What’s On for Children Wargrave Library Easter 2018
To book please contact Wargrave Library on 0118 940 4656
What’s On for Children in Arborfield Pop-up Library Easter 2018
Get Arty
Drop in for Amazing Animals Arts and crafts activities for children aged 4 to 10 years old. £2 charge. On Monday April 9 from 3pm to 3.45pm
Storytime
Penguin themed stories and rhymes for children aged 7 and under. Free session, Just drop in! On Monday April 9, 2018 from 3.45pm to 4.15pm
For more information, please contact Arborfield Library on 0780 1664520
Holistic Therapies and Essential Oils – explore natural and holistic ways to help reduce and manage stress.
Do you find yourself with a million and one things to juggle?
Is your work v life balance not as you would like it?
Are you struggling to find time to take care of yourself?
Rainbow Bright Therapies is delivering workshops at Woodley Library on Monday 16th April at 1.30pm and Monday 30th April at 7pm aimed at providing advice and tips on empowering you to bring your mind, body and soul back in to balance.
Stress and anxiety is thought to be the root cause of up to 70% of illnesses today.
Therefore finding ways to look after yourself and promote your own well-being is essential.
I am a passionate believer in the therapies I practise, including reflexology, massage, reiki and crystal healing. I also use 100% pure therapeutic grade essential oils which you will be able to sample on the day.
Join us for an informal but informative session exploring natural and holistic ways look after yourself.
Charge is £5 per session (refundable on any treatment booked)
To book a place call Woodley Library on (0118) 9690304
What’s On for Children Finchampstead Library Easter 2018
Lego Creations
Animal themed Lego build session, for children aged 5 to 10 years old. Places must be booked. £1 charge. On Thursday April 5 at 2pm to 2.45pm
Storytime
Stories and rhymes for children aged 7 and under. On Friday April 6 at 11am to 11.30am
Get Arty
Drop in for Amazing Animals Arts and crafts activities for children aged 4 to 10 years old. £2 charge. On Friday April 6 at 11.30am to 12.30pm
Family Learning – Face painting
Learn to do face painting using your child as a model. For families with children aged 3 and over. £5 charge. Booking via Adult and Community Learning Team, 0118 974 3797 or lifelonglearning@wokingham.gov.uk. On Monday April 9 at 10am to 12noon.
Rhymetime
Rhymes for under 5’s and their parents, Just drop in! On Friday April 13 at 11am to 11.30am
To book or for more information, please contact Finchampstead Library on 0118 908 8176
Jean Hill from the Wokingham Library Poetry Group has written a poem to make you smile:
‘PHONING SUSAN
We ignored all the arguments
Told her not to make a fuss
We decided that the time had come
To have Mother live with us
We’ll manage all her finance
And as legal legatee
Make sure that our inheritance
Wings its way to me
So we turned around the box-room
Signed her up for Medicare
Bought a bed-spread made of candlewick
And an orthopaedic chair
She’ll sit by the radiator
In a quilted dressing-gown
We’ll keep Velcro slippers by the fire
For if we have to ask her down
You’d think she’d be quite grateful
Appreciate our sacrifice
But she threw her dinner at me
Followed by her prunes and rice
I’m at the end of my tether
I don’t know what to do
We need a family conference
So I’ll ring my sister, Sue
“What shall we do about Mother
Her mind’s flipped, her virtue gone
She went to that Ann Summers shop
And bought herself a thong
She’s found herself a toy-boy
They’re dancing in her room
Can you hear the music down the ’phone
My head’s vibrating with the boom
I don’t like the bloke she’s taken with
He’s got ear-rings – quite uncouth
She’s like a teenager re-cycled
And he’s revived his mis-spent youth
They’re upsetting all the neighbours
As last night at half-past two
They staggered up the driveway
I could tell they’d had a few
She’s bought eyelash extensions
Grown a fringe and had it lightened
Now she’s ringing up the dentist
To have her false teeth whitened
They’re going off on holiday
No, not Eastbourne by the sea
If they just planned to sit in shelters
I’d be more likely to agree
