Friday, 13 May 2011

Groups and activities at the library

Most people who use Ainsdale Library will know that there's a lot more to it than just books. As a community hub it also hosts a great many activities and groups, which this blog is going to be highlighting. Here are a few of them - keep checking back for more information, and don't forget to join the Facebook page. You can also use the FOALS calendar by following the link on the right.

Rhyme time:
  • Tuesday (run by Kings Meadow Sure Start) children age 0 - walking at 10-10.30am, walking - 4 years at 10.45-11.15
  • Wednesday: 2.00pm
  • Friday: 10.00am

Reading Groups:

Once a month:
Wednesday Morning: 10am: 4 May, 8 June with more dates to follow
Wednesday Evening: 7pm: 20 April, 18 May, 15 June

Crossword Club: Every Monday at 10am

CHAT Group (Coffee Hour And Talk - for people, families and carers suffering from Dementia): 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11-12.

Dominoe Club: For people coping with stroke. Games for adults. Every other Monday at 2pm.

Games Night: family games for all. Every Wednesday evening.

Hopefully coming soon:
Knitting Club - young people taught and helped to knit by adults volunteers

Also:
Fit To Read; Reading scheme - children read 6 books and part take in 4 sporting activities (more details at Library).
Summer Reading Scheme - annual reading scheme with lots of prizes this years theme is the Circus (more details to follow).


There's a lot more going on at the library, so please drop in and ask - and if you know of something that isn't on this list, please email FOALS on friendsofasindalelibrary@gmail.com and tell us!

Thursday, 12 May 2011

Minutes and Administration

Minutes from last night's Executive Committee meeting can be found here.

Please note that minutes of meetings as well as other administrative documents can be found by clicking on the 'Minutes and FOALS administration' link to your right.