Alexandra Park Library

Alexandra Park Road, London, N22 7UJ Tel: 020 8489 8770Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9 to 7, Sat 9 to 5 and Sun 12 to 4

Special Events

Summer Reading ChallengeJoin our ‘Space Hop’ summer reading challenge and win a small prize each time you read a book. Certificates are awarded to children who finish the challenge. Open to readers up to 12 years.

During the summer we will be offering a range of activities at the library:

Craft: Flying SaucersThursday 5th August, 2.00 to 3.00pmSpecial Session: Dreamcatchers. Themed around children’s favourite books, with alien finger puppets and alien pictures.Thursday 12th August, 2.00 to 3.00pmCraft: Space ScapeFriday 13th August, 2.00 to 4.00pm. Max 10 children.Pippins Puppets – all welcomeThursday 19th August, 11.00 to 11.45amCraft: Make a Space MobileThursday 19th August, 2.00 to 3.00pmEgbert the Space Explorer – he sings songs, tells stories…Monday 23rd August, 2.00 to 3.00pmCraft: Alien Face MasksThursday 26th August, 2.00 to 3.00pm

Board GamesCome and play scrabble, ludo, draughts, or snakes and ladders! Monday 3.30 – 5.30 pm, Tuesday 3.30 – 5.30 pm and Saturday 10.00 – 1.00 pm

Movers and Shakers’ A half hour session incorporating songs, rhymes and baby signing, instruments, bubbles and parachutes! Tuesdays 10.30 to 11.00 am for 12 months and under, Fridays 10.30 to 11.00 for toddlers. Please call Gaby on 07817 420392 to book.

Children’s Book Club There will be no book club in August. Our next meeting will be Friday 24th September.Under 5s Story Time and Singing Mondays 10.30 to 11.00amStay and Play Bring your children for a play session and story. Wednesdays 10.30 to11.00amChildren’s Craft Every Thursday from 3.00 to 4.30pm – see our holiday programmeFree Health Check – Book your place for a free health check, which includes bone density, body fat percentage, water content and basal metabolic rate. Phone the library to book.Thursday 26th August.Alexandra Park Library Community ChoirRehearsals will resume on Wednesday 8th September. Please contact the library if you are interested in joining.Senior Citizens’ Coffee MorningEvery Thursday from 10.30am to 12.00noon

First ByteBasic computer skills classes, running every Friday 3.00 to 4.00pm. Please call the library to book your place.FAPL Book Club Little Boy Lost by Margharita LaskiWednesday 11th August at 3.45pmArt Exhibition – to 6th August - Harry Horne Roberts10th August to 31st August – Nora Marloufi Portrait Drawing ClassEvery Thursday from 7.00 to 9.00pmPlease call the library for details.

Tagore Centre at Alexandra Park Library

Talk – ‘Rabindranath and the Vaishmava Imagination in Art and Poetry’Sunday 1st August, 3.00 pmAnnual B-B-Q – at Debden Campsite. Please phone for details.Sunday 15th AugustRabir Ranga/Rabi niye Ranga – Reading and skits from Tagore’s writing.Sunday 29th August, 3.00pm

HALS (Haringey Adult Learning Service)

2nd Floor, Wood Green Library, High Road, N22 6XD HALS offer a range of courses available for people over the age of 19

HALS Autumn Course Guide Out Now! Courses starting in September, October, and November 2010

Well-Being Courses CPCAB Introduction to Counselling Hatha Yoga: General, Gentle and Intermediate Pilates Qi Kung Chi Kung Tai Chi Salsa (New course) Start Singing

Creative Art Courses Drawing and Painting with Mixed Media

Business and Work Computerised Payroll: Sage Line 50 Computerised Accounts Level 1 & 2 Booking–Keeping and Accounts Level 1&2 Small Business Start Up Business Finance Level 1 (New course)

Employability Skills Workshops Writing a Curriculum Vitae Effective Job Search Skills Completing Application forms Getting Ready for Job interviews Assertiveness and Effective Communication Speaking in Public with Confidence

