August news & events from Southwold Library
British Red Cross Mobility Services Norfolk & Waveney
28th July, 10am–12 noon @ Southwold Library
Need to borrow a Wheelchair or other mobility aids? British Red Cross Mobility Services Norfolk & Waveney are working with Suffolk libraries to highlight the benefits of using our service.
Creature Crafts
Every Tuesday of the summer holidays, 11am and 2pm
- 4th and 11th August – Sea Creatures
- 18th and 25th August – Woodland Creatures
Free crafts provided by the Friends of Southwold Library. No need to book.
Meet Local Kids Author Marjoke Henrichs with Her New Picturebook, ‘Again!’ Said Rabbit, Plus Bunny Crafts!
Wednesday, 5th August, 11am
Rabbit is off to the seaside for the day – this time with his mum and dad. As usual, he prepares for all the activities he wants to do – building sandcastles, playing football and flying a kite. Rabbit demands to do all the above again and AGAIN, then his long-suffering parents take him paddling, but he’s surprised by a sudden big wave. . . plus the sun goes in. Will his day be ruined? Free event, no need to book.
Party with the Snow Sister
Thursday, 6th August, 11am and 2pm @ Stella Peskett Millennium Hall
Party games and magical fun with the Snow Sister from Lucy’s Princess Parties. £3 per child. Limited spaces. Book your place today:
- Tel: 01502 442817
- E-mail: library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
- Web: ticketsource.co.uk/southwoldlibrary.
Meet Local Kids Author Emma Graham with Her New Picturebook, Tyranno–ROAR–us Rex, Plus Dino Crafts!
Wednesday, 12th August, 11am @ Southwold Library
Introducing Rex. He is rather grumpy and rather loud. Wouldn’t you be if you had an itch on your bum that you just couldn’t reach to scratch? He just stomps around getting grumpier and upsetting all the other dinosaurs. Who will save the day and help poor Rex? Published in July by Tiny Tree Children’s Books. Free event, no need to book.
My Little Village
Thursday, 13th August, 9.30am, 11am and 1pm @ Stella Peskett Millennium Hall
Come and join us at My Little Village and let your child’s imagination run wild in our pop-up role-play village! What will they choose to be today?
A firefighter, a vet, a singer or maybe a chef. Or you could sit around the campfire and roast marshmallows playing the ukulele in our festival area!
Role play sessions for walkers to five years.
£4 per child for one hour’s play! Event costs subsidised by the Friends of Southwold Library. Limited spaces. Book your place today:
- Tel: 01502 442817
- E-mail: library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
- Web: ticketsource.co.uk/southwoldlibrary.
Seaside Stories and Crafts with Southwold Library
Wednesday, 19th August, 11am and 2pm @Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum
Make a sandcastle decorations, surfboard bookmarks and keyrings, crabs and much more! Free stories, games and fun.
Mini Monsters: Creepy Crawly Roadshow
Thursday, 20th August, 11am and 2pm @ Stella Peskett Millennium Hall
Come and meet the mini monsters: minibeasts, reptiles and invertebrates. Find out fascinating facts about the animals before getting up close and personal with each species. £2 per child. Open to children aged five and over. Limited spaces. Book your place today:
- Tel: 01502 442817
- E-mail: library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
- Web: ticketsource.co.uk/southwoldlibrary.
Forensics and Crime-solving Workshop for Kids with Kinetics Science
Wednesday, 26th August, 11am and 1.30pm @ Stella Peskett Millennium Hall
Take fingerprints, exam a crime scene, dress as CSIs and work out who the criminal is and how the crime was committed. Aimed at five years and above. £2 per child. Please do not wear your best clothes. Book your place today:
- Tel: 01502 442817
- E-mail: library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
- Web: ticketsource.co.uk/southwoldlibrary.
Summer Pottery Painting with Gallery Thea and Southwold Library
Thursday, 27th August, 11am and 2pm @ Stella Peskett Millennium Hall
£15 per child. Mugs, plates and bowls. Limited spaces available, book now to avoid disappointment:
- Tel: 01502 442817
- E-mail: library@suffolk.gov.uk
- Web: ticketsource.co.uk/southwoldlibrary.
Dragon Crafts with Southwold Library
Friday, 28th August, 11am and 2pm @ Southwold Boating Lakes and Tearoom
Make dragon masks, suncatchers, gliders, magnets and much more! Free stories, games and fun.
Summer Reading Quest: Curious Creatures
Get involved in our summer reading programme for children, open to all ages and all reading abilities!
Reading Quest is an exciting opportunity to get the whole family involved in reading and making memories this summer!
Children of all ages can sign up at any library and receive their case file from 18th July onwards. You can sign up at any time during the school holidays to start your journey. You don’t need to read a set number of books – our summer-reading programme is designed to encourage children to enjoy reading at their own pace in a fun, interactive way. Reading for pleasure helps children build self-esteem and improve wellbeing throughout life.
