Kesgrave Library - Jun 24
Published in News · Monday 13 May 2024
Sunday Crafts - 10.00 – 12.00 noon
Sunday Crafts 10.00 – 12.00 noon – during June we will be making the following crafts:
- Sunday 5th – Design a paper plate monster. How scary will yours be?
- Sunday 12th – Next Sunday is Father’s Day. Why not pop along and make a card. What picture will you drawn on yours
- Sunday 19th – We are making clocks out of paper plates this week. What is your favourite time of day?
- Sunday 26th –We are creating paper lollies – what kind do you like best?
- Sunday 30th – Design a flag with all your favourite things on it? What will you choose to draw?
Activities are free. Parents must stay with under eights.
Word Play Sessions
These free sessions are run by trained staff every Thursday morning.
- Tot Rock – 9.45 – 10.15 a.m. – active songs and rhymes for pre-school children.
- Baby Bounce – 10.45 – 11.15 a.m. – Gentle songs for you and your baby to enjoy.
No need to book. Please just pop along. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Story Time – every Friday 9.45 – 10.15 a.m.
Fun stories, rhymes, and songs – this is a free activity. We hope to see you soon.
Lego Club – every Tuesday 3.30 – 4.30 p.m.
Free play with each child been given a basket of Lego bricks to create designs of their choice. We hope to see you soon.
Morning Book Group
Tuesday 4th June at 10.00 a.m. at the library. The group are discussing The Manningtree Witches by A K Blakemore.
If you are interested in joining, please contact staff. The library supplies copies of the titles being read.
Afternoon Book Club
Thursday 6th June at 2.45 p.m. The Group will be discussing Educated by Tara Westover.
If you are interested in joining, please contact staff. The library supplies copies of the titles being read.
Evening Book Group
Thursday 27th June 7.00 – 8.00 p.m. The group are currently reading The Salt Path by Raynor Winn.
If you are interested in joining, please contact staff. The library supplies copies of the titles being read.
Knit and Natter
These sessions are on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 2.30pm.
This month the sessions are on Thursday 13th and 27th June.
You don’t need to be able to knit to attend – just pop along for a natter.
Tea/coffee and biscuits are provided. Donations towards the cost would be welcomed.
New - Family History Sessions
Saturday 8th June – 2.00 – 4.00 p.m.
Are you interested in researching your family history? Need to know more about the different types of records and how to access them?
Why not book an hour-long session with our volunteer who can help you begin your journey into finding out all about your family history?
Please ring 01473 626103 to book either 2.00 – 3.00 p.m. or 3.00 – 4.00 p.m.
Menopause and Me Support Group
Thursday 6th June7.00-8.00 p.m.
This peer led support group will be run by staff and Jen Evans, who is a menopause advisor. All sessions will comply with both NHS and NICE guidelines; and are for anyone who is affected by the menopause and its symptoms.
At this month’s session a representative from MIND is coming along to talk to the group and offer advice.
These sessions will offer practical advice, as well as be a chance to talk to others and get support.
Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided.
Stay and Play – Every Tuesday 10.00 – 11.00 a.m.
Bring your little ones to our Stay & Play group for a relaxed and informal opportunity to meet other parents and carers, share experiences and chat.
Our Stay & Play groups are a chance for parents to socialise and give their babies and young children a fun, interactive play session that engages their senses and helps their development. These sessions are suitable for under 5s.
This event is part of our Me Myself and Baby perinatal support service. The aim of the project is to help reduce isolation and improve emotional well-being for new parents.
Recycle Your Ink Cartridges
Did you know that Kesgrave Library is a drop off point for printer ink cartridges, whether used or out of date (apart from laser printer cartridges). Every donation of a used cartridge helps the library to raise funds.
Printing and Photocopying
You can print and photocopy at your local library. We can print A4 colour and black and white, as well as photocopy in A4 and A3.
We are also able to scan to email and enlarge and reduce documents.
Home Library Service
If you would like to access the library but are unable to visit us, Kesgrave runs three home library routes, where volunteers come out with a selection of books to your homes. To access this service, whether you are house bound, recovering from an operation, enquiring for a relative/friend or someone you care for, please ring the library 01473 626103 or log onto the Suffolk Libraries website and complete the online form.
Book Donations
We are still looking for good quality book donations, mainly fiction – adult or children. Please speak to staff if you are interested in donating some items to us.
Thank you to everyone who has already donated items to the library.
Opening Hours
Monday - 9.00 – 12.00 noon
- Tuesday - 9.00 – 12.00 noon / 2.30 – 5.00 p.m.
- Wednesday - 2.30 – 6.00 p.m.
- Thursday - 2.30 – 8.00 p.m.
- Friday - 9.00 – 12.00 noon / 2.30 – 6.00 p.m.
- Saturday - 10.00 – 5.00 p.m.
- Sunday - 10.00 – 3.00 p.m.
Location
Contact
Maggie Lusher
(01473) 626103
