Retford Library’s Poetry Café
Monday 30th September, 2.00pm to 3.30pm
Celebrate National Poetry Day with the staff at Retford Library. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of poetry. Bring along a poem on the theme of Counting, as well as a favourite poem to share, or simply join to listen. Booking is advisable. Tickets are £1.00, including refreshments.
Retford Library’s Crime Café
Tuesday 8th October, 10.00am to 11.30am
Join the library staff for coffee and a chat about your favourite or most recent crime or mystery reads. This is a great opportunity to gather new recommendations from both staff and other attendees, and to share your own favourites. Try any of the discussed titles with a free reservation. £1.00, including refreshments. Booking is advisable.
Pride in Our Place Photography Workshop
Saturday 12th October, 10.00am to 12.00pm
Take part in this hands-on workshop led by photographer Neil Pledger. The two-hour session will introduce participants to photo composition techniques, specifically tailored to heritage and place photography. Explore Inspire’s Picture Archive and learn how to record your local area for future generations. Please bring your own camera or phone. Suitable for children aged 7+ and families. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free workshop, but booking is required at www.inspireculture.org.uk.
I Am an Artist – Free Art Workshop with Deborah Frith!
Wednesday 23rd October, 10.00am to 12.00pm
Work with sculptor Deborah Frith and explore the question ‘Where is your favourite place?’ Debs will provide pre-rolled clay slabs for participants to mould into a representation of their special place. These mini-buildings will be glazed, fired, and turned into a vase! No prior art experience is required. Once your sculptures are finished, they can be collected from the library at a later date. Suitable for families and children aged 7+. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is advised at www.eventbrite.com.
I Scream at the Seaside – Martin Jones Presents a Talk for Halloween
Wednesday 30th October, 6.30pm
Local writer Martin Jones will present one of his famous ghostly talks, especially for Halloween. Tickets are £3.00, including refreshments. Booking is essential.
Keep Calm and Carry Yarn
Thursdays 3rd, 17th and 31st October, 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Bring along your craft project and enjoy a chat over coffee and biscuits in these fortnightly sessions. £1.00, including refreshments.
Retford Library Writers’ Group
Thursdays 10th and 24th October, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Join this friendly, informal group that welcomes writers at all stages of the process, including beginners. Listen, share, and be inspired at these fortnightly sessions.
Rattle Rhyme and Roll
Wednesdays and Fridays from 10.00am to 10.20am
Stories and rhymes for under-fives in the Children’s Library. Just turn up and join in the fun.
Retford Library also offers a fascinating Local Heritage collection, with free access to Ancestry and the British Newspaper Archive on library PCs for library members.
For more information about courses at Retford Library and other Inspire venues, please visit www.inspireculture.org.uk. You can also follow Retford Library on Facebook to stay up to date with their activities.
For further details or to book (unless otherwise stated), contact Retford Library on 01777 708724 or retford.library@inspireculture.org.uk.