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Libraries for Life
April to June 2011
Your guide to all that’s happening in
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Welcome to our current events calendar for Medway’s libraries The coming months offer a wealth of exciting events and activities in Medway libraries to suit all ages and interests. Rochester Community Hub, which brings together Rochester library, contact point and adult learning was launched recently. Look out for the new enhanced programme of events. With the school spring and May breaks on the horizon, families will be delighted with the numerous fun-packed events on offer. In June children can look forward to nautical-themed stories, rhymes and craft as part of National Bookstart Week. There’s a lot to choose from at Medway libraries, whether you want to join a regular group or learn something completely new. As well as courses and talks, there are free to use computers with internet access. Libraries offer an extensive range of entertainment from DVDs and Blu-rays to DS and Wii, PlayStation 3 and Xbox games as well as thousands of books including the latest titles. I hope you’ll find this leaflet useful and enjoy your next visit to your library.
Cllr Howard Doe Portfolio Holder for Community Services
Contents: Regular events for adults
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Special events for adults
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Regular events for children and families
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Special events for children and families
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Bookstart week
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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 vital, inclusive resources 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 • 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..
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Regular events in your library for adults All events are free to attend unless stated otherwise.
Councillor surgery Residents can meet and discuss local issues with their councillor. First Sat of the month, 10 - 10.30am, Lordswood Library
Housing advice for the Slovak and Czech community
First Sat of the month, 10am - 12noon, Twydall Library
Advice for the Slovak and Czech community provided by Medway Council's housing department. Thurs, 9am - 3pm, Luton Library
First Sat of the month, 10.30am - 12noon, Walderslade Village Library
ICT in partnership with Medway Adult and Community Learning Service
Country dancing
Computing - Second steps
Sessions run by University of the Third Age, a self-help organisation for people no longer in full-time employment. Tues, fortnightly, 3 - 4.30pm, Strood Library
Six-week course £62.60 (concessionary price £49.90) Thurs, 28 Apr to Thurs, 2 Jun, 10am - 12noon, Chatham Library, booking essential
ESOL course
Computing - First steps
Learning English as a second language. Run in partnership with Medway Adult and Community Learning Service. Places must be booked by calling 01634 338400. Wed, 6.30pm (term-time only), Chatham Library, booking essential
Six-week course £79.20 (concessionary price £61.80) Mon, 6 Jun to Mon, 11 Jul, 10am - 12noon, Rainham Library, booking essential
Hi Kent hearing service Advice and practical support for people who use hearing aids. Mon, 16 May, 10 - 11.30am, Chatham Library
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
Computing for the retired - First steps Six-week course £89.20 (concessionary price £68.80) Wed, 8 Jun to Wed, 13 Jul, 2.15 - 4.15pm, Walderslade Village Library, booking essential
Internet and email Six-week course £62.20 (concessionary price £49.90) Thurs, 9 Jun to Thurs 14 Jul, 10am - 12noon, Chatham Library, booking essential
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Computing - First steps
Medway Lace Makers
Six-week course £89.20 (concessionary price £68.80) Wed, 8 Jun to Wed, 13 Jul, 10am - 12noon, Wigmore Library, booking essential Fri, 10 Jun to Fri 15 Jul, 9.30 - 11.30am, Strood Library, booking essential
A social lace making group. £3.50 per session. Second Fri of the month, 10am - 2pm, Strood Library
Kent Family History Society Help and guidance for family tree research and genealogy. Meetings include a speaker, there is a £1 charge for non-members. 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, 10.30am, Hempstead Library Mon, fortnightly, 2pm, Rainham Library Wed, weekly, 10am - 12noon, Luton Library Fri, fortnightly, 2pm, Cuxton Library Fri, fortnightly, 2pm, Lordswood Library
