Medway Libraries - autumn calendar of events

www.medway.gov.uk/libraries

Libraries for Life

October to December 2010

Your guide to all that’s happening in

libraries, archives and local studies

Welcome to our autumn events calendar for Medway's libraries.

Contents:

Libraries have so much to offer you, our residents. From the regular events we hold for children to the special activities that are organised for families and talks for adults, there is so much to choose from.

It’s autumn break at the end of October, so we have plenty planned to keep the children busy, including lots of workshops, arts and crafts sessions and more. Our talks this season are varied and really quite interesting, definitely worth further investigation. This autumn also sees Black History Month running throughout October and we have activities in our libraries as part of this.

This booklet also tells you about regular sessions that are held in our libraries, as well as the opening times and addresses for all our branches. New to this issue are clubs and activities that are held in Medway's libraries that are organised by the community. There really is so much going on.

It's free to join a Medway library, so pop in this autumn. Not only that but with free use of PCs that have internet access, an ever expanding range of console games, DVDs and the introduction of blurays to our libraries, there has never been a better time to visit one. Of course, we have thousands of books, including the latest titles.

We value what our customers have to tell us and your feedback helps us shape the activities we provide.

I hope to see you in a Medway library this autumn.

Regular events Special events for children

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Pages 7, 8, 9, 11

Special events for adults

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Library extras

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When is my local library open Page 14 It’s free to join your local library

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Medway Libraries are committed to being a vital, inclusive resource at the heart of the community Our promise to you • Free membership.

• Services appropriate to all in Medway, reflecting the diversity of local people.

• Reply to any letter in 10 working days, email in five days, will answer the phone promptly and deal with comments and complaints fairly and honestly.

• Friendly, helpful and courteous staff who will be well trained to answer your enquiry.

• A high-quality website giving 24-hour access from home.

• If things go wrong, we will tell you and put them right.

Please help us to help you Cllr Howard Doe Portfolio Holder for Community Services, Medway Council

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• Treat staff with courtesy and respect.

• Take care of all library resources.

• Renew or return items by the due date.

• Remember to bring your ticket when borrowing items and using the computers.

• Tell us when we have made a mistake.

Regular events in your library. All events are free to attend.

Baby bounce and rhyme time

Adult activity groups

Parents and carers can enjoy knee bouncing, finger rhymes and nursery rhymes.

This event is for babies aged 18 months or under. A changing area is available too.

A chance for people to get together with a mutual interest.

Chatterbooks A lively reading group for eight to 12-year-olds.

Storytime Fun sessions for pre-school children that include stories and rhymes. Some libraries offer craft activities too.

Homework club

Teenage readers’ groups

For children from both primary and secondary schools. Up-to-date information for homework is available with friendly and knowledgeable staff on hand to help. Term-time only.

For 14 to 18-year-olds who love to read and share their experience.

Adult readers' groups For people who love to read and want to share their experience with others.

Toddler, shake and boogie Fun sessions for pre-school children that include a range of stories and rhymes. Some libraries offer craft activities too.

Chatham Library Baby bounce and rhyme time Toddler, shake and boogie Readers' group VIP readers' group HoH readers' group

Tues and Wed, 10.30 to 11am Thur, 10.30 to 11am Third Thur of month, 10.30am Last Thur of month, 2pm - This group is for visually-impaired people (VIP) who listen to talking books First Wed of month, 2pm - This group is for hearing-impaired people (HoH)

Cuxton Library Readers' group Knitting for charity group Chatterbooks

Last Wed of every month, 2pm Fri, fortnightly, 2pm Sat, 9 and 12 Oct, 6 and 20 Nov, 4 Dec, 11.30am

Gillingham Library Baby bounce and rhyme time Storytime Readers' group Teenage readers’ group Toddler shake and boogie

Fri, 10.45 to 11.15am Mon, 2.15 to 2.45pm Second Tues of month, 10.30am Wed, 27 Oct, 24 Nov, 5 to 6pm Tues 10.45 to 11.15am

Grain Library Baby bounce and rhyme time Homework club

Craft club

Retired and proud

Tues, 10.30 to 11.15am Fri, 3.30 to 5.30pm.Under eights must be accompanied by an adult Sat, 10.30 to 12noon.Under eights must be accompanied by an adult Fri, fortnightly, 2 to 3pm.

