The Friends of Halesworth County Library
The Reader ‘in bloom’ edition
In this issue
Summer 2014
Garden
Update
Summer
Reading Challenge
Summer
Activities
Time
Out
Internet
Courses
…and much more
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In this year’s run up to Halesworth in bloom the town is working hard to secure success at Halesworth in Bloom Here at Halesworth Library we are lucky enough to have some wonderful volunteers who have transformed the garden into a beautiful secret walled garden. Their diligence and consistent hard work has paid dividends into this welcoming, imaginative space buzzing with life. The borders are brimming with flowers and fruits; surrounded by butterflies and bees. We even have a resident hedgehog that comes to visit from time to time. Around the garden you’ll find incredible murals painted by Meraylah and Aiden, featuring a multitude of children’s book characters inspiring a children’s mini treasure hunt within the garden. The meticulous attentiveness and careful, nurturing persistence of our green fingered fairies has thrown our little patch into a glorious metamorphosis for all members of the community. Perfect to curl up in the sunshine and flick through a book and thoroughly recommended to all.
Halesworth Library “TIME OUT”
Programme Summer 2014 Every Wednesday we have an “open house” for older people (no age limits!). 10:30 am. – 12:00 pm.
A friendly, relaxed and interesting group.
Refreshments provided. Come and join us!
Time Out Programme
2nd July – "Twin Souls" Sally and Tammy will show you the power of relaxation and how it can change your life.
9th July – We are pleased to welcome back local author Dorothy Courtis, who will be talking about the "Scotch Herring Lasses". (We know she's been doing lots of research on this as there have been a lot of related books coming into the Library for her..!)
16th July – Book Group. We are celebrating the work of the wonderful Sue Townsend, who sadly died earlier this year, by reading a selection of her later novels.
23rd July – Time to have fun with Irene's Allsorts!
30th July –Jayne Watkins (who caused much mirth at a recent group with her Yakhair blanket...) will be with us talking about Climbing in Tibet. She has so many fascinating tales to tell of her travels.
6th August – Memorabilia Session with Diane. Bring in an object that holds a special memory.
13th August – An Illuminating session today with Meraylah! Come and try your hand at creating a beautiful real gold leaf illuminated letter.
Time Out Programme
20th August – Robert Crosse will be talking about the History of Fencing. (Not sure if we can have a go.....! )
27th August – Craft Day - Bring in your creations - and there will also be an introduction to lace-making.
3rd September – "Strange Places I Have Stayed"..... A damp tent in a thunderstorm? A Tree-house? A four-poster bed in a Haunted House.....? Come and tell us!
10th September – Book-Binding, with Helen Gairn, who is going to tell us about how she got started restoring and repairing books. She will be bringing materials and examples to show you.
17th September – We are delighted to welcome author Suzan Collins. She will be talking about her published work and life as an author.
24th September – Poetry and Music with Diane. Bring along your favourite songs and verses.
Starting soon is a 5 week course
iPad for Beginners @ Halesworth Library
ÂŁ35 for the 5 week course, 2 hours a week on a Monday evening Register at Halesworth Library today (payment required at registration). Supported by
Knit & Natter, Stitch & Chatter Come and join us at
Halesworth Library on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday afternoon of every month between 24pm Refreshments available.
If you have a Suffolk Library card you can now download three tracks a week totally free.
Simply go to www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/elibrary And follow the link to Freegal. Ask library staff for further information.
Children’s Activities Guess What? Every Sunday there are fun and free activities for children between 12.00 and 2.30pm. Please just drop in and join in the fun.
Baby Bounce and Tot Rock On a Tuesday we have a Baby Bounce and Tot Rock session for babies / toddlers and their parents/carers 10am-11am. Come and join us, it’s fun and free!
Halesworth Library 100 Club - Please join in our latest fund raising initiative and join our 100 Club. It started in April but we are hoping to increase our numbers (maybe it will be a 200 club…? ) Club members pledge to pay £12 per year (or multiples thereof) and on a designated day of every month the numbers of three club members will be randomly selected and they will receive a prize equivalent to 25% of receipts for 1st prize, 15% for 2nd prize and 5% for 3rd prize. 5% of the prize pool will be saved and go into a Christmas bonus draw in December. 50% of the monies collected will go into a fund to enhance your library service here in Halesworth.
IMOGEN SHEERAN Looking for a gift or card? We have local artists’ cards, jewellery by Imogen and Ed Sheeran and several interesting local publications. Please come in and have a look.
The Duchess of Cambridge was recently spotted one of Imogen’s original, lovingly made pieces. How could you resist?
Calling All Creatives Are you creative? Perhaps you are an artist who wants to showcase your work? Why not promote your work in our window gallery area. The space overlooks the street and is a well-lit, locked and secure place, so if you have work you wish to sell please contact a member of staff.
(There is a small fee/commission for this.)
Is there a writer struggling to get out?! Don’t know where to start? Written before but feeling rusty? Local writer / publisher Tom Corbett is running two creative writing groups in the library every Monday 10.3012.00 and on Tuesday evenings from 6.30-9 at Bridge House. This eight-week rolling programme includes both poetry and prose; for more information contact Tom on 07831364021.
Have a bit of fun and support the library, Collect a copy of our library quiz, just 50p! Answers for the June quiz on display in the library now.
Halesworth Antiques Fair Don’t forget, Halesworth Antiques Fair is on Sunday 24th August. Between 10am-4pm Thoroughfare will be closed to traffic and filled with stalls for this long-established event which is raising funds for the East Anglian Air Ambulance plus various local charities.
LOVE YOUR LIBRARY AS A ‘FRIEND’ You are invited to become a member of the ‘Friends of Halesworth County Library’ Our aim is to support the staff and help secure the future of our library and what it provides for the community. The Friends of Halesworth County Library have been working together with the community and Suffolk Libraries IPS to ensure the future of the Library. As part of the arrangements for its future, a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) is being established to continue this work. Once we are a recognised organisation we will be relying on the support of the people of Halesworth and surrounding villages to become active as ‘Friends’. Joining the group will give you the opportunity to get involved in planning and supporting events and activities, sharing your expertise and having a say in the future development of Halesworth Library. We hope you will enjoy being partners in our quest to make sure that our library service is the best it can be. Membership is open to new and existing library members aged 16 and over, this lasts for 3 years and can be renewed. Whilst there is a minimum fee of £1 we welcome donations at any time. Sign up and collect your membership card at the library on any day in the week beginning Monday 9th September and at any time after that. We look forward to welcoming you as a ‘Friend’.
A Friends of Halesworth County Library Publication