
October 2018
Book launch- The Cairo Brief by Fiona Veitch Smith
All are welcome to attend the launch of The Cairo Brief, the fourth novel by CWA Dagger nominated author, Fiona Veitch Smith, in the popular 1920s detective series, Poppy Denby Investigates. Celebrate Poppy’s latest adventure by (if you dare) wearing period 1920s costume and enjoying…
Find out more »November 2018
Taking the Plastics Challenge
We look forward to telling you about our progress campaigning for a #PlasticFree #Jesmond and hearing ideas you have too. Tonight you get three speakers for the price of one! Plastic Free Jesmond & Sandyford team member & local resident Clare Andrews will talk…
Find out more »Philanthropy, Enterprise and Society in the North East of England Dr Mike Price
Philanthropy, Enterprise and Society in the North East of England Dr Michael Price, Centre for Research on Entrepreneurship, Wealth and Philanthropy, Newcastle University. The north east has a rich philanthropic heritage. Many organisations and institutions which we all value, owe in some part their…
Find out more »The Sir James Knott Family’s Legacy to the North East
" a look at the family behind one of the north-east's biggest and most well known charitable trusts which gives nearly £2 million a year to local good causes." The Sir James Knott Family’s Legacy to the North East’
Find out more »December 2018
January 2019
Penny Middleton – Whinfield – POSTPONED
This talk has been postponed
Find out more »February 2019
Dementia Friendly Jesmond
Meeting 2pm-3pm open to the public.
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Dementia Friendly Jesmond
Meeting 6-7pm open to the public.
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May 2019
Labour councillor surgery
Wendy Young & Stella Postlethwaite
Find out more »Tony Waterston – Thomas Burt
Tony Waterston tells the story of Thomas Burt, the miners’ leader who became the first working class MP, and lived in Jesmond. Entrance fee £3 per head, to help keep our library open.
Find out more »Susan Wood – A house through time
A Thursday Evening Talk by Susan Wood, a family historian who is an adviser on the popular BBC 2 series. £3 per person entrance.
Find out more »Lydia McCaslin – Planning ahead – legal and money matters
A talk promoted by Dementia Friendly Jesmond. Lydia McCaslin, an accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly, helps you plan ahead. Donations of at least £3 per head, please.
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July 2019
Sue Edwards
Sue Edwards is a Dementia Friend and gives free advice and information on lasting powers of attorney, home trusts, property protection trusts, wills and funeral plans. Questions welcome on the night.
Find out more »September 2019
October 2019
IT One to One sessions
Please book a session at the library.
Find out more »November 2019
Dementia Friends
Information area. Meeting starts at 2 pm.
Find out more »December 2019
January 2020
North Jesmond Labour Councillor’s Surgery
Information area 1st Saturday of the month 3.00-4.00pm 2nd Thursday of the month 4.00-5.00pm
Find out more »English Conversation
Information area Please contact events@jesmondlibrary.org if you require further information or would like to attend.
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March 2020
Italiano language workshops
Information area
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May 2020
Thursday evening talk – Genetics
Information area A Thursday evening talk sponsored by St Hilda’s Church
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