Join us for an afternoon of games or just a chat and a cuppa

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Hempstead Library Baby bounce and rhyme time Storytime Homework club Knitting for charity group

Tues, 2.15 to 2.45pm Fri, 2.15 to 2.45pm Fri, 3.30 to 5.30pm.Under eights must be accompanied by an adult Mon, fortnightly, 10.30am

Hoo Library Baby bounce and rhyme time Storytime Readers’ group

Fri, 10.30 to 11am Tues, 2.15 to 2.45pm First Sat of month, 10.30am

Lordswood Library Baby bounce and rhyme time Toddler shake and boogie Readers' group Knitting for charity group

Mon, 10.30 to 11am Fri, 9.30 to 10am Last Thur of month, 10.30am Mon, fortnightly, 10am

Luton Library Baby bounce and rhyme time Time Out Pop in and play Storytime Toddler shake and boogie

Thur, 10.30 to 11am Wed, 10am - 12noon. Meet and chat over a cup of tea or coffee Sat, 10am to 12noon. Parents and children can drop in to meet, chat and play Thur, 2.15 to 2.45pm Fri, 2.15 to 2.45pm

Rainham Library Baby bounce and rhyme time Storytime Readers' group Knitting for charity group

Thur, 11 to 11.30am Tues, 2.15 to 2.45pm First Tues of month, 10am Mon, fortnightly, 2pm

Rochester Library Baby bounce and rhyme time Readers' group Pop in and play

Mon and Fri, 10.30 to 11am Last Mon of month, 7pm Sat, 10.30 to 11am. Parents and children can drop in to meet, chat and play

Strood Library Baby bounce and rhyme time Storytime Toddler shake and boogie Chatterbooks Level up

Teenage readers’ group Poetry readers' group Readers' group Homework club Pop in and play

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Tues and Thur, 10.30 to 11am Tues, 4 to 5pm term-time only, 2 to 3pm during school holidays Mon, 10.30 to 11am Sat, 9 and 23 Oct, 6 and 20 Nov, 4 and 18 Dec, 3 to 4pm.

Test your console gaming skills against others on the big screen.

Fortnightly – Mon, 4 and 18 Oct, 1, 15 and 29 Nov, 13 Dec Level one – eight-12-years-old, 4.30 to 5.30pm.

Level two – 13 to 16-year-olds, 5.45 to 6.45pm Mon, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 6 Dec, 5 to 6pm First Mon of month, 7.30pm Third Mon of month, 7pm Fri, 3.30 to 5.30pm. Under eights must be accompanied by an adult Sat, 9am to 12noon. Parents and children can drop in to meet, chat and play

Thomas Aveling School & Community Library Storytime Chatterbooks

Thurs, 3.15 to 3.45pm. School holidays only Thurs, 3.30 - 4pm term-time only Wed, 6 and 20 Oct, 3 and 17 Nov, 1 and 15 Dec, 3.45 to 5pm.

Twydall Library Baby bounce and rhyme time Chatterbooks Readers' group

Wed, 11 to 11.30am 12 Oct, 9 and 23 Nov, 7 and 21 Dec, 3.45 to 4.45pm.

Third Tues of month, 2.30 to 3.30pm

Walderslade Hook Meadow Library Baby bounce and rhyme time Storytime

Mon, 10.30 to 11am Wed, 2.15 to 2.45pm

Walderslade Village Library Baby bounce and rhyme time Storytime Chatterbooks Toddler shake and boogie

Tues, 10.15 to 10.45am Fri, 2.15 to 2.45pm Wed, 13 and 27 Oct, 10 and 24 Nov, 8 and 22 Dec, 3.45 to 5pm.