LoopEd Flow Dance classes for people with physical or learning disabilities including those in wheel chairs. Over 18s, carers welcome. £3 per class. Phone 01634 831531 for more details or to book. Wed, 11am - 12noon, Strood Library, booking essential
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
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Medway poetry readers’ group For people who love to read and discuss poetry. First Mon of the month, 7.30 - 8.30pm, Strood Library
New to computers Introductory sessions that are ideal for people who want to know how to use a mouse and keyboard or set up an email account. Booking essential for all sessions. First Mon of the month, 2 - 3pm, Hoo Library First Mon of the month, 10 - 11am, Twydall Library First Tues of the month, 9 - 10am, Rainham Library Tues, arranged on request, Wigmore Library Wed, 10.30 - 11.30am, Rochester Community Hub Last Wed of the month, 11am - 12noon, Walderslade Hook Meadow Library Thurs, 11am - 12noon, Gillingham Library Thurs, 9 - 10am, Strood Library Thurs, arranged on request, Wigmore Library Last Thurs of the month, 2 - 3pm, Walderslade Village Library Sat, 2 - 3pm, Hempstead Library Arranged on request, Chatham Library Arranged on request, Luton Library
Police surgery
Retired and proud (RAP)
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
Join us for an afternoon of games or just a chat and a cup of tea. First and third Fri of the month, 2pm, Grain Library
Reach out 2 work Advice on searching job vacancies, training opportunities and improving employment prospects. Run in conjunction with Job Centre Plus. Tues, 10am - 12.30pm, Gillingham Library Thurs, 9.30am - 12noon, Luton Library Thurs, 9.30am - 12noon, Twydall 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, 7pm, Rochester Community Hub 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 Last Wed of the month, 2pm, Cuxton 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
Stop smoking Drop-in sessions for people to get advice and help on how to stop smoking. Run in partnership with the NHS. Tues, 12.30 - 2pm, Strood Library Wed, 6.30 - 7.30pm, Strood Library Thurs, 5.30 - 6.45pm, Chatham Library Thurs, 1 - 2pm, Gillingham Library, booking essential Sat, 10.30 - 11.30am, Chatham Library
Time out Meet and chat over a cup of tea or coffee. Wed, 10am - 12noon Luton Library
Training Network Group (TNG) If you are looking for a job, TNG can help you get back into work. Fri, 10am - 12noon Chatham Library
VIP readers’ group
Last Thurs of the month, 10.30am, Lordswood Library
Group for visually-impaired people (VIP) who listen to talking books and enjoy an informal discussion. Last Thurs of the month, 2pm, Chatham Library
Last Thurs of the month, 2pm, Wigmore Library
Third Fri of the month, 2pm, Rochester Community Hub
Third Thurs of the month, 10.30am, Chatham Library
First Sat of the month, 10.30am, Hoo Library
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Reward yourself Rent six items from our audio visual range and get the seventh item free Pop into any Medway library and ask staff for details of our loyalty scheme.
Full terms and conditions at www.medway.gov.uk/rules
Special events in your library for adults All events are free to attend unless stated otherwise.
Exhibition: Charting the Changes A century of development and change in Luton and Lordswood. Discover hidden gems of the area. Thurs, 14 April to Tues, 31 May, during normal opening hours, Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre
Queen Victoria A talk by Anne Carter Discover some less well-known aspects of Queen Victoria’s life. She hopes the queen may surprise you. Thurs, 14 Apr, 7.30pm, Chatham Library, booking essential
A light in The Dark Ages A talk by Jeremy Clarke Traditionally squeezed between the historical favourites of Roman Britain and the Norman Conquest, the Anglo-Saxon period languished under the label of The Dark Ages for many years. Not any more. Come and see the idea of England take shape under the pressures of invasion and settlement. Language, law and culture will be discussed and the Guildhall Museum's fascinating collection will be illustrated and assessed. Tues, 10 May, 7.30pm, Chatham Library, booking essential
Palaeography course Making sense of old handwriting. A one-day, short course with Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh of the University of Kent, ÂŁ25. Wed, 18 May, 10am - 4pm, Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre, booking essential
Acting taster workshop Do you want to give acting a try?