Each time you visit the Library, bring your casefile back to receive a sticker or two to celebrate your reading journey! Collect a casefile from the Library to get started.
When you complete the Reading Quest, you will receive a medal, a certificate and, at Southwold Library, a cuddly creature.
Come and Read to Amber!
Meet Amber the Canine Concern Therapy Dog at Southwold Library
Wednesday, 5th August, Drop in 3.30–4.30pm
Amber loves being read to by young readers. First Wednesday of the month. All children welcome!
Rummikub Klub
Thursday, 6th and 20th August, 2.15pm @Southwold Library
Usually the first and third Thursday. Refreshments available.
Scrabble Club
Thursday, 13th and 27th August, 2.15pm
Second and fourth Thursdays of every month.
All equipment supplied.
Refreshment break in The Canteen
Free event, no booking required.
Blyth Poets “The isle is full of voices”
Friday, 7th August, 2.15–3.30pm
A poetry group meeting at Southwold Library.
First Friday of every month.
All welcome to read or just listen.
We invite contributions of original work or well-loved poems.
Refreshment break in The Canteen.
Free event, no booking required.
Mah-jong Group
Friday, 14th and 28th August, 2.15–4.15pm
Second and fourth Friday of the month.
Can you play mah-jong?
Do you want to learn?
Come along and join the group at Southwold Library. £1 per person.
Chess Club
Friday, 14th and 21st August, 4.30pm @Southwold Library
Free play every week for kids 7+ and adults. Beginners’ teaching and assistance. Interested in other board/strategy games? Let us know and we can expand the group. Contact Southwold Library:
- Tel: 01502 442817
- E-mail: library@suffolk.gov.uk.
Crochet & Craft Club
Every Wednesday, 2.15–4pm.
£2 each.
A friendly group for all crafters as well as those who crochet (to any ability). Barbara will be on hand to teach crochet beginners, add to your crochet skills or troubleshoot problems, should you want to. Or just bring along your latest craft project and work on them together.
Bring your own equipment or Barbara can supply crochet equipment at a price.
Hot drinks supplied.
Lego Club!
Sundays, 12.15–1pm
Open to kids (and adults) of all ages.
This summer, we’re building: Crazy Creatures.
All donations of Lego welcome.
Free event, no booking required.
Adults: Would you like to help with Lego Club? Just ask staff.
Southwold Library Reading Group
Thursday, 27th August, 6.30pm @ Southwold Library
This month, we are reading: The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden.
Pick up a book at Southwold Library.
Free event, no booking required.
- Tel: 01502 722519
- E-mail: southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.
Citizens’ Advice East Suffolk Drop In
Last Friday of every month, 10am–12noon @ Southwold Library
Whatever the problem, we are here for free, confidential and impartial advice: debt and money; housing; benefits; consumer; family; work; immigration; and health.
Call us via 0808 278 7866 or e-mail us via caes.org.uk.
Have You Been Affected by Crime? Support from Catch 22/Norfolk & Suffolk Victim Care
Friday mornings @ Southwold Library
We provide free and confidential support for young people and adults who are victims and witnesses of crime. Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care provides:
- Practical support.
- Someone to talk to.
- Signposting to relevant agencies.
- Support through the justice system.
Meet the team and learn more about how we can help.
Contact:
- Tel: 0300 303 3706
- Web: org.
Let Us Help You Get Connected
Every Wednesday, 10am–12noon @ Southwold Library
Need help with tech? A drop-in advice session where we can help you with things like:
- Setting up e-mail and social media accounts.
- Online shopping (Amazon, eBay and more).
- Basic support with smartphones, tablets and computers.
- Travel plans using Google Maps and similar tools.
- Staying safe online and avoiding scams.
For more information, ask Library staff or call 01502 722519 or e-mail: southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.
Baby Bounce & Tot Rock Southwold Library
Instruments, clapping, jogging and action rhymes.
For babies and toddlers of all ages.
Free event, no booking required.
Weigh your baby @ Southwold Library!
- Tuesday–Friday: 10am-1pm and 2–6pm
- Saturday: 9.30am–1pm and 2–5pm
- Sunday: 11am–4pm.
No booking required.
Friends of Southwold Library 100 Club
Would you like to turn your £1 in £25 and support your library?
For just £1 a month, you could win £25 at our monthly draw.
Southwold Library 100 Club is a fundraising club and money raised will be used to support the facilities and services supplied by the Library.
*** More members = More prizes ***
Ask to join at Southwold Library today!
Southwold Library Jigsaw Swap Shop
Come and help yourself to a jigsaw at Southwold Library completely free! You can take one and return it, take one and return a different one or just take one (we have plenty).
Come and check out what we have available.