English for Work Preparation for Work

Improve your Literacy and Numeracy courses English and Maths

First Step in ICT First Step Mouse & Keyboard First Steps Using a Computer; First Step Internet & E-mail Get On-line

Microsoft Applications for Beginners Introducing Word; Introducing Excel; Introducing Word and Excel

(CLAiT Option))

Accredited courses, New ECDL Essentials, ECDL Extra Word Processing; ECDL Extra

Spreadsheet Software; ECDL Extra Presentation Software;

Media & Digital Technologies Introducing Digital Photography; Introducing Photoshop;

Photoshop Projects; Introducing Illustrator; Illustrator Projects (Greig City Academy) Web Design Projects Part 1 and 2

Languages Beginners 1 French, Italian, Spanish, Turkish and German Beginners 2 French, Spanish and German Beginners 3 French and Spanish Improver 1 Spanish Improvers 2 French and Spanish Conversation French, Spanish and Italian

Family Learning – learn new skills and help your child or grandchild to learn in a fun and friendly way.

For more information contact La Shanta Beaton on 020 8489 4772 or visit the HALS Reception on the second floor of Wood Green Library.

Early enrolments available on some courses

10% discount available for members of Haringey Libraries and

Haringey Registered Carers.

For Information:• Enrol on the ground floor reception, Wood Green

Central Library• Call 020 8489 2500• Pick up a programme guide from any Haringey Library• Check online at www.haringey.gov.uk/halsprogramme

Highgate Library

1 Shepherds Hill, London, N6 5QJ Tel: 020 8489 8772Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 Sat 9-5

SPACEHOP

The Summer Reading Challenge2010

Happy Earth Celebrate the blue planet and find out how to make a smiley earth Tuesday 3 August, 2.30 to 4 pmLost in Space Walk around the solar system and find the missing star in a treasure hunt that’s out of this world!Tuesday 10 August, 2.30 to 4 pmUFO Encounter Make your own mask and create galactic space creatures, aliens, astronauts etcTuesday 17 August, 2.30 to 4 pmDreamcatchers CraftCreate alien finger puppets and alien picturesWednesday 18 August, 2 to 3 pm

Egbert, the Space ExplorerAn entertaining journey through the Solar System. All the children will get rocket balloons to take home!Tuesday 24 August, 11 am to 12 noonStarship Troopers Make your own Star Name badgeThursday 26 August, 2.30 to 4 pm

Libraries for Health

Meditation classesClasses will resume in SeptemberFor more info. contact Heruka Centre: 020 8455 7563info@meditateinlondon.com| www.meditateinlondon.comFree Health Training SessionsCommunity health Trainers are available to give confidential advice on becoming more active, losing weight, stopping smoking, and eating a healthier diet. For more information or to book an appointment call: 020 8442 6298IAPT – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Anxious, depressed or feeling low book an appointment on: 0208 275 4032 or contact iapt@haringey.nhs.uk

Woodla

nd Garden Events

For more information call the library

Children’s Activities

Story Time Every Monday 10.30am to 11.00amFamily Drop in Every Friday 2.30pm to 4.30pmSing & Play Every Wednesday from 11.00am to 12.00noonKumon Maths & English Contact Manju 020 8202 7088 Mondays 3.45pm to 5.45pm & Wednesdays 3.45pm to 5.45pmFrench For Children Saturdays 10.00 to 10.30am Contact Kate on 079123 07928Bookstart Book Crawl Awards for children 0 to 4 years old

Adult Events

Drop-In Italian classSuitable for intermediate and advanced learnersWith native speaker tutor Every Tuesday from 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Open Book: Highgate Library Reading GroupLast Monday of the month at 6.00 pm Next meeting: Monday 24 August 2010Open Film: Highgate Library Film ClubLast Tuesday of the Month at 7.00pm Next meeting: “The beat that My heart Skipped”Tuesday 31 August 2010 First Byte Computer Sessions for Adults Wednesdays 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Egbert, the Space ExplorerAn entertaining journey through the Solar System. All the children will get rocket balloons to take home!

