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An exhibition by Jane Gower, Omi Pharncote and Jenny Purrett. The three artists connect with the landscape and each other through walking, drawing and making. Free Entry. The Gallery is open during normal library opening hours.
Songs and rhymes suitable for under 5's and their grown ups. Free - Just turn up.
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Cyanotype is currently enjoying a bit of a resurgence. In this era of environmental concern, many alternative process photographers have turned to the blueprint to satisfy the need for analogue process. For retired adults only.
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Meet your friends and play Minecraft. No dynamite allowed! Bring your own tablet or use one of ours (limited availability). For ages 6+. Free- Just turn up.
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A friendly and informal group talking about all things menopause. Adults only. Free. Just turn up.
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While Birtley Library is under refurbishment we will be delivering Rhymetime at Birtley Family Hub (Harras Bank). 9.30am - 10am. Free- Just turn up.
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This session will also cover the safe use of the laser cutter and how you can use it independently. Adults only. Participants must have basic keyboard and mouse skills.
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Songs and rhymes for the under 5's (term time only) With optional Toddler Time at Family Hub afterwards. Free. Just turn up.
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Sharing books and stories with young children can help to build good language and listening skills and give them a head start when they begin school. Suitable for under 5s.
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Take a closer look at our collection.
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25 spaces availableCost Free
Join us to take a book for a walk in the woods! Adults only.
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9 spaces availableCost Free
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Join us to chat about books, choose what to read next and recommend some fantastic books. For ages 8-12 years. Free- Just turn up.
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Create a personalised design with Canva, use the digital equipment to print this on to a mug and ceramic coaster. Perfect for gifts or for your home. For ages 16+ Participants must have basic keyboard and mouse skills.
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5 spaces availableCost £10.00
Adults only. Family historian Margaret Hedley follows the fortunes of Hannah's family from the beginning of the 19th Century up to the pit closures in the East of Durham in the 1960s.
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Our creative writing group is friendly, welcoming and supportive. Adults only.
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Songs and rhymes suitable for under 5's and their grown ups. Free. Just turn up.
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Join library staff in creating origami butterfly garlands. All materials provided. Adults only.
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9 spaces availableCost £2.00
A talk with Lucy Adlington about her new book Four Red Sweaters. Join us as she recounts stories of friendship, survival and resilience in the Holocaust. For ages 16+ £7 - Pre-booking essential
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92 spaces availableCost £7.00
Learn some simple origami techniques with our skilled library staff.
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9 spaces availableCost £3.00
Join artist Omi Pharncote for a botanical inks workshop. Adults only.
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Celebrate National Unicorn Day and make your own unique unicorn. Suitable for 5 - 9 years.
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4 spaces availableCost £2.00
Reading Groups are a great way to meet people who enjoy talking about books. It's a perfect way to recommend books to others and discover new authors. Join us on the first Monday of the month at 2pm. A small annual subscription fee applies.
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