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Sutton Coldfield Library is also running a variety of events. Details of these are on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SuttonColdfieldLibrary or Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/suttoncoldfieldlibrary or Twitter https://twitter.com/SuttonLibrary

< November 2019 >
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        1Reaching for the Moon! 15Reaching for the Moon! 15Time: 10:00 - 12:00
A hand-on science workshop for 8-12 year olds, exploring the inventions which got us to the Moon and back. Reaching for the Moon! is a series of 20 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) workshops inspired by all the research needed to get Apollo 11 and her crew to the Moon and back again, 50 years ago this year. Each workshop, aimed at 8-12 year olds, will feature different inventions and engineering solutions, a lot of creativity and fun. The sessions will be hands-on and inventive. You can book as many workshops as you like (booking for each workshop opens 6 weeks ahead of the given date). Each workshop is different, even the two on the same day. So altogether there will be 20 different workshops. Kids can attend as many or as few as they like. They don't need to have attended any earlier workshop in the programme to be able to enjoy the later workshops. NB If you book your child onto two workshops on the same day, you are responsible for your child between the two workshops (12-1.30). We've teamed up with amazing science educators Femtinos thanks to a generous grant from The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Places on these workshops must be booked (booking open 6 weeks before each workshop) and you can book your tickets here: https://bookwhen.com/foliosuttoncoldfield Please note: For the first time we a charging a small fee for these events. This isn't to make money, but rather a mechanism to try to ensure everyone who books a place, then attends; each workshop only has 15 places. If, however, the small fee is a barrier to your children attending, please message us and we will find a solution. FOLIO is committed to making sure that all our events are accessible by all. Sutton Coldfield Library
Reaching for the Moon! 16Reaching for the Moon! 16Time: 13:30 - 15:30
A hand-on science workshop for 8-12 year olds, exploring the inventions which got us to the Moon and back. Reaching for the Moon! is a series of 20 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) workshops inspired by all the research needed to get Apollo 11 and her crew to the Moon and back again, 50 years ago this year. Each workshop, aimed at 8-12 year olds, will feature different inventions and engineering solutions, a lot of creativity and fun. The sessions will be hands-on and inventive. You can book as many workshops as you like (booking for each workshop opens 6 weeks ahead of the given date). Each workshop is different, even the two on the same day. So altogether there will be 20 different workshops. Kids can attend as many or as few as they like. They don't need to have attended any earlier workshop in the programme to be able to enjoy the later workshops. NB If you book your child onto two workshops on the same day, you are responsible for your child between the two workshops (12-1.30). We've teamed up with amazing science educators Femtinos thanks to a generous grant from The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Places on these workshops must be booked (booking open 6 weeks before each workshop) and you can book your tickets here: https://bookwhen.com/foliosuttoncoldfield Please note: For the first time we a charging a small fee for these events. This isn't to make money, but rather a mechanism to try to ensure everyone who books a place, then attends; each workshop only has 15 places. If, however, the small fee is a barrier to your children attending, please message us and we will find a solution. FOLIO is committed to making sure that all our events are accessible by all. Sutton Coldfield Library
2Secret Cinema SocietySecret Cinema SocietyTime: 13:30 - 16:00
Free family-friendly film showings. Please check in the library to find out which films we will be screening or email filmclub@foliosuttoncoldfield.org.uk
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4 5IT BuddyIT BuddyTime: 13:30 - 16:00
Free, drop-in help and advice on using smart phones, tablets and computers with our friendly IT Buddy Geoff Sutton Coldfield Library
6 7Mapping our MemoriesMapping our MemoriesTime: 13:00 - 14:30
A free, drop-in reminiscence group, in conjunction with Sutton Coldfield History group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1479668165695432/), capturing memories of Sutton Coldfield. Please feel free to bring your own memorabilia and photos to prompt memories and discussion.
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Knit and NatterKnit and NatterTime: 14:00 - 16:00
A free, drop-in informal group which meets on the sofas outside the cafe in the library. Experienced and beginner knitters welcome.
