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Derbyshire Libraries - forthcoming events

edited January 2013 in - Resources
As you may see, Erewash Writers' Group is mentioned. I attended a workshop with Matt Black, Derbyshire Poet Laureate, even though I am more of a short story writer than a poet.

Thoroughly enjoyed it and undertook some exercises that made me thoughtful and have proved useful.



National Libraries Day 2013 Saturday 9th February 2013

A day to celebrate with your local library. Join us at one of these events, where you can add your comments to special displays featuring quotes about books reading and libraries. Or have a go at our quiz and win a £20 book gift card!

Monday, February 4th Killamarsh Library – Coffee Morning from 10.30am Tel: 0114 2485616

Thursday, February 7th Chesterfield Library – Book Café from 2.30-3.30pm Tel: 01629 533400

Friday, February 8th
Ashbourne Library – Drop in session 2.00-5.00pm. Find out more about the services and stock for Visually Impaired People Tel: 01335 342702
Coffee mornings 10am -12noon at
Bakewell Library 01629 812267
Bolsover Library 01246 823179
Eckington Library 01246 433943
Newbold Library 01246 277328

Saturday, February 9th
Dronfield Library 01629 533450
Duffield Library 01332 840324
Ilkeston Library : 0115 9301104
Somercotes Library – Book Café from 10.30am-1.00pm. Drop in and see the newly-refurbished library. Tel: 01773 540514

Poetry event

Derbyshire Poet Laureate Matt Black will be reading poems alongside Erewash Writers Group at Long Eaton Library on Wednesday 13th February at 2 – 3.30 pm. For further information/tickets contact Long Eaton Library: Tel 0115 9735426.

SameDifference:an evening with the Lifelines Diversity Project
Chesterfield Library on Wednesay 27th February 2013 at 7.15 – 8.45pm, doors open at 7pm. FREE event

Poems, photographs, music, a talk … and more… on themes of difference and diversity with Matt Black, Derbyshire Poet Laureate; Paula Moss, Photographer & Digital Artist; and Nell, talking about trans issues + music from members of the popular folk band Mills & Chimneys.

The evening is based upon the Lifelines project, exploring cultural diversity in Derbyshire, which Paula and Matt have been working on. All are welcome to this fascinating event. For more information and to book free tickets please ring Chesterfield Library: 01629 533400

NB This is a re-scheduled event (postponed from 22nd January due to bad weather)

Creative Writing For Carers– Are you a carer or find yourself looking after other people with not enough time for yourself? Why not come along and try creative writing at this free, friendly and informal workshop with poet Cathy Grindrod at

Ripley Library on Thursday 7thMarch 2013 : 2pm – 4pm. For information and to book a place, please contact Ripley Library Tel: 01773 743321.

Coffee Morning with Matt Black, Derbyshire Poet Laureate –Ashbourne Library , Thursday 28th February2013: 10.30 – 11.30 am

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    Come along and have a cup of coffee with Matt who is writing a new poem about Ashbourne. He’d love to hear your stories and memories about the area. Free – no need to book.

    Read 4 Fun: Family Reading event on Saturday 9th March 2013
    World Book Dayis a national celebration of books and reading for children held on the first Thursday of March every year. This year to celebrate, we are holding a Family ReadingDay - Read 4 Fun - on Saturday 9th March 10.00 am – 3.30 pm at the
    Genesis Centre in Alfreton. www.genesis-centre.co.uk

    This action- packed, informal and friendly day is aimed at families and children under 12. The programme featuresDerbyshire Poet Laureate Matt Black, Word Wizard Andy Newbound , children’s writer and artistClare Beaton, thriller writer Chris Edge, and storyteller Peter Chand. There will be word games/activities, crafts, puppets, playground rhymes, storytelling & bhangra, and writing workshops; books to borrow, swop or buy, a visiting cartoonist, treasure hunt and games table., A family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children is just £10.

    Read 4 Fun leaflets and booking forms are available in Derbyshire Libraries or to download from our website @ www.derbyshire.gov.uk/readingactivities.


    We hope you can join us for a fun filled and special day all about books and reading. And tell your friends, family or grandchildren too!

    Wellbeing Days
    The first of three Wellbeing Days will take place atEckington Library on Monday 25th February; with two more atRipley Library on Friday 8th March and Long Eaton Library on Friday 15th March.

    Each day features a slightly different programme; but is free and open to all. The days will include a healthy buffet lunch; Book Doctor sessions; some creative activities e.g. poetry/arts/writing workshops; or holistic therapies; as well as a range of stalls/displays with health information from a number of voluntary organisations and charities. The events will showcase the new Health Zones at the 3 libraries. All welcome.

    For more information/details/booking workshops, please contact the relevant library: Eckington Library: 01246 433943; Ripley Library: 01773 743321; Long Eaton Library: 0115 9735426

    Meet best-selling Derbyshire author Anne Zouroudi at an event linked to the “Dagger in the Library” at Bakewell Library on Tuesday 19th March at 7.30 pm. Winner of the East Midlands Book Award 2012, Anne will be talking about her highly-acclaimed detective novels set amongst the beautiful landscapes of Greece.www.annezouroudi.com

    “The Dagger in the Library” award is unique in that it is the only award that is nominated exclusively by library users, readers and librarians. You can find out more from the Crime Writers’ Association website: www.thecwa.co.uk

    Further event info & tickets from Bakewell Library Tel: 01629 812267
    ‘A Cartoon History of Here’at Buxton Libraryon Thursday, 28th March 7.30pm Join poet, comedian and broadcaster,Ian McMillan and cartoonist, Tony Husband for an evening of comedy, cartoonery, poetry and improvisation! Suitable for ages 7 to 107. Hilarious live-action entertainment created on the night by the audience. A fast-flowing, rapid-rafting adventure in which two top funny men reflect upon local stories and legends. Poems and cartoons to go.

    Tickets £6and £3 for under 16s available from Buxton Library on 01629 533460

    Happy reading and writing.

    Best wishes
    Derbyshire Book Chat and Arts Team
    Alfreton Library
    Severn Square
    Alfreton
    DE55 7BQ
  • This post makes me home sick, Dora. Grew up in Scarcliffe, a few miles from Bolsover. Read my way through Bolsover library. I'm getting the whiff of chip fat and coal dust.
  • Awww, I am sorry. :)
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