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  Events for Wednesday, 19 February 2020
  • Composting & Planting
    Come along & learn all about compost whilst you plant your own seed For children 4+ years. Booking Essential.
    VENUE: Penrith Library
    DATE:  19th February 2020
    TIME: 10:00 - 11:30
  • Banana Tale Coding and Craft
    This half term join us for an hour of code plus a craft activity to take home. Coding suitable for children aged 7-1. Booking essentail as places are limited 015395 32749
    VENUE: Grange library
    DATE:  19th February 2020
    TIME: 10:30 - 11:30
  • Feed and Read
    Allerdale libraries will be offering a free Feed and Read session during half term. The theme is 'Love Cumbria' and the sessions will include themed activities, events, competition, quizzes and opportunities to access a huge range of books including books on Cumbria and local history for our 'Love Cumbria' theme. Each library will be exhibiting community artwork. There is no need to book just come along to a session near you. Children aged between 3 years and 13 years will be given a FREE healthy packed lunch!
    VENUE: Cockermouth Library
    DATE:  19th February 2020
    TIME: 12:00 - 13:00
  • Feed and Read
    Allerdale libraries will be offering a free Feed and Read session during half term. The theme is 'Love Cumbria' and the sessions will include themed activities, events, competition, quizzes and opportunities to access a huge range of books including books on Cumbria and local history for our 'Love Cumbria' theme. Each library will be exhibiting community artwork. There is no need to book just come along to a session near you. Children aged between 3 years and 13 years will be given a FREE healthy packed lunch!
    VENUE: Keswick Library
    DATE:  19th February 2020
    TIME: 12:00 - 13:00
  • Craft Club
    Join us every Wednesday from 1.30-3.30pm and have a go at crafts and meet new people. Everyone is welcome.
    VENUE: Maryport Library
    DATE:  19th February 2020 - 19th February 2022
    TIME: 13:30 - 15:30
  • Banana Tales Coding and Craft
    This half term join us for an hour of code plus a craft activity to take home. Booking essential 01229 404151
    VENUE: Ulverston library
    DATE:  19th February 2020
    TIME: 14:00 - 15:00
  • Virtual Reality at Cockermouth Library
    Virtual Reality is coming to Cockermouth Library on 19th February from 2.00-3.00. Pop in and give it a go!
    VENUE: Cockermouth Library
    DATE:  19th February 2020
    TIME: 14:00 - 15:00
  • Virtual Reality at Keswick Library
    Virtual reality is coming to Keswick Library. Pop in to Keswick Library between 2-3pm on 19th February and give it a go!
    VENUE: Keswick Library
    DATE:  19th February 2020
    TIME: 14:00 - 15:00
  • BBC Virtual Reality Tour
    Take part in the BBC Virtual Reality library tour. View a selection of the BBC short films uploaded to the headset. Give it a try and see what you think. Please note an age restriction does apply. This is not available to children under the age of 13 years. Children aged 13 - 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
    VENUE: Gosforth Library Link
    DATE:  19th February 2020
    TIME: 15:00 - 17:00
  • Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous
    If you or someone you know has an eating disorder please come along to our friendly group Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous (ABA). For more information contact Janice on 07730431520
    VENUE: Seaton Library
    DATE:  19th February 2020 - 19th February 2022
    TIME: 17:30 - 18:30
  Recurring events in this month
  • Who Do You Think You Are Family History Group
    Join us for our FREE monthly Family History group session. It's a great opportunity to get tips on using Find My Past and Ancestry and to share information and ideas with others. No need to book, just drop-in on the second Monday of the month, 10am - 12noon.
  • IT Drop In
    Monthly IT Drop In sessions with Age UK South Lakeland volunteers supporting the community with any queries or problems regarding Laptops, Tablets or Smart Phones. Try Cumbria libraries online offer of FREE eBooks, eAudiobooks, newspapers, magazines, and more. Monthly Drop In from2 to 4 pm on the last Thursday of every month.
