February 2015 Events All Events this Month Libraries by District Have a look for libraries near you, then click on the district (in colour) to see all events in that district Interested in joining a reading group? Find one near you. Brentwood Castle Point Braintree Basildon Basildon Billericay Fryerns Laindon Pitsea Vange Wickford Braintree Coggeshall Earls Colne Halstead Hatfield Peverel Kelvedon Sible Hedingham Silver End Witham Brentwood Ingatestone Shenfield Canvey Great Tarpots Hadleigh South Benfleet Chelmsford Colchester Harlow Loughton Broomfield Chelmsford Danbury Galleywood Great Baddow North Melbourne South Woodham Ferrers Springfield Stock Writtle Colchester Greenstead Prettygate Stanway Tiptree West Mersea Wivenhoe Great Parndon Harlow Mark Hall Old Harlow Tye Green Buckhurst Hill Chigwell Chipping Ongar Debden Epping Loughton North Weald Waltham Abbey Maldon Rochford Tendring Uttlesford Burnham-on-Crouch Maldon Southminster Wickham Bishops Great Wakering Hockley Hullbridge Rayleigh Rochford Brightlingsea Clacton Frinton Harwich Holland Manningtree Walton West Clacton Dunmow Saffron Walden Stansted Thaxted Basildon District Special events this month Day Date & Time Library Event Thursday 05/02/2015 5 - 6pm Billericay Harry Potter Book Night Stories, Games and Activities for all young wizards. No ticket required, but collect your invitation from Billericay Library. Suitable for Wizards and Muggles 7 years +. Saturday 07/02/2015 Normal opening hours Billericay Billericay Miniatures Club Come and see the 1/24th scale French Village 'Village des Amis'. Regular Events Day Frequency Time Event Basildon Library Monday Tuesday Thursday Weekly (term time only) 11 - 11.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Times Join in with stories and rhymes. Friday Weekly (term time only) 11 - 11.30am Little Pandas - Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Learn Mandarin through songs, stories and play. Basildon District Day Wednesday Monday Wednesday Frequency Time Event Weekly (term time only) 9.30 - 10.30am Creative Play and Coffee - with Cherrydown Children's Centre Join us for creative play. Free juice with every hot drink purchased at the Book Rest Café. Weekly 9.30am - 3pm Family Mosaic Here to give help and advice. Last Wednesday of month (25/02/2015) 11.30am Chess Club Meet and play with other chess players. Essex Savers A financial co-operative for Essex people. Thursday Weekly 11am - 1pm Thursday Friday Weekly 1 - 4pm Friday Weekly 10am - 12noon 11 Ten Careers Help with all aspects of job searching Weekly 10am - 12noon Work Club Job seekers support & advice. No appointment necessary. First Saturday of the month (07/02/2015) 10am - 12noon Councillor Mark Ellis Here to answer your questions. Friday Saturday Signpost Job Club to help with every aspect of job searching. Basildon District Day Frequency Time Event Billericay Library Monday Weekly 10.30 - 11am Computer Coaching Sessions must be booked in advance. Please phone 01277 624624 for details. Tuesday Weekly 10am - 12noon Computer Coaching/CV Advice Sessions must be booked in advance. Please phone 01277 624624 for details. Tuesday Weekly 11am - 2pm Essex Savers A financial co-operative for Essex people. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Weekly (term time only) 11 - 11.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Times Join in with stories and rhymes. Thursday Weekly (term time only) 9.30am Creative Fun Sessions (Children's Centre) Join in with creative activities and a story. 10am - 12noon Vitality Stop Smoking Sessions Drop in session, no appointment necessary. Friday Saturday Weekly Weekly (term time only) 11 - 11.30am Daddy Cool Stories, songs and rhymes. Basildon District Day Frequency Time Event Fryerns Library Tuesday Weekly Tuesday 3rd Tuesday of month (17/02/2015) Friday 11 - 11.30am 10 - 11am Baby and Toddler Rhymetime Join in with stories and rhymes. Children's Centre Sessions Listen to stories from a popular picture book author and join in with activities based on the characters in the book. Suitable for children under 5 years of age. Fortnightly 10am - 12noon Ancestry Help accessing and using the Ancestry website and advice on how to research your family tree. Weekly (term time only) 9.30 - 10.30am Movers and Shakers (Children's Centre) For babies and toddlers - join in the fun with music and dancing for the very young. 