The WEA in Jesmond
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…
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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….
The best is yet to be…
“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…
English Conversation
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…
Books that became Plays – Good and not so Good?
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’s the thing”
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…
Sprechen sie Deutsch?
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…
Happy New Year 2020
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…
Christmas Craft Fun
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…
Make your voice heard!
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…
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