Blast Off! A Musical Space Adventure at Retford Library
Saturday 8th June, 1.00pm to 2.00pm
Join the magnificent orchestral band, The Hubs, for a concert of intergalactic favourites. Performing well known music from Star Wars, ET and Doctor Who, as well as popular classics from composers such as Richard Strauss, this fun family concert offers an exciting introduction to live music and is sure to be out of this world! After the performance, meet the musicians and try out some instruments for yourself. For children aged five to 11. Booking essential. Tickets available online at www.inspireculture.org.uk — library members: £3.00, non-library members £6.00.
Monthly Tabletop Gaming Day
Saturday 22nd June, 10.00am to 3.00pm. Free drop-in
Calling all gamers! Retford Library is inviting you to attend a new style of board gaming. These games come from all over the world and have a different style and playability than the more traditional board. Don’t worry if you have never played a Tabletop game before, staff are on hand to show you how to start. They also have games suitable for families and for adult gamers of all different ages and experience. Tabletop gaming is becoming one of the more popular styles of gaming all over the country, so if you want to play a game that’s a little different from your normal board gaming experience then please join in.
Writers’ Group
Thursday 6th and 20th June, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Come along, listen and share. For further information you can contact Kevin on 07903 654499 and kpm2@talktalk.net.
Craft and Coffee Club
Wednesday 12th and 26th June, 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Bring along your project, swap ideas, patterns and materials over a coffee — 50p for refreshments.
Family History Group
Monday 10th and 24th June, 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Library facilities, including the Local Studies Rooms and free computer access to the Ancestry website are also available.
Local and Family History Drop-In Surgery
Thursday 20th June, 10.00am to 1.00pm
Need advice about family or local history? A local studies librarian will be on hand.
Rattle, Rhyme and Roll
Every Wednesday and Friday, 10.00 to 10.20am
Songs, rhymes and musical instruments for babies and toddlers.
If you are unable to visit your local library, they can arrange for books to be brought to you. A friendly RVS volunteer can bring a selection of books and talking books to you, in your own home.
Many other services are available at the library, including free access to Research, Ancestry, British Newspaper Archive and Which? available on library PCs and free printing for homework. Please ask for details.
For further information about any of these events and activities please contact Retford Library on 01777 708724 or retford.library@inspireculture.org.uk.