2 - 3.30pm Feel Better with a Book Group supported by health care worker. Relax with tea/coffee and biscuits and listen to stories and poems being read aloud. Laindon Library Monday Monday Weekly Basildon District Day Frequency Time Event Tuesday Weekly 10am - 12noon Computer Support Help with using the computer, laptop or tablet. No booking required. Tuesday Weekly 10am - 12noon Essex Savers A financial co-operative for Essex people. Thursday Weekly (term time only) Saturday Saturday Monthly Weekly 10 - 10.30am 10am - 12noon 11am - 1pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Laindon and District Community Archive Memory Days Discuss and learn about the history of Laindon and Basildon. Computer Support Help with using the computer, laptop or tablet. No booking required. Basildon District Day Frequency Time Event Pitsea Library Tuesday Weekly Tuesday Weekly Take 2 A drop in group for parents/carers with children aged 2 9.30am - 12noon years, encouraging play, learning and language development. Provided by StartBright Children's Centre. 11am – 1pm Police Crime Surgery Voice your concerns and receive Crime Prevention advice. Wednesday Weekly 9:30am - 12noon Little Stars Music Group Sing along and fun playing musical instruments for under fives. Provided by StartBright Children's Centre. Friday Weekly 10 - 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Term time only. Join in with stories and rhymes. Weekly 10 - 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Vange Library Thursday Basildon District Day Fortnightly Saturday Frequency Time Event Fortnightly Varies Police Crime Surgery Voice your concerns and receive Crime Prevention advice. Check times with Vange Library. Fortnightly (14/02/2015, 28/02/2015) 1 - 3pm Knit and Nat - Knitting Club Knitting in the library, come and share ideas. Wickford Library Monday Weekly 11 - 11.30am & 2 - 2.30pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Monday Weekly 10am - 1pm Adult Community Learning Champion Information about courses Monday Weekly 2 - 4pm Monday Wednesday Monthly Weekly Time Bank Information Desk Find out about local volunteering opportunities. 10am - 12noon Community Agents Essex Information Desk Information and support for older people to remain independent in their own homes for longer 10am - 12noon Work Club Volunteers here to help jobseekers update CV, apply for jobs online and use computers . No appointment necessary. Basildon District Day Wednesday Saturday Thursday Frequency Time Event Weekly 10am - 12noon Read Aloud Group Part of the libraries' feel better with a book scheme, which helps to build confidence. We read short stories and Quick Reads, and discuss the stories as we go along. Come and listen, all welcome. 2nd Saturday & 4th Thursday of month (14/02/2015, 26/02/2015) 10am - 12noon Wickford Community Archive Memory Desk Share your memories of Wickford. 10.30 -11.30am Wickford Police Street Meet Discuss any policing issues with your local Police Community Support Officer. Friday Weekly Friday Weekly (term time only) 1.30 - 2.30pm Messy Play Fun activity session for pre-school age children. Provided by the Wickford Children's Centre. Weekly 10.30 - 11am Daddy Cool Stories, songs and rhymes. Saturday Back to main events page Braintree District Special events this month Day Date & Time Library Event Saturday 07/02/2015 10am - 12noon Coggeshall Come and Knit Coffee Morning Thursday 26/02/2015 9.30- 12noon Coggeshall Farleigh Hospice Information Service Regular Events Day Frequency Time Event Braintree Library Tuesday Weekly Tuesday Weekly Thursday 11am Appointments from 9am Toddler Time Stories and rhymes for the over 2s and under 5s. National Careers Service Help with careers advice and CV writing. Contact 0845 603 1059 to book your place, quoting 'Braintree Library.' Braintree District Day Frequency Wednesday Weekly Thursday Weekly Time Event 9.30am & 10.30am Baby Rhyme Time Rhymes for under 2s. 11am Wednesday 1st Wednesday of month (04/02/2015) 10am - 1pm Essex Sight Drop in session offering advice and equipment for blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. Wednesday 1st Wednesday of month (04/02/2015) 10am - 1pm Village Agent Saturday 1st & 3rd Saturday of month (07/02/2015, 21/02/15) 11am Daddy Cool Stories and rhymes for the under 5s. 9.30 - 10.00am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Stories and rhymes for the under 5s. 2.15 - 2.45pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Stories and rhymes for the under 5s. Coggeshall Library Thursday Weekly (term time only) Earls Colne Library Tuesday Weekly (term time only) Braintree District Day Frequency Time Event Halstead Library Monday Thursday Weekly (term time only) 10.30 - 11am 2.15 - 2.45pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Stories and rhymes for the under 5s. Hatfield Peverel Library Wednesday Weekly (term time only) 9.