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2008 - The National Year of Reading |
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Why not join in the fun and come along to some of our activities and events that are planned for the year. Click here to find out what is happening in your local library or follow the links for each month to see what's going on.
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November
Watch out for dinosaurs in the library!
Dinosaur family events will be taking place in libraries during November.
More details will follow.
Tuesday 4th November 7.00
Cinderellas of the Soil
Dunstable Library
The entertaining story of the Women's Land Army in Bedfordshire in the 1940s.
Hear all about life for Land Girls in Bedfordshire from Stuart Antrobus, author
of 'We Wouldn't have Missed it for the World', in this 60 minute illustrated
talk.
Thursday 6th November 10.30
Bedford
Central Library
Behind the Scenes in the Heritage Library
An opportunity to see some of the interesting and more unusual
treasures of Bedfordshire Libraries' collection.
Monday 10th November 10.30
Bedford
Central Library
Internet Essentials
In one hour, find out how you can use the Internet for everyday
practical information: timetables, maps, weather, tourist information, finding
out what's on, courses, Yellow Pages, postcodes, news, newspapers, contacting
your councillor or MP... and more!
Monday 10th November 2.15
We wouldn't have missed it for the World – The Women's Land Army in
Bedfordshire, 1939-1950
Bedford Central Library
An opportunity for you to hear Stuart Antrobus talk about his new book which
tells for the first time of the life-changing experiences of hundreds of young
women who joined the Women’s Land Army in the 19402s and worked on
Bedfordshire’s farms and market gardens. Books will be on sale.
Tuesday 11th November 9.30
Kempston
Library
Getting Started with Family History on the Internet
Book a place at Kempston Library
Tuesday 11th November 10.30 and 2.30
Bedford
Central Library
Internet Essentials
In one hour, find out how you can use the Internet for everyday
practical information: timetables, maps, weather, tourist information, finding
out what's on, courses, Yellow Pages, postcodes, news, newspapers, contacting
your councillor or MP... and more!
Tuesday 11th November 2.30
Biggleswade
Library
Family History on the Web
Want help starting your family history? Would like to know more about what
the Internet has to offer? Then join us and find out more.
Thursday 13th November 9.30
Kempston
Library
Family History on the Web
Book a place at Kempston Library
Friday 14th November 10.00
Barton
Library
Everyday Information on the Internet
How to find telephone numbers, postcodes, maps, weather, local clubs and more...
Book your free session at Barton Library
Friday 14th November 10.30
Bedford
Central Library
Internet Essentials
In one hour, find out how you can use the Internet for everyday
practical information: timetables, maps, weather, tourist information, finding
out what's on, courses, Yellow Pages, postcodes, news, newspapers, contacting
your councillor or MP... and more!
Tuesday 18th November 2.00
R J Ellory
Dunstable Library
R J Ellory, is the author of five novels including the best selling 'A Quiet Belief in Angels',
which was a Richard & Judy Book Club selection in 2008. Of his other
novels 'City of Lies' and 'Candlemoth' have both been shortlisted for the CWA
Ian Fleming Steel Dagger. He will be joining us
to talk about his books, life as an author and much more!
Tuesday 18th November 7.00
R J Ellory
Leighton Buzzard Library
R J Ellory, is the author of five novels including the best selling 'A Quiet Belief in Angels',
which was a Richard & Judy Book Club selection in 2008. Of his other
novels 'City of Lies' and 'Candlemoth' have both been shortlisted for the CWA
Ian Fleming Steel Dagger. He will be joining us
to talk about his books, life as an author and much more!
Wednesday 19th November 9.15
Dunstable Library
Everyday Information on the Internet
How to find telephone numbers, postcodes, maps, weather, local clubs and more...
Book your free session at Dunstable Library
Wednesday 19th November 2.30
Potton
Library
Family History on the Web
Want help starting your family history? Would like to know more about what
the Internet has to offer? Then join us and find out more.
Thursday 20th November 9.45
Toddington
Library
Everyday Information on the Internet
How to find telephone numbers, postcodes, maps, weather, local clubs and more...
Book your free session at Toddington Library
Thursday 20th November 7.30
Evening of Poetry with Hugh Underhill and Michael Bartholomew-Biggs
Putnoe
Library
Join Hugh and Michael, both successful published authors, as they share with us
their poetry and talk about their latest books - Found Wanting and Tell it Like
it Might Be.
Friday 21st November 10.00
Putnoe
Library
Getting Started with Family History on the Internet
Book a place at Putnoe Library
Saturday 22nd November 10.45
Dinosaurs!
Dunstable Library
Free children's event - come and join the fun!
Monday 24th November 10.15
Ampthill
Library
Everyday Information on the Internet
How to find telephone numbers, postcodes, maps, weather, local clubs and more...
Book your free session at Ampthill Library
Monday 24th November 7.30
R J Ellory
Putnoe
Library
R J Ellory, is the author of five novels including the best selling 'A Quiet Belief in Angels',
which was a Richard & Judy Book Club selection in 2008. Of his other
novels 'City of Lies' and 'Candlemoth' have both been shortlisted for the CWA
Ian Fleming Steel Dagger. He will be joining us
to talk about his books, life as an author and much more!
Tuesday 25th November 7.00
Cinderellas of the Soil
Putnoe
Library
The entertaining story of the Women's Land Army in Bedfordshire in the 1940s.
Hear all about life for Land Girls in Bedfordshire from Stuart Antrobus, author
of 'We Wouldn't have Missed it for the World', in this 60 minute illustrated
talk.
Wednesday 26th November 7.30
R J Ellory
Biggleswade
Library
R J Ellory, is the author of five novels including the best selling 'A Quiet Belief in Angels',
which was a Richard & Judy Book Club selection in 2008. Of his other
novels 'City of Lies' and 'Candlemoth' have both been shortlisted for the CWA
Ian Fleming Steel Dagger. He will be joining us
to talk about his books, life as an author and much more!
Thursday 27th November 7.30
R J Ellory
Ampthill
Library
R J Ellory, best selling author of 'A Quiet Belief in Angels' will be joining us
to talk about his books, life as an author and more!
Thursday 27th November 7.30
Writers Circle
Putnoe
Library
Poems and short readings to delight and entertain.
Friday 28th November 10.00
Putnoe
Library
Family History on the Web
Book a place at Putnoe Library
Friday 28th November All Day
40th Birthday Celebrations
Putnoe
Library
Come along and join the birthday fun! There will be cake, quizzes, and
more!
Saturday 29th November 2.30
GeeJay Magic Show
Putnoe
Library
Magical fun for children aged 3 - 10 years.
Don't Forget about all our regular activities:
Page last updated: 4th November 2008
