Things to do
Here is a list of events taking place in libraries across the city until December 2010. There's something for everyone, so take a look.
Calendar
January 2010
Every Thursday in January 2.30 pm: Knit and natter
Knit and natter meets weekly. Bring your knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, tatting or whatever you are working on. Free tea and coffee is provided and a staff member is available to offer what help they can. There will be a wide selection of books available for library members to borrow.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call the Central Library on 01332 641702.
February 2010
Scamnesty
During February 2010 libraries and Derby Homes offices across Derby city will be supporting the Scamnesty campaign.
If you have items of scam mail you can send them to Derby City Council Trading Standards, who can then investigate the companies involved.
Just post your letters into the Scamnesty mail boxes ! You’ll find the boxes on the counters or reception desks at libraries and Derby Homes offices.
Sometimes ‘scam’ companies are based overseas, which can make detection and regulation difficult. However, Trading Standards still want to know about them, as they can warn people about new scams and rip-offs !
Remember - never reply to scam mail !
For Consumer Advice and tips on scams contact : Consumer Direct 08454 04 05 06
Tuesday 9th February 7.30pm to 9pm: The 1911 Census
Whether you have found your ancestors on the earlier census years of 1841-1901, or whether you are just starting out, this workshop aims to provide the tools to find out about your family in the recently released census of 1911. Access to these pay-per-view records is included in the course fee.
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £6
For more information call the Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
Wednesday 10th February, 10 – 11:30am: Coffee Morning
Drop in for refreshments, meet staff and have a look around the library.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Central Library on 01332 641702
Saturday 13th February 10.30am to 11.30am: Chatterbooks club
Space – The final frontier…
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call the Central Library on 01332 641702
Monday 15th February 11am to 12noon: ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ and other monster activities
Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
Suitable for children aged five to 11 and their families
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Central Library on 01332 641702
Monday 15th February 2pm to 4pm: ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ and other monster activities
Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
Suitable for children aged five to 11 and their families
Venue: Chaddesden Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Chaddesden Library on 01332 672352
Tuesday 16th February 10.30am to 12noon: ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ and other monster activities
Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
Suitable for children aged five to 11 and their families
Venue: Springwood Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Springwood Library on 01332 669123
Tuesday 16th February 2pm to 3.30pm: ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ and other monster activities
Stories, quizzes and crafts
Suitable for children aged five to 11 and their families
Venue: Pear Tree Library
Cost: Free
Booking is essential. Please call Pear Tree Library on 01332 715260
Tuesday 16th February 10.30am to 12.00 noon : Police & Neighbourhood Watch drop in surgery
An opportunity to meet your local Community Police Officer and Neighbourhood Watch team and have your say about any issues or concerns in your area
Venue: Allestree Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Allestree Library on 01332 559761
Tuesday 16th February 6.45 pm: Alvaston Library Book Club
An opportunity to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about bookswith other like minded people.
Venue: Alvaston Library
Cost :Free
For more information call Alvaston Library on 01332 718140
Tuesday 16th February 7.30pm to 9pm: Using the Local Studies Library - an Introduction
Have you heard of local studies but not known what it's all about? Have you visited the library but been put off by the machines and index cards? Then this hands-on learning session is for you!
Learn how to use the catalogues, indexes and other library finding aids to best effect. Join in on a practical session in gathering references and see how a dull catalogue card can lead to fascinating original documents.
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £6
For more information call the Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
Wednesday 17th February 2pm to 3.30pm: ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ and other monster activities
Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
Suitable for children aged five to 11 and their families
Venue: Allenton Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Allenton Library on 01332 642310
Wednesday 17th February: Springwood Library Book Club.