  • Seaton Breastfeeding and Peer Support Group
    Starting on Monday 4th February from 1-3pm we will be hosting weekly drop-in sessions for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and babies. Sessions facilitated by trained breastfeeding peer supporters. For more information contact Elaine Lewis on 07900053041. Email: Elaine.lewis@cumbria.gov.uk
  • West Cumbria Carers at Workington Library
    Caring for a loved one? Baffled by benefits? Confused by Carers Allowance? Get free information and support at Workington Library. We can help with applications for: Carers Allowance, attendance allowance, personal independence payment, council tax discounts, access to grants and other funding. Appointments take place on the 1st Tuesday of every month between 10am and 1.oopm. Appointments must be booked in advance by calling 01900 821976
  • Knit and Natter
    Bring along your knitting, crochet or needlework and join us for a coffee and a natter in Café West at Workington Library. Swap patterns, show off your handiwork and meet new people. Beginners welcome. Interested. Come along every Thursday from 10-12
  • Knit and Natter
    Are you interested in sewing, embroidery, knitting, crochet and much more. Come along, bring your project and share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people or learn new skills. Refreshments provided. Come along on the first and third Friday of every month from 1-2.30.
  • Lego Club - Workington Library
    This is an unsupervised weekly session every Saturday from 11am to 12pm for children aged 5 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Come along and have fun building models based on a theme. Booking is essential as places are limited. Places may be booked by calling in to Workington Library or telephoning on 01900 706170.
  • Distington Book Club
    We are a friendly group and meet on the third Thursday of every month from 2 - 3pm. New members welcome
  • Storytots
    Storytots is aimed at pre-schoolers and parents/guardians. Come and join us for a lovely time reading a story. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Every Thursday from 2.00-2.30pm.
  • Ancestry Sessions
    Places are limited so please book on 01229 407373
  • Knit and Natter
    Join in with some friendly chat and a bit of knitting.
  • IT Help Drop In
    Pop in to Ulverston library on Tuesday afternoons for all your IT enquiries with our friendly and knowledgeable volunteer. 1pm-3pm
  • Music, Rhythm and Rhyme at Wigton Library
    Join us for Rhymetime at Wigton Library 10.30-11 on Fridays from Friday 14th June. These sessions are aimed at babies and toddlers and run every Friday (Term time only)
  • Community Learning and Skills - Employability Drop-In
    Community Learning and Skills invite you to come along to talk to them about employability and what that means for you. Pop along to the Local History Room in Workington Library on Monday afternoons from 2-5 to find out more
  • Credit Union Advice
    Whitehaven, Egremont & District Credit Union at Distington Library. If you live in the Distington area, you can speak to their friendly Adviser about any issues affecting you or your family. These may include benefits, housing, employment or debt difficulties.
  • Affinity Credit Union At Keswick Library
    Keswick's Affinity Credit Union will be hosting drop-in information and advice sessions at Keswick Library on the second Wednesday of every month between 9.30 and 11am. The service will launch on Wednesday September 11th between 9.30 am and 11 am. Please drop in to any session to find out how you can get help with practical money saving techniques such as choosing an energy supplier, living healthily on less, budgeting, saving, along with little tips for making your money go further. There's no need to make an appointment just pop in and have a chat.
  • Crafternoon Club at Carlisle Library
    Do you like knitting, crochet, embroidery or English paper piecing patchwork? Bring your own work along, share patterns and ideas, work on group projects. Beginners welcome. Every Thursday, 1-4pm.
  • Saturdays @ 11
    Drop-in to Carlisle Library for our Saturday morning activity sessions. Local history talks, craft activities or a session with the Tiny Tablet, all ages are welcome. No need to book, just call in. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call Carlisle Library on 01228 227312.
  • Memory Matters Carers Support at Carlisle Library
    Local support group for people who care for someone living with dementia or early signs of memory loss. The Memory Matters team from Carleton Clinic run the session, no need to book, just call in.
  • Citizens' Advice at Keswick Library
    Citizens' Advice sessions will run in Keswick Library every Tuesday starting on 1st October. This is by appointment only and appointment times will be 10.00am, 11.00am and 1.00pm. To book please ring Citizen's Advice Allerdale on 01900 604735
  • Games for Wellbeing
    Come and join us at Wigton Library fortnightly from 2 to 4 to play old school games, socialise and have some fun. Refreshments are provided. For more information on this group contact Lesley on 07557 076013.
