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National Libraries Week
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We celebrated National Libraries Day, Saturday 4th February, with a
week of events and activities. Discover the wonders that the library
offers and do your bit to show your support. Details of all the events are
below in date order.
Find out more about the National Libraries Day campaign here.
Monday 30th January
Shefford Library
2.30 - 4.00
An Introduction to Family History on the Internet
Interested in Family History but don't know where
to start when it comes to researching online? Book your place at the
library now to discover a world of information
Wednesday 1st February
Leighton Buzzard Library
11.00 - 12.00
Great, Great, Great Grannie's Quilt
Find out the history of the Rajah Quilt, made by female convicts travelling to
Australia and the family history connecting to it to the present day.
Free tickets available from the library
Wednesday 1st February
Houghton Regis Library
2.00 - 4.00
Can You Handle It? Yes You Can!
Discover the world of Charles Dickens from everyday 19th Century items.
Luton Cultural Curator Elizabeth Adey will be bringing household and work
objects, jewellery, toys, games and costumes.
Elmer is coming to Central Bedfordshire!
Wednesday 1st to Saturday 4th February
Come along to your local library and meet Elmer, plus there will be stories,
songs, rhymes and crafts to enjoy as well. Details of all his visits are
below:
Wednesday 1st February
Dunstable Library
10.45 - 11.30
Wednesday 1st February
Ampthill Library
2.30 - 3.00
Thursday 2nd February
Toddington Library
10.45 - 11.15
Friday 3rd February
Flitwick Library
10.00 - 10.30
Friday 3rd February
Stotfold Library
2.15 - 2.45
Saturday 4th February
Houghton Regis Library
10.00 - 11.00
Saturday 4th February
Leighton Buzzard Library
2.15 - 2.45
Friday 3rd February
Barton Library
10.00 - 12.00
Beginners Ancestry Training
Want to know more about the fabulous resource Ancestry? Come along between
10.00 and 12.00
Friday 3rd February
Toddington Library
2.00 - 3.30
Tracing your World War I Army Ancestors
Book your place on this course to learn more about how the Ancestry website can
help you trace your ancestors.
Saturday 4th February
Houghton Regis Library
Coffee Morning
9.00 - 12.00
Join us for a coffee morning and the chance to discover more about the library.
A voucher for a free DVD or request for new members that join today.
Saturday 4th February
Biggleswade Library
Coffee Morning
10.00 - 3.00
Join us for a cuppa and cake for the the chance to discover more about the library
and your local area. There will be a Design a Bookmark competition for the
children.
Saturday 4th February
Bedford Central Library
Thomas the Tank Engine Family Event
11.00 - 12.00
Stories, crafts and fun for all the family!
Saturday 4th February
Bedford Borough Libraries
Family History on Your Doorstep
12.00 - 1.00
Launch of a six week course on how to research your family history and use
online resources such as Ancestry. The courses, taught by The Family
History Detectives, will be running in all five Bedford Borough Libraries at a
cost of £35.00 per person. Just ask at your local library for more
information.
Saturday 4th February
Putnoe Library
Julia Jarman
2.30 - 3.15
Award winning children's author Julia Jarman will be reading from her latest
books for 3 to 7 year olds.
Saturday 11th February
Sandy Library
Author, Louise Allen – writing historical fiction
2.00 - 4.00pm.
Practical session on writing.
Refreshments, and the opportunity to purchase signed copies on the authors book
will be available. Places bookable. Tickets £2.00 available from the library.
Page last updated: 7th February 2012