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Rhymes for over 2s. 2.30pm (2pm from 26/02/2015) Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Kelvedon Library Thursday Weekly (term time only) Sible Hedingham Library Thursday 3rd Thursday of month (19/02/2015) Tuesday Weekly 5 - 7pm 1.30 - 2pm Hedingham Writers Group Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Braintree District Day Frequency Time Event Silver End Library Tuesday Weekly 2.15 - 2.45pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Witham Library Friday and occasional Wednesdays Monday to Saturday Weekly 2 - 4pm Fridays, 10am - 12noon Wednesdays Work Club Free support & advice for job seekers. Help with Universal Job Match, CV updating and applying for jobs online. To book an appointment, contact Witham Library on 01376 519625. Daily Normal opening hours Braintree District Council Benefit Verifications Tuesday Weekly (term time only) 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Wednesday Weekly (term time only) 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Mondays and Wednesdays By appointment 4 - 6pm Reconnect run by Sycamore Counselling Free, confidential counselling sessions for those aged 11-19. By appointment only; contact 01245 359353 or email [email protected] Braintree District Day Thursday Frequency Time 1st Thursday of month (05/02/2015) 11am Event Knitting Group Knitting in the library, come and share ideas. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Weekly by appointment 9am - 4pm National Careers Service Help with careers advice and CV writing. Contact 0845 603 1059 to book your place, quoting 'Witham” Library.' Tuesday and Thursday Weekly 9am - 4pm Braintree District Council Registrar By appointment only; please call 0845 603 7632. Friday and Saturday First Saturday of the month and preceding Friday (06/02/2015, 07/02/2015) Saturday 1st Saturday of month (07/02/2015) (term time only) Back to main events page All day 10.30 - 11am Book Sale Daddy Cool Rhyme Time Special rhyme time for dads to join in with stories and rhymes. Brentwood District Special events this month Day Saturday Date & Time Until 07/02/2015 10am & 2pm Library Shenfield Event Learn My Way Basic Computer Skills Course Regular Events Day Frequency Time Event Brentwood Library Monday 2nd Monday of month (09/02/2015) 10am - 1pm Monday 2nd Monday of month (09/02/2015) 1.30 - 2.30pm Tuesday Weekly Wednesday Weekly Friday Saturday 2 - 3pm 10.30 - 11am 10.30 - 11am 1st Saturday of month (07/02/2015) 10.30 - 11am Essex Sight Drop in session offering advice and equipment for blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. Audio book group For blind and partially sighted people. Children Centre Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Daddy Cool Stories, songs and rhymes. Day Frequency Brentwood District Time Event Ingatestone Library Monday Weekly 10.15 - 11.30am Monday Weekly 1.30 - 3.30pm Wednesday Weekly (term time only) Structured Stay and Play Run by the Sunshine Children's Centre for children 1 - 5 years old. Lets get Digital Basic computer skills course. 9.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Weekly (term time only) 10 - 10.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Weekly (term time only) 1.30 - 2pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Weekly 1 - 2.30pm Bumps and Babies Run by the Children's Centre for expectant mothers, and babies up to 1 year. Shenfield Library Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Back to main events page Castle Point District Special events this month Day Date & Time Friday 27/02/2015 1 - 2.30pm Library Hadleigh Event Castle Crafters Come along and chat and do your craft and learn about other crafts with like minded folks. Regular Events Day Frequency Time Event Canvey Library Monday Weekly 9.30am - 12.30pm Work Club Job seekers support & advice. Monday First Monday of the month (02/02/2015) 10.30am - 12.30pm Community Agents Essex Promoting Health and Indendence for older people Monday First Monday of month (02/02/2015) Tuesday Weekly Tuesday 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month (03/02/2015, 17/02/2015) Tuesday Fortnightly (03/02/2015, 17/02/2015) 12 - 2pm 9.30am - 12.30pm 10am - 12pm 2 - 4pm Castlepoint Association of Voluntary Services Helpdesk Work Club Job seekers support & advice. Citizens Advice Bureau showing how to use their Advice Line Website Writing Group Read and discuss your own work. Castle Point District Day Thursday Frequency Weekly Saturday Twice monthly Wednesday (07/02/2015, 27/02/2015) Time 10 - 10.30am 10 - 11am Event Baby and Toddler RhymeTime Join in with stories and rhymes. Police Drop in surgery Voice your concerns and receive Crime Prevention advice. Weekly 10 - 10.45am Little Lions Children's Centre Books and rhymes. Saturday 1st and 3rd Saturday of month (07/02/2015, 21/02/2015) 10am - 1pm Castlepoint Councillors Drop in Surgery. Saturday 2nd Saturday of month (14/02/2015) 10am - 2pm Canvey Community Archive Canvey history. Saturday Fortnightly (14/02/2015, 28/02/2015) 9.45 - 10.30am Stories, Rhymes and Activities Join in and have some fun! Saturday 3rd Saturday of month (21/02/2015) 10am - 12noon Essex County Councillors Drop in