  • Kaleidoscope - A New Exhibition from Green Door
    Kaleidoscope - a new exhibition from Green Door artists celebrating their diversity and originality in the prestigious and attractive Upfront gallery. The title Kaleidoscope offers artists the freedom to approach their subjects using a wide variety of media and styles. It is intended as an invitation to find inspiration by exploring new ways of thinking. Cumbria Ceramics will share the same exhibition time, and will bring an extra three dimensional element to the UpFront experience. The spacious gallery offers an opportunity to display larger pieces and more significant work in this well-lit and sympathetic space, always sensitively presented and curated by the owner, John Parkinson. Open 10.00 am to 4.30 pm, Tuesday to Sunday (please check www.up-front.com for Christmas opening hours)
  • Rhymetime
    Rhyming session for babies and pre-school children with their adults. Free drop in. Each Thursday 10:30am - 11.00am
  • Walking for Health
    Walking is a great way to get fit, explore what's on your doorstep and make new friends. Join us for a short relaxed stroll around Vulcan Park, Workington. We'll meet at 11am in the foyer of Workington Library every Tuesday. The walk will be at a relaxed pace and take between 20 - 30 minutes. The route is flat, with places to sit and rest if required, so the walk is suitable for all ages and abilities. No pre-booking is required but it's helpful if you let us know that you'll be joining us. Please confirm by email or phone: Email: office@workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk Phone: 01900 702986
  • Stories with Maureen at Carlisle Library
    Come and listen to your favourite stories, and let us introduce you to some new ones! This storytime session for under 5's is every Saturday, 10.30-11am. It's free and children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Storytime
    Storytime for Pre-school children and their carers is held on a Tuesday morning (termtime) at 10 am. Come along with your little ones and enjoy half and hour of stories and rhymes.
  • Harry Potter Book Night Drop in Activities
    Drop into Barrow Library and take part in our fun Harry Potter themed Activities throughout February. We have a Book covers of the world treasure trail, an eye spy cabinet quiz, colouring sheets and a design your own Triwizard champion's banner competition. Closing date February 22nd. Why not dress up and take pictures with our fantastic displays. All welcome.
  • Baby Bounce at Carlisle Library
    Free drop-in session with songs and rhymes for under 3s and their parents and carers. Every Tuesday during term time, 10.15-10.45am.
  • Junior Chess Club
    Brush up your strategic thinking skills at this friendly after-school club. Beginners also welcome! Every Tuesday after school until 4.45pm
  • Baby Bounce at Carlisle Library
    Free drop-in session with songs and rhymes for children under 3 and their parents and carers. Every Wednesday during term time: 2-2.30pm.
  • LEGO Club at Carlisle Library
    Free session for children aged 4 and over to have fun and get creative with LEGO. Every Thursday, term time only, 4:00-4:45pm. Advance booking is required.
  • Toddler Time at Carlisle Library
    Free drop-in session for children under 5 and their parents and carers. Join us for toys, songs and rhymes.
  • Code Club
    New After School Code Club for children aged 7 to 11 years on a Monday. The Club will start at 3.45 pm on Monday 27th January and run for 6 weeks (excluding Half Term). Places are limited so booking is essential, by phone on 32749 or in the Library.
  • Novels That Shaped Our World - February
    Throughout 2020 we are taking part in the BBC's year of Novels That Shaped Our World. February's theme is Love, Sex and romance. Come in to see our display and follow along on social media. Discover the 10 Novels dealing with affairs of the heart and the bedroom. How many have you read? What would you add to this list of Novels That Shaped Our World? #MyBookLife
  • The Tiger That Came To Tea Competition
    We are delighted to be working with Forum Theatre to bring you this great colouring competition. Hand your masterpieces in to the library by the end of February to be in with a change of winning tickets to this fantastic family show on Sat 7th March.
  • Carlisle & Eden Mind drop in session
    Carlisle and Eden Mind will be holding a series of drop in sessions in Carlisle library on the first Tuesday of each month where staff and volunteers will be available to provide advice on services provided by Mind as well as signposting people to other services as appropriate. The drop in sessions will run from February to May and will be held 11.30am to 1.00pm.
  • BBC Virtual Reality Headsets
    Come and try out Virtual Reality Headsets throughout the month of February. Contact the library for more information.
  • Private Peaceful
    We are delighted to be working with Forum Theatre to bring you this great colouring competition. Hand your masterpieces in to the library by the end of February to be in with a change of winning tickets to this fantastic show on Wednesday 11th March. Suitable for 8year+
  • BBC Virtual Reality Experience at Carlisle Library
    Want to try out a virtual realitry headset? Take part in the BBC VR library tour and give it a go! Book a 20 minute slot and fly on a Lancaster bomber, take a trip inside Doctor Who's TARDIS, walk the Himalayas or watch gorillas in the Congo! Minimum age 13+ and under 16's must be accompanied by an adult. For further information or to book your place call in to Carlisle Library or ring 01228 227312.