Tue, 11 to 11.30am

Wigmore Library Baby bounce and rhyme time Toddler shake and boogie Readers' group

Fri, 11 to 11.30am Fri, 2.30 to 3.15pm Third Thurs of month, 2pm

Medway Adult and Community Learning Service at Medway’s libraries Computing - first steps

Internet and email

1 – 3pm, £85, concessions £64.60 Runs from 1 October to 12 November, Hoo Library

2.15 – 4.15pm, £85, concessions £64.60 Runs from 3 November to 8 December, Walderslade Village Library

Computing - first steps

Computing - first steps

10am – 12noon, £58, concessions £45.70 Runs from 7 October to 18 November, Chatham Library

10am – 12noon, £85, concessions £64.60 Runs from 5 November to 10 December, Strood Library

Computing for the retired - first steps

Internet and email

10am – 12noon, £75, concessions £57.60 Runs from 1 November to 6 December, Rainham Library

Internet and email 10am – 12noon, £85, concessions £64.60 Runs from 3 November to 8 December, Wigmore Library

10am – 12noon, £58, concessions £45.70 Runs from 25 November to 20 January, 2011, Chatham Library

To book any of these courses or for further information phone Carol Downey on 01634 338461 5

Special events in your library. All events are free to attend.

Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult.

OCTOBER 2010 - Adults Crime quiz afternoon

Storytelling for adults

Join us for an afternoon of literary sleuthing.

Fri,1 Oct, 2.30pm Cuxton Library, booking essential

Usifu Jalloh introduces audiences and participants to West African traditions and cultures. His workshops combine drumming, dancing, storytelling and games to uplift, inspire and educate.

Tues, 12 Oct, 7.30pm Chatham Library, booking essential

Medway Opera in concert An evening of light opera and popular music. £5, concessions £4 Fri, 1 Oct, 8pm Gillingham Library, booking essential

Memory Makers Come and sing-a-long with this variety group who will entertain you with both song and dance.

Sat, 2 Oct, 2.30pm Chatham Library, booking essential

Unforgettable II Great moments from the musicals.

Thurs, 7 Oct, 2.30pm Strood Library Hall, booking essential

Exhibition. Roll out the red carpet: Royal visits to Medway Thurs, 7 Oct - Tues, 30 Nov, normal opening hours Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre, Strood

Creative writing workshop with Nubia magazine

BHM Black History Month 2010

How to get started and to research your own ideas. For 17-24-year-olds.

Sat, 9 Oct, 1 - 4pm Chatham Library, booking essential

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BHM Black History Month 2010

Talk. Passage to India: Going and coming by Derek Moore and Bruce Aubry £5, £4 Friends of Medway Archives Wed, 13 Oct, 2.30pm Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre, Strood

Introduction to aromatherapy workshop Experiment and mix your own oils. £2 per item made.

Fri, 15 Oct, 3pm Chatham Library, booking essential

Introduction to reflexology An introduction and demonstration of reflexology and its benefits.

Fri, 22 Oct, 3pm Chatham Library, booking essential

OCTOBER 2010 - Children Creative writing workshop BHM with Nubia magazine

Black History Month 2010

Start to tell your own stories. For 4-11year-olds.

Sat, 2 Oct, 1 - 2pm Chatham Library, booking essential

Monsters and maidens Story and crafts for 5-11-year-olds.

Tues, 26 Oct, 3.30 - 4.30pm Hempstead Library, booking essential

Creative writing workshop BHM with Nubia magazine

Black History Month 2010

How to get started and research your ideas.

For 12-16-year-olds.

Fri, 8 Oct, 4.30 - 5.45pm Chatham Library, booking essential

Crafty Monsters and Arty Maidens For 4-10-year-olds.

Sat, 23 Oct, 10.30 - 11.30am Grain Library, booking essential

Monster write Popular children's author Jane Clark, aka Rex Stone, will be working with the children to write and illustrate a story.

For 6-11-year-olds.

Sat, 23 Oct, 2 - 3.30pm Walderslade Village Library, booking essential

Arty autumn fun for families Fun arts and crafts, including clay modelling and face painting. Also family entertainment with balloons, magic tricks and games. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron. For under 11-year-olds.

Sat, 23 Oct, 2 - 4pm Grain Library, booking preferable

Wild monsters and magnificent maidens Storytime and craft for under 8-year-olds.