An opportunity to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Springwood Library
Cost: Free
For more information call the Springwood Library on 01332 669123
Thursday 18th February 10am to 11.30pm: ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ and other monster activities
Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
Suitable for children aged five to 11 and their families
Venue: Alvaston Library
Cost: Free
Booking is essential. Please call Alvaston Library on 01332 718140
Thursday 18th February 2pm to 3.30pm: ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ and other monster activities
Stories, quizzes and crafts
Suitable for children aged five to 11 and their families
Venue: Sinfin Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Sinfin Library on 01332 711302
Thursday 18th February 2.30pm to 4pm: ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ and other monster activities
Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
Suitable for children aged five to 11 and their families
Venue: Blagreaves Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Blagreaves Library on 01332 255403
Thursday 18th February 2.30pm to 4pm: ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ and other monster activities
Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
Suitable for children aged five to 11 and their families
Venue: Spondon Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Spondon Library on 01332 662708
Thursday 18th February 2pm to 4pm: ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ and other monster activities
Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
Suitable for children aged five to 11 and their families
Venue: Mickleover Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Mickleover Library on 01332 718926
Thursday 18th February 3pm to 4.30pm: ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ and other monster activities
Drop in for stories, quizzes and crafts
Suitable for children aged five to 11 and their families
Venue: Derwent Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Derwent Library on 01332 642250
Thursday 18th February 2pm to 4pm: Knit and Natter
Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, needlework or any other project you have on the go
Venue: Mickleover library
Cost : Free
For more information call Mickleover library on 01332 718926
Friday 19th February 6pm to 8pm: An Audience with Derbyshire novelist Narvel Annable.
Narvel takes us on a journey spanning 2 continents sharing stories of gay life from the 1960’s with readings from Scruffy Chicken, A Boy’s Own Story & upcoming novel Secret Summer. Refreshments.
Venue: Derby Central Library.
Cost: Free
For more information call the Central Library on 01332 641702.
Saturday 20th February 4.30 pm: Kavi Darbar/Poetry Evening
Kesar Singh Rampuri a local author’s new poetry book called ‘Nadion Vichrhe neer’ will be launched at Peartree Library on 20 February at 4.30pm.
Other local poets will also be reading their poetry to celebrate the launch.
Venue: Peartree Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Peartree Library 01332 715260 or Rupinder Kaur Dhillon 01332 255412
Monday 22nd February 7.30pm to 9pm: Hands on Session
A guided practical session to give you confidence using the microfilm and fiche machines. This is an ideal follow-up to part one or part two of our Pathways in Family History courses, or as a stand alone learning session.
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £6
For more information call the Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
Tuesday 23rd February 7.30pm to 9pm: The 1911 Census
Whether you have found your ancestors on the earlier census years of 1841-1901, or whether you are just starting out, this workshop aims to provide the tools to find out about your family in the recently released census of 1911. Access to these pay-per-view records is included in the course fee.
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £6
For more information call the Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
Tuesday 23rd February and then every Tuesday, 10.30am to 12.30pm: Knit and Natter
Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery or needlework, free refreshments
Venue: Sinfin Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Sinfin Library on 01332 711302
Wednesday 24th February 2:00 pm: Urdu Library Book Club
An opportunity for Urdu readers to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Peartree Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Mohammed Ahson Khan at Blagreaves Library on 01332 255412
Thursday 25th February 7pm to 8.30pm: The Black Madonna of Derby
Local author Joanna Czechowska speaks about the experience of Polish immigrants in Derby.
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £6
Free evening parking and refreshments included. Booking is essential due to limited places.
Please call Derby Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
Friday 26th February from 3pm: Tea party – how we used to take tea
Derby Museum staff introduce favourite objects from the collections. Please bring something special too, as you are invited to talk, draw or write about your object, with the support of an artist.
Venue: Allenton Library
Cost: Free – materials and refreshments provided
For more information call 01332 641819.
Please book in advance by calling 01332 642310 or Minicom 01332 380712
March 2010
Every Thursday in March 2.30 pm: Knit and natter
Knit and natter meets weekly. Bring your knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, tatting or whatever you are working on. Free tea and coffee is provided and a staff member is available to offer what help they can. There will be a wide selection of books available for library members to borrow.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call the Central Library on 01332 641702.