Surgery. Friday Castle Point District Day Frequency Time Event Great Tarpots Library Thursday Weekly (term time only) Saturday 1st & 3rd Saturday of month (07/02/2015, 21/02/2015) 10.30 - 11am 10am - 12noon Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Castle Point Councillors Drop in surgery. Hadleigh Library Monday Weekly (term time only) 9.30 - 10am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Monday First Monday of month (02/02/2015) 10am - 12pm Family Mosaic Helpdesk Monday 4th Monday of month (23/02/2015) Thursday 1st Thursday of month (05/02/2015) Saturday 2nd Saturday - alternate months (14/02/2015) Monthly Help desk 10.30am - 12.30pm Contact the help desk for any Castle Point residents who may need signposting to any care needs. 12noon - 2pm Castlepoint Association of Voluntary Services Helpdesk Hadleigh & Thundersley Archive 10.30am - 12noon Bring in your pictures, scan documents, discuss local history and memories. Castle Point District Day Frequency Time Event South Benfleet Library Wednesday Monthly (11/02/15) Wednesday Weekly Friday Saturday Weekly Last Saturday of month (28/02/2015) Back to main events page 10 - 11am 10am - 12noon 2pm 10am - 12noon Police Drop in surgery Work Club Job seekers support & advice. Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Benfleet Community Archive Group Drop in surgery. Chelmsford District Special events this month Day Date & Time Thursday 05/02/2015 4.30pm Tuesday 17/02/2015 10.30am - 12noon Library Event South Woodham Ferrers Harry Potter Book Night Celebration Come and join us for stories and activities and explore the magical wizarding world of Harry Potter. Dress Code: Wizarding Robes, Harry Potter Fancy Dress or your best muggle attire Chelmsford Harry Potter Event Join in with stories, crafts and quizzes. Suitable for children aged 6 years and over. Free event. Dragon Party Step into the Dragon’s Lair for a fun-filled fantasy day. Test your courage by identifying the potion ingredients in our gruesome feely boxes, take part in our stories as well as other activities! Thursday 19/02/2015 10.30am South Woodham Ferrers Thursday 19/02/2015 2pm Broomfield Fabulous Pancake Puppet Show Bring your favourite puppet. Chelmsford District Regular Events Day Frequency Time Event Broomfield Library Wednesday Weekly (term time only) 10 - 10.30am Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Chelmsford Library Monday 2.30pm - 4.00pm Tuesday 2.30pm - 4.00pm Wednesday Weekly (term time only) 10.30am - 12noon Thursday 2.30pm - 4.00pm Friday 10.30am - 12noon Monday 3 - 5pm Tuesday 11am - 12noon Friday Saturday Sunday Weekly 3 - 5pm 1 - 3.30pm Basic Computer Coaching Weekly sessions to help you get to grips with the basics to get online. Booking essential. For more information, please contact Chelmsford Library on 01245 492758. Please note new times for 2015. Chelmsford Library Sensory Wall open sessions Open for public use, with different elements of the wall available during each session. Video interactive floor will not be in use during these sessions. Call Chelmsford Library on 01245 492758 for more details. Chelmsford District Day Frequency Time Event Tuesday Weekly (term time only) 10 - 10.30am Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Tuesday Fortnightly (10/02/2015, 24/02/2015) 10am - 1pm Parents' Aid Drop-in session. Tuesday Fortnightly (03/02/2015, 17/02/2015) 10am - 1pm Chelmsford Volunteering Centre Drop-in session. Wednesday Fortnightly (04/02/2015, 18/02/2015) Friday Thursday Thursday Fortnightly (13/02/2015, 27/02/2015) Weekly (term time only) Weekly 10am - 4.30pm 1:1 CV and job hunting advice - National Careers Service One-on-one CV advice sessions. Contact Chelmsford Library on 01245 492758 to reserve your place for a 1 hour session. 10am & 11am Baby & Toddler Tots' Tales Join in with stories and rhymes. 10am - 3pm Royal Association for Deaf People: Advice sessions and Job Club Deaf? Hard of hearing? Support for job searches, CV and letter writing, interview skills, giving talks and presentations and finding volunteering opportunities. 1:1 advice sessions by appointment; the job club is drop in. Contact Natalie Creevy for more information: email [email protected]; telephone 0845 688 2525; or textphone 0845 688 2527. Chelmsford District Day Frequency Time Thursday Weekly 10am - 12noon Friday Weekly 10am - 4pm Saturday Every 4 weeks (07/02/2015) 10.30am - 12noon Saturday Every 4 weeks (28/02/2015) 11am Saturday 2nd Saturday of month (14/02/2015) Sunday 1st & 3rd Sunday of month (01/02/2015, 15/02/2015) 1 - 5pm 2.30 - 3.30pm Event Essex Savers Credit Union for people living or working in Essex. Secure place for savings and offering affordable loans. Advice available. Essex Sight Drop in session offering advice and equipment for blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. Chelmsford