Bournemouth Library

Oooh, we do love a good treasure hunt! Why not pop into Bournemouth Library and take part in the Dorset Moon Treasure Hunt? Find the book covers on display around the library and you could win a prize! Speak to staff on the first floor help desks for more details and your entry sheet. The hunt runs until the 29th June 2019.
#DorsetMoon #SummerReadingChallenge #SpaceChase

Need some help applying for jobs? Why not pop along to the job club at Bournemouth library between 13:30 and 16:00 each Thursday? Free use of computer for up to 3 hours - and free printing (for job applications)!
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The July meeting of the Family and Local History Club (Fri 5th July at 2pm) will look at Using the British Newspaper Archive which is now available via the library eresources. Cost £2 per session; no need to book - all welcome.
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Come and join us in the Pavilion Ballroom for a very special beach-themed Wriggle and Rhyme - from now until 11:45!

Even when summer days are grey and overcast (or even raining!), you can still pop along to Bournemouth Library to browse and read!

On Wed July 3rd at 11am the Aspects of History group at Bournemouth Library will hear a talk entitled "Seal and Hardy Architects" by James Weir. Seal and Hardy designed many of Bournemouth's most iconic buildings. The talk will last for an hour; afterwards there will be tea and coffee and the chance to ask James about his talk.
#BournemouthLibrary #AspectsOfHistory #Buildings

CREATION STATIONS ... ON TOUR! Join us to celebrate Dorset Moon and launch this year's Summer Reading Challenge, Space Race.
Create your own animation, make alien slime, navigate the surface of the moon or build a space craft, on Sat 29th June at Bournemouth Library. No need to book - drop in between 10.30am-12pm or 1.30pm-3pm. All ages are welcome; under 8's must be accompanied by an adult.
#BournemouthLibrary #CreationStations #DorsetMoon #SummerReadingChallenge #SpaceChase

Congratulations to the winners! One young author was described as having read almost all the books in the children's section of her local library! Could you claim that? Come along and try! #BournemouthLibrary #500words #MakeYourMark

Favourite gadget broken? Your 'go-to' clothes need some tlc? Then pop along to the Repair Cafe on the second floor of Bournemouth Library on Sat 15th June between 2-4pm. Please contact the Repair Cafe via their event page if you need further details. #BournemouthLibrary #RepairCafe

Here is your chance to #MakeYourMark on the Poetry Wall of Bournemouth Library! Write a poem on the theme of "Share the World" and email to admin@bournemouthlibraries.org.uk
#BournemouthLibrary #MakeYourMark #PoetryWall #ShareTheWorld

Writing: Making Your Mark,an exhibition from the Living Knowledge Network of the British Library, will be on the 1st floor of Bournemouth Library until 12th July. It looks at the history of writing and considers its future in the digital age. Come along and browse the boards, or have a go at our worksheet challenges. #BournemouthLibrary #LivingKnowledgeNetwork #MakingYourMark

As part of the Festival of Learning, Bournemouth Library will be hosting "Tabletop Chemistry", an opportunity to learn about chemistry through games. It's for everyone aged 8+ on Saturday 15th June from 2-4pm. No booking needed - just turn up!
#BournemouthLibrary #FestivalOfLearning #Chemistry #Games

We're hoping for good weather on Tues. 18th Jun 2019 between 11 and 11:45am on the beach beside Bournemouth Pier! The little ones (& their grown ups!) from across the BCP area are invited to a traditional seaside-themed Wriggle and Rhyme on the Beach. Bring your own musical instruments, dress up if you want to and come ready to sing and take part in a number of seaside themed songs and rhymes. (If there is bad weather, the event will take place in Pavilion Dance.) #BCPLibraries #BournemouthLibrary #WriggleAndRhyme #Songs #Rhymes

Remember to pop along to the The Family and Local History Club at Bournemouth Library on Friday 7th June at 2pm for a talk entitled "An Introduction to Family History" by David Gynes, chairman of the Dorset Family History Society. The cost is £2 and includes tea and coffee and a chance to chat with David. #BournemouthLibrary #FamilyAndLocalHistoryClub #LocalHeritageZone

Come and find out more about the volunteering opportunities in the BCP area between 10am and 1pm tomorrow, 5th June. #BournemouthLibrary #Volunteering

Bournemouth Library are holding a special Pyjamarama Toddler Time on Wednesday afternoon from 2:15-2:45pm. Will the staff come in their pyjamas? Come along to find out!
#BournemouthLibrary #ToddlerTime #BookStart #Pyjamarama

Want some help with accessing our ebooks, eaudiobooks or emagazines? Why not pop along to the 1st floor of Bournemouth library between 2pm and 4pm on Tuesday 5th June where a member of staff will be available to help. #BournemouthLibrary #eresources #ebooks #eAudioBooks #emagazines #cloudLibrary #BorrowBox #rbDigital