Tues, 26 Oct, 2.15 - 3pm Rainham Library, booking essential

Beastly monsters and beautiful maidens Stories and crafts for under 8-year-olds.

Tues, 26 Oct, 2.15 - 2.45pm Hoo Library, booking essential

Monster and maidens Masks, stories and crafts for under 8-year-olds.

Tues, 26 Oct, 10.45 - 11.30am Cuxton Library, booking essential

Mad Monsters and Moody Maidens Stories and craft for 4-10-year-olds.

Tues, 26 Oct 2.15 - 3.15pm Twydall Library, booking essential

Forest Crafts with the rangers from Medway's country parks Bringing the outdoors indoors. Rangers will take you on a woodland craft experience. For 4-10-year-olds Tues, 26 Oct, 2.15 - 3.15pm Rochester Library, booking essential

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OCTOBER 2010 - Children Hairy scary mask making For 4-10-year-olds.

Tues, 26 Oct 2.15 - 3.15pm Strood Library, booking essential

Come and meet The Gruffalo Back by popular demand. For under 8year-olds.

Wed, 27 Oct 1.30 - 2pm Strood Library, booking essential

Monster mayhem Stories and scary mask making. For under 8-year-olds.

Wed, 27 Oct 2 – 3pm Walderslade Hook Meadow Library, booking essential.

Forest crafts with the rangers from Medway's country parks Bringing the outdoors indoors. Rangers will take on a woodland craft experience.

For 4-10-year-olds.

Wed, 27 Oct, 2.15 - 3.15pm Luton Library, booking essential

Mad Monsters and Marvellous Maidens Stories and crafts for 4-10-year-olds.

Wed, 27 Oct, 2.15 - 3pm Chatham Library, booking essential

Come and Meet The Gruffalo Back by popular demand for under 8-year-olds.

Wed, 27 Oct, 3.30 - 4pm Thomas Aveling School and Community Library, booking essential

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Come and Meet The Gruffalo Back by popular demand. For under 8-year-olds.

Thurs, 28 Oct, 1.30 - 2pm Lordswood Library, booking essential

Mad monsters and moody maidens Stories and crafts for 4-10-year-olds.

Thurs, 28 Oct, 2.15 - 3.15pm Gillingham Library, booking essential

Come and Meet The Gruffalo Back by popular demand. For under 8-year-olds.

Thurs, 28 Oct, 3 - 3.30pm Walderslade Village Library, booking essential

Magical masks beauty or the beast?

Stories and crafts for under 8-year-olds.

Thurs, 28 Oct, 3.45 - 4.15pm Thomas Aveling School and Community Library, booking essential

Knights of the dragon Stories and craft for 4-10 year-olds.

Thurs, 28 Oct, 10.30 - 11.30am Wigmore Library, booking essential

Monsters and maidens

Mad monsters and marvellous maidens

Storytime, stay and play.

Come in your fancy dress costumes. For under five-year-olds Thurs, 28 Oct, 2.30pm Cuxton Library, booking essential

Stories and crafts for 4-10-year-olds.

Sat, 30 Oct, 11 - 11.45am Luton Library, booking essential

Come and Meet The Gruffalo

Mad monsters and marvellous craft Make a frieze. For 8-12-year-olds.

Sat, 30 Oct, 2 - 3pm Lordswood Library, booking essential

Back by popular demand. For under 8-year-olds.

Fri, 29 Oct, 1.30 - 2pm Gillingham Library, booking essential

Monster mayhem Stories and make a scary mask. For under 8-year-olds.

Fri, 29 Oct, 2 – 3pm Walderslade Village Library, booking essential

Come and Meet The Gruffalo Back by popular demand. For under 8-year-olds.

Fri, 29 Oct, 3 - 3.30pm Twydall Library, booking essential

Crafty monsters and arty maidens For 4-10-year-olds.

Sat, 30 Oct, 10.30 - 11.30am Grain Library, booking essential

Come and Meet The Gruffalo Back by popular demand. For under 8-year-olds.

Sat, 30 Oct, 11 - 11.30am Chatham Library, booking essential

FAMILY Around the world fitness and dance taster session

BHM Black History Month 2010

Adults may bring up to two children aged between five and 14-years-old.