Monday 1st March 5pm-7pm: Community Police drop in surgery
An opportunity to meet your local Safer Neighbourhood team and have your say about any issues or concerns in your area
Venue: Spondon Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Spondon Library on 01332 662708
Tuesday 2nd March 10am to 1pm: Jobseekers' workshop
Learn how to:
- write a CV
- search for jobs online
- apply for jobs online
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information or to book a place call 01332 255307
Wednesday 3rd March 2pm to 3pm: Chaddesden Library Book Club
An opportunity to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Meets at the library at 2pm and then goes to the Church Pavilion for the meeting
Cost: Free
For more information call Chaddesden Library on 01332 672352
Wednesday 3rd March 6pm-8pm: Community Police drop in surgery
An opportunity to meet your local Safer Neighbourhood team and have your say about any issues or concerns in your area
Venue: Springwood Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Springwood Library on 01332 669123
Thursday 4th March 2.30pm to 3pm: Baby Rhyme Time
Fun interactive session for children under three and their parents and carers to share rhymes and songs together.
Venue: Springwood Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Springwood Library on 01332 669123
Thursday 4th March 5.30pm to 6.30pm: Councillors Surgery
An opportunity to meet your local Councillors and talk about any issues or concerns in your area
Venue: Allestree Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Allestree Library on 01332 559761
Friday 5th March 10.00am to 10.30am: Baby Rhyme Time
Fun interactive session for children under three and their parents and carers to share rhymes and songs together.
Venue: Spondon Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Spondon Library on 01332 662708.
Saturday 6th March 10.30am to 12.00 noon : Police & Neighbourhood Watch drop in surgery
An opportunity to meet your local Community Police Officer and Neighbourhood Watch team and have your say about any issues or concerns in your area
Venue: Allestree Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Allestree Library on 01332 559761
Tuesday 9th March 10.30am to 12.00 noon : Police & Neighbourhood Watch drop in surgery
An opportunity to meet your local Community Police Officer and Neighbourhood Watch team and have your say about any issues or concerns in your area
Venue: Allestree Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Allestree Library on 01332 559761
Wednesday 10th March, 10 – 11:30am: Coffee Morning
Drop in for refreshments, meet staff and have a look around the library.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Central Library on 01332 641702
Thursday 11 March 1pm to 6.30pm: Citizenship workshop
Come along to a free drop in session:
• Life in Britain citizenship practice tests
• Books and language resources
• Free access to the Internet
• Information about applying for citizenship
Venue: Derby Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Rizvan Bhatti on 01332 641717.
March 12th to 21st: National Science and Engineering Week
Venues - most Derby libraries - details to be finalised
Cost: Free
For more information call Trish Kenny on 01332 641728
Saturday 13th March 10.30am to 11.30am: Chatterbooks club
The lion, the witch and the wardrobe. Looking at the Narnia series by C. S. Lewis.’
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call the Central Library on 01332 641702
Tuesday 16th March 10.30am to 12.00 noon : Police & Neighbourhood Watch drop in surgery
An opportunity to meet your local Community Police Officer and Neighbourhood Watch team and have your say about any issues or concerns in your area
Venue: Allestree Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Allestree Library on 01332 559761
Wednesday 17th March: Springwood Library Book Club.
An opportunity to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Springwood Library
Cost: Free
For more information call the Springwood Library on 01332 669123.
Wednesday 17th March 7pm to 9pm: Where the bodies are buried
A talk by Stephen Booth, one of Britain’s leading crime writers. Stephen will discuss his characters, research and the writing process followed by a question and answer session.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free, booking essential
Book at any City Library or call Central Library on 01332 641702 for more information
Thursday 18th March 2pm to 4pm: Knit and Natter
Bring your knitting, crochet ,embroidery, needlework or any other project you have on the go
Venue: Mickleover library
Cost : Free
For more information call Mickleover library on 01332 718926
Friday 19th March 7pm to 9pm: The Tradition of British Thriller Writing
A panel of thriller writers Matt Lynn, Richard Jay Parker and Zoe Sharp will discuss the return of the great British thriller.
Venue: Allestree Library
Cost: Free, booking essential
Book at any City Library or call Allestree Library on 01332 559761 for more information
Thursday 25th March 7pm to 8.30pm: Hopwell Hall
Illustrated talk on this country house that was converted to a school and back again, given by former teacher John Shaw.
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £6
Free evening parking and refreshments included. Booking is essential due to limited places.