Performing at all libraries

Hornsey Library

Haringey Park, London, N8 9JA Tel: 0208 489 1118Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9 to 7, Sat 9 to 5 & Sun 12 to 4

Special Events

Talking Pictures Film Night: JCVD (2008) cert:15Thursday 5th August 7:00pm @ the Original Gallery, Hornsey Library. Call 0208 489 1419 to book your place. Exhibition: Bob Krascheckfrom Wednesday 11th August 2010 The Original Gallery, Hornsey Library

Special Events for Children

Space Hoppers Summer Reading ChallengeReading Challenge runs through the Summer until the 1st September 2010. Call 0208 489 1428 for further information.Pippin Puppets Present : Henry and the Mars Bear.A spaceship lands in a wood with a bear from Mars on board.. Suitable for 3years and above.Tuesday 3rd August 2.00pm-2.45pm. Make an ‘Alien Landscape’ in wax. Create a beautiful work of art with Margaret. Over 5’s. Thursday 5th August 2.00pm-3.00pm.Make an Alien Finger Puppet with Maddy. Over 5’s.Friday 6th August 2.00pm-3.00pm.Einstein’s Underpants - and how they saved the world!Come along and meet author Tony McGowan to discuss his new book. For 7’s and over. Books will be available for sale, for signing by the Author on the day. Tuesday 10th August 2.30pm-3.15pm.Into the Space craftCreate your own Space Picture by splattering and paintingSuitable for ages 2 – 6 Wednesday 11th August 2.30- 3.30Art Workshop for Teens with Michael.Wednesday 18th August2.00pm-3.00pm.

Egbert the Space Explorer. Come and go on a journey through space with songs and balloon

rockets!Monday 23rd August 11.00am-12.00Make your own Alien Puppet with Anna. Fun for the over 7’s. Tuesday 31st August 11.00am-12.30.

Children’s Activities

Story Time Every Monday 10.30 to 11. 00amDad’s Drop In Storytime for Dads and childrenSaturday 7th August 11.00 to 11.30am Hornsey’s Teen Book Group resumes September 2010Chatterbooks Reading Group resumes after the Summer Holidays on Saturday 4th September 2010

Adult Activities

Sunday Yoga Class resumes Sunday 29th August 12noon to 1.15pm. Bookings: 07779 594 985 Talking Book Group1st Monday of the month. 11.00am Resumes 6th September 2010. Call Neil Harvey on 0208 489 1425 for details.Make Friends With A Book A different kind of book group, where we read, talk and share together. No need to read in advance. Join in as you wish. Every Monday 2.00 to 4.00pm.Please telephone 0208 489 1429 for details.First Byte Computer Sessions for complete beginners (10 weeks) Tuesdays or Wednesdays 11.00 to 12.00 noonCall Vicky 0208 489 1413/1429 for bookings. Word for Word Poetry Writing WorkshopTuesdays 1.00 to 3.00pmContact: Runilla 07969 86 2323 or Catherine 07805 977 853 Word for Word Creative Writing WorkshopsContact: Brian Doherty 020 8340 5974Wednesdays 1.00 to 3.00pmWord for Word Novelists Group Contact: Hilary Bailey, hilary@hilarybailey.wannadoo.co.ukWednesdays 3.00 to 5.00pmTheatre for Mankind creative writing and performance workshopsLast Thursday of every month 3.00 to 6.00pmInformation: tel: 0208 443 4643, 0208 891 3443, or email: tfmankind@hotmail.co.ukSenior Citizens’ Drop In Friday 13th August 11.00am to 12.30Call Neil Harvey on 0208 489 1425 for detailsLondon North Stanza Poetry Writing GroupFriday 2nd July 5.00 to 6.45pmKnitting: The Knitter Natter ClubEvery Saturday 11.00am to 12.30

Call Elena on 07967 336128 to bookHornsey Reading Group Resumes Saturday 4th September 2010 3.00pmSeptember Title: Pigs in Heaven by Barbara KingsolverPlease telephone 0208 489 1429 for details

HALS at Hornsey Library

Creative Art Courses Art Mixed Media Workshop Portrait Drawing Workshops

Health and Well-Being Qi Kung

10% discount available for members of Haringey Libraries, and

Haringey Registered Carers.

