Medway Council - Libraries Quarterly events brochure - Spring 2011

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January to March 2011

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Welcome to our autumn events calendar for Medway's libraries The start of 2011 sees a number of exciting events and activities at Medway’s libraries. I’m delighted to see a vibrant jungle theme for this season’s family events. This will really capture children’s imaginations, but it doesn’t stop there.

There’s an enormous amount on offer for adults too: computer courses; reading groups; creative writing workshops; talks and exhibitions, to name but a few.

There’s always an interesting array of events and activities to take part in.

It’s clear that Medway’s libraries are so much more than books. We also have an extensive range of entertainment. From DVDs and Blu-rays to Xbox and Wii games, as well as free to use computers with internet access and of course, thousands of books including the latest titles.

With something for all age groups, the libraries are a great place for everyone.

Whether you’re building on existing interests and developing your skills, or getting involved in something completely new, Medway’s libraries certainly are inspiring.

We understand that leisure time can be seen as an extra expense but we aim to provide you with affordable, and often free of charge, activities so that everyone can benefit from their local library.

I hope you’ll find this booklet full of events that will tempt you to come along and enjoy your library.

Contents: Regular events for adults

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Special events for adults

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Medway Adult and Community Learning Service

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Regular events for children and families

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Special events for children and families

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When is my local library open

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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

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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 for adults All events are free to attend unless stated otherwise.

Councillor surgery

LoopEd Flow

Residents can meet and discuss local issues with their councillor.

First Sat of the month, 10am - 12noon, Twydall Library

Dance classes for people with physical or learning disabilities including those in wheel chairs. Over 18s, carers welcome. ÂŁ3 per class. Phone 01634 831531 for more details or to book.

Wed, 11am - 12noon, Strood Library, booking essential

First Sat of the month, 10am - 12noon, Walderslade Village Library

ESOL course Learning English as a second language.

Wed, 6.30pm (term-time only), Chatham Library, booking essential

HoH readers' group This group is for people who have impaired hearing and enjoy talking about books within a smaller group.

First Wed of the month, 2pm, Chatham Library

Kent Family History Society

Medway Crossroads readers' group For people who love to read and want to share their experience with others.

Third Fri of the month, 10.30 - 11.30am, Walderslade Village Library

Medway Lace Makers A social lace making group. ÂŁ3.50 per session.

Second Fri of the month, 10am - 2pm, Strood Library

Help and guidance for family tree research and genealogy.

Last Thurs of the month, 1 - 4.30pm, Strood Library

Knitting for charity group For anyone who enjoys knitting or wants to learn. Knitting for local and overseas charities.

Mon, fortnightly, 10am, Lordswood Library Mon, fortnightly, 10.30am, Hempstead Library Mon, fortnightly, 2pm, Rainham Library Wed, weekly, 10am - 12noon, Luton Library Fri, fortnightly, 2pm, Cuxton Library

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New to computers Introductory sessions that are ideal for people who want to know how to use a mouse or keyboard and set up an email account.

First Mon of the month, 2 - 3pm, Hoo Library, booking essential First Mon of the month, 10 - 11am, Twydall Library, booking essential Mon, 9.30 - 10.30am, Chatham Library, booking essential First Tues of the month, 9 - 10am, Rainham Library, booking essential Tues, arranged on request, Wigmore Library, booking essential Wed, 10.30 - 11.30am, Rochester Library, booking essential Last Wed of the month, 11am - 12noon, Walderslade Hook Meadow Library, booking essential Thurs, 11am - 12noon, Gillingham Library, booking essential Thurs, 9 - 10am, Strood Library, booking essential Thurs, arranged on request, Wigmore Library, booking essential Last Thurs of the month, 2 - 3pm, Walderslade Village Library, booking essential Sat, 2 - 3pm, Hempstead Library, booking essential

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Arranged on request Luton Library, booking essential Medway Adult and Community Learning Service hold courses at Medway’s libraries, see page 8 for details.

Police surgery An opportunity to come along and discuss any issues that you are experiencing within the local community.

Fourth Thurs of the month, 10 - 11.30am, Luton Library

Readers' group For people who love to read and want to discuss books with others. Come along, you will make new friends and find lots of new authors you would never have dreamed of reading without the encouragement of the group.

Third Mon of the month, 7pm, Strood Library Last Mon of the month, for time please enquire, Rochester Library First Tues of the month, 10am, Rainham Library Second Tues of the month, 10.30am, Gillingham Library Third Tues of the month, 2.30pm, Twydall Library

Stop smoking Drop-in sessions for people to get advice and help on how to stop smoking. Run in partnership with the NHS. Tues, 1 - 2pm, Strood Library Wed, 6.30 - 7.30pm, Strood Library Sat, 10.30 - 11.30am, Chatham Library Seven-week course for people to get advice and help on how to stop smoking.