Library extra Sensory Wall open session Open for public use, with different elements of the wall available during each session. Video interactive floor will not be in use during these sessions. Call Chelmsford Library on 01245 492758 for more details. Daddy Cool Stories, songs and rhymes. Writebulb Creative writing group. Knatty Knitters Help and advice on learning how to knit. Danbury Library Thursday Weekly 11am Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Chelmsford District Day Frequency Time Event Galleywood Library Thursday Weekly (Term time only) 10.30am Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time Join us for stories and rhymes. Great Baddow Library Monday Wednesday Wednesday Saturday Weekly Weekly Weekly (term time only) 2nd Saturday of month (14/02/2015) 11am 10.00 - 11.30am 11 - 11.30am 10am - 12noon Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time Stories and rhymes for under 5s. Basic Computer Coaching Weekly sessions to help you get to grips with the basics you need to get going online. Booking essential. Please contact Great Baddow Library on 01245 478032. Community Led Stay and Play Toys and crafts available for the youngsters and books and gossip for everyone else. Contact Great Baddow Library staff on 01245 478032 for details. Councillor Jenny Chandler Drop in surgery for local residents. North Melbourne Library Friday Weekly 11 - 11.30am Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time Stories and rhymes for under 5s. Chelmsford District Day Frequency Time Event South Woodham Ferrers Library 10am - 12noon Work Club Need help with your CV? Looking for work or training? We can help - just come to our work club. Wednesday Weekly Wednesday 1st Wednesday of month (04/02/2015) 11am - 1pm One Support Drop in session. Housing, benefit and debt advice sessions. Thursday Weekly (term time only) 10.30 - 11am & 2 - 2.30pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Saturday Weekly (term time only) 10.30 - 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Friday Weekly (term time only) 9.30 - 10am Childminder Rhyme Time A baby and toddler rhymetime session aimed at Childminders, in partnership with Chetwood Children's Centre. 2 - 2.30pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. On the first Thursday of the month this session is run in association with Le Petit Bonjour and includes rhymes and stories in French. Springfield Library Thursday Weekly Chelmsford District Day Frequency Time Event Stock Library Tuesday 2nd Tuesday of month (10/02/2015) 3 - 4.30pm Village Agent Surgery Services and information to the rural community. Thursday Weekly (term time only) 9 - 9.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Stories, rhymes and songs for under 5s. Writtle Library Wednesday Weekly (term time only) Back to main events page 10.30am Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time Stories and rhymes for under 5s. Colchester District Special events this month Day Date & Time Daily Until 27/02/2015 Normal opening hours Library Event Colchester Tessa Frampton: Essex Walks An exhibition of mixed media works inspired from walks in the Essex landscape and the natural world. Monday & Tuesday 02/02/2015 - 03/02/2015 Colchester Volunteer Roadshow display Showcasing and raising awareness of the volunteering and community initiatives taking place in our local communities. Saturday 07/02/2015 Colchester National Libraries Day Display in library with staff reviews. Regular events Day Frequency Time Event Colchester Library Monday Friday Daily 10am - 1pm Citizens Advice Bureau Helpdesk offering general information, web chat for money & debt advice, referrals to Colchester Advice Network and signposting to other organisations. Colchester District Day Monday Frequency Weekly Wednesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Monthly (03/02/2015) Weekly Weekly Thursday Fortnightly (05/02/2015, 19/02/2015) Thursday Monthly (12/02/2015) Time Event 10.15am & 11.15am Baby and Toddler Rhymetime 10.15am & 11.15am Join in with stories and rhymes. 10am - 2pm The Trinity Centre Information on natural health and healing. 10.30am - 2pm The Open University Adviser available to answer your questions on all aspects of learning with The Open University. Further information available from The Open University on 0758 2096738, email [email protected] or visit www.opennearyou.co.uk 1pm - 3pm Royal Mencap Society Craft sessions with a small group of adults with a learning disability, supported by members of Mencap Me Time staff. 