For Information:• Enrol on the ground floor reception, Wood Green

Central Library• Call 020 8489 2500• Pick up a programme guide from any Haringey Library• Check online at www.haringey.gov.uk/halsprogramme

Early Enrolments are available

Autumn enrolments from Wednesday1st September to Saturday 11th September 2010

Main advice and enrolment sessions At

Wood Green Learning Centre, 2nd Floor at Wood Green Library

Wednesday 1 September 10:00 – 7:00pmTuesday 2 September 10:00 – 7:00pmThursday 3 September 10:00 – 7:00pmSaturday 5 September 10:00 – 3:00pmMonday 7 September 10:00 – 7:00pmTuesday 8 September 10:00 – 7:00pm

Wednesday 9 September 10:00 – 7:00pm

Thursday 10 September 10:00 – 7:00pmSaturday 11 September 10:00 – 3:00pm

Marcus Garvey Library

1 Philip Lane, London, N15 4JA Tel: 020 8489 5309Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7, Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 12 - 4

Health Checks

Health ChecksWednesday 11th August 11.00am to 5.30Information and booking contact 0208 489 5350IAPT - NHS Support ServiceMondays 12.00 to 5.00pm, Thurs & Fri 9.00 5.00pmLast Thursday of the month 9 to 11 am & 1.00 to 5.00pmTo book call 0208 442 6888 or iapt@haringey.nhs.uk

Special Children’s Events

E.T. The Movie, The Twentieth AnniversaryThursday 12th August 2.30 – 4.00pmLimited places – bookings essential!Call the Children’s Library on 0208 489 5360 Space Chimps 1, The MovieThursday 26th August 2..30 to 4.00pmLimited places – bookings essential!Call the Children’s Library on 0208 489 5360

Children’s Activities

Story time and sing-along for Pre-school ChildrenEvery Monday 10.30 to 11.30 amMessy Morning for under 5s Every Tuesday 10.30am to 11.30amYoung Adult Reading GroupCall the Children’s Librarian for details on 020 8489 5360Tuesday 31st August 4.30 to 5.30pmStay and PlaySing along & play for Pre-school ChildrenEvery Thursday 11.00 to 12.00noonArt and Craft for Children over 5Every Friday 3.30 to 5.30pmCome & Play for Pre-school ChildrenDressing up clothes and toys for childrenEvery Friday 10.00 to 12 noonChatter books - Children’s Reading Group ages 8 - 10Saturday 21st August 2 to 3 pmChildren’s Traditional Board GamesEvery Saturday 2 to 4 pm

Dads & Kids Drop In Story session for children and Dads/Male carersSaturday 28th August from 11.00 am to 11.30am

Adult Activities

Marcus Garvey Book GroupWill be discussing Espresso Tales by Alexander McCall SmithTuesday 24th August 7.00 to 9.00pmContact Neil on 07813976429Senior Citizens’ Drop In Tuesday 10th & 24th August 11.00am to 12.30pmContact Neil on 07813976429Age Concern Haringey Drop in advice session for older peopleTuesdays 9.30am to 12.30pmBengali Book Club Last Thursday of the month 11.00am to 12.30pmContact Nazma on 0208 489 5309Sankofa Reading Group Discussing Glorious by Bernice L McFaddenFriday 27th August 6.00 to 7.00pm - contact 020 8489 5350First Byte Computer Sessions for Adults Every Tuesday 2.00 to 4.00pBookings contact library 020 8489 5309U3A - University of Third Age - Poetry Reading3rd Wednesday of the month 2.00 to 3.00pmCHRYSALIS Support Group Information for Carers, families & friends of people with Drugs & Alcohol Addiction - contact Bubic 0208 808 6550Building Confidence & Self Esteem CourseFor all enquiries contact HALS on 0208 489 2500