Thurs, 1 - 2pm, Gillingham Library, booking essential

Time out An informal opportunity for adults to meet and chat over a cup of tea or coffee.

Wed, 10am - 12noon Luton Library Last Wed of the month, 2pm, Cuxton Library Third Thurs of the month, 10.30am, Chatham Library Last Thurs of the month, 2pm, Wigmore Library Last Thurs of the month, 10.30am, Lordswood Library First Sat of the month, 10.30am, Hoo Library

Retired and proud (RAP) Join us for an afternoon of games or just a chat and a cup of tea.

Fri, fortnightly, 2 - 3pm, Grain Library

University of the Third Age Self-help organisation for people no longer in full-time employment. Providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment.

Tues, fortnightly, 3 - 4.30pm, Strood Library

VIP readers’ group Group for visually-impaired people (VIP) who listen to talking books and enjoy an informal discussion.

Last Thurs of the month, 2pm, Chatham Library Third Fri of the month, for time please enquire, Rochester Library

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Meetings that cover a range of subjects.

Third Tues of the month, 7 - 10pm, Strood Library

Slovak and Czech housing group Housing advice for the Slovak and Czech community by Medway Council’s housing department.

Thurs, 9am - 3pm, Luton Library

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Special events in your library for adults All events are free to attend unless stated otherwise.

Family history group

Find your voice

Help and advice on how to find out about your family history.

Mon, 10 Jan, 9.30 - 10.30am, Hempstead Library, booking essential

Got something to say? Get inspired by your own original and exciting ideas and start to develop your creative writing skills with practical advice and friendly support in this free taster session.

Kick-start your creativity.

Thurs, 27 Jan, 9.30 - 11.30am, Gillingham Library, booking essential

Sir Joseph Williamson exhibition The man behind the name.

Thurs, 13 Jan to Tues, 22 Feb, during normal opening hours, Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre

Discovering British birds

Encaustic Art - painting with wax using a hot iron tool

A talk by John Buckingham.

Fabulous photographs of many varied British birds and fascinating information on where and when to find them.

Tues, 25 Jan, 7.30pm, Chatham Library, booking essential

Maggie Fairbrace demonstrates this art.

There will be an opportunity to buy some of her work.

Wed, 9 Feb, 7.30 - 9pm, Cuxton Library, booking essential

Sir Joseph Williamson

Introduction to family history

A talk by Jean Lear. ÂŁ5 (ÂŁ4 for Friends of Medway Archives).

Wed, 26 Jan, 2.30pm, Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre, booking essential

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Tues, 1 Feb, 5 - 7pm, Chatham Library, booking essential

Help for beginners by Kent Family History Society.

Wed, 9 and Wed, 16 Feb, 2.30 - 4pm, Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre, booking essential

Aviation in the Medway area A talk by James Preston.

Subjects will include experiments with tethered balloons by the Royal Engineers in the 1880’s, the impact of World War I, the Short Brothers’ factory and the development of Rochester airfield.

Thurs, 17 Feb, 7.30pm, Chatham Library, booking essential

informally with people on loan; this latter group being extremely varied in age, sex and cultural background. The Human Library enables groups to break stereotypes by challenging the most common prejudices in a positive and humorous manner.

Fri, 18 Mar, 10am - 1pm, Strood Library Hall, booking essential

Wingets: At work and play exhibition

The devil's garden

Thurs, 24 Feb to Tues, 12 April, during normal opening hours, Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre

A talk by Russell Bowes.

From the screams of the mandrake plant to the forbidden fruit of Eden, from ghosts in a plate of beans to something very nasty hiding in a pot of basil, this unusual talk takes you on a garden tour with a difference Tues, 22 Mar, 7.30pm, Chatham Library, booking essential

Celebrate World Book Day with poet Stephen Knight Stephen will offer practical advice and encouragement in this free poetry workshop. Suitable for all ages.

Thurs, 3 Mar, 7.30pm, Strood Library, booking essential

Human library event: This is my story Health and well-being stories from the fabulous fifty-somethings and beyond.

Think it's all over? Think again. Visitors are given the opportunity to speak

River Medway Industry and development by S Dunster and A Hann (EPE). £5 (£4 for Friends of Medway Archives).