10am - 12noon 10am - 2pm Police Beat Surgery Discuss any policing issues with your local Police Community Support Officer. Informal fortnightly drop-in session. Age UK Essex Information about the Dementia Connections service. Colchester District Day Thursday Frequency Weekly Time Event 5 - 6.25pm Scribbles If you are a writer looking to share ideas and practical advice, come along to Scribbles writing group’s regular meetings at Colchester Library. Further information available from Scribbles by emailing [email protected] or follow Scribbles on Twitter @ScribblesWG Friday Weekly (term time only) 11 - 11.45am Tots' Tales An interactive story time for children aged 3 - 5 and their parents/carers. Further information available from Colchester Children's Centres on 01206 865555 or 01206 619318, or visit www.colchester.surestart.org In partnership with Colchester Children's Centres. Friday Fortnightly (11/02/2015, 25/02/2015) 11am - 1pm U3A Needlework & Knitting Club Saturday Weekly 11.15am Daddy Cool Stories, songs and rhymes. Colchester District Day Frequency Time Event Stanway Library Monday Weekly (term time only) 10.15am & 11.15am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. 10.30 - 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Tiptree Library Tuesday Tuesday Thursday Weekly Weekly 3rd Thursday of month (19/02/2015) 2.30 - 4pm Basic Computer Coaching Six free weekly sessions to help you get to grips with the basics you need to get going online. Booking essential. Please contact Tiptree Library on 01621 816458. 10am - 12noon Village Agents The Village Agent sessions will include a face to face signposting service for people living in rural and isolated communities. It aims to put people in touch with organisations that provide services, promote health and independence and provide high quality information and advice to local residents. Colchester District Day Frequency Time Event West Mersea Library Saturday Friday 2nd Saturday of month (14/02/2015) Weekly 10.30 - 11.30am Family story time Join in with storytime. 10.30 - 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. 11 - 11.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Wivenhoe Library Friday Weekly Back to main events page Harlow District Regular events Day Date & Time Library Event Great Parndon Library Monday Wednesday 2nd Monday of month (09/02/2015) Last Wednesday of month (25/02/2015) Thursday Weekly Saturday 3rd Saturday of month (21/02/2015) 10am - 12noon U3A Chess Club Charge for non members: £2 10.30am - 12.30pm U3A Cross Stitch club Charge for non members: £2 10.30 - 11.00am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. 10.30am - 12noon Local Councillors' Surgery Harlow Library Tuesday Weekly Thursday 1st Thursday of month (05/02/2015) 10am - 2pm 11am - 12noon Harlow Volunteer Centre Recruiting and placing volunteers. Police Surgery Drop in session. Harlow District Day Thursday Date & Time Weekly Tuesday Library Event 10am – 2pm Liveability - choices for disabled people Come and speak to someone about ways to use your personal budget to improve your quality of life. 10am - 4pm Weekly Friday 10am - 4pm National Careers Service Providing information, advice and guidance. Appointments made via 0800 100900. Friday Weekly 10.30 - 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Friday 3rd Friday of month (20/02/2015) 10am - 1pm Support for Sight Advice and support. Mark Hall Library Wednesday Saturday Weekly 3rd Saturday of month (21/02/2015) 9.45 - 10.15am 10.30am - 12noon Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Police Beat Surgery Drop in session. Harlow District Day Date & Time Library Event Old Harlow Library Monday Weekly Saturday 3rd Saturday of month (21/02/2015) 10 - 10.30am 10.30am - 12noon Baby and Toddler Storytime Stories, songs and rhymes for pre-school children. Police Beat Surgery Meet Chrissie our Police Community Support Officer for this area. Tye Green Library Friday Weekly Back to main events page 1.30 - 2.30pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. With spurgeons of Potter street. Loughton District Special events this month Day Date & Time Tuesday 17/02/2015 10.30 - 11.30am Library Loughton Event Pirate training Learn about pirates. Why not come dressed as a pirate. Event suitable for 2 - 8 year olds. Regular events Day Frequency Time Event Buckhurst Hill Library Thursday Weekly 10 - 10.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. 1.45 - 2.30pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Run by Spurgeon's Children Centres. Chigwell Library Tuesday Weekly Chipping Ongar Library Tuesday Weekly 10am - 12noon Computer Help Sessions Informal computer lessons, with our Computer Support Volunteer, tailored to meet your needs. Please ask in the library for details. Loughton District Day Frequency Tuesday Weekly Tuesday 2nd & 4th Tuesday of month (10/02/2015 & 24/02/2015) Time 10.30 - 11.30am 2 - 3.15pm Event Police Surgery Please call in and speak with Police Community Support Officer Jacqueline Middleton if you have any concerns. Ongar Library Writers' Group Help and advice for people interested in writing. Wednesday Weekly 10.30 - 11am Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Friday Weekly 1.30 - 2.30pm Brilliant Books Come and explore the wonderful world of books with a different book each week and matching activities for 0-5 years. Saturday Weekly 10am - 12noon Computer Help Sessions Informal computer lessons, with our Computer Support Volunteer, tailored to meet your needs. Please ask in the library for details. 