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Events at Higham Ferrers

February 21, 2012
Events at Higham Ferrers

Book sale of donated and ex-library books plus some audio materials on Saturday 25th February, lasting for two weeks. There will be a demonstration of silk painting by a local artist Rosemary Wright on 25th February between 10am and 12pm. Please drop...
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‘The Conservationist’ by Nadine Gordimer

February 20, 2012
‘The Conservationist’ by Nadine Gordimer

It seems that opinion was very much divided about The Conservationist, and some people hadn’t managed to read it to the end. Indeed one person gave up after four pages because of his complete disgust with the author’s use of … Continue readin...
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Award-winning author Alan Moore at Central library

February 17, 2012
Award-winning author Alan Moore at Central library

Alan Moore reads from his work in progress ‘Jerusalem’, a book that explores the historic heart of Northampton. Followed by a Q & A session with the author. 7.30pm on Wednesday 14th March in the Carnegie room, Central library, Abington … ...
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Corby library celebrates National Libraries Day

February 16, 2012
Corby library celebrates National Libraries Day

On 4th February 2012, libraries throughout the country celebrated the first National Libraries Day. This was a nation-wide celebration of libraries, designed to highlight the importance of libraries and reading. People were encouraged to use their loca...
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‘Twist’ again and a fashion show at Long Buckby

February 15, 2012
‘Twist’ again and a fashion show at Long Buckby

Twist – again! Long Buckby library’s evening with James Hornsby performing Twist was so well-received and left many people disappointed that they couldn’t get tickets. Good news! There will be a repeat performance on Thursday 8th Marc...
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Greek language café at Hunsbury library

February 14, 2012
Greek language café at Hunsbury library

Off to Greece or the Greek islands? Why not brush up on your holiday Greek at our free Greek language café, every Thursday at Hunsbury library, from 10.00am to 11.00am (starts 23rd February)? Booking essential. Phone 01604 702830 or e-mail … Con...
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‘Twist’ at Wollaston library

February 14, 2012
‘Twist’ at Wollaston library

To mark Charles Dickens’ bi-centenary in 2012 the Friends of Wollaston library proudly present: ‘TWIST’                          on Tuesday 28th February 2012 at Wollaston library: 7.30 – 9.00pm  (including 15 minu...
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Wootton Wise Owls – next meeting

February 13, 2012
Wootton Wise Owls – next meeting

Wootton Wise Owls’ next meeting is Thursday 16th February 2012, 2.00pm – 4.00pm, at Wootton Fields library. Come and meet Sue Lang of The Beesness. Sue will be talking about bee keeping and honey production and giving some demonstrations.  The...
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Art / drawing drop-in at Weston Favell

February 13, 2012
Art / drawing drop-in at Weston Favell

Want a chance to be creative? Draw from a still life, or photo? Join local artists Anne Rhodes, Pat Storey and Neil Pengelly at the drawing drop in on 16th February, 10 am-12noon, in Weston Favell library All ages welcome. … Continue reading →
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Stories at Weston Favell

February 9, 2012
Stories at Weston Favell

Stories from around the world with Steve Dimmer Weston Favell library, 16th February, 11am-12noon. Booking is advised! Please contact the library to book: westlib@northamptonshire.gov.uk, or 01604 403100 Filed under: Northamptonshire Libraries Author ...
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Wollaston library in February

February 9, 2012
Wollaston library in February

Please click on the link below for details of what’s going on at Wollaston library in the rest of February. Wollaston events in February Filed under: Northamptonshire Libraries Children's Events, Northamptonshire Libraries Events
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‘Twist’ at Towcester – an evening of Dickens

February 8, 2012
‘Twist’ at Towcester – an evening of Dickens

Towcester library will be celebrating Charles Dickens  bi-centenary  with a production of “TWIST” – an evening with Charles Dickens, on 29th February 2012 7.30-9pm. Tickets are £5 each. James Hornsby, a Northampton-based professional acto...
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Children’s book sale at Daventry library

February 8, 2012
Children’s book sale at Daventry library

Friday 10th February, with a 50% discount for Friends of Daventry library. Filed under: Northamptonshire Libraries Book Sales, Northamptonshire Libraries Children's Events, Northamptonshire Libraries Events
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February events in the Kettering/Corby area

February 7, 2012
February events in the Kettering/Corby area

Please click to open a document which details what’s going on across the Kettering/Corby area in February. What’s on – February 2012 Filed under: Northamptonshire Libraries Book Sales, Northamptonshire Libraries Children's Events, Nor...
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Hunsbury library celebrates National Libraries Day

February 3, 2012
Hunsbury library celebrates National Libraries Day

Saturday 4th February 2012 :: 10am-12pm Craft for children, Friends promotion, refreshments … Please join us.  Everyone welcome. Filed under: Northamptonshire Libraries Children's Events, Northamptonshire Libraries Events, Northamptonshire Libr...
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Events at Brixworth in February

February 2, 2012
Events at Brixworth in February

Scrapbooking & Crafts Club – friendly informal group would welcome new members. Meets one Saturday morning a month from 10:00am -12:00pm upstairs at Brixworth library – next meeting Saturday 11th February. Cost approx £4 to cover cost material...
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Celebrate National Libraries Day at Corby library

February 1, 2012
Celebrate National Libraries Day at Corby library

Corby library will be celebrating National Libraries Day on Saturday 4th February and we would like to encourage library users both old and new to go along to their local library. Every visitor to the library will receive a ticket to … Continue ...
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Sue Bentley at Weston Favell library

January 30, 2012
Sue Bentley at Weston Favell library

Please click on the image below for details. Filed under: Northamptonshire Libraries Author Events, Northamptonshire Libraries Children's Events, Northamptonshire Libraries Events
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Hunsbury drama group for young adults…

January 27, 2012
Hunsbury drama group for young adults…

Are you aged between 12-18? Interested in drama? Then come to our new drama group! Alternate Saturdays, starting 28th January, then 11th and 25th February.   For more information call Hunsbury library (01604 702830) or e-mail rgasson@northamptonshire....
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‘Black Orchids’, by Gillian Slovo

January 26, 2012
‘Black Orchids’, by Gillian Slovo

Feelings were very mixed about this novel – some people enjoyed it as a superficial read but, if we were looking for a book with more depth, we would perhaps have chosen something else. Gillian Slovo has written many books, … Continue readi...
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Help for jobseekers at Central library

January 24, 2012
Help for jobseekers at Central library

Looking for a job? Then come along to the Job Club Xtra on Friday 27th January, 10am- 2pm, at  Central library, Abington Street, NN1 2BA. Job Club Xtra is designed for jobseekers to meet with local companies and discuss job … Continue reading &#...
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