There are two WEA Classes which meet in Jesmond Library. Literature in Context started in September 2019 (Fridays, 1.30-3.30) and runs for 11 weeks each term. September’s session focused on how authors begin their novels, plays and poems. In January 2020 we started a new…
Current Affairs Discussion Group Most Tuesdays at 10 o’clock the sound of many voices engaged in earnest discussion can be heard coming from the Catherine Cookson Room. This lively exchange of views is from the Current Affairs Discussion Group which meets weekly at Jesmond Library….
“Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be…” – Robert Browning Wellbeing for Life meetings take place on the first Wednesday of each month. A lively and varied programme of events is organised jointly with the Elders Council of Newcastle and is…
An informal group for those wanting to improve their conversational English meets at the Library each Thursday morning. The session is hosted by Joan Parker, one of the Library volunteers. We asked Joan to tell us more about herself and the group. My degree was…
I was reminded of the trials and tribulations of turning a well beloved novel into a play by the brouhaha that followed the recent adaption into a successful Broadway play of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’. In June 2020 this production will transfer to London and…
The play most certainly is the thing when the Play Reading Group meet on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm at Jesmond Library. We average 8 or so members. Together we read play sets borrowed from the City Library. No acting is involved! As the title suggests…
Have you wondered what goes on at the weekly German Conversation Group and whether it would suit you? Wonder no more! We are a group of people who enjoy getting together each week to speak German, based on a defined discussion topic. Although a basic…
The start of a new year is traditionally the time for making resolutions. It’s an opportunity for fresh beginnings, a chance to take on a new project or to learn something new. If you’re looking for inspiration for the year ahead check out what is…
Here is a reminder of the Library’s opening hours throughout the festive season. As 2019 draws to its end may we thank all who have contributed to another successful year for our community run library. This includes but is not limited to the trustees, volunteers,…
After school this Thursday 19th December a children’s craft session will be taking place at Jesmond Library from 4-5.30pm. An after school treat will be included! But who says Christmas crafting is only for children! Check out some of the fabulous books we have on…
Don’t worry – we’re not talking politics! We’re referring to our Comments Book which you’ll find on the front reception desk. This was made available back in August this year to encourage library users to let us know their opinions. We invited folks to write…
Friday 6th -Sunday 8th December @ Sage Gateshead A new festival begins life at the Sage Gateshead in early December. ‘Words Weekend’ celebrates the power of words and stories curated by a selection of talks, readings, workshops and panel discussions. Many of these are free….