No, they’ve booked a Caribbean cruise
It’s caused a lot of trouble
Not for them two single cabins
They’ve gone and booked a double
The situation’s getting urgent
We must prove her mind’s unsound
She’s spending all her money
So I got the doctor round
She’s taken back her pension book
And they’re making out new wills
Now she’s poured gin into her cocoa
And won’t take her sleeping pills
I felt medical opinion
Would provide a bit of hope
That’s before she told the doctor
Where to stuff his stethoscope
I thought I’d better ring you
To get this off my chest
Now you won’t believe this, Sue
She’s chucked out her thermal vest
She’s bought herself some ‘leathers’
Doesn’t care that she’s a sight
In a fluorescent helmet
She’s riding pillion on his bike
Last night they went out clubbing
Disco-danced ’till after one
And, Sue, it isn’t seemly
For old folk to have such fun
I’d like to have her grounded
Turn the key and lock her in
She said she’d contact Age Concern
And found the number where to ring
She’s had her toe-nails polished
Now she’s gone beyond the pale
She’s the only old aged pensioner
With a blue-rinsed pony-tail
And she’s gone vegetarian
She’s out there hugging trees
And he’s into Morris Dancing
With bells tied round his knees
Yes, I might be menopausal
And hysteria is looming
But Sue – this is our mother
That this gigolo is grooming
But now this is the last straw
The one that broke the camel’s back
She’s got herself a tattoo
And I’m sure they’re snorting ‘smack’
Mother’s gone quite loopy
Don’t know what Dad would have said
Can you hear that thump and twanging
It’s the bed-springs on her bed
I’m going to barge right in there
I’m going to shout and rave
This house will know no peace again
Until she’s in her grave
Now I’ve got to ’phone the vicar
Get him here quick as he can
Mother’s just informed me
She’s ripped up her funeral plan
Sue, Susan, are you listening
Can you have Mother there
She’s driving me quite mental
And I’m tearing out my hair
I can’t cope any longer
My nervous breakdown’s overdue
I’m evicting Mother and her lover
They can come and live with you
Now Sue please don’t be horrid
To say I’ve feathered my own nest
You know I care for Mother
And acted for the best
I can’t believe you find this funny …..”
What’s that buzz – the dialling tone
My heartless sister Susan
Has hung up the flaming ’phone
By Jean Hill
What’s On for Children in Woodley Library Easter 2018
Art Club – Come and learn about different artists with creative activity. For children aged 7 to 11 years old. £2 charge per session. Places must be booked.
Thursday April 12 3.45pm to 4.45pm
Children’s Chess Club – For young people aged 8 years old and over. Places must be booked.
Thursday April 5 3.30pm to 5pm
Explore Learning Superhero Shapes – Free workshop from Explore Learning on 2D and 3D shapes. For 4-6 year olds, Places must be booked.
Friday April 6 9.30am to 10.30am
Explore Learning – A knights journey to the King’s throne – Free workshop from Explore Learning, We travel back to medieval times and children will joust their way through many grammar tournaments. For 7 to 9 year olds. Places must be booked.
Friday April 6 10.45am to 11.45am
Get Arty – Drop in for Amazing Animals Arts and crafts activities for children aged 4 to 10 years old. £2 charge.
Thursday April 12 10.30am to 11.30am
Mini Professors – Science based taster session for children aged 2 to 5 years old, Places must be booked.
Thursday April 5 11.15am to 11.45am
Rhymetime – Rhymes for under 5’s and their parents, Just drop in! Free Event
Tuesday April 10 10.30am to 11am
Sand Art– Just drop in and create a sand art picture with Kids Bee Happy with Maddi. £4 per picture, For children aged 4 to 11 years old.
Wednesday April 4 10.30am to 12.30pm
Storytime – Stories and rhymes for children aged 7 and under. Free
Saturday April 14 11am to 11.30am
To book please contact Woodley Library on 0118 969 0304
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Our e-Books service will be changing from 1 April 2018. You will no longer be able to access e-Books via the Libro app. The new service will be offered via the RBDigital service, similar to the current e-Audio service.