Please call Derby Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
Wednesday 31st March 2:00 pm: Urdu Library Book Club
An opportunity for Urdu readers to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Peartree Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Mohammed Ahson Khan at Blagreaves Library on 01332 255412
April 2010
Every Thursday in April 2.30 pm: Knit and natter
Knit and natter meets weekly. Bring your knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, tatting or whatever you are working on. Free tea and coffee is provided and a staff member is available to offer what help they can. There will be a wide selection of books available for library members to borrow.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call the Central Library on 01332 641702.
Thursday 1st April 2.30pm to 3pm: Baby Rhyme Time
Fun interactive session for children under three and their parents and carers to share rhymes and songs together.
Venue: Springwood Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Springwood Library on 01332 669123
Thursday 1st April 5.30pm to 6.30pm: Councillors Surgery
An opportunity to meet your local Councillors and talk about any issues or concerns in your area
Venue: Allestree Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Allestree Library on 01332 559761
Wednesday 7th April 2pm to 3pm: Chaddesden Library Book Club
An opportunity to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Meets at the library at 2pm and then goes to the Church Pavilion for the meeting
Cost: Free
For more information call Chaddesden Library on 01332 672352
Wednesday 7th April 6pm-8pm: Community Police drop in surgery
An opportunity to meet your local Safer Neighbourhood team and have your say about any issues or concerns in your area
Venue: Springwood Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Springwood Library on 01332 669123
Saturday 10th April 10.30am to 11.30am: Chatterbooks club
Who Dunnit? Detective Stories
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call the Central Library on 01332 641702
Saturday 10th April 10.30am to 11.30am: Chatterbooks club
Who Dunnit? Detective Stories
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call the Central Library on 01332 641702
Monday 12th April 1pm to 2.30pm: Pathways in Family History - part one
Are you a complete beginner, or have you just started your family tree? This course introduces you to record keeping and some essential resources.
We will look at the index of Births, Marriages and Deaths, the census, trade directories and electoral registers. You will learn how to access them and how to interpret the information you find.
Duration: 5 weeks - There will be no session on Monday 3 May. The last session of this course will be held on Monday 17 May.
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £30
For more information call the Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
Monday 12th April 7.30pm to 9pm: Ancestry Answers
Ancestry - www.ancestry.com - is a fantastic online resource, usually available by subscription only, but free to access on the Public PCs at Derby Local Studies Library.
Learn some helpful tips and techniques on this course, with search strategies that will help you find that elusive ancestor. A taught session is backed up with a series of exercises, plus a session to further your own research with the support of our qualified Family History Researcher.
Duration: 3 weeks
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £18
For more information call the Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
Tuesday 13th April 1pm to 2.30pm: Pathways in Family History - part three
This is our most advanced family history course, for those who have made some progress with their research and wish to explore some of the lesser known sources, or have completed the other two courses. Accounts of the Parish Officers, the Board of Guardians' records, Quarter Sessions, enclosure and tithe maps are just some of the documents we will explore.
Duration: 6 weeks
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £36
For more information call the Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
Tuesday 13th April 7.30pm to 9pm: Pathways in Family History - part two
This course is for those who want to build on Pathways in Family History – part one, or for people who have already made some progress with their own research.
We will take you beyond the resources covered in Pathways - part one and look at further information available to family historians. We will look at parish registers and the International Genealogical Index, wills and inventories, education records, military records and old handwriting.
Duration: 6 weeks
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £36
For more information call the Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
Wednesday 14th April, 10 – 11:30am: Coffee Morning
Drop in for refreshments, meet staff and have a look around the library.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Central Library on 01332 641702
Thursday 15th April 10am to 1pm: Jobseekers' workshop
Learn how to:
write a CV
search for jobs online
apply for jobs online
Venue: Alvaston Library
Cost: Free
For more information or to book a place call 01332 255307
Thursday 15th April 2pm to 4pm: Knit and Natter
Bring your knitting crochet embroidery needlework or any other project you have on the go
Venue: Mickleover library
Cost : Free
For more information call Mickleover library on 01332 718926
Wednesday 21st April: Springwood Library Book Club.