Space Chimps 1, The Movie

Thursday 26th August

2..30 to 4.00pm

E.T. The Movie, The Twentieth AnniversaryThursday 12th August 2.30 – 4.00pm

Muswell Hill Library

1 Queen’s Avenue, London, N10 3PE Tel: 020 8489 8773Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 & Sat 9-5

Adult events

Safer neighbourhoodsFriday 13TH 6.00pm to 7.00pm Muswell Hill TeamFriday 20th 6.00pm to 7.00pm Fortis Green Team

Muswell Hill Library Book ClubWill be discussing Liza of Lambeth by Somerset MaughamMonday 23rd 6.15pm 7.30pm.Contact the library in advance to participateThe Knitter Natter Club Knitting group for beginners . Every Saturday .THIS IS NOW TAKING A BREAK UNTIL AUTUMN.Confidential Counselling & Psychosexual Therapy Every Friday 3-5pm Contact 07817375031 to book in advanceMuswell Hill Library Reading GroupWill be discussing The White Queen by Philippa GregoryFriday 20th 12.15pm 1.15pmFirst Byte Computer Sessions for Beginners Fridays 10.00am to 12noon. 6 Week course.To register contact the library.

Childrens events

Messy Morning (term time only)Every Wednesday 10.00am to 12noonChatterbooks Reading Group Fortnightly Tuesday 4.00pm to 5.00pmStory time for under 5’s Saturdays 11.00am to 11.30amMuswell Hill Toy Library Every Monday from 2.00pm to 3.30pmEvery Thursday & Friday from 9.30am to 12noonMUSWELL HILL TOY LIBRARY SUMMER EVENTSPlease ask at the Toy Library for details. Tickets are needed for these events.

Childrens summer events in the library

Dreamcatchers Space Hop Craft Workshop -all ages welcome. Wednesday 11th August 2.00 to 3.00pm –Space Hop Crafts Wednesday 18th August 10.00 to 12.00 All ages welcome.Egbert the space explorer workshop Thursday 26th August 2.00 to 3.00pm all ages welcome.

St Ann’s Library

Cissbury Road, London, N15 5PU Tel: 020 8489 8775Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 and Sat 9-5

Children’sActivities

Toy Library Monday & Saturday from 10.00 to 12.30noonOK club for children 5-11 Every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the monthKumon Maths & English TuitionMonday & Wednesday 3.30 to 6.00pmLet’s play the WIIFridays 5.00 to 6.30pmStory Time for the under 5’s Stories from around the worldEvery Wednesday 2.30 to 3.00pmStay and Play Child Minder & Carer Drop inSing & rhyme with musical shakers whilst sharing and enjoying books. Wednesdays 10.30 am to 11.15amBooked Up! Children’s Book Club Every two weeks on a Thursday.4.00 -4.45pm Call the library for details Phasca Homework Club Every Thursday& Fridays 4.30 to 6.00pm

Special childrens events

Dream Catcher session – finger puppets Thursday 19th August 2.00 to 3.00pm

Puppin Puppets Tuesday 24th August 2.00 to 2.45pm

Egbert: the Story Teller Tuesday 31st August 2.00 to 3.00pm

Adult Activities

Line Dancing for AllIn the Community Hall every Tuesday 2.00 to 4.00pmTiverton Cypriot Elderly & Disabled GroupEvery Wednesday from 10.00am to 2.00pmScrabble for Adults Every Tuesday from 1.00pm to 2.00pmFirst Byte Computer Sessions for Adults Every Monday & Thursday 2.00 to 3.00pmVenture Club for the Blind and Partially-sightedEvery Friday from 12.30 to 3.00pmSenior Citizen Computer Drop In. This session is for first time users. Every Friday 11am to 12noon

Saturday afternoon book group No need to read in advance. . Call library for details

Gardening Club Needs you! Have you got an hour to spare between 11.00am to 1.00pm Call the library for details Age Concern Keep Fit ClassesEvery Tuesday 10.00 to 11.00am & Thursday 10.00 to 12noon Knitting for All every Saturday 3.30-4.45pmLearn how to read a pattern and make fabulous garments, in a warm friendly atmosphere, come and share ideas and meet new people! Please call the library for details

HALS at St Ann’s Library

Get On-lineThursday 13:00 15:00 Start 4th November

Start IT EmailThis course will introduce you to using the email. Set up your own web based email account00 to 3.00pm Starts 23rd September