Most of the books currently available should also be available through the new service, plus many more new titles. If you have e-Books booked out on your account on 31 March you will still be able to access them after this date for the duration of your 3 week loan period.
For more information please visit the library website.
What’s On for Children Winnersh Library Easter 2018
Amazing Animals Activity session
Non-fiction Activity session for 7 to 11 year olds. Activity sheets and mask making. £2 charge, Places must be booked. On Wednesday April 4 from 11am to 12noon
Lego Creations
Animal themed Lego build session, for children aged 5 to 10 years old. £1 charge, Places must be booked. On Thursday April 12 from 2.15pm to 3pm
To book please contact Winnersh Library on 0118 979 7519
Bank Holidays – All our Libraries will be closed on Friday March 30, Sunday April 1 and Monday April 2. Finchampstead Library will be closed on Saturday March 31
Events at Wokingham Library
Claire Dyer-Author visit Local author Claire Dyer will be visiting Wokingham library this month to talk about her writing career and her new book, The Last Day. Claire will be signing copies of her book with refreshments provided. Friday April 27, 10.30am to 11.30am, £3 charge
Nature Session for Adults with Learning Difficulties-learn about animals and camouflage with our Countryside Rangers. Friday April 6 1pm to 2pm
Printmaking Workshop– Have fun learning a variety of printmaking techniques from artist Karen Greville-Smith using Springtime as inspiration in a relaxed atmosphere of creative fun. £5 charge. Saturday April 28 1pm to 3.30pm
There will also be a workshop for children 7 and over 10am to 12noon, £3 charge
Vegan Food Tasting- A chance to find out the benefits of a Vegan diet at this pop-up food tasting. Just drop-in! Saturday April 7 10.30am to 2pm
Walking Book Group-Enjoy the fresh air and discuss a book as we walk around the lake at Dinton Pastures. We will be discussing Wild by Cheryl Strayed, copies available from the library Thursday April 19 10.30am to 12noon
To book for events at Wokingham Library call (0118) 9781368
Stress Awareness Month Events at Woodley Library
Join one of our sessions at Woodley Library to help you relax, reduce and manage stress.
Holistic Therapies and Essential Oils – explore natural and holistic ways to help reduce and manage stress. Rainbow Bright Therapies. £5 (refundable on any treatment booked) Monday April 16 , 1.30pm and Monday April 30 at 7pm
Hypnotherapy for releasing stress and anxiety, Free Taster Session with Louisa Chipperfield. Thursday April 19 at 7.30pm
Indian Head Massage –relaxes the upper body, helps dispel stress and relieve tension with Sonia Walton. £5 (20 min massage) Monday April 23, from 2pm
Meditation for managing and reducing stress – discover the benefits of mediation and how to incorporate it into your daily life plus a guided meditation with Chandrika. £3 charge, Thursday April 26 at 7.30pm
Art in the Afternoon – an afternoon to encourage your creativity and self-expression as a vehicle to reduce stress and promote relaxation. No Experience required, Materials will be provided but please feel free to bring any of your own. Free to attend, donations welcome, Monday April 30, 2pm to 4pm
Booking is essential for all sessions and payment made for where applicable.
Contact Woodley Library on 01189 690304 for further details.
Amazing Animals Activity session- Non-fiction Activity session for 7 to 11 year olds. Activity sheets and mask making. £2 charge, Places must be booked.
Children’s Origami Club – For children aged 7 and over, Places must be booked, 50p charge.
Wokingham Library Tuesday April 3 10.30am to 11.30am
Explore Learning Superhero Shapes – Free workshop from Explore Learning on 2D and 3D shapes. For 4-6 year olds, Places must be booked.
Explore Learning – A Knights journey to the King’s throne – Free workshop from Explore Learning, We travel back to medieval times and children will joust their way through many grammar tournaments. For 7 to 9 year olds. Places must be booked.