An opportunity to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Springwood Library
Cost: Free
For more information call the Springwood Library on 01332 669123.
Wednesday 28th April 4:00 pm: Urdu Library Book Club
An opportunity for Urdu readers to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Peartree Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Mohammed Ahson Khan at Blagreaves Library on 01332 255412
Thursday 29th April 7pm to 8.30pm: Climbing Boys
An illustrated talk on the practice of sending small boys up chimneys, and how Derby played a key role in its prevention by Niels van Manen.
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £6
Free evening parking and refreshments included. Booking is essential due to limited places.
Please call Derby Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
May 2010
Every Thursday in May 2.30 pm: Knit and natter
Knit and natter meets weekly. Bring your knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, tatting or whatever you are working on. Free tea and coffee is provided and a staff member is available to offer what help they can. There will be a wide selection of books available for library members to borrow.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call the Central Library on 01332 641702.
Wednesday 5th May 2pm to 3pm: Chaddesden Library Book Club
An opportunity to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Meets at the library at 2pm and then goes to the Church Pavilion for the meeting
Cost: Free
For more information call Chaddesden Library on 01332 672352
Wednesday 5th May 6pm-8pm: Community Police drop in surgery
An opportunity to meet your local Safer Neighbourhood team and have your say about any issues or concerns in your area
Venue: Springwood Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Springwood Library on 01332 669123
Thursday 6th May 2.30pm to 3pm: Baby Rhyme Time
Fun interactive session for children under three and their parents and carers to share rhymes and songs together.
Venue: Springwood Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Springwood Library on 01332 669123
Monday 10th May 7.30pm to 9pm: The 1911 Census
Whether you have found your ancestors on the earlier census years of 1841-1901, or whether you are just starting out, this workshop aims to provide the tools to find out about your family in the recently released census of 1911. Access to these pay-per-view records is included in the course fee.
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £6
For more information call the Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
Tuesday 11th May 6.45 pm: Alvaston Library Book Club
An opportunity to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about bookswith other like minded people.
Venue: Alvaston Library
Cost :Free
For more information call Alvaston Library on 01332 718140
Wednesday 12th May, 10 – 11:30am: Coffee Morning
Drop in for refreshments, meet staff and have a look around the library.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Central Library on 01332 641702
Monday 17th May 7.30pm to 9pm: Hands on Session
A guided practical session to give you confidence using the microfilm and fiche machines. This is an ideal follow-up to part one or part two of our Pathways in Family History courses, or as a stand alone learning session.
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £6
For more information call the Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
Thursday 20th May 2pm to 4pm: Knit and Natter
Bring your knitting crochet embroidery needlework or any other project you have on the go
Venue: Mickleover library
Cost : Free
For more information call Mickleover library on 01332 718926
Wednesday 26th May 4:00 pm: Urdu Library Book Club
An opportunity for Urdu readers to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Peartree Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Mohammed Ahson Khan at Blagreaves Library on 01332 255412
Thursday 27th May 7pm to 8.30pm: The Co-operative Movement – Derby and beyond
An illustrated talk on the origins of the Co-operative movement, including the history of the Derby branch by Tanya Noon.
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £6
Free evening parking and refreshments included. Booking is essential due to limited places.
Please call Derby Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
June 2010
Every Thursday in June 2.30 pm: Knit and natter
Knit and natter meets weekly. Bring your knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, tatting or whatever you are working on. Free tea and coffee is provided and a staff member is available to offer what help they can. There will be a wide selection of books available for library members to borrow.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call the Central Library on 01332 641702.
Wednesday 2nd June 2pm to 3pm: Chaddesden Library Book Club
An opportunity to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Meets at the library at 2pm and then goes to the Church Pavilion for the meeting
Cost: Free
For more information call Chaddesden Library on 01332 672352
Wednesday 2nd June 6pm-8pm: Community Police drop in surgery
An opportunity to meet your local Safer Neighbourhood team and have your say about any issues or concerns in your area
Venue: Springwood Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Springwood Library on 01332 669123
Thursday 3rd June 2.30pm to 3pm: Baby Rhyme Time
Fun interactive session for children under three and their parents and carers to share rhymes and songs together.
