who is experienced in family history who can help you search our digital library, use websites such as Ancestry and Find My Past and generally point you

KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont)

in the right direction all for free! Just ask to make an appointment when you next visit the library.

Digital Access

Free internet access is available using our public network computers, as well as our printing and photocopying services, and also a study area with free access to WiFi.

Home Library Service

For those in the community who are unable to visit the library because of poor health, we offer the home library service, where we pack a choice of books and our volunteers will deliver to the door. We are operating with strict measures in place. This is a service which is proving more vital than ever before so if you would like to be part of this, do please contact the library. We are happy to help!

FOKEL (Friends of Knott End Library) Christmas Coffee & Mince Pie morning Sat 4th Dec 10:00am - 12 noon

We are back! We hope you can join us for drinks, mince pies, Christmas songs (performed by Fleetwood’s Charity School), bran tub and lots of Christmas cheer – Christmas jumpers optional! If you would like to help us raise funds for the library and support their initiatives we meet on the third Monday of each month at 11:00am at the library. Next meeting: Mon 20th Dec. We look forward to welcoming you. Take care everyone. Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas and New Year.

Sue, Margaret & James - Knott End Library Team t: 0300 123 6703 www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries-andarchives/libraries