Cathy Yeoman
January 15, 2023
February News & Events from Southwold Library
FoSL February: Why Not Become Our Friend?
Speak to existing Friends to find out how being a Friend of Southwold Library is free, fun and supports your library
Wednesday 1 February
Thursday 9th February
Friday 17 February
Tuesday 21 February
10.00am â 12.00noon
Friends of Southwold Library Registered Charity No. 1163525
Legal Matters Advice & Information Online: âI didnât know it was possible to vary the Will after a death in the familyâ â the pros & cons
Tuesday 7th February 8.00pm
Local Solicitor Stuart Johnson, fully accredited with Solicitors for the Elderly, will advise on the possibilities in varying wills and the advantages and disadvantages.
Register your email address with Southwold Library and receive an invite to this free online event
southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk or 01502 722519.
Beginners iPad & iPhone
5 Week Course starting Monday 13 February 9.30am-12.00noon
A course to help you get started with your iPad or iPhone.
ÂĢ60 per person – book at Southwold Library, 01502 722519 www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolklibraries
Free Seaside Crafts for Kids
Sunday 12 February 11.00am-12.00noon
Make a variety of seaside themed crafts including suncatchers and fridge magnets.
Crafts supplied by the Friends of Southwold Library
Pop-up Planetarium: Lab in a Library Brought to you by Kinetic
Wednesday 15 February 1.30pm, 2.45pm & 4pm @ Stella Peskett Millennium Hall
See the universe â in Southwold! The whole experience lasts 40 minutes and you will enter the dome, lie down and watch the planets in 3D colour and feel like you are floating through the universe!
ÂĢ5 per person. Open to children 5+ and Adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult into the dome.
Limited spaces. Book your place today!
Not suitable for those with sea sickness or those under four – no toddlers allowed in the dome.
01502 722519 southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolklibraries
Free Chess for Children Drop In
Thursday 16 February 10.00am â 12.00pm
For children 7+ from beginners to those of any level of experience.
We are looking to start a regular Chess Club for children so even if you canât make this date register your interest with Southwold Library.
01502 722519 southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Come Together Tuesdays @ Southwold Library
Every Tuesday 2-4pm
Free Social Afternoon for Adults
Complete the ongoing jigsaw, play a card or board game or bring along your knitting or other crafts.
Free hot drinks
Crochet Club
Wednesday 22 February 2.15-4pm
Last Wednesday of every month
ÂĢ2 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
Blyth Poets âThe isle is full of voicesâ
A poetry group meeting at Southwold Library
Friday 3 February 2.15-3.30pm
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
Scrabble Club
Thursday 16 February: Third Thursday of Every Month 2.15pm
All Equipment Supplied
Refreshment break in The Canteen
Trading Standards & Fire Safety Information
Second Tuesday of every month 10.30am â 12.00noon
Southwold Library
Lego Club!
Sundays 12.15-1.00pm
Open to kids (and adults) of all ages
This Winter weâre building: Humungous Houses
All donations of Lego welcome
Free event, no booking required.
Adults: Would you like to help with Lego Club? Just ask staff
Kids, Come & Read to Ash the PAT Dog
Wednesdays 4pm @ Southwold Library
The Read2Dogs scheme provided by PAT helps to improve literacy skills and wellbeing in young people by developing their confidence, interest, and enjoyment in reading.
Dogs are non-judgemental and great listeners – they donât interrupt or correct – so they aid confidence and concentration levels. PAT Dogs are also known to encourage positive social behaviours, enhance self-esteem and inspire young people to relax and have fun.
Come and read to Ash for up to 15 minutes at a time plus enjoy a range of dog themed games, jigsaws, and crafts while you wait.
Free event, no booking required.
Southwold Library, Old Hospital Hub, Field Stile Road, Southwold IP18 6LD 01502 722519 southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Southwold Library Reading Group
This month we are reading:
âThe Sealwomanâs Giftâ by Sally Magnusson
Thursday 23 February 6.30pm @ Southwold Library
Pick up a book at Southwold Library
Free event, no booking required.
01502 722519 southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Baby Bounce & Tot Rock Southwold Library
Every Sunday & Tuesday 10.30-11.00am.
Instruments, clapping, jogging & action rhymes.
For babies & toddlers of all ages.
