Philosophy for a Flourishing Life: Self & Meaning. Who are you, really?
2025-09-18 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Sid Chaplin room
This half-day course explores the mystery of self and the
search for meaning. Drawing on both Western and
Eastern perspectives—including Descartes, Buddhism,
and existential thinkers—participants reflect on ques-
tions of identity, purpose, and life’s unfolding narrative.
Through visualization, journaling, and values mapping, the
session offers space to consider how personal experiences
shape our understanding of who we are and what truly
matters.

Advanced German
2025-09-18 10:45 - 11:45 | Catherine Cookson Room

Intermediate German conversation 2
2025-09-18 12:15 - 13:15 | Catherine Cookson Room, Jesmond Library, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DL, United Kingdom

Thursday Talk - Vigil With a Placard = Terrorism?
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Main Room
Tony Waterstone asks – what is the place of non-violent direct action in a democracy and do recent proscriptions affect our right to protest?

Spanish Conversation
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Sid Chaplin room
The Spanish Conversation Group meets every Thursday at 6.0pm until 7.30pm. The cost is still £3 per meeting. A new arrival is not expected to pay on the first evening.

We continue to welcome new members. The standard is very fluid. As long as you can read or write or speak some Spanish you will fit in. If – after a few meetings – you feel that your own standard is too far below or above the rest please discuss this with the Group Leader (Crispin Welby). It is perfectly acceptable to sit and let the conversation flow around you. The level spoken is suitable for those who have studied the language at a school or night clases and/or for those who have battled with shopkeepers in rural Spain or in deepest Mexico.
If you do not know any one who is in the Group please phone me on 0191 417 88 46 and I will put you in touch with someone who can explore the situation further.
¡Adelante! ¡Venid todos!
Saludos,
Crispín

LIBRARY OPEN FRIDAYS
2025-09-19 09:30 - 12:30 | Main Room

Jesmond Library - An Architectural Legacy on Display
2025-09-19 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-20 09:30 - 16:30 | Main Room

Improvers English Language Conversation Class
2025-09-19 09:31 - 12:30 | Catherine Cookson Room, Jesmond Library, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DL, United Kingdom

Beginners English Language conversation class
2025-09-19 09:31 - 12:30 | Sid Chaplin room

Healthwatch Drop-In
2025-09-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Main Room

Police Drop-In
2025-09-19 10:30 - 23:30 | Main Room
Operational issues dependent

LIBRARY OPEN SATURDAYS
2025-09-20 09:30 - 16:30 | Main Room

Trustees' Meeting (downstairs)
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Catherine Cookson Room, Jesmond Library, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DL, United Kingdom

Italian Language Course for Children
2025-09-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-20 13:30 - 17:30 | Sid Chaplin room

Past, Present, and Future: The Story of Jesmond Library
2025-09-20 16:45 - 18:30 | Main Room
Join us for an engaging talk that traces Jesmond Library’s journey from its visionary design in the 1960s to its transformation into a thriving community-run space. We’ll explore rare archive findings from architect Harry Faulkner-Brown, view original drawings and the opening day pamphlet, and hear the remarkable story of how the community took over the building following council closure.
The talk will also look ahead to the library’s future, highlighting the ongoing energy retrofit project and efforts to enhance sustainability and comfort in this much-loved public space.
This event is part of our special Heritage Open Days exhibition, which runs all week and includes original drawings and the rarely seen physical model of the library – on loan from FaulknerBrowns Architects.

Speakers:
Despoina Papadopoulou, Architect Adviser, MAZi Architects
Chris Clarke, Trustee, Friends of Jesmond Library

Mindful Therapies
2025-09-21 13:30 - 14:30 | Catherine Cookson Room, Jesmond Library, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DL, United Kingdom

West Jesmond Chess Club
2025-09-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Main Room

Motherfolk Writing Circle
2025-09-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Main Room

Safeguarding Training
2025-09-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Main Room

Italian Elementary Level A2
2025-09-22 18:15 - 20:15 | Sid Chaplin room
Easy conversation and grammar – 8 weeks.

Italian Elementary Level A2 group 2 (downstairs)
2025-09-22 18:15 - 20:15 | Catherine Cookson Room

Play Reading
2025-09-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Main room – Coffee Area

LIBRARY OPEN TUESDAYS
2025-09-23 09:30 - 16:30 | Main Room

Intermediate German conversation
2025-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Sid Chaplin room

Current Affairs Discussion Group
2025-09-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Catherine Cookson Room

Beginners' Spanish Conversation
2025-09-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Sid Chaplin room

Italian Conversation with Antonella
2025-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Catherine Cookson Room

Intermediate French conversation 2
2025-09-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Sid Chaplin room