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8 9Reaching for the Moon! 17Reaching for the Moon! 17Time: 10:00 - 12:00
A hand-on science workshop for 8-12 year olds, exploring the inventions which got us to the Moon and back. Reaching for the Moon! is a series of 20 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) workshops inspired by all the research needed to get Apollo 11 and her crew to the Moon and back again, 50 years ago this year. Each workshop, aimed at 8-12 year olds, will feature different inventions and engineering solutions, a lot of creativity and fun. The sessions will be hands-on and inventive. You can book as many workshops as you like (booking for each workshop opens 6 weeks ahead of the given date). Each workshop is different, even the two on the same day. So altogether there will be 20 different workshops. Kids can attend as many or as few as they like. They don't need to have attended any earlier workshop in the programme to be able to enjoy the later workshops. NB If you book your child onto two workshops on the same day, you are responsible for your child between the two workshops (12-1.30). We've teamed up with amazing science educators Femtinos thanks to a generous grant from The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Places on these workshops must be booked (booking open 6 weeks before each workshop) and you can book your tickets here: https://bookwhen.com/foliosuttoncoldfield Please note: For the first time we a charging a small fee for these events. This isn't to make money, but rather a mechanism to try to ensure everyone who books a place, then attends; each workshop only has 15 places. If, however, the small fee is a barrier to your children attending, please message us and we will find a solution. FOLIO is committed to making sure that all our events are accessible by all. Sutton Coldfield Library
Reaching for the Moon! 18Reaching for the Moon! 18Time: 13:30 - 15:30
A hand-on science workshop for 8-12 year olds, exploring the inventions which got us to the Moon and back. Reaching for the Moon! is a series of 20 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) workshops inspired by all the research needed to get Apollo 11 and her crew to the Moon and back again, 50 years ago this year. Each workshop, aimed at 8-12 year olds, will feature different inventions and engineering solutions, a lot of creativity and fun. The sessions will be hands-on and inventive. You can book as many workshops as you like (booking for each workshop opens 6 weeks ahead of the given date). Each workshop is different, even the two on the same day. So altogether there will be 20 different workshops. Kids can attend as many or as few as they like. They don't need to have attended any earlier workshop in the programme to be able to enjoy the later workshops. NB If you book your child onto two workshops on the same day, you are responsible for your child between the two workshops (12-1.30). We've teamed up with amazing science educators Femtinos thanks to a generous grant from The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Places on these workshops must be booked (booking open 6 weeks before each workshop) and you can book your tickets here: https://bookwhen.com/foliosuttoncoldfield Please note: For the first time we a charging a small fee for these events. This isn't to make money, but rather a mechanism to try to ensure everyone who books a place, then attends; each workshop only has 15 places. If, however, the small fee is a barrier to your children attending, please message us and we will find a solution. FOLIO is committed to making sure that all our events are accessible by all. Sutton Coldfield Library
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11 12IT BuddyIT BuddyTime: 13:30 - 16:00
Free, drop-in help and advice on using smart phones, tablets and computers with our friendly IT Buddy Geoff Sutton Coldfield Library
13Family History Help DeskFamily History Help DeskTime: 13:00 - 15:00
FOLIO Sutton Coldfield is delighted to bring you a monthly Family History Help Desk, in conjunction with Nuneaton and North Warwickshire Family History Society. Please PREBOOK to guarantee time with our highly experience Family History volunteer (there is no cost to book a slot). There are 6 guaranteed slots available each month. If you drop in to the library for these sessions without booking our volunteer will be happy to help you if she has no visitors who have pre-booked a session. If you arrive and our volunteer is busy, please say hello so she knows you would like to talk to her, but then do feel free to make use of our café whilst you wait. When you book your ticket you will be asked to indicate the time you are likely to arrive (between 1 and 3) at the help desk. Help desk sessions have usual library facilities for computers and Ancestry.co.uk. The experienced and friendly family historian volunteering at the help desk can assist in getting you started with family history research, chipping away at brick walls, and a whole variety of research techniques. If possible, please come with any details relating to your family history research that will help (such as names, dates/places of birth). Attending the Family History Help Desk is FREE. If you need to print documents during this session, usual library printing fees will apply.
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ElderberriesElderberriesTime: 13:30 - 15:00
A welcoming and relaxed group for the over 50s to enjoy socialising and conversation over a cup of tea and a slice of cake.
Free.
No booking required.
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14 15 16Lego ClubLego ClubTime: 13:00 - 14:30
BOOKING ESSENTIAL A free playful session with building challenges. Come and show us your lego talents! Funded by the M6 Toll Community Fund.
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18 19IT BuddyIT BuddyTime: 13:30 - 16:00
Free, drop-in help and advice on using smart phones, tablets and computers with our friendly IT Buddy Geoff Sutton Coldfield Library
20Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife TrustBirmingham & Black Country Wildlife TrustCome and visit the volunteers from Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust and find out about the work they do. Colouring sheets will be available for children. All ages welcome. Free. Drop-In. Sutton Coldfield Library 21Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife TrustBirmingham & Black Country Wildlife TrustCome and visit the volunteers from Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust and find out about the work they do. Colouring sheets will be available for children. All ages welcome. Free. Drop-In. Sutton Coldfield Library 22Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife TrustBirmingham & Black Country Wildlife TrustCome and visit the volunteers from Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust and find out about the work they do. Colouring sheets will be available for children. All ages welcome. Free. Drop-In. Sutton Coldfield Library 23Creator HubCreator HubTime: 14:00 - 16:00
A free meet-up for local teen creatives. For more details please contact cormac@creatorhub.org.uk Sutton Coldfield Library
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25 26IT BuddyIT BuddyTime: 13:30 - 16:00
Free, drop-in help and advice on using smart phones, tablets and computers with our friendly IT Buddy Geoff Sutton Coldfield Library
27 28Shared Reading Taster SessionShared Reading Taster SessionTime: 10:00 - 11:30
We are looking for local people to run Shared Reading groups in Sutton Coldfield and Erdington. Shared Reading brings people together through great literature to talk, laugh and share. Just drop in and enjoy listening t oa story or poem - no pressure to talk or read. To experience Shared Reading and find out how you can become involved, come along to our taster session. Where: Sutton Coldfield Library When: Thursday 28th November 10.00-11.30am Further information: contact Tony Manville on tony.manville@gmail.com or call 07756 432024 Find out more online
https://www.thereader.org.uk/
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29 30Let's play PokémonLet's play PokémonTime: 10:00 - 12:30
Come and find out more about your local Sutton Coldfield Pokémon league.
Beginner and seasoned players welcome.
No booking required.
Pokémon cards are available to purchase from the Little Green Bookworm (the cafe inside the library).
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