Celebrate Adult Learners’ Week, the UK’s largestnational learning campaign, with Leicester Libraries.

Visit your local library for exciting opportunities ineducation and learning, access to information, adviceand guidance and a chance to try something new.

Events, activities and taster sessions are free butas some can be very popular, please check with the library in advance as you may need to book a place. For bookings, telephone the library or drop in.

The list of over 50 events and activities takingplace during the week can also be viewed atwww.leicester.gov.uk/libraries

Try something new! Over 50 free events andactivities at Leicester Libraries

For further details:W: www.leicester.gov.uk/librariesE: libraries@leicester.gov.ukT: 0116 252 6762 or visit your local library

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Leicester Libraries

Aylestone Library Richmond Rd0116 283 2540

Aylestone Library

Aylestone Library

Beaumont LeysLibraryBeaumont Way0116 299 5460

Beaumont LeysLibrary

Belgrave LibraryCossingtonStreet0116 299 5500

Belgrave Library

Belgrave Library

Belgrave Library

Braunstone LibraryBraunstone Avenue 0116 299 5476

Braunstone Library

Library Date & Time

Mon 14th2.30pm – 4pm

Thurs 17th10am – 2.30pmFri 18th 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Thurs 17th2.30pm

Tues 15th10am – 12 noon

Tues 15th5.30pm – 6.30pm

Mon 14th 2pm – 3.30pm

Wed 16th2pm – 3.30pm

Thurs 17th 5.30pm – 6.30pm

Fri 18th 10am – 12 noon

Tues 15th 4.30pm – 6pm

Thurs 17th1.30pm – 6pm

CV Workshop

IT for Beginners

Aylestone ParkTalk & Walk

Story Café OpenSession

Choir in an Hour

BU Remembered

Are You Part ofthe UgandanAsian Story?

Choir in an Hour

Paper CraftWorkshop

Homework Help

Junk MusicWorkshop andOpen Afternoon

Get practical advice on creating asuccessful CV. Booking essential.

One-to-one introductory trainingsessions with library staff.

Join Aylestone Park Local HistoryGroup for personal reminiscences oflife in Aylestone, followed by aguided walk around the local area.

Interested in creative writing butnot sure where to start? Drop in fora taster session.

Did you watch the Military Wives choirand wonder if you could ever dothat? Find out at our taster session.

If you were connected in any wayto the BUSM factory in Belgrave,come along to an informal sessionto share memories and developfriendships.

An informal session, led by LeicesterMuseums. Share your memories ofmoving from Uganda and the earlyyears of living in Leicester.

A new singing workshop suitablefor men and women. Learn a fewsongs, introduction to two-partsinging and a feel-good singing opportunity!

Create and decorate a mini pocketalbum. No craft skills needed, beginnerswelcome. Booking essential.

Would you like to help your childwith their homework but don’tknow where to start? Get help andadvice from our experienced homework help worker.

Taster sessions in jewellery makingand lots more.

Event Title InformationWin a Sony e-Reader!

All library members who attend an Adult Learners’ Week event at our libraries and complete an evaluation form will be eligible to win a Sony e-Reader in our prize draw!An e-reader will let you access any of the hundreds of e-books available free through

Leicester Libraries (for prize draw terms and conditions, visit www.leicester.gov.uk/libraries)

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Evington Library200 EvingtonLane0116 221 1286

Evington Library

Evington Library

Evington Library

Evington Library

Fosse LibraryMantle Road0116 225 4995

Fosse Library

Fosse Library

Fosse Library

Fosse Library

Hamilton LibraryMaidenwell Avenue0116 221 2790

Hamilton Library

Library Date & Time

Mon 14th2pm – 3.30pm

Tues 15th10am – 12.30pm

Tue 15th6.30pm – 8pm

Wed 16th10am – 12 noon

Fri 18th9.30am – 1pm

Wed 9th – Sat 19thDuring libraryopening times

Mon 14th10am – 12 noon

Wed 16th3.30pm – 5pm

Fri 18th 11am – 12 noon

Sat 19th2pm – 3.30pm

Tue 15th10.30am –11.30am

Tue 15th11.30am –12.30pm

Evington Remembered

University ofLeicester Drop-inInformationSession

Meet AuthorJim Keeble

Crafty Crafts

Open UniversityDrop-in Session

Exhibition ofPhotographs

Family Historyon the Internet

Creative CardMaking: FloralGreetings

Growing up inLeicester in the‘30s and ‘40s

Ukelele Workshop

Beautiful Hanging Baskets

Lights, Camera, Action!