Family Learning Face painting – Learn to do face painting using your child as a model. For families with children aged 3 and over. £5 charge. Booking via Adult and Community Learning Team, 0118 974 3797 or lifelonglearning@wokingham.gov.uk
Finchampstead Library Monday April 9 10am to 12noon
Family Learning Puppet Crafts – Try different forms of puppet making and learn to help your children develop their storytelling skills. For families with children aged 4 and over. £5 charge. Booking via Adult and Community Learning Team, 0118 974 3797 or lifelonglearning@wokingham.gov.uk
Wokingham Library Thursday April 12 1pm to 3pm
Outdoor Let’s Explore – A fun and creative session exploring the outdoors and nature with the rangers from Dinton Pastures. For children aged 3 to 8 years old. Places must be booked.
Recycle – bot – Create your own robot using materials that can be recycled. For children aged 7 to 12 years old. £2 charge. Places must be booked.
Wokingham Library Friday April 13 10.30am to 11.30am
Sand Art– Just drop in and create a sand art picture with Kids Bee Happy with Maddi. £4 per picture, For children aged 4 to 11 years old.
Wokingham Borough Libraries Contact details
| Arborfield Library 0780 1664520
Finchampstead Library (0118) 908 8176 |
Twyford Library (0118) 934 0800
Wargrave Library (0118) 940 4656 |
| Lower Earley Library (0118) 931 2150
Maiden Erlegh Library (0118) 966 6630 |
Winnersh Library (0118) 979 7519
Wokingham Library (0118) 978 1368 |
| Spencers Wood Library (0118) 988 4771 | Woodley Library (0118) 969 0304 |
A selection of our events are listed below, for all of our visits visit: http://www.wokingham.gov.uk/libraries/whats-on-in-our-libraries/
What’s On for Children in Wokingham Library Easter 2018
Baby Sensory – Free taster from Baby sensory, for babies up to 12 months old. Places must be booked. On Wednesday April 4 from 10am to 10.30am
Children’s Origami Club – For children aged 7 and over, Places must be booked, 50p charge. On Tuesday April 3 from 10.30am to 11.30am
Storytime – Stories and rhymes for children aged 7 and under. Free. On Tuesday April 3 and 10 from 4pm to 4.30pm
Get Arty – Drop in for Amazing Animals Arts and crafts activities for children aged 4 to 10 years old. £2 charge. On Friday April 6 from 10.30am to 11.30am
Outdoor Let’s Explore – A fun and creative session exploring the outdoors and nature with the rangers from Dinton Pastures. For children aged 3 to 8 years old. Places must be booked. On Friday April 6 from 11.15am to 12noon
Dad and Baby Rhymetime – Fun rhymes for babies and dads. Free, Just drop in! On Saturday April 7 from 10am to 10.30am
Explore Learning Superhero Shapes – Free workshop from Explore Learning on 2D and 3D shapes. For 4-6 year olds, Places must be booked. On Tuesday April 10 from 9.30am to 10.30am
Explore Learning – A knights journey to the King’s throne – Free workshop from Explore Learning, We travel back to medieval times and children will joust their way through many grammar tournaments. For 7 to 9 year olds. Places must be booked. On Tuesday April 10 from 10.45am to 11.45am
Sand Art– Just drop in and create a sand art picture with Kids Bee Happy with Maddi. £4 per picture, For children aged 4 to 11 years old. On Wednesday April 11 from 10.30am to 12noon
Family Learning Puppet Crafts – Try different forms of puppet making and learn to help your children develop their storytelling skills. For families with children aged 4 and over. £5 charge. Booking via Adult and Community Learning Team, 0118 974 3797 or lifelonglearning@wokingham.gov.uk On Thursday April 12 from 1pm to 3pm
Recycle – bot – Create your own robot using materials that can be recycled. For children aged 7 to 12 years old. £2 charge. Places must be booked. On Friday April 13 from 10.30am to 11.30am
To book call Wokingham Library on 0118 978 1368