1 - 3pm Essex Savers Advice available on money matters for people working or living in Essex. Debden Library Thursday 2nd Thursday of month (12/02/2015) Loughton District Day Friday Frequency Weekly Time Event 10 - 10.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes followed by Brilliant Books (fortnightly 2nd and 4th Friday of the month). Run by Spurgeon's Children Centres. 10am - 12noon Essex Savers Advice available on money matters for people working or living in Essex. Epping Library Monday Weekly Monday Weekly (term time only) Tuesday Weekly 2 - 2.30pm 15.30 - 16.30 Tuesday Weekly 10.30am - 12noon Thursday Weekly 10am - 12noon Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Brilliant Books. Come and explore the wonderful world of books with matching activities. Run by Brambles Children Centre. For ages 0-5yrs. Learn My Way Get started on computers. Family Mosaic Advice on debt, benefits & housing advice. Loughton District Day Frequency Thursday Weekly Saturday Fortnightly (14/02/2015, 28/02/2015) Saturday 1st and 3rd Saturday of month (07/02/2015 and 21/02/15) Time Event Information Advice and Guidance session By appointment only Information and advice about CVs and getting back to work. Bookable appointments on 01992 573504 2 - 4pm 10 - 11.30am Creative Buddies Inspiration bookgroup based on creative activities. Daddy Cool Join in with stories and rhymes for under fives. In partnership with Brambles Children Centre. Loughton Library Monday & Friday Tuesday & Thursday Weekly Weekly 10.15 – 11.45am Basic Computing Courses Free 6 week course for beginners who want to learn how to use internet and email. Booking is essential via staff. By appointment National Careers service Information, Advice and Guidance for job seekers. Appointments available. Please ask staff for details. Loughton District Day Frequency Time Event Tuesday Weekly 10.30 - 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes followed by Brilliant Book session delivered in partnership with Spurgeons children's centre Thursday Weekly 2.20 - 2.50pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Saturday 1st Saturday of month (07/02/2015) 11 - 11.30am Daddy Cool Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Saturday Every 4 weeks (07/02/2015) 2 - 4pm Yarns and Tales Knitting and Reading group Do you like to knit? Do you like to read? Bring your knitting along and join our reading group. North Weald Library Thursday Weekly 10.30 - 11.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Loughton District Day Frequency Time Event Waltham Abbey Library Tuesday Wednesday Weekly Weekly Back to main events page 10.30 - 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. 9.30 - 11am ABC Activities Books and Crafts, where books come alive! Four week course to encourage children’s literacy skills through stories, crafts and fun. 2-5 year olds. Booking essential, Abbeywood Children’s centre 01992 763152. Maldon District Special events this month Day Date & Time Library Event Thursday 12/02/2015 10am - 4pm Monday 16/02/2015 11 - 11.30am Southminster Down on the Farm Special baby & toddler session for 0 - 5 years, with activities afterwards. 18/02/2015 2 - 4pm Southminster Discover the Ancient Egyptians Have your photo taken with a pharaoh, examine Egyptian artefacts and much more. Wednesday Maldon Mental Health drop in session by Mid Essex Mind Support Time and Recovery IAPT STaR service Regular Events Day Frequency Time Event Burnham Library Thursday Weekly 10am - 4pm Computer Coaching Learn computer basics on a one to one basis. £5 per hour. Bookable sessions available from One Place on 01621 774532. In partnership with One Place. Friday Weekly 11 - 11.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Stories and rhymes for under 5s. Maldon District Day Frequency Time Event 10am - 1pm Essex Sight Drop in session for advice and information. Information on eye conditions and how to access services and benefits. Signposting to clubs, activates etc. Demonstration of equipment. Maldon Library Tuesday Tuesday Friday Thursday Thursday Tuesday 1st Tuesday of month (02/12/2014) Weekly (term time only) 1st Thursday of month (04/12/2014) Weekly Weekly 2pm 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Stories and rhymes for under 5s. 10am - 12noon Community Agents The Village Agent sessions will include a face to face signposting service for people living in rural and isolated communities. It aims to put people in touch with organisations that provide services, promote health and independence and provide high quality information and advice to local residents. 