WHAT’S ON NATIONAL LIBRARIES
WEEK
2018 EVENTS CALENDER FOR ALL ENFIELD LIBRARIES
08//10 13//10
ESOL CLUB 6-7.45pm//18+//Limited spaces Is English not your first language? Come along to our ESOL club and learn to converse in English
Museum and Arch 9am-2pm//18+//TBC
Living Libraries 1-3pm//12+//Just turn up Borrow a person or a “living book” for a conversation to explore their experience/interests/backgrounds and cultures
Healthy Eating Help 10-12pm//12+//Just turn up Incorporate healthy eating into your life with some food inspiration, with help from an expert team to assist you
Colour your self calm 1-3pm//12+//Just turn up Try out our colouring in sheets that help with mindfulness, relax with a tea or coffee and have a look at our book selection promoting healthy living
THU 11TH
Living Libraries 1-3pm//12+//Just turn up Borrow a person or a “living book” for a conversation to explore their experience/ interests/backgrounds and cultures
Tai Chi 1-3pm//12+//Limited spaces* Get fit and learn a new sport in our Tai Chi Class. Taught by a professional instructor, come and join us for a casual and fun class. For all abilities.
Enfield Arts Circle 10-12pm//12+//Limited spaces* We’re taking some inspiration from our lovely library green and will be creating a variety of artwork from the scene.Basic materials will be provided
Storytime and Play 10-11.30am//0-5years**//Limited spaces* Weekly term-time group. Songs, rhymes and stories for young children with a special Black History Month theme.
Enfield Community Singers 11am//Any age**//Just turn up Come and enjoy the voices of our lovely local choir
Living Libraries 1-3pm//12+//Just turn up Borrow a person or a “living book” for a conversation to explore their experience/interests/backgrounds and cultures
SAT 13TH
WED 10TH
TUE 9TH
MON 8TH
Living Libraries 1-3pm//12+//Just turn up Borrow a person or a “living book” for a conversation to explore their experience/ interests/backgrounds and cultures
FRI 12TH
WHAT’S ON - NATIONAL LIBRARIES WEEK 2018 Monday 8th October - Saturday 13th October ENFIELD TOWN LIBRARY
*Sign up at the main desk or call to book **Children under 8 years of age need to be accompanied for each activity by a care-giver. Children aged 8+ can be present in the library on their own, at care-givers own risk
Community Quilt 2-4pm//18+//Booking Required* Create your own patch for our community quilt! Materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own
Hindi Story Time 5-6pm//6-11*//Limited spaces** Come and a enjoy a theatrical, storytime performance in Hindi as well as learn some Hindi vocabulary
Living Libraries 1-3pm//12+//Just turn up Borrow a person or a “living book” for a conversation to explore their experience/interests/backgrounds and cultures
Toddler Time 2.15-2.45pm//1+years**//First come,first served* Weekly term-time group.Songs, rhymes, stories and toys with a bit more action for cheeky toddlers
Baby Rhyme Time 2-2.30pm//0-1years**//First come,first served Weekly term-time group.Songs, rhymes, stories for babies.
Reading Hackers 5-6.45pm//14+//Booking Required* Weekly volunteering group for young people.Play board games, shoot promotional pictures, code websites, use 3D printers- you name it!
Living Libraries 1-3pm//12+//Just turn up Borrow a person or a “living book” for a conversation to explore their experience/interests/backgrounds and cultures Enfield Chamber Orchestra// Winchmore String Orchestra 3pm//Any age**//Just turn up Come and enjoy a beautiful, classical music performance from a string quartet.
Chess Club 2-4pm//4+**//Just turn up If you like playing chess or want to learn how to play all you need to do is turn up! All ages and abilities welcome. Every other Saturday
MON 8TH
Yoga Workshop 12-1pm//18+//Limited spaces** Learn some classic Yoga moves and calming breathing exercises
Universal Credit Workshop 10am-12pm//18+//Limited spaces** If you need help with your Universal Credit application or process we can help. Basic IT skills required.
Wonder Books 5-6pm//8+**//Booking required* A fun, monthly book group for children, all reading abilities welcome!
WED 10TH
Baby Rhyme Time 10.30-11AM//0-1years**//First come,first served Weekly term-time group.Songs, rhymes, stories for babies
TUE 9TH
WHAT’S ON - NATIONAL LIBRARIES WEEK 2018 Monday 8th October - Saturday 13th October PALMERS GREEN LIBRARY
THU 11TH
iCan (Age UK) 1-2.30pm//18+//Just turn up Come and meet our coordinator who helps to improve the health and wellbeing of adults of all ages by providing advice and support.
FRI 12TH
Storytime and Play 10-11am//0-5years**//First come, first served Weekly term-time group.Songs, rhymes and stories for young children with a special Black History Month theme
SAT 13TH
CLOSED
Origami Workshop 10-11.30am//8+**//Booking Required* Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Try and learn a new, relaxing skill. You’ll be amazed at what you can make out of a piece of paper!
Board Games Club 5-6.30pm//8+**//Booking required* A new monthly board games club for children. Play old classics and some great new ones.
People with Voices 2-3.30pm//12+//Just turn up A poetry jam session for anyone who wishes to express themselves. If you want to just listen to poetry, you are more than welcome to join!
*Sign up at the main desk or call to book **Children under 8 years of age need to be accompanied for each activity by a care-giver. Children aged 8+ can be present in the library on their own, at care-givers own risk
Writing&Speaking with Jim 6-7pm//18+//Just turn up Come along and enjoy learning English in a friendly setting. All abilities welcome.
