Stapleford Library and Learning Centre

Thursday 5 June

2:00pm-3:00pm

Crime Author Talk - Tom Mead

Come along to meet and hear from Derbyshire mystery writer and aficionado of Golden Age Crime Fiction Tom Mead as we celebrate National Crime Reading Month throughout June at Stapleford library with a series of author talks from local crime writers.

Tom's debut novel, DEATH AND THE CONJUROR, was an international bestseller, nominated for several awards, and named one of the best mysteries of the year by The Guardian and Publishers Weekly. Its sequel, THE MURDER WHEEL, was described as “pure nostalgic pleasure” by the Wall Street Journal and “a delight” by the Daily Mail.

Tickets are free but booking is required. Please speak to someone at the desk at Stapleford library or contact Ask Inspire on 01623 677200 to reserve your seat.

Monday 16 June

10:30am-11:30am

Crime and Carry Ons: The Life & Work of Edmund Crispin, Golden Age Crime Writer and Film Composer

Join us at Stapleford library as we celebrate National Crime Reading Month throughout June, with a special talk by David Whittle, biographer of Edmund Crispin the Golden Age Crime Writer and Film Composer for the Carry On films. 

Tickets are free but booking is required. Please speak to someone at the desk at Stapleford library or contact Ask Inspire on 01623 677200 to reserve your seat.

Saturday 28 June

10:30am-11:30am

Crime Author Talk - Zoë Sharp

Join us to meet and hear from local crime author Zoe Sharp, best known for her Charlie Fox crime thriller series, as she tells us all about her writing and passion for strong female lead characters, including those in her latest release 'The Girl in the Dark' from the Blake and Byron series.

Tickets are free but booking is required. Please speak to someone at the desk at Stapleford library or contact Ask Inspire on 01623 677200 to reserve your seat.

Thursday Mornings - Term Time Only

11.15am to 11.45am

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.

Every Tuesday

10am-12 noon

It’s free and no booking is required

Are you are looking for work?

We can help with your CV or interview skills

We give friendly help and advice.

We can also help with universal credit claims.

Or just come and search at your own pace.

Ongoing

During normal opening hours

Every Tuesday

10.30am to 12pm

Every Friday

10:30am - 11:30am

A selection of toys are put out for children and toddlers to enjoy and it’s a chance to make new friends in a safe and fun environment.