Sat, 2 Oct, 10am - 12noon Strood Library Hall, booking essential Phone: 01634 338400

Hear my story

BHM Black History Month 2010

Local writers share their poems, stories in collaboration between Nubia magazine, Medway’s libraries and local writers.

Fri, 29 Oct, 6.30 - 9pm Chatham Library, booking essential

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NOVEMBER 2010 - Adults Greek Gods misbehaving: Greek mythology in modern fiction Talk by Sally-Ann Edmonds.

Did you think that the gods of Ancient Greece were all dead and forgotten? No, the Greek gods are alive and kicking, at least as far as contemporary literature is concerned.

Tues, 2 Nov, 7.30pm Chatham Library, booking essential

Royal visits to Medway Talk by Bob Ratcliffe. £5, £4 Friends of Medway Archives Wed, 17 Nov, 2.30pm Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre, Strood, booking essential

The travelling bard: Poetry, music and storytelling with Jim MacCool Jim is a poet and singer in the shanachie or travelling bard tradition. He has performed in festivals and at events all over the world and is the founder and patron of Britain's national poetry month.

Sat, 6 Nov, 11am Strood Library, booking essential

DECEMBER 2010 - Adults Exhibition: Dickensian Medway Normal opening hours.

Thurs, 2 Dec - Tues, 11 Jan 2011 Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre, Strood

Talk about Queen Victoria Anne Carter invites you to discover some less well-known aspects of Queen Victoria. She hopes the queen may surprise you.

Wed, 8 Dec, 7.30pm Chatham Library, booking essential

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Launch of Percy Fitgerald collection and Dickens’ 150th anniversary of Great Expectations A Medway Archives and Local Studies centre-organised event.

Wed, 8 Dec, 10am – 4pm Eastgate House, Rochester

DECEMBER 2010 - Children Christmas crafts For 4-10-year-olds.

Tues, 21 Dec, 3.30 - 4.30pm Hempstead Library, booking essential

Make your own Christmas Cards For 4-10-year-olds.

Wed, 22 Dec 2.15 - 3pm Chatham Library, booking essential

Winter storytime Christmas party For up to 3-year-olds.

Thurs, 9 Dec, 10am - 12noon Strood Library, booking essential

For up to 8-year-olds.

Thurs, 30 Dec, 11 - 11.30am Rochester Library, booking essential

Winter storytime For up to 8-year-olds Thurs, 30 Dec, 2.30 - 3pm Lordswood Library, booking essential

Winter wonderland Storytime and craft for under 8-year-olds.

Tues, 21 Dec, 2.15 - 3pm Rainham Library, booking essential

FAMILY Pop in Christmas craft for all Sat, 11 Dec, 10.30am - 3.30pm Strood Library, booking essential

Festive sing-a-long Sat, 11 Dec, 3 - 4.30pm Chatham Library, booking essential

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Library extras Chatham

Hempstead

Next step Medway - support for jobseekers - by appointment only.

Monday

New to computers basic computer lessons, using a mouse etc.

Saturday, 2 - 3pm

Stop smoking - drop-in session for people to get advice and help on how to stop smoking. Saturday and Thursday, Sat 10.30 - 11.30am, Thurs 6 - 7pm New to computers - basic computer lessons, using a mouse etc.

Monday, 9.30 - 10.30am ESOL course - learning English as a second language. Wednesday, 6.30pm (termtime only) Baby massage run by Sure Start.

Booking essential. Phone 01634 336209 for more information or to book.

Thursday, 9 - 10am Baby signing run by Sure Start. Sixweek course for £5.

Phone 01634 336209 for more details or to book. Thursday, 9 - 10am Toy library - run by Sure Start.

Phone 01634 336209 for more details.

Thursday, 10.30 - 11.30am

Gillingham New to computers - basic computer lessons, using a mouse etc.

Thursday, 11am – 12noon Stop smoking – seven-week course for people to get advice and help on how to stop smoking, held in the contact point Thursday, 1 - 2pm

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Hoo Craft club - various craft sessions run by Jackie Chappell. Saturday, 2 - 4pm New to computers - basic computer lessons, using a mouse etc.