Bite Size: Introducing WordThis course is designed for people with basic computer skills and will allow you to gain confidence in using Microsoft WordThursday 10:00 to 12.30 Starts 16th September

Introducing Word (CLAiT)Continuation course from Bite size Word, this practical course will follow the CLAiT syllabus with an option of sitting the exam if you wish.Thursday 1.00 to 3.30pm Starts 14th October

PilatesSuitable for beginners and those with experience of Pilates. Pilates is an all empowering mind and body workout designed to improve your muscle control, flexibility, strength, breathing and posture.Friday 10.30 to 12.00noon Start 17th September

Drawing and Painting and Watercolour This course covers basic materials, techniques and approaches to drawing and painting with watercolour pencils. You will explore methods to improve drawing from observation as well as using your imagination to create interesting compositions

Friday 1.00 to 3.30pm Starts 24th September

Stroud Green Library

Quernmore Road, London, N4 4QR Tel: 020 8489 8776Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 & Sat 9-5

Regular children’s events

Tuesday:Rhyme time 2.30 to 3.00pm

Wednesday Drop-in: 9:30 to 11:30am Toys and songs for all to enjoy (Singing 11.00 to 11:30)ThursdayStory time 11:00 to 11:30amFriday Messy afternoon craft activity 2.00 to 3:30pm Bookstart Book Crawl Awards for children 0 to 4 years oldDo you like reading but don’t know what to choose? Do you want your child to read books but aren’t sure which ones?

Get help choosing children’s books from your librarian.

Special children’s events

Join the Space Hop Summer Reading Challenge!Read 6 books over the Holidaysand get a prize for each book

you read!

Street DanceLearn to Street Dance with professional dance teacher Jo Bakhurst Suitable for ages 6-16 Monday 2nd August 2.00 to 3.00pmMake and decorate Alien biscuitsFriday 6th August 2.00 to 3.30pmComic book design Create your own story and turn it into a comicSuitable for ages 6+ Thursday 12th August 2.00 to 4.00pm

Make an alien friendCraft event Friday 13th August 2.00 to 3.30

Drama class with fun and gamesSuitable for ages 6+ Tuesday 17th August 10.00 to 12.00pmPippin PuppetsA performance of their latest production ‘Henry and the Mars bear’ Suitable for ages 3-5Wednesday 18th August 2.00 to 2.45Dreamcatchers Story time and craft eventHear your favourite stories and make alien finger puppets Friday 20th August 2.00-3.00pmEgbert the space explorerSing songs and listen to stories with Egbert and watch him make balloons Wednesday 25th August 2.00 to 3.00pmMake your own ‘Man on the moon’Listen to the story ‘Man on the Moon’ and make your own astronaut using recycled materials Friday 27th August 2.00 to 3.30pmHave your portrait drawn by a local artistHave your portrait drawn by artist Mei-Yim-Low currently exhibiting her work at Stroud Green Library.Please ask at the enquiry desk or phone 0208 489 8776 for more information.

Adult events

Exhibition- Paintings by The Stroud Green Art ClubLearn to crochet with SoniaThursday 19th August from 1.30 to 2.30pmFirst Byte Computer Sessions for AdultsEvery Monday from 10.00 to 12.00noonCoffee Morning Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 10.30 to 12.00noonReading Group.The next meeting will be Thursday 12th August. The book will be Roseanna by Maj SjowallHow to read to your child.Learn to engage your child when reading a story and discover which books will capture their attention. Thursday 26th August 2:00 – 2:45pmStroud Green Residents Association Meeting There will be no meeting in August.Contact kit.greveson@googlemail.com for details

Wood Green Library

High Road, London, N22 6XD Tel: 020 8489 2700Opening Times: Mon to Fri 8.45-7, Sat 9-5 & Sun 12-4.00