Venue: Springwood Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Springwood Library on 01332 669123
Monday 7th June 7.30pm to 9pm: Using the Local Studies Library - an Introduction
Have you heard of local studies but not known what it's all about? Have you visited the library but been put off by the machines and index cards? Then this hands-on learning session is for you!
Learn how to use the catalogues, indexes and other library finding aids to best effect. Join in on a practical session in gathering references and see how a dull catalogue card can lead to fascinating original documents.
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £6
For more information call the Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
Tuesday 8th June 7.30pm to 9pm: The 1911 Census
Whether you have found your ancestors on the earlier census years of 1841-1901, or whether you are just starting out, this workshop aims to provide the tools to find out about your family in the recently released census of 1911. Access to these pay-per-view records is included in the course fee.
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £6
For more information call the Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
Wednesday 9th June, 10 – 11:30am: Coffee Morning
Drop in for refreshments, meet staff and have a look around the library.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Central Library on 01332 641702
Monday 14th June 7.30pm to 9pm: The 1911 Census
Whether you have found your ancestors on the earlier census years of 1841-1901, or whether you are just starting out, this workshop aims to provide the tools to find out about your family in the recently released census of 1911. Access to these pay-per-view records is included in the course fee.
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £6
For more information call the Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
Tuesday 15th June 7.30pm to 9pm: Using the Local Studies Library - an Introduction
Have you heard of local studies but not known what it's all about? Have you visited the library but been put off by the machines and index cards? Then this hands-on learning session is for you!
Learn how to use the catalogues, indexes and other library finding aids to best effect. Join in on a practical session in gathering references and see how a dull catalogue card can lead to fascinating original documents.
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £6
For more information call the Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
Thursday 17th June 2pm to 4pm: Knit and Natter
Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, needlework or any other project you have on the go
Venue: Mickleover library
Cost : Free
For more information call Mickleover library on 01332 718926
Thursday 24th June 7pm to 8.30pm Derby’s Retail History - A guided walk
A guided circular tour around the city centre, looking at the history of shopping in Derby with genealogist and local historian, Jane James
Venue: meet up at Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £6
Free evening parking and refreshments included. Booking is essential due to limited places.
Please call Derby Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
Wednesday 30th June 4:00 pm: Urdu Library Book Club
An opportunity for Urdu readers to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Peartree Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Mohammed Ahson Khan at Blagreaves Library on 01332 255412
July 2010
Every Thursday in July 2.30 pm: Knit and natter
Knit and natter meets weekly. Bring your knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, tatting or whatever you are working on. Free tea and coffee is provided and a staff member is available to offer what help they can. There will be a wide selection of books available for library members to borrow.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call the Central Library on 01332 641702.
Thursday 1st July 2.30pm to 3pm: Baby Rhyme Time
Fun interactive session for children under three and their parents and carers to share rhymes and songs together.
Venue: Springwood Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Springwood Library on 01332 669123
Wednesday 7th July 2pm to 3pm: Chaddesden Library Book Club
An opportunity to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Meets at the library at 2pm and then goes to the Church Pavilion for the meeting
Cost: Free
For more information call Chaddesden Library on 01332 672352
Wednesday 7th July 6pm-8pm: Community Police drop in surgery
An opportunity to meet your local Safer Neighbourhood team and have your say about any issues or concerns in your area
Venue: Springwood Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Springwood Library on 01332 669123
Wednesday 14th July, 10 – 11:30am: Coffee Morning
Drop in for refreshments, meet staff and have a look around the library.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Central Library on 01332 641702
Thursday 15th July 2pm to 4pm: Knit and Natter
Bring your knitting crochet embroidery needlework or any other project you have on the go
Venue: Mickleover library
Cost : Free
For more information call Mickleover library on 01332 718926
Wednesday 28th July 4:00 pm: Urdu Library Book Club
An opportunity for Urdu readers to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Peartree Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Mohammed Ahson Khan at Blagreaves Library on 01332 255412
Thursday 29th July 7pm to 8.30pm Derby River Front – A guided walk
A leisurely circular walk, looking at the role of the Derwent in Derby’s history and development. Lead by genealogist and local historian, Jane James.