First Monday of the month, 2 - 3pm

Lordswood Councillor surgery - residents can meet their councillor. First Saturday of each month, 10 - 11am New to computers - basic computer lessons, using a mouse etc.

Monday, 2.30 - 3.30pm

Luton Police surgery Every fourth Thursday, 10 - 11.30am New to computers - basic computer lessons, using a mouse etc.

Arranged on request Slovak and Czech Housing Group housing advice for the Slovak and Czech community. Thursday, 9am - 3pm

Rainham New to computers - basic computer lessons, using a mouse etc. First Tuesday of each month, 9 - 10 am

Rochester New to computers - basic computer lessons, using a mouse etc.

Wednesday, 10.30 - 11.30am

Strood No smoking group Tuesday, 1 – 2pm, Wednesday, 6.30 - 7.30pm University of the third age Tuesday (fortnightly), 3 4.30pm RSPB Third Tuesday in the month, 7 - 10pm New to computers - basic computer lessons, using a mouse etc.

Thursday, 9 - 10am Kent Family History Society Last Thursday of the month, 1 - 4.30pm Medway Lace Makers Second Friday of the month 10 - 4pm

Twydall Councillor surgery - residents can meet their councillor. First Saturday of the month, 10am – 12noon New to computers - basic computer lessons, using a mouse etc.

First Monday of the month,10 - 11am

Walderslade Hook Meadow New to computers - basic computer lessons, using a mouse etc.

Last Wednesday of the month, 11am – 12noon

Walderslade Village New to computers - basic computer lessons, using a mouse etc.

Last Thursday of the month, 2 - 3pm Medway Crossroads readers' group meets to share their likes and dislikes of particular books. Third Friday of the month, 10.30 - 11.30am Councillor surgery - residents can meet their councillor. First Saturday of each month, 10.30am – 12noon

Wigmore New to computers - basic computer lessons, using a mouse etc.

First Wednesday of the month, 10.30 - 11.30am

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When is my local library open?

Chatham Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4TX T: 01634 337799 F: 01634 337800

Cuxton Bush Road, Cuxton, Rochester, ME2 1EY T/F: 01634 711391

Gillingham High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1BG T: 01634 337340 F: 01634 283805

Grain The Chapel, Chapel Road, Isle of Grain, ME3 0BZ T: 01634 338727

Hempstead Hempstead Road, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3QG T/F: 01634 361544

Hoo Church Street, Hoo, ME3 9AL T/F: 01634 250640

Lordswood Kestrel Road, Lordswood, Chatham, ME5 8TH T: 01634 862096 F: 01634 681595

Luton 2 Nelson Terrace, Luton, Chatham, ME5 7LA T: 01634 406923

Mon Tue Wed

9am-6pm 10am-7pm 9am-6pm

Thur 9am-7pm Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9am-5pm

Mon Tue Wed

closed 9am-1pm closed

Thur 2pm-6pm Fri 2pm-6pm Sat 10am-4pm

Mon Tue Wed

9am-7pm 10am-7pm 9am-7pm

Thur 9am-7pm Fri 9am-7pm Sat 9am-5pm

Mon Tue Wed

closed 9am-1pm closed

Thur 2pm-6pm Fri 2pm-6pm Sat 10am-4pm

Mon Tue Wed

9am-1pm 2pm-6pm closed

Thur closed Fri 2pm-6pm Sat 10am-4pm

Mon Tue Wed

9am-6pm 2pm-6pm closed

Thur 2pm-6pm Fri 9am-6pm Sat 10am-4pm

Mon Tue Wed

9am-5pm 2pm-5pm closed

Thur 9am-5pm Fri 9am-5pm Sat 10am-4pm

Mon Tue Wed

closed 2pm-5pm 9am-1pm

Thur 9am-6pm Fri 2pm-5pm Sat 10am-4pm

Medway Mobile Library For routes and times please visit www.medway.gov.uk/libraries

Rainham Birling Avenue, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7LR T: 01634 333854 F: 01634 263415

Rochester Rochester Library at Eastgate, ME1 1EW T: 01634 337411 F: 01634 843837

Strood 32 Bryant Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3EP T: 01634 335890 F: 01634 297919

