We're currently seeking Summer Reading Challenge volunteers aged 13-25 to help over the summer break. Visit the Summer Reading Challenge web page for more information.
Upcoming Events:
British West Indies Regiment and King African Rifles in The Great War
CREATIVE FAMILY WORKSHOPS
The BWIR & KAR project are offering a series of free half term family workshops at Central Library - funded by the Heritage Fund. The workshops frun from 10.30am-12.30pm.
Tuesday 28 May - Commemorative Stamps
Wednesday 29 May - Framed Maps
Thursday 30 May - T-shirt with a Peace Message
Friday 31 May - Medals & Badges
All children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult.
The Human Story Theatre is touring the UK this summer and we're excited to bring you three performances at Milton Keynes Libraries. The shows have been funded by Arts Council England and locally by the Community Foundation, Olney Town Council and Stony Stratford Town Council.
Connie's Colander by Gaye Poole
Connie’s Colander is a two hander drama by Gaye Poole which intertwines a mother and daughter’s journey through dementia. Connie is a retired domestic science teacher. Emily, her daughter, is enjoying hosting her first TV cookery show, Connie’s Colander, bringing her mother’s recipes onscreen and up to date.
Sensitively, with humour and tenderness this newly written play traces the evolving relationship throughout their lives, and the impact of Connie’s Alzheimer’s. Can their relationship, and the TV show, survive?
There is also a 20 minute Q&A session after the performance with information and stories of living well with dementia from
specialists.
Wednesday, 15 May ~ 7-8.15pm at Stony Stratford Library
Tickets available from Stony Stratford Library (01908 562562)
Thursday, 16 May ~ 6.30-7.45pm at Central Library
Tickets available from the Enquiry Desk at Central Library (01908 254050)
Tickets are free and must be booked in advance at the host library as numbers are limited. Cash donations on the night are most welcome and Human Story Theatre is a registered charity.
The show is suitable for adults only (ages 18+) and not suitable for someone with dementia as it might be upsetting.
You can find more information and news about the show by visiting Human Story Theatre on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
The Inside and Out Exhibition is on the first floor at Central Library. Visit us during May to see this engaging collection of acrylic paintings by Tanya Hutchinson.
Join us for drinks, nibbles and crafts on the following Wednesdays between 7-9pm (late arrivals are welcome):
24 April 2019
29 May 2019
26 June 2019
Bring your own craft project and/or enjoy the planned group activity.
Reserve your place at Olney Library - there's a £5 charge to be paid on the evening.
These evenings are brought to you by the Friends of the Library in Olney (FoLiO) and all profits will be donated to FoLiO's Craft Clubs and activities.
Children's Hours offer staff led stories, songs and crafts along with educational toys. The libraries are closed to the public during these sessions and are used exclusively for families attending the Children's Hour.
Sessions cost £2 per child on the door and no advance tickets are required.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASSES at Central Library
Alternate Thursdays ~ 10.30am - 12noon
English conversation classes are for anyone who would like to practise and improve their English as a second language, gain better skills for study or employment, or just get on in everyday life.
Everyone is welcome to join us on the day and you don't need to register. If you'd like to know more you can phone 01908 254050 or speak to library staff.
2 May
16 May
30 May
13 June
27 June
11 July
25 July
8 August
Please note that the classes are led by library volunteers and are not part of any ESOL curriculum.
IELTS - International English Language Testing System
IELTS is the world's proven English language test and can be accessed online at all Milton Keynes Libraries and from your computer at home. For more information, visit the eLibrary web page.
Join us for this free club at Woburn Sands Library. It's open to everyone regardless of your chess playing abilities - we can even throw in some tuition if you'd like!
ACTIVITY HATCH SESSIONS at Woburn Sands Library
Saturdays 10am-12noon
Self-service play activities for children of all ages encouraging youngsters to visit and enjoy the library. There will be Duplo, toys, drawing and colouring, books, HappyLand, cutting and sticking ... fun in all shapes and sizes!
Everyone is welcome to join us.
Please note that parents/carers must remain with their children during this activity.
(Sessions are free to attend but voluntary donations are welcome)
COMPUTER HELP SESSIONS IT Buddies are waiting to help you
If you'd like a little guidance about about using computers, the internet, your iPad, tablet or phone, setting up emails or have any computer related questions you'd like answered, we have amazing volunteers called IT BUDDIES ready to help you.
HOOKED ON BOOKS CLUB
11.30am - 12.30pm at Olney Library
If you are between 7-13 years old and love books this is the club for you! Lydia regularly visits Olney Library and has started this free monthly club with all kinds of book related fun with a different theme each month.
* Games and Puzzles * Reading and Reporting * Colouring and Crafts * Investigations * Character Dress-up * Sketching * ... and lots more!
The club sessions run on the third Saturday of each month and we hope you'll join us at one of the sessions:
BRING YOUR OWN BOOK!
Monthly Book Chat Group at Newport Pagnell Library
Do you have a book that you would love to share with others? The Book Chat Group meets once a month on a Monday evening at 5.30pm. Everyone is welcome - just come along on the night and bring your favourite book! The next meeting dates are:
13 May 2019
3 June 2019
For more information, please contact Newport Pagnell Library on 01908 610933. The library is closed on Mondays and group members meet at the Riverside door at 5.30pm for entry.
Expert John Hanson is offering free 20 minute consultations to help you with research into your Family History. Sessions are held on Thursdays between 4.15-7.30pm and need to be booked in advance by phoning 01908 254051 or emailing Central Library.
23 May 2019
20 June 2019
18 July 2019
Family History sessions always prove very popular and we would recommend booking early!
John has extended his sessions to include other libraries and is also offering free 20 minute consultations on Tuesdays between 10.30am and 1.30pm at the following libraries:
11 June 2019 - Wolverton Library (Book on 01908 312812)
FoLiO (Friends of the Library in Olney) support Olney Library with many activities and have lined up another amazing programme of talks for 2019. Download your copy of the events (PDF, 134KB) and save the dates.
LIVING WITH JASPER, A DEAF SPANIEL
Monday, 3 June 2019 ~ 7.30pm
The next talk brought to you by the Friends of Olney Library will leave you a little in love with Jasper, a deaf spaniel as Maggie Taylor tells you about her life with Jasper.
Contact Olney Library in advance to register and secure your place (01234 711474) or book online.
The Friends of Stony Stratford Library bring a variety of activities and events to Stony Stratford Library. Watch this space for the latest updates. More details to follow for future events - save the dates!
Future dates with more information to follow:
Talk by Sue Ledwith on 'Women and Trade Unions' - Tuesday, 18 June 2019
NEW TOWN NOSTALGIA - MK at Play, Back in the Day
12 March - 18 May 2019 at Central Library
Visit the Discover MK Showcase on the first floor at Central Library to see this exhibition by Living Archive.
This latest exhibition is a nostalgic celebration of how Milton Keynes had fun in the 80s and 90s. And it’s all about YOU!
Are you of the generation whose idea of a good night out was pre-drinking at The Barn or the City Duck followed by a boogie at The Point? Did you go shopping in Woolworths and C&A? What about rollerskating at the Agora?
We think this exhibition will bring back some fond memories – festivals, nightclubs, roller discos, big gigs at the Bowl, street parties, carnivals and much much more.
Stop by Central Library and see if you can spot yourself in the photos!
If you'd like to find out more about the archaeology of Milton Keynes, then take time to see this mini-exhibition on the first floor at Central Library. From Ichthyosaurs to gold and secret gardens - there's always something new to learn about MK.
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