By appointment (during open hours and on weekdays only)
Book a free 30 minute appointment with one of our friendly librarians for help with topics such as: basic computer skills; smartphones and devices; job searching, updating your CV or navigating government websites; downloading eBooks, eAudiobooks and library apps; emails; and family history research.
The West Coast Justices of the Peace will run a service desk in the West Coast Room of the Library for members of the public who need their services. No appointment necessary - just pop in with your paperwork!
Reading with Mrs Higgins
Tuesdays, 3pm to 4pm
Mrs Higgins who comes to the Library on Tuesday afternoons with her owner Katie Shannon, and is available for children to read
aloud to her. Research has shown that children can increase in reading
confidence when reading aloud to a dog - the dog doesn't put any pressure on
the reader and creates a non-judgmental audience "dogs listen attentively,
do not laugh, judge or criticise (and) allow children to proceed at their own
pace".
Storytime
Thursdays, 10am to 10.30am (during term time)
A relaxed and fun session of stories, rhymes, songs, and dancing for pre-schoolers. All welcome.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Interactive Community Challenge
When: during the entire month of January. What: You will find a giant Battleship grid near the Service Desk. Each week, you will have the opportunity to earn torpedoes and try to sink the ships hidden in the grid by completing one of the three challenges proposed. But! You will need to complete the challenge you've chosen and claim your torpedo(es) before others do so as the number of torpedoes available will be limited each week! Game rules:
You can only complete one challenge each week to earn torpedoes to try to sink the ships. Choose wisely!
You have to fire all your torpedoes at once before we reveal if you hit any of the ships.
All hits & misses will be displayed on the grid for everyone to see.
Each time you make a hit, you will gain an entry into the prize draw.
Each time you sink a ship, your name is entered in the prize draw three more times.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Nintendo Switch When: Thursday 09/01/25, 1pm-3pm. What: Come practice and challenge other players on Mario Kart. Age range: Up to 17 years old. Children under 7 must be supervised.
Paper Plane Competition When: Tuesday 14/01/2025, 1pm-2:30pm. What: Children can build a paper plane from 1pm with the provided materials. Take-off is set for 2pm. Cool prizes to be won! Age range: Up to 13 years old. Children under 7 must be supervised.
Games & Snacks When: Wednesday 15/01/25, 2pm-4pm. What: Come alone or with your friends! Board games provided but feel free to bring your own. Age range: From 12 years old.
Colourful fish When: Tuesday 21/01/25, 10.30am-11.30am. What: Cutting, gluing and folding craft activity. All materials provided. Age range: 6-12 years old. Children under 7 must be supervised.
Lego Day When: Wednesday 22/01/25, 2pm-4pm. What: Create a new species of aquatic life and be in to win a prize! Age range: All ages. Children under 7 must be supervised.
Tiny Art Competition When: Thursday 23/01/25, 2pm-4pm. What: Come along to create an ocean-themed picture on a tiny canvas. You can glue, paint, whatever you want to do! Winner will be picked at a later date. Age range: 12-18 years old.
Crafty Crab When: Tuesday 28/01/25, 10.30am, 11.30am. What: Cutting, gluing and folding craft activity. All materials provided. Age range: Up to 10 years old. Children under 7 must be supervised.
Aquatic life on a plate When: Wednesday 29/01/25, 10.30am to 11.30am. What: Cutting, colouring in and gluing craft activity. All materials provided. Age range: Up to 10 years old. Children under 7 must be supervised.
Rock painting with Annie When: Thursday 30/01/25, 10am-12pm. What: Paint on rocks. That’s it! Age range: All ages. Children under 7 must be supervised.
Other programmes
Ocean-themed colouring-in competition. 4 categories: under 7 years old, 8-11 years old, 12-16 years old, 16+ years old.
Booked for lunch When: From 6/01/25 to 27/01/25. Mondays, 12pm-1pm. What: Bring your lunch and join others every Monday to read for an hour! Come by yourself or with your family and/or friends, it’s up to you! Age range: All ages. Children under 7 must be accompanied.
Guess What? Gallery When: 6/01/25 to 01/02/25, during opening hours. What: Can you recognise these sea animals? Age range: Children up to 12 years old. Children under 7 must be supervised.