Introductory session run by Medway Adult and Community Learning Service. Come and have a go and you could uncover hidden talents. Sat, 21 May, 10am - 12noon, Strood Library, booking essential
A lifetime chasing, recording and modelling trams A talk by John Buckle John will be talking about his fascination with trams. This has taken him all over the world, including Belgium, Melbourne, San Francisco and Leningrad. He also travelled on the last trams in Glasgow and Sheffield. John will be bringing with him 1:16 scale models of two London trams and a Chatham tram and will give some insight into large scale modelling. The talk will be illustrated with slides. Mon, 23 May, 2.30pm, Strood Library, booking essential
Exhibition: Rochester High Street remembered Reminiscences collected from residents of Watts Almshouses Mon, 2 Jun to Tues, 12 Jul, during normal opening hours, Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre, booking essential
The freedom to read Christine Ronaldson Head of Literature and Audio Book Production at Calibre will be talking about the charity's work in providing audio books for people who cannot read books, because of sight problems or because they suffer from a disability such as dyslexia. Fri, 17 Jun, 10.30am, Strood Library Hall, booking essential
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Regular events in your library for children and families All events are free to attend unless stated otherwise.
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Baby bounce and rhyme
Bumps and babies
Parents and carers can enjoy knee bouncing, finger and nursery rhymes. This event is for babies aged 18 months or under. A changing area is available. Mon, 10.30 - 11am, Lordswood Library Mon, 10.30 - 11am, Rochester Community Hub Mon, 10.30 - 11am, Walderslade Hook Meadow Library Tues, 10.30 - 11am, Chatham Library Tues, 10.30 - 11.15am, Grain Library Tues, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Hempstead Library Tues, 10.30 - 11am, Strood Library Tues, 10.15 - 10.45am, Walderslade Village Library Wed, 10.30 - 11am, Chatham Library Wed, 11 - 11.30am, Twydall Library Thurs, 10.30 - 11am, Luton Library Thurs, 11 - 11.30am, Rainham Library Thurs, 10.30 - 11am, Strood Library Fri, 10.45 - 11.15am, Gillingham Library Fri, 10.30 - 11am, Hoo Library Fri, 10.30 - 11am, Rochester Community Hub Fri, 11 - 11.30am, Wigmore Library
An informative stay and play group for parents-to-be and parents of children up to 18 months of age only. Meet the Bligh Children's Centre team at your local library. Run by Bligh Sure Start Children’s Centre. Phone 01634 336209 for more details. Second and fourth Thurs of the month, 9 - 10.30am, Cuxton Library
Chatterbooks A lively reading group for eight to 12-year-olds. Tues, 5 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 3.45 - 4.45pm, Twydall Library Wed, 6 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 15 Jun, 3.45 - 5pm, Thomas Aveling School and Community Library Wed 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 3.45 - 5pm, Walderslade Village Library Sat, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 11.30am - 12.30pm, Cuxton Library Sat, 7 May, 21 May, 18 Jun, 3 - 4pm, Strood Library
Craft club Join in with various crafts. Under eights must be accompanied by an adult. Sat, 10.30am - 12noon, Grain 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
Pop in and play Parents and children can drop in to meet, chat and play. Sat, 10am - 12noon, Luton Library Sat morning, from 10.30am, Rochester Community Hub Sat, 9am - 12noon, Strood Library
Sing and sign We help you and your baby enjoy the process of learning to talk with less frustration, better communication and more fun. Run in conjunction with Sure Start. Contact Lorraine on 07954 439579, lorrainemurray@singandsign.co.uk or www.singandsign.co.uk for more information or to book. 10-week course and a DVD, ÂŁ50. Tues, 1.30pm, Cuxton Library, booking essential
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), 2 - 3pm (during school holidays), Strood Library Wed, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Walderslade Hook Meadow Library Thurs, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Luton Library
Thurs, 3.45 - 4.15pm, Thomas Aveling School and Community Library Fri, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Hempstead Library Fri, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Walderslade Village Library
Teenage readers' group Reading group led by young people. For 14 to 18-year-olds who love to read and share their experience Mon, 4 Apr, 9 May, 6 Jun, 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. Mon, 10am, Strood Library, booking essential Mon, 11am, Strood Library, booking essential Tues, 10.45 - 11.15am, Gillingham Library Tues, 11 - 11.30am, Walderslade Village Library Thurs, 10.30 - 11am, Chatham Library Fri, 9.30 - 10am, Lordswood Library Fri, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Luton Library Fri, 2.30 - 3.15pm, Wigmore Library
Toy library Borrow a variety of early years indoor and outdoor toys, books and arts and crafts resources. No membership fee and just 50p an item. Run by Bligh Sure Start Children’s Centre. Phone 01634 336209 for more details. First and third Thurs of the month, 9 - 11am, Cuxton Library
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Special events in your library for children and families Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult.
