Retford Library

Library led events & groups

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One-off event: Crime Café

Tuesday 7 July

10am - 11.30am

Retford Library's Crime Cafe

Join Retford Library staff for coffee and a chat about your favourite or latest crime or thriller reads.

 A good chance to get new recommendations from staff and others, and to share your own favourites. Try any of the titles discussed with a free reservation. 

£1 to cover refreshments. Book your place at the library or on retford.library@inspireculture.org.uk or 01777 708724

This event is for adults.

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One-off event: Quiet Reading cafe

Monday 20 July

6pm

Retford Library's Quiet Reading Cafe

Reading is so good for our well-being and on this evening we will be giving you permission to read with no distractions! Relax with your book in our beautiful Heritage Room. 

£3 (cash only) to include refreshments. Booking essential. Book your place at the library or at retford.library@inspireculture.org.uk or 01777 708724

This event is for adults.

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One-off event: Poetry Workshop

Monday 27 July

2pm

Retford Library's Poetry Cafe

Join Retford Library staff for a relaxing afternoon of poetry. Bring along a favourite poem or two to share or just come along and listen to others. 

£3 to cover refreshments. Booking essential. Book your place at the library or on retford.library@inspireculture.org.uk or 01777708724

This event is for adults.

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Poetry Group

Every other month. Check library for dates.

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Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Every other Thursday

1.30pm to 3pm

£1 charge for refreshments. Bring your own project and craft in good company!
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Rattle, Rhyme and Roll

Every Wednesday and Friday

10-10:30am

Stories and rhymes for the under 5s in the lovely Children’s library. Just turn up and join in the fun.

Our Rattle, Rhyme and Roll sessions are relaxed, friendly rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers. 

They are a chance for you to have fun, share rhymes and songs with your child, and meet other parents.

Sessions last about 30 minutes and are free.

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Writing Group

Alternate Thursdays

2-4pm

Come along, listen and share. An informal friendly group with members at different stages of the writing process, including beginners. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Group’s volunteer, Kevin on 07903 654499 and kpm2@talktalk.net

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