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Songs and Scones
Friday 6th September, 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Live Music Now’s Songs and Scones programme allows enjoy uplifting live performances from professional musicians while making new friends over tea and scones. The events are particularly suitable for older people – including those living with dementia and their carers – but all are welcome to attend. Tickets are just £2.00; book at www.inspireculture.org.uk.
Heritage Day – Routes, Networks, Connections
Saturday 14th September, 10.00am to 3.00pm
View hidden treasures from the library’s heritage collection, starting with a group session from 10.00am to 11.15am to explore a range of local maps, with hints and tips on how to interpret them. Booking essential; call 01623 677200 or visit www.inspireculture.org.uk/heritage.
At 11.30am to 3.00pm, there is a drop-in session in the Meeting Room exploring Old Retford maps. Go along and explore historical maps of Retford and discover how the town has changed over time.
Retford Library’s Silent Book Club
Monday 23rd September, 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Join Retford Library staff for an evening of calm and relaxing reading. Take along the book you are reading and enjoy a peaceful hour in the beautiful heritage room. There will be time to chat about what you are reading, as well as enjoy some refreshments. Tickets £3.00, including refreshments – booking essential.
Retford Library’s Poetry Cafe
Monday 30th September, 2.00pm to 3.30pm
Celebrating National Poetry Day. Join Retford staff for a relaxing afternoon of poetry. Take along a poem on the theme of Counting, and a favourite poem to share, or just join to listen to others. Booking advisable. Tickets £1.00, including refreshments.
Retford Library’s Crime Café
Tuesday 8th October, 10.00am to 11.30am
Join Retford Library staff for coffee and chat about your favourite or latest Crime or Mystery reads. This is a great opportunity to get new recommendations from staff and others and to share your own favourites. £1.00, including refreshments.
Keep Calm and Carry Yarn
Thursdays 5th and 19th September, 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Fortnightly sessions. Take along your own craft project to work on and have a chat with others over coffee and biscuits. £1.00, including refreshments.
Retford Library Writers’ Group
Thursdays 12th and 26th September, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Fortnightly sessions. Go along, listen, and share. This is an informal, friendly group with members at different stages of the writing process, including beginners.
Retford Library’s Places of Welcome
Tuesdays from 10th September, 10.00am to 12.00pm
Join every Tuesday for coffee, biscuits, and a chat.
Rattle Rhyme and Roll
Wednesdays and Fridays from 11th September, 10.00am to 10.20am
Stories and rhymes for the under-fives in the lovely children’s library. Just turn up and join in the fun.