Cathy Yeoman
July 7, 2023
July News & Events from Southwold Library
Ready, Set, Read!: Summer Reading Challenge 2022
15th July â 3rd September
Fun for children of all ages
Join Ready, Set, Read! at Southwold Library
Read or have 6 books read to you, collect prizes and when you finish get a bag, medal & certificate!
Orwell in Southwold: a guided walk with local author Ronald Binns
Saturday 15th July 11.00am from Southwold Library
Join Ronald Binns on a tour of George Orwell’s Southwold and see the houses where he lived and wrote. Learn about his long association with the town and how Southwold and its people entered into his writing. Ronald Binns is the author of âOrwell in Southwoldâ.
ÂĢ5 per person. Approx. 75 minutes. Limited number.
Book your tickets at Southwold Library 01502 722519 www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolklibraries
Pirate Crafts Games & Fun for all the Family @ Southwold Boating Lakes & Tearoom
Thursday 27th July 11am & 2pm
Make a pirate hat, eyepatch, sword, magnets, keyrings and much more!
Free stories, games & fun
Making Sessions for Kids Arts & Craft for the Reydon Show
Saturday 29th July 11am & 2pm
The Reydon Show takes place on Saturday 5th August 2023 – Come and find out about the free categories for kids.
Arts & crafts materials provided for kids from nursery-year 6 to make entries for the show – sessions last an hour.
Paws-itivity Quiz Night
Saturday 29th July 7.00pm
Cardinal Newman Hall (Old Sorting Office)
Teams of 4 – ÂĢ3 per person.
Bring your own drinks & snacks. Raffle!
Book early to avoid disappointment, limited places.
Contact Southwold Library, 01502 722519 southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Mind Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Drop in Support
A mental health drop in service provided by a trained Norfolk and Waveney Mind Recovery Team Member. Talk to somebody about how you are feeling, hear what services we can offer and receive mental health support.
Practical support available on signposting you to other services that we together feel may help.
SOUTHWOLD LIBRARY
FRIDAY 7th July 10am-12pm
FRIDAY 4th Aug 10am-12pm
Whether itâs you needing support, someone in your family, a friend or a work colleague, we are here for you.
Chess Club
Every Friday from 4.30pm @Southwold Library
Free play every week for kids 7+ & adults
Beginners’ teaching & assistance from Phil weeks 2 & 4
Mah-jong Group
Friday 14th & 28th July 2.15-4.15pm
2nd & 4th Friday of the month
Can you play mah-jong?
Do you want to learn?
Come along and join the group at Southwold Library. ÂĢ1 per person
Crochet Club
Every Wednesday 2.15-4pm
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 7th July 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 20th July: Third Thursday of Every Month 2.15pm
All Equipment Supplied
Refreshment break in The Canteen
Lego Club!
Sundays 12.15-1.00pm
Open to kids (and adults) of all ages
This Summer weâre 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
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:
âA Man Called Oveâ by Fredrik Backman
Thursday 27th July 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.
