June 2015
Welcome Welcome to the new Library Newsletter. It’s been a while since our last one and a lot has happened since then. The Central Library in Greenock has moved to its new home in Wallace Place – though some of our members may (just!) remember that this building used to be the library many moons ago. We intend to publish a newsletter four times a year and if you have any suggestions please get in touch using the contact information at the end of the newsletter.
News The newly refurbished Central Library at Wallace Place opened its doors to the public on Thursday 29th of January 2015. The new library has been fitted out to a very high standard with bright new furniture and fittings, reading cocoons, designated reading and study spaces, self-booking PC slots and iPad kiosks for searching the library catalogue and managing your account. The library also features a bespoke new children’s area with pre-loaded iPads, colourful furniture and special reading spaces.
As well as this, the new library has given us the chance to maintain and build on our existing services with improved Wi-Fi, free PC access, comprehensive book, audio, CD and DVD stock for loan, adult learning opportunities, hot drinks machine and our ever popular Bookbug sessions on a Tuesday and Saturday. With improved free public parking (30 minutes outside or 3 hours at the Bull Ring carpark) and a main bus route close by, there’s no excuse for not paying us a visit if you haven’t already – we look forward to seeing you soon!
Inverclyde Libraries celebrate National Libraries Day There was a lot of love shown for libraries on Saturday 8th February – we celebrated National Libraries Day with a whole host of events, including an attempt at the World’s Longest Bookbug Session! 75 children and 80 adults dropped in on this Bookbug session at Port Glasgow Library, which lasted a whopping three hours. Our iPad and tablet drop-ins at Inverkip & Wemyss Bay, Port Glasgow, Kilmacolm and Gourock were all busy with people wanting to learn how to use these hand-held devices. Our brand new Central Library in Greenock also hosted a tablet drop in – the perfect opportunity to welcome everyone to the new library! Family history enthusiasts were welcomed at the Watt Library, and shown how to get started on researching their family tree. Lots of interesting stories were shared on the day. Thanks to everyone who came along! Inverclyde Libraries regularly run Bookbug sessions, as well as computing & tablet classes for adults – visit www.inverclyde.gov.uk/libraries or phone 01475 712 330 to find out more.
Bookbug’s Library Challenge Over 500 children recently took part in Bookbug’s Library Challenge and collected beautifully illustrated certificates along the way. Our Super Readers were invited to a party in the Greenock Town Hall held during Bookbug Week and received a goodie bag and certificate in recognition of their achievement as an Inverclyde Super Reader. The children who collected the most certificates at each branch were named the Branch Super Reader and won a portrait session at George Young Photographers plus a print.
What’s On Learning Services Techy Tea Party EE with Inverclyde Libraries Tuesday 28th July, 2-4pm Are you looking for help using a tablet, laptop, mobile phone, or any other piece of mobile technology? The EE Techy Tea Party could be for you! If you sign up for this free event, you get 1:1 tuition with a volunteer who will answer any questions you have. You bring your device, we bring the advice - tea and biscuits are provided! Phone 01475 712 322 to book your place. Basic Computing classes Various days Never used a computer before, or haven’t used one for a while? Learn how to use a computer, go online and use email with our free introductory course. Phone 01475 712 322 for more information, or to book your place. iPad/Tablet classes for beginners Central, Inverkip & Wemyss Bay, Kilmacolm and Gourock, various days Want to learn how to use your tablet and explore its full potential? Come to one of our free classes and find out the things you want to learn. Classes across Inverclyde – phone 01475 712 322 for more information, or to book your place.
Young People’s Services Tesco Bank Summer Reading Challenge Scotland 2015 – Record Breakers Record Breakers is the 2015 Tesco Bank Summer Reading Challenge Scotland. This year, the Reading Agency and libraries have teamed up with Guinness World Records to celebrate some awesome achievements from all over the world. We’re SO excited about the Summer Reading Challenge here in Inverclyde and we’re almost ready to get started! We are pretty sure we will break some Inverclyde Libraries’ Records along the way! The aim of the Challenge is to read 6 books or more during the summer holidays. Collecting stickers as they go, young readers will discover weird, wonderful and wacky records from around the world! If you’re up for the Challenge pop in to your local library and sign up from Saturday 20th June!
Summer Events In addition to the Summer Reading Challenge there are lots of free events happening in our libraries during the summer holidays!
Central Library Tales for Tots (Mon 3 Aug, 10-11am), Kev F’s Comic Art Masterclass (Wed 5 August, 2-4pm), Record Breakers (Thurs 16 July, 10.30-11.30am), Traditional Tales (Fri 7 Aug, 10-11am), Game On! (Fri 14 Aug, 2-4pm).
Port Glasgow Library Tales for Tots (Mon 3 Aug, 2-3pm), Kev F’s Comic Art Masterclass (Wed 5 August, 10-12noon), Record Breakers (Fri 17 July, 2-3pm), Traditional Tales (Fri 31 July, 2-3pm), Game On! (Thurs 6 Aug, 1.30-2.30pm & 5.30-6.30pm; Sat 8 Aug, 10.30-11.30am).
South West Library (Barr’s Cottage) Tales for Tots (Tues 4 Aug, 10-11am), Record Breakers (Tues 14 July, 10.30-11.30am), Game On! (Tues 28 July, 2-4pm).
Gourock Library Tales for Tots (Tues 4 Aug, 2-3pm), Record Breakers (Thurs 16 July, 2-3pm), Traditional Tales (Fri 24 July, 10-11am), Game On! (Tues 11 Aug, 2-4pm).
Kilmacolm Library Tales for Tots (Fri 7 Aug, 3-4pm), Record Breakers (Wed 15 July, 2.30-3.30pm), Game On! (Fri 31 July, 2-4pm).
Inverkip & Wemyss Bay Library (Wemyss Bay Primary School) Record Breakers (Tues 14 July, 3.30-4.30pm).
Please contact your local library for more information, or to book places.
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Zinio Digital Magazines Zinio eMagazines is a great service from Inverclyde Libraries which lets you read digital copies of your favourite magazines for FREE with exactly the same pictures, layout and text as in print. You can download the magazines to your tablet or smartphone or read them online in a computer web browser. For more information see this page on our catalogue: http://ipac.inverclyde-libraries.org/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/OPAC/EMAGS We are holding a sign up session in Central Library on the 6th July between 2pm and 4pm if you’re having bother bring your tablet and we’ll get you signed up! Phone 01475 712322 for more information, or to book a place.
Free Reserves Remember reserves for items we have in stock are free and we can get titles from any of our branches sent to your local branch for collection. You can reserve items online from home or by using our app available on the Android and iOS app stores. The catalogue can be searched at ipac.inverclyde-libraries.org
Contact details You may get in touch by phone, email, Twitter, Facebook or just pop in!
library.central@inverclyde.gov.uk
Tel: 01475 712326
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