Summer Fun for Children

Space Hop Craft for all agesFriday 30th July 10.00 to 11.30amEgbert the Entertainer – Join Egbert in story time, singing and even get a balloon rocket model! Wednesday 4th August 2.00 to 3.00pmDreamcatchers – Create Alien Finger puppets and pictures!Thursday 5th August 2.00 to 3.00pmInsect Encounters Monday 9th August 2.00 to 2.45pmEinstein’s Underpants – and how they saved the world! Come and meet Anthony McGowan to discuss his new book. Books will be available to buy and have signed. Tuesday 10th August 4.00 to 4.45pmMake an Alien Mask – Scare your friends with creative designs!Thursday 12th August 2.00 to 3.00pmPippin Puppet Show “Henry and the Mars Bear”Monday 16th August 11.00 to 11.45amOff to the Moon! Make your very own rocket.Friday 20th August 2.00 to 3.00pmStar Gazing  Make a whole glittering galaxyThursday 26th August 2.00 to 3.00pmMake an Alien Stencil Fun for over 5’s.Monday 30th August 2.00 to 3.00pm

Summer Events for Young People

Art Workshop Tuesday 3rd August 2.00 to 3.00pm (to be confirmed)Digital DJ Workshop Wednesday 4th August 2.00 to 3.00pmMonopoly Thursday 5th August 2.00 to 3.00pmWii Session Friday 6th August 10.30 to 12.00pmCraft Workshop Friday 6th August 2.00 to 3.00pm

Digital DJ Workshop Wednesday 18th August 2.00 to 3.00pmMonopoly Thursday 19th August 2.00 to 3.00pm

Wii Session Monday 23rd August 10.30 to 12.00pm

Art Workshop Tuesday 24th August 2.00 to 3.00pm (to be confirmed)Quiz to Guess Who Wednesday 25th August (time to be confirmed)Games Session Thursday 26th August 2.00 to 5.00pm

Children’s Activities

Play & Stay Session Every MondaySinging 10.30 to 11.00am; Play Session: 11am to noonStory time for under 5s Every Weds 11 to 11.30amKumon Maths & English Tuition Call Bindu 020 8362 0960Summer term will end Tuesday 10th August 4.00 to 6.00pm and will restart Saturday 28th August 9.00am to 2.00pm

Adult Activities

Alcohol Awareness Drop InGain information and advice about the misuse of alcohol and the range of support services. Saturday 14th August 9.00 to 2.00pm and 21st August 2.00 to 5.00pm.

Stroke Information Drop InAnyone needing information on such as prevention, management, rehabilitation and more. Every first Wednesday of the month, 4th August 11.00 to 2.00pmBusiness AdviceMondays 11.00am to 4.00pm. Booking essential 020 8489 2780Energy Doctor Drop-InDrop-in for free one-to-one advice on how to save energy and money off your bills! Ask the Energy Doctor about heating, insulation, grants, energy efficient appliances and micro-renewables in the home. Free energy-saving items also available.3rd Wednesday of every month, 18th August 12.00 to 2pmWood Green Reading Group New members welcomed. Please contact Linda for details on 020 8489 2771 Utter Writing GroupDo the write thing – come and meet other open minded writers for creative workshops. Every fortnightly on Saturdays, 7th and 21st August 11.00am to 1.00pm. £3per class (free first trial session)Bengali Writers Group Friday 6th August 4.00 to 6.30pmUrdu Poetry Group Saturday 7th August 2.00 to 5.00pmPension Service Advice - by appointments only Wednesdays 12.00 to 3.00pm. Call 0800 917 914 9 Age Concern Drop In Thursdays 9.30 to 12.30pmOlder People’s Drop In Friday 27th August 2.00 to 4.00pmMacmillan Cancer Support Information Drop InWednesday 4th August, 1.00 to 3.00pmHealth Checks Wednesday 4th August. Please call to book 020 8489 2500

