|
Editor's Corner | |
|
We would like to wish all our subscribers a very Happy Easter and a good Bank Holidays. Don't forget to check out the latest titles on our shelves to take with you on your holiday. |
|
Library Service Review Update | |
|
We are currently consulting with the public on the strategy for the future of Cambridgeshire Libraries, which has the following main elements:
The creation of an independent charitable trust to run libraries, adult learning and culture
Sharing support and specialist functions with other library authorities
Library service redesign
Encouraging much greater community participation
Changing the library infrastructure For a full list of these meetings and further detailed information about the Review, please see our web pages at Library Service Review website |
Cambridgeshire Libraries has a Facebook
page, giving regular updates of the latest news and activities in libraries. Why not become a fan?
You can also follow us on Twitter?
|
| Easter and Bank Holiday Opening Times | |
|
The opening times for all Cambridgeshire Libraries during Easter and Bank Holidays are:
- Good Friday 22 April - closed
- Easter Saturday 23 April - normal opening hours
- Easter Sunday 24 April - closed
- Easter Monday 25 April - closed
- Royal Wedding Friday 29 April - closed
- May Bank Holiday Monday 2 May - closed
- Spring Bank Holiday Monday 30 May - closed
Mobile Library Services:
- There will be no service on Good Friday 22 or Easter Monday 25 April (This will affect Routes M26 & H26).
- The service usually delivered on Route C26 to Cambridge - Neville Rd, Brooklyn Ct, Normanhurst, Dennis Wilson Ct & all Trumpington stops will now be delivered on Wednesday 27 April instead of Good Friday 22 April.
- There are no planned routes on Friday 29 April or Bank Holiday on Monday 2 & 30 May
Library Access Points (LAPS)
Go to LAPs Easter Opening Times for individual opening times |
| Ely Library Opens A New Chapter | |
 Residents in East Cambridgeshire are now able to use the latest self-service technology after Ely library re-opened its doors last Tuesday, 12 April, following a major refurbishment. Visitors can now issue and return a range of items, from books to DVDs. Full news |
| Cambridge Wordfest Starts Today! | |
|
Cambridgeshire County Council help organise Cambridge Wordfest Literary Festival and as a special offer this year, the Festival are offering free tickets to selected events on a first-come,
first-served basis. Find out about our
Special offer for Reading Groups and Free tickets for children events |
| Latest News on Your Library Online | |
|
 Please be aware that UK Newsstand (formerly known as NewsUK) and The Guardian and Observer Newspaper have a new platform. In addition, Ancestry Library has been changed to improve the overall user experience. Regrettably we have to discontinue our subscriptions to Literature Online, The Annual Register and Film Index International owing to lack of resouces. More on Your Library Online
|
| Home Energy Meters in Libraries | |
|
You can now help to reduce the amount of energy you use in your home by borrowing an energy meter from our libraries free of charge. Home energy meters, which measure household electricity use and help to encourage energy efficient behaviour can be borrowed for two weeks and requested.
Full details available here |
| Bank Holidays Offer on DVD & CD at Central Library | |
|
 Why not take advantage of the Bank Holidays around Easter and the Royal Wedding by borrowing DVDs and CDs from Central Library, Cambridge for three weeks for the usual price of one week!
About the offer
|
| Latest on Reading Groups | |
|
We now have two new reading groups - Burwell and Wisbech libraries. There will be an initial meeting on Monday 18 April at 3pm for Burwell Library Reading Group and Tuesday 10 May at 2.30pm or 5.30pm for Wisbech Library Reading Group. Some dates have also changed. Get the latest dates here |
| FREE Qualifications | |
|
Did you know that you can still complete Adult Maths and English Qualifications for free?
While few things are free these days, Maths and English Qualifications up to Level 2 (equivalent level GCSE A*-C) and basic IT qualifications, are still fully funded for adults (eligibility criteria apply).
At our Learning Centres you can check your skills and complete a learning programme tailored to your needs so that you don't need to cover topics that you already understand.
If you, or anyone you know, would like to take up this opportunity please contact Naomh (Neeve) on 07920 534070 or the Centres directly. See Learning Centres Directory |
|
Summary of events taking place in libraries | |
|
Central Library, Cambridge
- 'Mobile Phone Surgery' on Monday 18 April. See event
- 'Creative Writing' with Jo Browning Wroe from 25 May-13 July 2011. See event
- 'ACE Playwriting Course' with Fraser Grace from 1 June-6 July. See event
- 'Raccontami una storia' on Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 May.
See event
Histon Library
- 'Life Writing Memoir' on Wednesday 4 May. See event
Huntingdon Library
- Talk on 'Writing' on Thursday 5 May. See event
St Ives Library
- EngAGE Reminiscence Session on Tuesday 17 May.
See event
St Neots Library
- Beginners' Guide to Family History using ancestry.com on Wednesday 11 May
- St Neots in the Great War on Tuesday 17 May.
See all events
Willingham Library
|
|
Don't forget you can also promote your own events
and activities by registering with Cambridgeshire.net
our popular community database.
|