MON 8TH
Coping with Long Term Conditions Workshop 11-12.30pm//16+//Just turn up IAPT(Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) will be running this informative session which will help participants with any mental or physical long-term conditions.Attendees will be asked to fill out a short questionnaire
Baby Rhyme Time 11-12pm//0-1years**//First come, first served A weekly term-time group. Songs and rhymes for babies, with a special Black History Month theme
2,500 Years of Somali History 4-6pm//13+//Just turn up Sarah Haid of Tawakal Lifeline Support Services,will be hosting a talk on the history of Somalis. Attend and explore your local Somali residents’ historical and cultural experiences dating back 2,500 years. African pampering session also available
WED 10TH
Colour Yourself Calm All day//8+**//Just turn up Try out our colouring in sheets that help with mindfulness and have a look at our book selection promoting healthy living and wellness
TUE 9TH
WHAT’S ON - NATIONAL LIBRARIES WEEK 2018 Monday 8th October - Saturday 13th October ORDNANCE UNITY CENTRE LIBRARY
THU 11TH
eBook Session 2-3pm//12+//Just turn up Have you always wanted to borrow and eBook but don’t know how? Come along and find out how to borrow from our extensive online range
Storytime and Play 2.15-3pm//0-5years**//First come, first served Weekly term-time group.Songs, rhymes and stories for young children plus special guest Judith Jacobs will be reading Anansi stories and rhymes.
FRI 12TH
Colour Yourself Calm All day//8+**//Just turn up Try out our colouring in sheets that help with mindfulness and have a look at our book selection promoting healthy living and wellness
Graphic Novel Art Workshop 4-5pm//8+**//Just turn up A drawing workshop run by local artists for anyone interested in comic books, graphic novels and their art style.
SAT 13TH
CLOSED
Colour Yourself Calm All day//8+**//Just turn up Try out our colouring in sheets that help with mindfulness and have a look at our book selection promoting healthy living and wellness
Daddy Cool Saturday- Launch Day 10-10.30am//2-4years**//Max 25 spaces* The launch of our new weekend children’s event, encouraging dads and their little ones to come in for singing and storytime.
Community Health Workshop 12.30-2.30pm//16+//Just turn up A drop-in advice workshop on subjects like physical health, blood pressure and how to lead a healthy lifestyle, run by local Health Champions/Trainers
Stress and Relaxation Workshop 3.30-5pm//16+//Just turn up IAPT(Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) will be running this informative session that combines physical and mental wellness techniques. Attendees will be asked to fill in a short questionnaire.
Poetry Workshop 11-12pm//5+**//First come, first serve Local poet Mercy Nabirye will be running a poetry workshop for young, aspiring poets on the theme of health, food and fruits from around the world
Super Readers Book Club 6-7pm//8-12years**//Max 12 spaces* A monthly club for young children to meet and explore the joys of reading together. This month’s theme is book’s about Healthy Eating
TUE 9TH
Storytime and Play 11-12pm//0-5years**//First come,first served Weekly term-time group.Songs, rhymes and stories for young children with a special Black History Month theme. Tips on how reading can improve mental health and wellbeing will be shared.
FRI 12TH
Baby Rhyme Time 11-12pm//0-1years**//First come, first served A weekly term-time group. Songs and rhymes for babies, with a special Black History Month theme. Tips on how reading can improve mental health and wellbeing will be shared.
SAT 13TH
THU 11TH
Worried About Money 10am-12pm & 1.30-3.30pm//18+//Just turn up Enfield Council and Enfield Job Centres are holding a money management event and together we can help you. Trained staff will you get the benefits you are entitled to, provide advice on how to pay your rent and/or council tax and offer information about training and finding childcare and work.
WED 10TH
MON 8TH
WHAT’S ON - NATIONAL LIBRARIES WEEK 2018 Monday 8th October - Saturday 13th October EDMONTON GREEN LIBRARY
Poetry for Beginners 12-1pm, 1.30-2.30pm & 3-4pm//16+//Just turn up Learn the basics of poetry with Edmonton author Z. R. Ghani, writer of Mr 101, as part of the wellbeing week. There will be short writing exercises involved to help you unlock your inner writer.
Community Health Workshops 10am-2pm//All ages**//Just turn up Advice and guidance on the following issues: blood pressure, diabetes and cancer. Health Champions, speakers and trainers present with hand-outs and information.
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WHAT’S ON - NATIONAL LIBRARIES WEEK 2018 Saturday 13th October COMMUNITY LIBRARIES -Bullsmoor Library -Enfield Island Village Library -Enfield Highway Library -Bowes Road Library -Winchmore Hill Library
Colour Yourself Calm All day//8+**//Just turn up Try out our colouring in sheets that help with mindfulness and have a look at our book selection promoting healthy living and wellness
-Fore Street Library
Get Connected 1-3pm//16+//Just turn up Do you need extra assistance online? Bring your own device, laptop or smartphone and learn how to use Google maps and Images, or watch your favourite TV programme on the internet.
-Southgate Library
eBook Session 9am-1pm//12+//Just turn up Have you always wanted to borrow and eBook but don’t know how? Come along and find out how to borrow from our extensive online range
-Oakwood Library
Bookmark Marking 10-11.30am//4+**//First come,first served Create your own bookmark so you can keep track of your reading progress! You may learn some origami folds for this- it’s an arts and craft session suitable for all ages!
-John Jackson Library
Giant Games 10-11am//3+**//Just turn up Come and play some popular games at the library, larger than life style! Giant Chess, Giant Snakes and Ladders, Giant Dominoes and Giant Tower Blocs plus other additional activities for you to have fun with
-Ridge Avenue Library
Giant Games 3-4pm//3+**//Just turn up Come and play some popular games at the library, larger than life style! Giant Chess, Giant Snakes and Ladders, Giant Dominoes and Giant Tower Blocs plus other additional activities for you to have fun with
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