Cambridgeshire Libraries 

May 2016  
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Brave New Reads 2016

Discover six brilliant books and join the conversation this summer.  

 

Chosen by readers, for readers, Brave New Reads recommends outstanding books and helps you get more from your reading.  

 

With plenty of author events, book clubs, writing workshops, and lots of opportunities to chat online, Brave New Reads has something for everyone.

 

Taking place in libraries in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, in bookshops across the counties, and online (#BraveNewReads) - there are lots of ways for you to get involved.
New opening hours reminder 
Central, Ely, Huntingdon, March, St Neots and Wisbech libraries have new opening hours.

Bank holiday information
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All Libraries and Library Access Points will be closed on the following day for the bank holiday:
 
Monday 30 May, Spring bank holiday
 
Automated Telephone Renewal
Due to a decline in use, the automated telephone renewal service is no longer available. You can renew your books online using the 24 hour renewal service or the Sorcer Mobile library app.

Alternatively, customers can also renew items during office hours by calling 0345 045 5225.
Warboys Library refurbishment works
Warboys Library will be closed for refurbishment from Thursday 19 May to Friday 3 June 2016, reopening on Saturday 4 June 2016. Alternative services can be found online.

We apologise for any inconvenience.
St Ives Book Jam 
Come and meet 15 award winning authors and illustrators at The St Ives Book Jam on Saturday 14 May 9.30 - 4.30pm at St Ives Corn Exchange and St Ives Library. Enjoy a whole host of amazing activities on the day. Listen to stories, learn to draw amazing characters and handle a spider with Lion Learners, listen to authors and illustrators talking about their books and make some exciting crafts.

To find out more, ask at your local library or visit the website. 
Dementia Awareness Week, 15 - 21 May
Dementia Awareness Week, 15 - 21 May, encourages people to confront their worries about dementia. Dementia Friends will be giving information sessions as part of the initiative:

Cambridge Central Library - Tuesday 17 May, 11.30am - 4.30pm
Ely Library - Wednesday 18 May, 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Huntingdon Library - Tuesday 24 May, 2.30pm - 3.30pm

More information can be found on the Dementia Friends website   
The Book's the Thing
The Book's the Thing is Hamlet by William Shakespeare, but as it's never been seen before. The show will tour UK libraries in Spring 2016, coinciding with the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. A fast-paced hour-long play performed by a cast of three, newly adapted from the original text by Tom Cuthbertson and Kelly Eva-May.

The tour visits St Ives, Cambourne and Chatteris Library. Book now  

Linton Children's Book Festival 
As part of Linton Children's Book Festival, we'll be running a 'Library Lions!' event for under fives on 17 May, 2pm -2:30pm.

There will be craft sessions and stories. We'll also have Brian the Linton Bookfest Lion helping out!

New for Spring from the British Film Institute National Archive
Discover a wealth of film and television at the BFI Mediatheque, located on the 3rd floor at Central Library.  Recent additions include Shakespeare on Film, a rich collection of classic televised plays spanning five decades; more for the Beautiful Things collection, exploring LGBT lives on screen; and the newly curated collection, The Romance of Rail. 

Browse the catalogue, select a title of your choice, sit back and enjoy!
Pathfinder events at Huntingdon Library
Join staff from the RAF Wyton Heritage Centre, Pathfinder Collection for the first of two talks on the Pathfinder Force the target-marking squadron of Bomber Command who led the way during the Second World War. The talk will take place on 6 May at Huntingdon Library, 2pm - 3.30pm.

A second talk, The Bombing Missions - Berlin and Peenemunde Raids, will take place on 20 May, Huntingdon Library, 2pm - 3.30pm.
Arts Alive events
More Arts Alive in Libraries events this month!  Sue Welfare's crime writing workshop will take place at Sawtry Library, 14 May, 1pm - 4pm.

 

Recommended Read, May

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Looking for inspiration when choosing your next book? Our Hot new books and eAudio books, Author profile of the month and Top 100 popular authors provide a great place to find your next book. 

 

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

 
Have you put your items in the right recycling bin?
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Residents are being asked to put the right material in the food and garden recycling bin after plastic and bio-bags, clothes, plant pots and even toasters have been found. Last year it cost the County Council £220,000 because people put the wrong thing in the bin.

If you are unsure what goes in the bin please visit the RECAP website. 

 Forthcoming events and activities

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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


Bassingbourn Library Access Point
 Bottisham Library Access Point Melbourn Library Access Point
 Fulbourn Library Access Point Somersham Library Access Point
Gamlingay Library Access PointSwavesey Library Access Point
 Haddenham Library Access Point Waterbeach Library Access Point
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