  • Virtual Reality at Workington Library
    Virtual Reality is coming to Workington Library on 17th and 19th February from 10.00-11.00. Pop in and give it a go!
  • Employability Drop-In
    Community Learning and Skills invite you to come along to talk to them about employability and what that means for you. Pop along to the main library on the 1st floor between 2-5pm on Mondays to find out more
  • Mindful Mondays - Workington Library
    Come and join us every Monday from 3 to 5pm in Workington Library and enjoy the soothing effect of colouring in.
  • Mindful Mondays - Aspatria Local Link
    Come and join us every Monday from 3 to 5pm in Aspatria Local Link Library and enjoy the soothing effect of colouring in.
  • Mindful Mondays - Keswick Library
    Come and join us every Monday from 3 to 5pm in Keswick Library and enjoy the soothing effect of colouring in.
  • Mindful Mondays - Maryport Library
    Come and join us every Monday from 3 to 5pm in Maryport Library and enjoy the soothing effect of colouring in.
  • Mindful Mondays - Moorclose Library
    Come and join us every Monday from 3 to 5pm in Moorclose Library and enjoy the soothing effect of colouring in.
  • Mindful Mondays - Seaton Library
    Come and join us every Monday from 3 to 5pm in Seaton Library and enjoy the soothing effect of colouring in.
  • Mindful Mondays - Silloth Local Link
    Come and join us every Monday from 3 to 5pm in Silloth Local Link and enjoy the soothing effect of colouring in.
  • Mindful Mondays - Wigton Library
    Come and join us every Monday from 3 to 5pm in Wigton Library and enjoy the soothing effect of colouring in.
  • Rymetime at Maryport Library
    Join us on Tuesdays from 10.30-11am (term time only) for Rhyme Time. The sessions are aimed at babies and toddlers. An excellent way to meet other parents/carers and have fun whilst learning.
  • Literary and Philosophical group
    This poetry group meets on the second, third and fourth Tuesday of every month from 4-5pm. We are always looking for new members. Please feel free to pop along to the next meeting.
  • Composting & Planting
    Come along & learn all about compost whilst you plant your own seed For children 4+ years. Booking Essential.
  • Banana Tale Coding and Craft
    This half term join us for an hour of code plus a craft activity to take home. Coding suitable for children aged 7-1. Booking essentail as places are limited 015395 32749
  • Feed and Read
    Allerdale libraries will be offering a free Feed and Read session during half term. The theme is 'Love Cumbria' and the sessions will include themed activities, events, competition, quizzes and opportunities to access a huge range of books including books on Cumbria and local history for our 'Love Cumbria' theme. Each library will be exhibiting community artwork. There is no need to book just come along to a session near you. Children aged between 3 years and 13 years will be given a FREE healthy packed lunch!
  • Feed and Read
    Allerdale libraries will be offering a free Feed and Read session during half term. The theme is 'Love Cumbria' and the sessions will include themed activities, events, competition, quizzes and opportunities to access a huge range of books including books on Cumbria and local history for our 'Love Cumbria' theme. Each library will be exhibiting community artwork. There is no need to book just come along to a session near you. Children aged between 3 years and 13 years will be given a FREE healthy packed lunch!
  • Craft Club
    Join us every Wednesday from 1.30-3.30pm and have a go at crafts and meet new people. Everyone is welcome.
  • Banana Tales Coding and Craft
    This half term join us for an hour of code plus a craft activity to take home. Booking essential 01229 404151
  • Virtual Reality at Cockermouth Library
    Virtual Reality is coming to Cockermouth Library on 19th February from 2.00-3.00. Pop in and give it a go!
  • Virtual Reality at Keswick Library
    Virtual reality is coming to Keswick Library. Pop in to Keswick Library between 2-3pm on 19th February and give it a go!
  • BBC Virtual Reality Tour
    Take part in the BBC Virtual Reality library tour. View a selection of the BBC short films uploaded to the headset. Give it a try and see what you think. Please note an age restriction does apply. This is not available to children under the age of 13 years. Children aged 13 - 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous
    If you or someone you know has an eating disorder please come along to our friendly group Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous (ABA). For more information contact Janice on 07730431520