Wed, 23 Mar, 2.30pm, Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre, booking essential

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Medway Adult and Community Learning Service at Medway’s libraries Facebook (introduction) Thurs, 27 Jan to 17 Feb, 10am - 12noon, Chatham Library, booking essential £52.30 (£40 concessionary fee)

Wed, 2 Mar to 6 Apr, 2.15 - 4.15pm, Walderslade Village Library, £89.20 (£68.80 concessionary fee) Thurs, 3 Mar to 7 Apr, 10am - 12noon, Chatham Library, £62.20 (£49.90 concessionary fee)

Computing - First steps Booking essential.

Fri, 28 Jan to 11 Mar, 1 - 3pm, Hoo Library, £89.20 (£68.80 concessionary fee) Wed, 2 Feb to 16 Mar, 10am - 12noon, Wigmore Library, £89.20 (£68.80 concessionary fee) Fri, 4 Feb to 18 Mar, 10am - 12noon, Strood Library, £89.20 (£68.80 concessionary fee) Mon, 28 Feb to 4 Apr, 10am - 12noon, Rainham Library, £79.20 (£61.80 concessionary fee)

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Internet and email Wed, 23 Mar to 11 May, 10am - 12noon, Wigmore Library. Booking essential £89.20 (£68.80 concessionary fee)

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

Medway Adult and Community Learning Service are offering BBC First Click beginners courses at a venue near you from January 2011.

For learners aged 55 and over who currently do not know how to use a computer or the Internet.

Please contact Carol Downey on 01634 338462 to reserve a place now.

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Regular events in your library for children and families All events are free to attend unless stated otherwise.

Baby bounce and rhyme

Chatterbooks

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.

Mon, 10.30 - 11am, Lordswood Library

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

Tues, 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 3.45 - 4.45pm, Twydall Library

Mon, 10.30 - 11am, Walderslade Hook Meadow Library Tues, 10.15 - 10.45am, Walderslade Village Library Tues, 10.30 - 11am, Chatham Library Tues, 10.30 - 11am, Strood Library Tues, 10.30 - 11.15am, Grain Library Tues, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Hempstead Library

Wed, 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 9 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 3.45 - 4.15pm, Thomas Aveling School and Community Library Wed, 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 3.45 - 5pm, Walderslade Village Library Sat, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 11.30am, Cuxton Library Sat, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 3 - 4pm, Strood Library

Wed, 10.30 - 11am, Chatham Library

Craft club

Wed, 11 - 11.30am, Twydall Library

Join in with various crafts. Under eights must be accompanied by an adult.

Sat, 10.30am - 12noon, Grain Library

Thurs, 10.30 - 11am, Luton Library Thurs, 10.30 - 11am, Strood Library Thurs, 11 - 11.30am, Rainham Library Fri, 10.30 - 11am, Hoo Library Fri, 10.45 - 11.15am, Gillingham Library Fri, 11 - 11.30am, Wigmore Library

Baby massage Run by Sure Start. Phone 01634 336209 for more details or to book.

Thurs, 9 - 10am, Cuxton Library

Homework club 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. Under eights must be accompanied by an adult. Term-time only.

Fri, 3.30 - 5.30pm, Grain Library Fri, 3.30 - 5.30pm, Hempstead Library Fri, 3.30 - 5.30pm, Strood Library

Baby signing Run by Sure Start. Phone 01634 336209 for more details or to book.

Booking essential Six-week course, ÂŁ5 Thurs, 9 - 10am, Cuxton Library

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Pop in and play Parents and children can drop in to meet, chat and play.

Sat, 9am - 12noon, Strood Library Sat, 10am - 12noon, Luton Library Sat morning, from 10.30am, Rochester Library

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

Mon, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Gillingham Library Tues, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Hoo Library Tues, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Rainham Library Tues, 4 - 5pm (term-time) or 2 - 3pm (school holidays), Strood Library

Mon, 10 - 10.45am, Strood Library, booking essential, one week in advance Mon, 11 - 11.45am, Strood Library, booking essential, one week in advance Tues, 10.45 - 11.15am, Gillingham Library Tues, 11 - 11.30am, Walderslade Village Library Thurs, 10.30 - 11am, Chatham Library

Wed, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Walderslade Hook Meadow Library Thurs, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Luton Library

Fri, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Luton Library

Thurs, 3.45 - 4.15pm, Thomas Aveling School and Community Library

Toy library

Fri, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Hempstead Library, Fri, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Walderslade Village Library

Fri, 2.30 - 3.15pm, Wigmore Library

Run by Sure Start. Phone 01634 336209 for more details.