Mon Tue Wed

9am-6pm 9am-7pm closed

Thur 9am-6pm Fri 9am-6pm Sat 10am-4pm

Mon Tue Wed

9am-7pm 9am-7pm 9am-7pm

Thur 9am-7pm Fri 9am-7pm Sat 10am-4pm

Mon Tue Wed

9am-7pm 10am-6pm 9am-6pm

Thur 9am-6pm Fri 9am-7pm Sat 9am-5pm

Thomas Aveling School and Community Library Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, Rochester, ME1 2UW. T/F: 01634 338728

Mon Tue Wed

3pm-6pm 3pm-6pm 3pm-6pm

Thur 3pm-6pm Fri 3pm-6pm Sat 10am-4pm

Twydall

Mon Tue Wed

9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-1pm

Thur 9am-1pm Fri 2pm-5pm Sat 10am-4pm

14/15 Twydall Green, Gillingham, ME8 6JY T/F: 01634 232488

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Walderslade Hook Meadow King George Road, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 0TZ T/F: 01634 861531

Walderslade Village Walderslade Centre, Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 9LR T: 01634 686467 F: 01634 681505

Wigmore 208 Fairview Avenue, Wigmore, Gillingham, ME8 0PX T: 01634 235576 F: 01634 375064

Mon Tue Wed

9am-1pm 2pm-6pm 9am-6pm

Thur closed Fri 2pm-6pm Sat 10am-4pm

Mon Tue Wed

closed 9am-6pm 2pm-6pm

Thur 2pm-6pm Fri 9am-6pm Sat 10am-4pm

Mon Tue Wed

closed 9am-6pm 9am-6pm

Thur 9am-7pm Fri 9am-6pm Sat 10am-4pm

Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre Civic Centre, Strood, Kent ME2 4AU Mon 9am-5pm Thu 9am-5pm T: 01634 332714 F: 01634 297060 Tue 9am-5pm Fri 9am-5pm Email: malsc@medway.gov.uk Wed closed Sat 9am-4pm www.medway.gov.uk/archives www.facebook.com/medwayarchivesandlocalstudies Please note all Medway libraries and the Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre are closed on Sundays.

It's free to join your library There is no upper or lower age limit and anyone can use the library.

Think there is nothing to interest you in Medway libraries? Think again: ● Borrow

up to 30 items including books, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, audio books and console games.

● No

fines for children if books are borrowed on a child ticket. for over 60s and teenagers. ● Reserve and renew books via our website, by telephone or in any Medway library. ● Borrow, return and renew items at any branch. ● Electronic resources via our website. ● Events for all ages and interests. ● Computers with free Internet access in every library. ● Books in other languages, dual language picture books and language courses. ● Mobile library service - books brought to a convenient location near you. ● Home library service for those who cannot get to the library. ● Postal service for visually impaired customers. ● Concessions

Other services ● Blue

bags for recycling and dog poop bags are available at all libraries. vouchers at Chatham, Gillingham, Luton, Rainham, Rochester and Strood libraries. ● Medway Council contact points at Gillingham and Rochester libraries. ● Free three-week loan of energy meters at Chatham, Gillingham, Strood and Wigmore Libraries.

If you wish to bring a group to the library please contact one of our Community Librarians on 01634 337799. ● Parking

There is so much to do in our libraries, you could spend hours in them.

What are you waiting for?

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Coming soon Look out for these events in the next quarterly booklet January

Discovering British Birds, talk by John Buckingham

February

Wingets at work and play, exhibition

March

Health and wellbeing, human library event become a friend of Medway Libraries on facebook

Who to contact

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Customer services: 01634 333333 8am to 8pm (Mon-Fri) 9am to 1pm (Sat) Please note: Calls to customer services may be recorded or monitored for security and staff development purposes

Chatham Library, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TX. Phone: 01634 337799 Email: chatham.library@medway.gov.uk Website: www.medway.gov.uk/libraries Minicom: 01634 333111

This information can be made available in other formats, please phone 01634 333333 If you have any questions about this leaflet and you want to speak to someone in your own language please ring 01634 335577

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