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Library led events & groups

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Adult Colouring Group

Ongoing

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Enjoy a quiet, mindful moment with our adult colouring in our Heritage area.

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Chess Club

Second & Fourth Thursday of every month

1:30pm – 5:30pm

Open to people of all ages and skill, including long-time players or people new to the game. Free, no booking required.

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Code Club

Suitable for 9-13 year olds

Every Monday

4pm - 5pm

Learn how to make games, animations, websites And more! Free, booking required (please see library staff)

The aim of Code Club is to inspire the next generation to get excited about computer science and digital making.

To do this, they support a nationwide network of volunteers and educators who run free coding clubs for children to build and share their ideas, learning along the way.

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Community Jigsaw

Ongoing

During normal opening hours

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Job Club

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.

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Places of Welcome

Every Tuesday

10.30am to 12pm

Drop in for a complimentary cuppa and a chat with friendly faces. Meet new people, find things out, share your skills or just have a drink and relax. Everyone welcome!
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Rattle, Rhyme and Roll

Thursday Mornings - Term Time Only

10am - 10.30am & 11am - 11.30am

Due to high demand, from 11 September 2025 we will be offering two Rattle, Rhyme and Roll sessions every week during term time.

The 11am session is followed by an optional stay and play session.

Free, no booking required.

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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Stay and Play

Every Friday

10:30am - 11:30am

Stay after our regular groups for little ones and socialise with other parents and toddlers.

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.

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One-off event: October Half-Term - Green Libraries Week Activity

27 October - 1 November

During Library Opening Hours

Plant a seed for change 

Plant your very own seed on our display with a change to your lifestyle, work or home to be more sustainable and eco friendly for the year ahead.

This is suitable for all ages, it is free of charge and no booking required. Just pop-in during library opening hours between 27 October and 1 November. 

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