Explore Evington through old photographs with local historianCynthia Brown – why not bringalong your own old photographs?

Have you always wanted to go touniversity but ‘missed out’ due tovarious reasons? Find out howgaining a degree or certificate qualification can be possiblethrough part-time study.

Author and scriptwriter Jim Keebletalks about his new book andscriptwriting for ‘Silent Witness’ and‘Trail and Retribution’.

Have fun using fabric and beads.Booking essential.

Find out about Open Universitycourses.

An exhibition of photography bymembers of the Fosse Co-op Camera Club.

Taster session led by staff, usingfree resources available in LeicesterLibraries, including Ancestry (Library Edition). Booking essential.

An interactive workshop with AngelaCutting, exploring a variety of cardmaking techniques.

An interesting talk by Colin Cook on his childhood, growing up in theNewfoundpool area.

Got a uke and no idea how to playit? Learn a few simple chords andplay some tunes, from ‘AmazingGrace’ to ‘Anarchy in the UK’. Bringyour own uke to this fun session.

New Shoots Gardening Group willdemonstrate how to plant and carefor beautiful hanging baskets thissummer.

Heard of YouTube but not sure whatit’s all about? A demonstration toshow you what you can find onYouTube - music, film clips, jokesand much more!

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Hamilton Library

Hamilton Library

Hamilton Library

Highfields Library98 MelbourneRoad0116 299 5494

Highfields Library

Highfields Library

Highfields Library

Highfields Library

Highfields Library

Highfields Library

Library Date & Time

Wed 16th10am – 5pm

Thurs 17th 7.30pm – 8.30pm

Fri 18th (weeklythereafter)11am – 12 noon

Mon 14th 3pm – 5pm

Tues 15th10am – 12 noon

Tues 15th, 22nd& 29th 1pm – 3pm

Wed 16th10am – 1pm

Wed 16th3pm – 5pm

Thurs 17th1pm - 4pm

Fri 18th2pm – 4pm

Giving Blood

How to Lookyour Best!

Spoken EnglishSession

Be Clear onCancer

Come Dinewith Us

Textile PanelsWorkshop

PersonalHealth Plan

University ofLeicesterDrop-in InformationSession

Open UniversityDrop In Session

Digital Skillsand DigitalTechnology forSilver Surfers50+

Have you thought about being ablood donor but never actually gotround to it? Or unsure of what it involves? Drop in to this informationevent with the National Blood Service to find out more.

Learn how to look your best at thisbeauty session.

Informal sessions where you canmeet people and just chat, boostyour confidence and brush up onyour language skills.

Many cancers are treatable if theyare diagnosed early enough. Learnwhat signs and symptoms ofbreast, bowel and lung cancer tolook out for at this drop-in session.Community Campaign Coordinatorswill offer advice and information.

Find out about authentic Caribbeanand Indian dishes using our cookerybook collection. Learn about thedifferent spices and ingredientsused and bring along your ideasand tips. Booking essential.

Looking at museum objects for inspiration, help to create beautifultextile panels to decorate the library. Booking essential.

Health trainers will be available tohelp you set achievable goals,check your weight and BMI, offerhealthy eating advice and directyou to relevant services available.

Have you always wanted to go touniversity but ‘missed out’ due tovarious reasons? Find out howgaining a degree or certificate qualification can be possiblethrough part-time study.

Want to get a qualification that willhelp you develop or change yourcareer? Get information and adviceto guide you to the right Open University course and what financialassistance is available.

Learn to place files on a USB stick,transfer pictures from your camera,put music on a CD or MP3 player,set up an email account or use ascanner. Bring along your own cameraor USB stick. Booking essential.