Family fun with gardening
Make your own Easter card Stories and craft for four to 10-year-olds. Mon, 11 Apr, 10 - 11am, Chatham Library, booking essential
Fun at the farm Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Tues, 12 Apr, 2.15 - 3.30pm, Rainham Library, booking essential
Down on the farm Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Tues, 12 Apr, 2 - 3pm, Strood Library, booking essential
Miaow said the Cow Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Tues, 12 Apr, 11am, Cuxton Library, booking essential
Farmyard fun Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Tues, 12 Apr, 3.30 - 4.30pm, Hempstead Library, booking essential
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Consisting of four, three-hour sessions this course is open to parents with five to 12-year-olds who would like to improve their gardening skills. The activity will take place outdoors so please dress appropriately. Open to all abilities, a maximum of two children per adult. ÂŁ2 per family. To book a place phone 01634 338400. Run in partnership with Medway Adult and Community Learning Service. Tues, 12 Apr, Thurs, 14 Apr, Tues, 19 Apr, Thurs, 21 Apr, 1 - 4pm, Strood Library, booking essential
Down on the farm Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Thurs, 14 Apr, 10.30 – 11.30am, Wigmore Library, booking essential
Farmyard fun Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Thurs, 14 Apr, 2.30 - 3.15pm, Rochester Community Hub, booking essential
Spring at the farm Stories and craft for four to 10-year-olds. Thurs, 14 Apr, 2.15 - 3.15pm, Gillingham Library, booking essential
Farm animals Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Thurs, 14 Apr, 3.45 - 4.15pm, Thomas Aveling School and Community Library, booking essential
Make your own Easter card Stories and craft for three to eight year olds. Thurs, 14 Apr, 2.30 - 3.30pm, Cuxton Library, booking essential
Down on the farm Stories and craft for three to eight-yearolds. Fri, 15 Apr, 2 - 3pm, Walderslade Village Library, booking essential
Fantastic farmyard Craft session for four to 10-year-olds. Sat, 16 Apr, 10.30am - 12noon, Grain Library, booking essential
Spring at the farm Stories and craft for four to 10-year-olds. Tues, 19 Apr, 2.15 - 3pm, Twydall Library, booking essential
Funky farmyard Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Tues, 19 Apr, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Hoo Library, booking essential
Spring at the farm Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Tues, 19 Apr, 2 - 3pm, Strood Library, booking essential
Baa! Moo! What shall we do? Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Tues, 19 Apr, 11am - 12noon, Cuxton Library, booking essential
Down on the farm Stories and craft for three to eight year olds. Wed, 20 Apr, 2 - 3pm, Walderslade Hook Meadow Library, booking essential
Old McDonald had a farm Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Thurs, 21 Apr, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Luton Library, booking essential
Countryside fun Stories and craft for four to 10-year-olds. Thurs, 21 Apr, 2.15 - 3.15pm, Gillingham Library, booking essential
Down on the farm Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Thurs, 21 Apr, 3.45 - 4.15pm, Thomas Aveling School and Community Library, booking essential
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Wiggle and shake belly dancing Learn about the history and background of belly dance, demonstrate simple belly dance moves and perform a routine. Run in partnership with Medway Adult and Community Learning Service. Suitable for families with seven to 11-year-olds. A maximum of two children per adult. £14 per family (concessions £12.20). To book phone 01634 338400. Sat, 14 May, 11am - 12.30pm, Rochester Community Hub, booking essential
Under the deep blue sea Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Tues, 31 May, 2.15 - 3pm, Rainham Library, booking essential
Under the sea Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Tues, 31 May, 3.30 - 4.30pm, Hempstead Library, booking essential
Stories and craft for four to eight-year-olds. Tues, 31 May, 2 - 3pm, Strood Library, booking essential
Funky fish Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Wed, 1 Jun, 2 - 3pm, Walderslade Hook Meadow Library, booking essential
Scary sea creatures
Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Tues, 31 May, 11am - 12noon, Cuxton Library, booking essential
Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Thurs, 2 Jun, 3.45 - 4.15pm, Thomas Aveling School and Community Library, booking essential
Monsters of the deep
More ripples and rock pools
Ripples and rock pools
Stories and craft for four to 10-year-olds. Tues, 31 May, 2.15 - 3pm, Twydall Library, booking essential
Beneath the waves
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Fish faces
Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Thurs, 2 Jun, 2.30 - 3.30pm, Cuxton Library, booking essential
Beyond the beach
Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Tues, 31 May, 11 -11.30am, Rochester Community Hub, booking essential
Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Thurs, 2 Jun, 10.30 – 11.30am, Wigmore Library, booking essential
Jumping jellyfish
Under the sea
Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Tues, 31 May, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Hoo Library, booking essential
Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Thurs, 2 Jun, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Luton Library, booking essential
Monsters of the deep
Funky fish
Stories and craft for four to 10-year-olds. Thurs, 2 Jun, 2.15 - 3.15pm, Gillingham Library, booking essential
Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Fri, 3 Jun, 2 - 3pm, Walderslade Village Library, booking essential
Beneath the waves Stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Thurs, 2 Jun, 2.30 - 3pm, Lordswood Library, booking essential
Bookstart Week 2011 events Bounce aboard!
All aboard!
National Bookstart Week special bounce and rhyme for two-year-olds and under. Mon, 6 Jun, 10.30 - 11am, Lordswood Library Mon, 6 Jun, 10.30 - 11am, Walderslade Hook Meadow Library Tues, 7 Jun, 10.30 - 11.15am, Grain Library Tues, 7 Jun, 10.30 - 11.15am, Strood Library Tues, 7 Jun, 10.15 - 10.45am, Walderslade Village Library Wed, 8 Jun, 11 - 11.30am, Twydall Library Wed, 8 Jun, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Walderslade Hook Meadow Library Thurs, 9 Jun, 11 - 11.30am, Rainham Library Thurs, 9 Jun, 10.30 - 11.15am, Strood Library Fri, 10 Jun, 10.30 - 11am, Chatham Library Fri, 10 Jun, 10.30 - 11am, Hoo Library Fri, 10 Jun, 10.30 - 11am, Rochester Community Hub
National Bookstart Week stories and craft for three to eight-year-olds. Thurs, 9 Jun, 3.45-4.15pm, Thomas Aveling School and Community Library Fri, 10 Jun, 3.30-4pm, Cuxton Library
All aboard! National Bookstart Week stories and craft for four-year-olds and under. Tues, 7 Jun, 2.15-3pm, Rainham Library, booking essential Thurs, 9 Jun, 2.15-2.45pm, Luton Library, booking essential Fri, 10 Jun, 2.15-3pm, Hempstead Library Fri, 10 Jun, 2.15-2.45pm, Walderslade Village Library
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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
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Medway Mobile Library For routes and times please visit www.medway.gov.uk/libraries
Rainham
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9am-6pm 9am-7pm closed
Thur 9am-6pm Fri 9am-6pm Sat 10am-4pm
Rochester Mon Rochester Community Hub, Eastgate, Rochester, ME1 1EW Tue T: 01634 337411 F: 01634 843837 Wed
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Strood
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Birling Avenue, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7LR T: 01634 333854 F: 01634 263415
32 Bryant Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3EP T: 01634 335890 F: 01634 297919
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Thomas Aveling School and Community Library Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, Rochester, ME1 2UW. T/F: 01634 338728
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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
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Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre Civic Centre, Strood, Kent ME2 4AU Mon 9am-5pm Thu 9am-5pm T: 01634 332714 F: 01634 332341 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, graphic novels, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, audio books and console games.
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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 July
Six Book Challenge celebration
August
Circus Stars - summer reading challenge for four to 12 year olds
September
The Maidstone dinosaur - a talk by Pete Golding
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
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