News & Events
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REGULAR EVENTS
Book-A-Librarian | 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. To make an appointment, visit us at the Library or contact us via phone or email. | |
Justices of the Peace | Tuesdays, 1pm to 3pm |
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. |
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HOLIDAY EVENTS
Snowflake cutting
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When: Monday 8/07/24.
Where: Grey District Library.
Age range: All ages.
Details: Let’s start with a classic! Different shapes available. Templates will be available through the holidays in the children area.
Admission cost: Free.
Parent supervision: Required for children under the age of 7 and by arrangement for children under 10.
Booking: Not required.
Min/max number of registrations: N/A.
Bring: All materials provided. Scissors available on demand through the holidays.
Aurora Australis for kids
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When: Tuesday 9/07/24, 10am-11am.
Where: Grey District Library.
Age range: Up to 12 years old.
Details: Kids will follow a step-by-step video to create a magical night landscape chalk-painting.
Admission cost: Free.
Parent supervision: Required for children under the age of 7 and by arrangement for children under 10.
Booking: Not required.
Min/max number of registrations: N/A
Bring: All materials provided.
Aurora Australis for teens
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When: 11/07/24, 3pm-4pm.
Where: Grey District Library.
Age range: 13 to 19 years old.
Details: Come and follow a step-by-step video to learn how to paint Aurora Australis. Take your painting home.
Admission cost: Free.
Parent supervision: Not required.
Booking: Not required.
Min/max number of registrations: N/A
Bring: All materials provided.
Nintendo Switch
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When: 15/07/24, 2pm-4pm.
Where: Grey District Library.
Age range: All ages.
Details: Come along to practice and challenge other players on Mario Kart.
Admission cost: Free.
Parent supervision: Required for children under the age of 7 and by arrangement for children under 10.
Booking: Not required.
Min/max number of registrations: N/A.
Bring: All materials provided.
Craft Day Special Winter Scene
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When: Thursday 18/07/24, 10am-2pm.
Where: Grey District Library.
Age range: All ages.
Details: Use all materials provided to create your perfect winter scene. Will there be a penguin? Or a deer? Or both maybe? Prizes to be won!
Admission cost: Free.
Parent supervision: Required for children under the age of 7 and by arrangement for children under 10.
Booking: Not required.
Min/max number of registrations: N/A
Bring: All materials provided.
Melted Snowman Craft
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When: Friday 19/07/24, 2pm-3pm.
Where: Grey District Library.
Age range: Up to 10 years old.
Details: Come along for this cutting, glueing and drawing craft activity.
Admission cost: Free.
Parent supervision: Required for children under the age of 7 and by arrangement for children under 10.
Booking: Not required.
Min/max number of registrations: N/A.
Bring: All materials provided.
Murder Mystery: The melted Snowman
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Who melted the poor snowman?
Throughout the holidays, a series of clues will be hidden in the Library.
Keep track of the clues using one of the sheets available from the Service Desk.
Work out the identity of the murderer and go in the draw to win a prize.
All ages.
Guess What? Gallery
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Will you be able to identify animals by analysing the footprints they left in the snow? Children up to 12 years old. Guardians must be present to sign the form.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Check back later for special events.