Thurs, 10.30 - 11.30am, Cuxton Library

Teenage readers' group For 14 to 18-year-olds who love to read and share their experience.

Mon, 10 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Mar, 5 - 6pm, Strood Library

Toddler shake and boogie Energetic and fun-packed activity session offers rhymes, songs and movement for pre-schoolers. Musical instruments, scarves and parachutes are often included.

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Special events in your library for children and families Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult.

Pamper and sparkle party

Jungle crafts

Come and enjoy a bit of pampering.

Your pamper session can include facial, mini makeover, nails etc. For six to 12-year-olds. ÂŁ1 per treatment.

Sat, 5 Feb, 1.30 - 2.30pm and 2.30 - 3.30pm, Cuxton Library, booking essential

Storytime and craft for under 8s.

Tues, 22 Feb, 3.30 - 4.30pm, Hempstead Library, booking essential

Family craft in Halling Free arts and crafts with the children's mobile library and Medway Arts Development Team. For Under 11s.

All children must be accompanied by an adult and should wear old clothes or bring an apron. Organised in partnership with Valley of Visions.

Fri, 25 Feb, 10am - 12noon, Halling Community Centre, booking essential, 01634 338319

Jungle animals Storytime and craft for under 5s.

Tues, 22 Feb, 10.30 - 11.15am, Cuxton Library, booking essential

We're going on a jungle hunt Storytime and craft for under 8s.

Tues, 22 Feb, 2.15 - 3pm, Hoo Library, booking essential

Rumble in the jungle Storytime and craft for under 8s.

Tues, 22 Feb, 2.15 - 3pm, Rainham Library, booking essential

Jungle hullabaloo Storytime and craft for four to 10-year-olds.

Tues, 22 Feb, 2 - 3pm, Strood Library, booking essential

Jungle fun Storytime and craft for four to 10-year-olds.

Tues, 22 Feb, 2.15 - 3pm, Twydall Library, booking essential

We're going on a jungle hunt Storytime and craft for under 8s.

Wed, 23 Feb, 2 - 3pm, Walderslade Hook Meadow Library, booking essential

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Jolly Jungle

Go wild at Wigmore

Storytime and craft for under 8s.

Thurs, 24 Feb, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Luton Library, booking essential

Storytime and craft for four to 10-year-olds.

Thurs, 24 Feb, 10.30 - 11.30am, Wigmore Library, booking essential

Jungle fun

Jungle puppets

Listen to a story and help make a giant collage to decorate the library for four to 10-year-olds.

Thurs, 24 Feb, 2.15 - 3.15pm, Gillingham Library, booking essential

Storytime and craft for under 8s.

Fri, 25 Feb, 2.30 - 3.15pm, Cuxton Library, booking essential

We're going on a jungle hunt Storytime and craft for under 8s.

Thurs, 24 Feb, 2.15 - 3pm, Grain Library, booking essential

Fun with gardening Indoor family learning taster session for five to 12-year-olds with one adult per two children. Run in partnership with Medway Adult and Community Learning Service (MACLS).

Thurs, 24 Feb, 2 - 4pm, Strood Library, booking essential 01634 338461

Funky monkey fun Storytime and craft for under 8s.

Thurs, 24 Feb, 3.45 - 4.15pm, Thomas Aveling School and Community Library, booking essential

We're going on a jungle hunt Storytime and craft for under 8s.

Fri, 25 Feb, 2 - 3pm, Walderslade Village Library, booking essential

Jungle Journey Storytime and craft for under 8s Fri, 25 Feb, 2.30 - 3pm, Chatham Library, booking essential

Pamper and sparkle party Come and enjoy a bit of pampering.

Your pamper session can include facial, mini makeover, nails etc. For six to 12-year-olds. ÂŁ1 per treatment.

Sat, 19 Mar, 1.30 - 2.30pm and 2.30- 3.30pm, Cuxton Library, booking essential

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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.

● Concessions

for over 60s and teenagers. 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. ● Reserve

Other services ● Recycling bags and dog poop bags are available at all libraries. ● Parking 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.

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 April

Exhibition: Charting the Changes: Luton and Lordswood.

May

Talk by Jeremy Clarke: A light in the Dark Ages: Anglo-Saxon objects in the Guildhall Museum.

June

An introduction to Homeopathy, what it is, how it works and advice on how to use it with Wanda Wright.

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 Web: www.medway.gov.uk/libraries

This information can be made available in other formats, please phone 01634 333333

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If you have any questions about this leaflet and you want to speak to someone in your own language please ring 01634 335577