An Afternoon with Best-selling Crime Author, Russ Thomas
Thursday 3rd March, 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Russ Thomas is the best-selling author of the Sheffield based DS Tyler series. Join Russ as he talks about his books and his Sheffield locations.
Tickets £2.00; book online at www.inspireculture.org.uk (search for Russ Thomas).
Retford Library’s Poetry Café
Monday 7th March, 2.00pm to 3.30pm
Share a favourite poem or two on any theme or simply enjoy listening to others at our informal Poetry Café. Booking advised.
Tickets £1.00, including refreshments.
Confessions of an Indie Writer
Thursday 7th April, 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Local authors Graeme Cummings and Barry Upton share their experiences of writing and publishing in their own informative and extremely entertaining way. Booking essential.
Tickets £2.50, including glass of wine and nibbles.
Retford Library Writers’ Group
Alternate Thursdays, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Go along, listen and share. An informal friendly group with members at different stages of the writing process, including beginners. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Group’s volunteer, Kevin on 07903 654499 or kpm2@talktalk.net.
Stories and Rhymes
Wednesdays, 10.00am to 10.20am
Stories and rhymes for under-fives in the lovely children’s library. Just turn up and join in the fun.
Exhibition of Framed Poetic Art
28th February to 28th April
Retford Library’s gallery is pleased to host this exhibition – a unique poetic art collection from well-known Nottinghamshire poet Clive Brookes. The poetry covers philosophy, war, love, humour and legend with many calligraphy illustrations by Andrew Stewart Jamieson, world renowned Heraldic Artist and former Royal Scribe to the Queen.
Gaming Saturdays
A selection of new and exciting games for a range of ages will be tabled for you to enjoy throughout the library. A different selection every week. Go along and try something new.
For further information about any of these events please contact Retford Library on 01777 708724 or retford.library@inspireculture.org.uk, or visit their Facebook page.