Venue: meet up at Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £6
Free evening parking and refreshments included. Booking is essential due to limited places.
Please call Derby Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
August 2010
Every Thursday in August 2.30 pm: Knit and natter
Knit and natter meets weekly. Bring your knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, tatting or whatever you are working on. Free tea and coffee is provided and a staff member is available to offer what help they can. There will be a wide selection of books available for library members to borrow.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call the Central Library on 01332 641702.
Wednesday 4th August 2pm to 3pm: Chaddesden Library Book Club
An opportunity to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Meets at the library at 2pm and then goes to the Church Pavilion for the meeting
Cost: Free
For more information call Chaddesden Library on 01332 672352
Wednesday 4th August 6pm-8pm: Community Police drop in surgery
An opportunity to meet your local Safer Neighbourhood team and have your say about any issues or concerns in your area
Venue: Springwood Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Springwood Library on 01332 669123
Thursday 5th August 2.30pm to 3pm: Baby Rhyme Time
Fun interactive session for children under three and their parents and carers to share rhymes and songs together.
Venue: Springwood Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Springwood Library on 01332 669123
Wednesday 11th August, 10 – 11:30am: Coffee Morning
Drop in for refreshments, meet staff and have a look around the library.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Central Library on 01332 641702
Thursday 19th August 2pm to 4pm: Knit and Natter
Bring your knitting crochet embroidery needlework or any other project you have on the go
Venue: Mickleover library
Cost : Free
For more information call Mickleover library on 01332 718926
Wednesday 25th August 4:00 pm: Urdu Library Book Club
An opportunity for Urdu readers to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Peartree Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Mohammed Ahson Khan at Blagreaves Library on 01332 255412
Thursday 26th August 7pm to 8.30pm: Letters from Florence
An illustrated talk by Jo Bell marking the centenary of Florence Nightingale’s death. Part of the city-wide programme of activities; Illuminate: Celebrating Florence Nightingale.
Venue: Derby Central Library
Cost: FREE
Refreshments included. Booking is essential due to limited places.
Please call Derby Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
Septem
ber 2010
Every Thursday in September 2.30 pm: Knit and natter
Knit and natter meets weekly. Bring your knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, tatting or whatever you are working on. Free tea and coffee is provided and a staff member is available to offer what help they can. There will be a wide selection of books available for library members to borrow.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call the Central Library on 01332 641702.
Wednesday 1st September 2pm to 3pm: Chaddesden Library Book Club
An opportunity to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Meets at the library at 2pm and then goes to the Church Pavilion for the meeting
Cost: Free
For more information call Chaddesden Library on 01332 672352
Wednesday 8th September, 10 – 11:30am: Coffee Morning
Drop in for refreshments, meet staff and have a look around the library.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Central Library on 01332 641702
Tuesday 14th September 6.45 pm: Alvaston Library Book Club
An opportunity to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about bookswith other like minded people.
Venue: Alvaston Library
Cost :Free
For more information call Alvaston Library on 01332 718140
Thursday 16th September 2pm to 4pm: Knit and Natter
Bring your knitting crochet embroidery needlework or any other project you have on the go
Venue: Mickleover library
Cost : Free
For more information call Mickleover library on 01332 718926
Wednesday 29th September 4:00 pm: Urdu Library Book Club
An opportunity for Urdu readers to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Peartree Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Mohammed Ahson Khan at Blagreaves Library on 01332 255412
Thursday 30th September 7pm to 8.30pm: Derbyshire Eccentrics
An engaging talk on some of the county’s more offbeat characters by Vicki Rouse
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £6
Free evening parking and refreshments included. Booking is essential due to limited places.
Please call Derby Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
October 2010
Every Thursday in October 2.30 pm: Knit and natter
Knit and natter meets weekly. Bring your knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, tatting or whatever you are working on. Free tea and coffee is provided and a staff member is available to offer what help they can. There will be a wide selection of books available for library members to borrow.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call the Central Library on 01332 641702.
