July news & events from Southwold Library

Talk by Nancy Stevenson, author of Beach Hut People

Monday, 15th July, 11am @ Southwold Library

Free event, no need to book.

Have you ever wondered about the people who choose to spend summer days in their beach huts in Frinton and Walton? Maybe you’ve taken pictures of the huts and chuckled at their cheeky names? Perhaps you’ve peeked inside their open doors? Possibly you’ve paused and said hello to the people who are drinking tea outside?  In her book Nancy Stevenson sets out on a journey to discover a little more about the people who inhabit these ‘sheds by the sea’ and the pleasures of a day at the hut.

‘A charming snapshot of a slice of the British seaside, the humble beach hut, their occupants, and a tiny corner of Essex serving here as a brilliant microcosm for a larger story about our island nation’s idiosyncrasies.’ Travis Elborough

‘Nancy Stevenson has stepped behind the familiar candy-coloured, bucket-and-spade world of the seaside beach hut to discover a much more profound relationship chalet-users have with the wide skies and careless pleasures of the seashore, and where the family hut is a precious repository of childhood memories, handed down from one generation to the next.’ Ken Worpole

Come and listen to Nancy talk about her research, her book and the experiences of fellow beach-hut-loving areas just like Southwold!

Nancy will be signing copies of her book, Beach Hut People.

Animal-themed crafts for kids

Every Tuesday of the summer holidays, 11am and 2pm @ Southwold Library

No booking required.

• 23rd July – Dogs! Wiggly eye dog suncatchers, dog bookmarks, French bulldog plate and more!
• 30th July – Llamas! Llama magnets, Rainbow llama weaving, llama scratch art and more!
• 6th August – Insects! Jumping grasshoppers, fuzzy spider decorations, insect bookmarks and more!
• 13th August – Birds! Bird wands, wooden swans, rocking bird and more!
• 20th August – Butterflies! Butterfly planes, butterfly bracelets, butterfly magnets and more!
• 27th August – Sloths! Sloth keyrings, sloth doorhangers, paper plate sloths and more!

Free crafts provided by the Friends of Southwold Library.

Sea-life crafts games and fun for all the family

Thursday, 25th July, 11am and 2pm @ Southwold Boating Lakes and Tearoom

Make a colour in fuzzy sea-life magnet, a flying-fish glider, a weaving shark and much more!

Free stories, games and fun.

Reading Quest: where will reading take you this summer?

Reading Quest is an exciting opportunity to get the whole family involved in reading and making memories this summer! The challenge is open to children of all ages and all reading abilities.

Every week during the summer holidays, our staff and volunteers will be on hand to chat to children about the activities completed each week and the exciting books they’ve read. While visiting the library, children can collect a weekly reward and a new stack of books to enjoy at home.

Visit your local library from 13th July to collect your free map and start your quest!

Realise Futures Walk-in Advice and Guidance

Every Thursday, 10am–12noon @ Southwold Library

Do you have a learning disability/autism? Do you need some support, advice or information?

Come along to one of our walk-in advice and guidance sessions. There is no need to book an appointment. Our advisors will talk to you about the support you need. We can provide advice, guidance and information on housing, employment, benefits, training, money, travel, safety, health, bills/letters and social.

Please contact: Anita Fiddy, Service Locality Co-ordinator (East) – tel: 07598 582955; e-mail: anita.fiddy@realisefutures.org.

Blyth Poets ‘The Isle is Full of Voices’

Friday, 5th July, 2.15–3.30pm

First Friday of every month.

Free event, no booking required.

A poetry group meeting at Southwold Library. All welcome to read or just listen. We invite contributions of original work or well-loved poems. Refreshment break in the Canteen.

Mah-Jong Group

Friday, 12th and 26th July, 2.15–4.15pm

Second and fourth Friday of the month.

£1 per person.

Can you play Mah-Jong? Do you want to learn? Come along and join the group at Southwold Library.

Scrabble Club

Thursday, 11th July, 2.15pm

Second Thursday of every month.

Free event, no booking required.

All equipment supplied. Refreshment break in the Canteen.

Crochet Club

Every Wednesday, 2.15–4pm

£2 each.

A friendly group for all abilities of crocheter. Barbara will be on hand to teach beginners, add to your crochet skills or troubleshoot problems. Or just bring along your latest project and crochet together. Bring your own equipment or Barbara can supply at a price. Refreshment break in the Canteen.

Lego Club!

Sundays, 12.15–1pm

Free event, no booking required.

Open to kids (and adults) of all ages. This summer, we’re building: Crazy Creatures. All donations of Lego welcome.

Adults: Would you like to help with Lego Club? Just ask staff.

Southwold Library Reading Group

Thursday, 25th July, 6.30pm @ Southwold Library

Free event, no booking required.

This month, we are reading: Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris. Pick up a book at Southwold Library – tel: 01502 722519; e-mail: southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.

Baby Bounce and Tot Rock

Every Sunday and Tuesday, 10.30–11am @ Southwold Library

Free event, no booking required.

Instruments, clapping, jogging and action rhymes. For babies and toddlers of all ages.