A Christmas… of sorts!
Get into the spirit of Christmas with Class Act Drama’s presentation of a light hearted seasonal entertainment.
Christmas craft activities
There will be simple Christmas activites at the library on Tuesday 18th and Thursday 20th December from 3.00 – 4.30 and on Saturday December 22nd from 9.30 – 4.00.
Diana Whaley – Mysteries and Mummers
On Thursday December 13th at 6.00pm Diana Whaley will be talking about mystery and mummers plays from the North East.
New Books at Jesmond Library
We have added fifty new books to Jesmond Library this week, including some lovely Junior books on a Christmas theme, and a range of new fiction, biographies, cookery and general non-fiction. Titles include: Michelle Obama’s autobiography “Becoming”, Stephen Hawking’s final book “Brief Answers to Big…
GeNErosity Festival 2018
Jesmond Library was thrilled to be part of the first ever Festival of Philanthropy held throughout the north-east during November. The GeNErosity Festival was organised jointly by the Community Foundation Tyne &Wear and Northumberland and Newcastle University and aimed to celebrate and raise awareness of…
Vicki Willis – The Knott family’s legacy to the North East
On Thursday November 29th at 6.00pm Vicki Willis will talk about the legacy of Sir James Knott to the North East
A sort of Christmas
On Sunday December 16th at Class Act Drama will be presenting a Christmas entertainment. Come along and get into the spirit!
Historical fiction with spirit
Jennifer Wilson gave a fascinating talk about her writing in the genre of historical paranormal. And her first three books are now available to borrow in the library.
Creative writing competition
The deadline for the creative writing competition has been extended until 5th January. Please note that the address for the submission of electronic entries is events@jesmondlibrary.org. The entry form is attached to this post.
Story and song for under fives
The story and song session for under fives runs on Tuesdays from 10.00 to 10.15.
Thursday November 8th – Philanthropy in the North East
This Thursday November 8th at 6.00pm Mike Price will be talking about philanthropy, enterprise and society in the north east of England