Let’s Get Together Knitting, sewing, crochet and arts workshops for all ages.Every Thursday 1.30 to 4.00pmStretch your Mind, Stretch your Body Every Monday 2.30 to 3.30pm and every Wednesday 10.00 to 11.00am. Contact KiKi 07903 582 883 for more info. Different Strokes Every Monday and Wed. 10.00 to 1.00pmCall John on 020 8340 4359Hatha Yoga Class Every Monday 1.00 to 2.00pm; £6 per class. Please contact Marie Flore: 020 8341 0414Quit Smoking Drop In Every Wednesday from 12.00 to 2.00pm Weight Watchers Thursdays 12.00 to 1.30pm Call 0845 345 1500 IAPT – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Appointments only. Contact 0208 442 6888 or iapt@haringey.nhs.uk Every Mon, Tues & Weds 1.00 to 5.00pm.Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism DialoguesOur lives are infinitely precious.  To not attain a state of absolute happiness in this lifetime is a great loss.  Our Buddhist practice exists so that we can attain indestructible happiness.Tuesday 3rd August 10.00 to 11.00am Saturday 21st August 1.00 to 2.00pmWorking Links Employment Support and Advice As part of the Altogether Better programme to help you get the right skills for the right job. Every Thursday 2.00 to 5.00pmFirst Byte computer sessions Every Tuesday and Thursday 9.00 to 11.00am - Booking essentialBasic Computer Club Drop In Every Wednesday 11.00 to 12.00pmHU3A – Haringey’s University of the 3rd AgeEvery Tuesday 1.00 to 3.30pm in Community RoomEvery 1st Wednesday of the month 12.45 to 2.45pm in the GalleryEvery 2nd Tuesday of month for Drama Sessions 11 to 1pm in GalleryTheatre for Mankind Regular, monthly workshops in creative writing and performance Examines as well as openly discusses all aspects of contemporary theatre. Wednesday 18th August 2.00 to 5.00pmFor information please contact 020 8443 4643, 020 8891 3443

SELECTED SPECIAL SUMMER CHILDRENS EVENTS

DREAMCATCHERS SESSIONS. Maddy will be creating alien finger puppets and alien pictures.

Thursday 5th August. 2.00pm-3.00pm. Wood Green Library. Friday 6th August. 2.00pm-3.00pm. Hornsey Library. Wednesday 11th August. 2.00pm-3.00pm. Muswell Hill Library. Thursday 12th August. 2.00pm-3.00pm. Alexandra Park Library. Friday 13th August. 11.00am-12.00. Marcus Garvey Library. Wednesday 18th August. 2.00pm-3.00pm. Highgate Library. Thursday 19th August. 2.00pm-3.00pm.St Ann’s Library. Friday 20th August. 2.00pm-3.00pm. Stroud Green Library. Wednesday 25th August. 2.00pm-3.00pm. Coombes Croft Library.

This year’s PIPPIN PUPPETS show is called ‘ Henry and The Mars Bear’ and is aimed 3-5 year olds and involves a spaceship landing in a wood with a bear from Mars on board. The spaceship has broken down but is magically repaired by the wizard and the children.

Tuesday. 3rd August. Hornsey library. 2.00pm-2.45pm. Thursday 5th August. Coombes Croft. 11.00am -11.45am. Monday 16th August. Wood Green Library. 11.00am-11.45am. Wednesday 18th August. Stroud Green library. 2.00pm-2.45pm. Thursday 19th August. Alexandra Park Library. 11.00am-11.45am. Friday 20th August. Marcus Garvey Library 2.00pm-2.45pm. Tuesday 24th August. St Ann’s Library. 2.00pm-2.45pm.

EGBERT will sing songs, tell stories and give children balloon rocket models. His sessions last for an hour.

Wednesday. 4th August. Wood Green Library. 2.00pm-3.00pm. Friday. 6th August. Marcus Garvey Library. 11.00am-12.00. Monday. 23rd August. Hornsey Library. 11.00am-12.00. Monday. 23rd August. Alexandra Park Library. 2.00pm-3.00pm Tuesday 24th August. Highgate Library. 11.00am-12.00 Wednesday 25th August. Stroud Green Library.2.00pm-3.00pm. Thursday. 26th August. Muswell Hill Library. 2.00pm-3.00pm. Friday. 27th August. Coombes Croft library. 11.00am-12.00. Tuesday. 31st August. St Ann’s. 2.00pm-3.00pm.

Please see the library pages for other children’s events being held in August, or contact your local library