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Knighton LibraryClarendon ParkRoad0116 299 5477

Knighton Library

Leicester CentralLibrary Bishop Street0116 299 5401

Leicester CentralLibrary

New Parks Library321 Aikman Avenue0116 229 8200

New Parks Library

Rushey MeadLibraryLockerbie Walk0116 266 5112

Rushey MeadLibrary

Rushey MeadLibrary

Rushey MeadLibrary

Library Date & Time

Mon 14th – Fri 18thLibrary openingtimes

Tues 15th 1pm – 4pm

Mon 14th12 noon – 2pm

Thurs 17th9pm – 10.30pm

Tues 15th 1pm – 3pm

Wed 16th 5pm – 6.45pm

Sat 12th10.30am –11.30am

Mon 14th 2pm – 3.30pm

Wed 16th10am – 11.30am

Thurs 17th 1pm – 3pm

University ofthe Third AgeInformation &Display

Quilting Workshop

University ofLeicesterDrop-in InformationSession

Spooky Lock In

Still Life Painting

WarHammer

Bhangra

Creative Writing

IT Taster

Soft TouchWomen’s Textile Group

U3As are self-help, self-managedlifelong learning co-operatives forretired older people, providing opportunities for members to sharelearning experiences in a widerange of interest groups and to pursue learning for fun.

Informal instruction in quilting andthe opportunity to make a really bigquilt together! Bring your own materials if possible.

Have you always wanted to go touniversity but ‘missed out’ due tovarious reasons? Find out howgaining a degree or certificate qualification can be possiblethrough part-time study.

Spend a scary evening at the library with a tour of the hauntedbasement followed by candlelitspooky stories with the Book Doctor.Bring along your own scary storiesto share. Booking essential, bringyour library card to the library tobook your place.

Love to be able to paint but lackthe confidence? Have a go andlearn some easy techniques.

Fancy reliving your youth? Or justwondered what WarHammer wasall about? Join the young people ina battle to defend New Parks Library against a Zombie attack!

Enjoy a special Bhangra session forexercise and keeping fit.

Learn some tips on how to getstarted with your own creative writing.

Learn to use the scanner and burnCDs.

Learn new techniques in crafts andtextiles and meet with otherwomen in your area.

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St Barnabas LibraryFrench Road0116 299 5450

St Barnabas Library

St Barnabas Library

St Barnabas Library

Southfields LibrarySaffron Lane0116 299 5480

Southfields Library

Southfields Library

St Mathews Library50 Malabar Road0116 223 2085

St Mathews Library

WestcotesLibraryNarboroughRoad0116 299 5510

Library Date & Time

Mon 14th10am – 12 noon

Tues 15th10am – 1pm

Thurs 17th 10am – 1pm

Fri 18th10am – 12 noon

Mon 14th10.30am – 12 noon

Tues 15th2pm – 3pm

Fri 18th10am – 11am

Mon 14th & Tues 15th10am – 12 noon

Fri 18th1pm – 3pm

Fri 18th10.30am – 12 noon

Introduction to the Internet

Head Massage

Grants for yourNeighbourhood

Digital Session

CV Workshop

Uploading Pictures fromDigital Cameras

Card MakingWorkshop

Make your ownScrapbook/Photo Album

Digital Skillsand DigitalTechnology forSilver Surfers50+

Poetry Please

Get an introduction to surfing theweb, email etc. Suitable for beginners.

A taster session for Indian HeadMassage.

Get information and advice on grantsavailable for your neighbourhood.

Learn to scan and save old and newphotographs on CD and USB stick.

Brush up an existing CV or compilea new one. Bring in your education/employment history and staff willhelp you create your CV on thecomputer and print it for free.

Bring in your digital camera (plusany lead/s) and we’ll show you howto upload images from it to a computer, then save it onto a CD or memory stick and even print aphoto or two!

Come and demonstrate your creative skills in designing greetingcards or let staff show you how.Using simple techniques, make effective cards to take home with you.

Preserve your memories, photos, stories or memorabilia in a speciallydesigned scrapbook / album. Bringalong any photos or memorabilia(tickets, certificates, letters etc.) youwould like to include. Booking essential.

Learn to place files on a USB stick,transfer pictures from your camera,put music on a CD or MP3 player, setup an email account or use a scanner.Bring along your own camera or USBstick. Booking essential.

Want to write poetry but don’t knowwhere to start? Get tips at this poetryworkshop to get you started. Bookingessential.

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