Cambridgeshire Libraries 

February 2014
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eMagazine and eNewspaper services
Premium Poster Service
Civil War re-enactment
Tried Rhymetime?
All forthcoming events
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National Libraries Day 2014 - Saturday 8 February

It's National Libraries Day on Saturday 8 February!

 

Events and activities are planned across Cambridgeshire Libraries to celebrate. We will be celebrating with a special offer on chargeable items, with up to half price on DVD and CD hire between Saturday 8 and Sunday 23 February.

 

Why not also tell a friend, relative or neighbour why you love your library and get them to join the library. They will be able to discover fantastic services like our new eMagazine and eNewspaper services.

 

You can also get involved with the day on Twitter using the hashtag #CambsShelfie, or posting on Facebook 'shelfie' photos. Include a message about why you love your library.

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eMagazine and eNewspaper services - now available

Enjoy digital magazines and digital newspapers free of charge from Cambridgeshire Libraries.

These new services allow you to read and download 40 top magazine titles and a number of daily national newspapers on your computer, smart phone or tablet.

  

Find these services through our eLibrary Services page. Check out our eBook and eAudio book services while you're visiting the website.

eTech events - try before you buy!

Ebooks

Our series of eTech events, supported by John Lewis, continues with sessions taking place at St Neots Library and Huntingdon Library

 

Drop in and get free expert advice from the staff, try out a tablet or e-reader, discover what they can do. There's no pressure to buy, as this event is purely to inform the public.         

 

Recommended read, February 

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Looking for inspiration when choosing your next book? Our Hot new booksAuthor profile of the month and Top 100 popular authors provide a great place to find your next best read. The lists also included eBook recommendations.

 

Why not visit our Reading page to find out how you can join a local reading group?

 

Premium Poster Service

What's On in Central Library

Central Library is pleased to announce the launch of its 'Premium Poster Service' the service gives customers the opportunity to display posters in a prominent location at competitive prices, starting from �10 per month.

 

 Spaces are booking up fast. Contact us to find out how to book your space.

Civil War re-enactment at the Cromwell Museum

Museum

Lord John Robartes Regiment of the Sealed Knot will be bringing a cannon to the museum, and pulling it through the streets of Huntingdon to demonstrate artillery of the period. 


The event starts from the museum at 10.30am, Saturday 15 February. Admission to the museum is free.

 

Re-enactors will be on hand to answer questions about their activities.   

EngAge in the Afternoon and the Improve Your English Reading Group present ...

Cambridge International Card Games Exchange!

 

An opportunity to try your hand at new card games from around the world and a chance for Central Library's Improve Your English reading group (and everybody else) to practice their language skills in a relaxed and fun setting. 

 

Come along to the 3rd Floor of Central Library, 05 March, 4.30-6.30pm.

Lion Learners at Sawston Library

Meet some amazing animals and hear their stories. Lion Learners will be bringing some furry, cuddly, creepy, crawly, slippery, scaly animals to Sawston Library.

 

Please note numbers are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment!

Have you tried a Rhymetime event?

Free Rhymetime events take place across the county. They are a fantastic way to meet other parents and carers while having fun with your little ones (for babies from birth to 18 months). 

 

Histon Library and Barnwell Road Library are looking for new members. Come along and join in the fun!

 Forthcoming events and activities

Calendar 

Click on your local library to discover what events and activities are coming up in the next few months.

 

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Littleport Library
Bar Hill LibraryMarch Library
Barnwell Road Library, CambridgeMilton Road Library, Cambridge
Buckden LibraryPapworth Library
Burwell LibraryRamsey Library
Cambourne LibraryRock Road Library
Central Library, CambridgeSawston Library
Chatteris LibrarySawtry Library
Cherry Hinton Library, CambridgeSoham Library
Comberton LibrarySt Ives Library
Cottenham LibrarySt Neots Library
Ely LibraryWarboys Library
Great Shelford LibraryWhittlesey Library Learning Centre
Histon LibraryWillingham Library
Huntingdon Library and ArchivesWisbech Library
Linton LibraryYaxley Library

 

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