Wednesday 6th October 2pm to 3pm: Chaddesden Library Book Club
An opportunity to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Meets at the library at 2pm and then goes to the Church Pavilion for the meeting
Cost: Free
For more information call Chaddesden Library on 01332 672352
Wednesday 13th October, 10 – 11:30am: Coffee Morning
Drop in for refreshments, meet staff and have a look around the library.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Central Library on 01332 641702
Thursday 21st October 2pm to 4pm: Knit and Natter
Bring your knitting crochet embroidery needlework or any other project you have on the go
Venue: Mickleover library
Cost : Free
For more information call Mickleover library on 01332 718926
Wednesday 27th October 2:00 pm: Urdu Library Book Club
An opportunity for Urdu readers to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Peartree Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Mohammed Ahson Khan at Blagreaves Library on 01332 255412
Thursday 28th October 7pm to 8.30pm: For Valour – soldier’s stories
Personal stories of soldiers whose medals are displayed in the Soldiers Story gallery at Derby Museum and Art Gallery, re-told by Mike Galer, Keeper of Military and Social History.
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £6
Free evening parking and refreshments included. Booking is essential due to limited places.
Please call Derby Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
November 2010
Every Thursday in November 2.30 pm: Knit and natter
Knit and natter meets weekly. Bring your knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, tatting or whatever you are working on. Free tea and coffee is provided and a staff member is available to offer what help they can. There will be a wide selection of books available for library members to borrow.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call the Central Library on 01332 641702.
Wednesday 3rd November 2pm to 3pm: Chaddesden Library Book Club
An opportunity to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Meets at the library at 2pm and then goes to the Church Pavilion for the meeting
Cost: Free
For more information call Chaddesden Library on 01332 672352
Wednesday 10th November, 10 – 11:30am: Coffee Morning
Drop in for refreshments, meet staff and have a look around the library.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Central Library on 01332 641702
Thursday 18th November 2pm to 4pm: Knit and Natter
Bring your knitting crochet embroidery needlework or any other project you have on the go
Venue: Mickleover library
Cost : Free
For more information call Mickleover library on 01332 718926
Wednesday 24th November 2:00 pm: Urdu Library Book Club
An opportunity for Urdu readers to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Peartree Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Mohammed Ahson Khan at Blagreaves Library on 01332 255412
Thursday 25th November 7pm to 8.30pm: Derbyshire in Old Video
A talk on the role of the Media Archive of Central England, illustrated with some rare Derbyshire footage from the archive by Richard Shenton.
Venue: Derby Local Studies Library
Cost: £6
Free evening parking and refreshments included. Booking is essential due to limited places.
Please call Derby Local Studies Library on 01332 255393
Tuesday 30th November 6.45 pm: Alvaston Library Book Club
An opportunity to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about bookswith other like minded people.
Venue: Alvaston Library
Cost :Free
For more information call Alvaston Library on 01332 718140
December 2010
Every Thursday in December 2.30 pm: Knit and natter
Knit and natter meets weekly. Bring your knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, tatting or whatever you are working on. Free tea and coffee is provided and a staff member is available to offer what help they can. There will be a wide selection of books available for library members to borrow.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call the Central Library on 01332 641702.
Wednesday 1st December 2pm to 3pm: Chaddesden Library Book Club
An opportunity to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Meets at the library at 2pm and then goes to the Church Pavilion for the meeting
Cost: Free
For more information call Chaddesden Library on 01332 672352
Wednesday 8th December, 10 – 11:30am: Coffee Morning
Drop in for refreshments, meet staff and have a look around the library.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Central Library on 01332 641702
Thursday 16th December 2pm to 4pm: Knit and Natter
Bring your knitting crochet embroidery needlework or any other project you have on the go
Venue: Mickleover library
Cost : Free
For more information call Mickleover library on 01332 718926
Wednesday 22nd December 2:00 pm: Urdu Library Book Club
An opportunity for Urdu readers to discover new authors, try new types of reading and talk about books with other like minded people.
Venue: Peartree Library
Cost: Free
For more information call Mohammed Ahson Khan at Blagreaves Library on 01332 255412