10am - 12noon Work Club Job seekers support & advice. Further information available on 01621 853556. 10am - 12 noon Computer Coaching Learn computer basics on this free 4 week course. Bookable sessions available on 01621 853556. Maldon District Day Frequency Time Event 11 - 11.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Come along and join in the fun with singing, dancing and stories. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. 1.30 - 3pm Knit & Natter Bring your craft project along to this informal craft session. Chat with other crafters, get inspiration from our craft books and enjoy a biscuit or two. 2 - 4pm Village Agents The Village Agent sessions will include a face to face signposting service for people living in rural and isolated communities. It aims to put people in touch with organisations that provide services, promote health and independence and provide high quality information and advice to local residents. Southminster Library Monday Wednesday Weekly (term time only) 2nd Wednesday of month (11/02/2015) Wickham Bishops Library Monday 2nd Monday of month (09/02/2015) Monday Weekly (term time only) Back to main events page 2.30 - 3pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Stories and rhymes for under 5s. Rochford District Special events this month Day Date & Time Library Event tuesday 03/02/2015 10am Rochford Knit and natter Every First Tuesday of the month. Beginner to advanced welcome along to share skills and ideas Thursday 05/02/2015 3 - 5:30pm Rochford Harry Potter Book Night Event Enjoy the magic of Harry Potter with crafts, games and stories. Friday 20/02/2015 10 - 11am Rochford The Gruffalo Enjoy interactive story and activities 03/02/2015 9.30 - 11.30am Hullbridge I Pad Know How Drop in session Wednesday 18/02/2015 2 - 3.30pm Hullbridge Super Heroes Activities for ages 5 - 10. Booking essential Tuesday 10/02/2015 10am - 1pm Hullbridge Dial Basildon & S Essex Outreach Disability helpline Rayleigh Craft Making Drop In Session Childrens half term event in partnership with Rochford District council re-cycling team. Tuesday Wed 18/02/2015 10am - 12noon Rochford District Thur tuesday 19/02/2015 12noon - 4pm Rayleigh Disability Information Advice Line (dial) Free advice on any subject related to disability. 17/02/2015 10.30 - 11.30am Hockley Harry Potter Event Join us for stories, games and activities. Hockley Harry Potter Evening Come and join us for fun activites, games and stories. Suitable for ages 5 - 9 years. A free event - just turn up. Thursday 05/02/2015 4 - 5pm Thursday 12/02/2015 11am - 3pm Hockley DIAL Drop in Sessioin Help and advice on any subject related to disability. Just drop in for a friendly chat. Tuesday 17/02/2015 10.30 - 11.30am Hockley Harry Potter Event Come and join us for fun activites, games and stories. Suitable for ages 5 - 9 years. A free event - just turn up. Regular Events Day Frequency Time Event Great Wakering Library Thursday Weekly 2 - 2.30pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time - hosted by Seashells Children's Centre Join in with stories and rhymes with Seashells Children’s Centre. Rochford District Day Frequency Friday Weekly Friday 3rd Friday of month (20/02/2015) Time Event 2 -2.30pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes 2 - 3pm Ancestry Taster Sessions Help using the Ancestry website. Hockley Library Tuesday Weekly 1 - 4pm Thursday Weekly 10 - 11.30am Thursday Weekly 10.30 - 11am Lets Get Digital Want to know about computers but are too afraid to ask? Come and enquire about our new free friendly basic computer course which you learn at your own pace. Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Friday Weekly 10.30 - 11.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time - hosted by Willows Children's Centre Join in with stories and rhymes and meet your local Children's Centre for help and advice. Friday Fortnightly (13/02/2015, 27/02/2015) 11am - 12noon Ancestry Taster Sessions Help to start using the Ancestry website. Rochford District Day Friday Saturday Frequency Monthly (27/02/15) 1st Saturday of month (07/02/2015) Saturday 3rd Saturday of the month (21/02/2015) Saturday 3rd Saturday of the month (21/02/2015) Saturday Bi Monthly Time Event 2 - 3pm Knit and Natter Come along to our new monthly crafty group, enjoy tea, chat and craft among friends. 10am - 12noon Essex County Councillor & Rochford District Councillor Malcolm Maddox Drop in advice surgery in relation to Hockley Ward West and Rochford District Council. 10 - 11am Essex County Councillor & Rochford District Councillor Michael Hoy Drop in advice surgery in relation to Rochford West Ward and Essex County Council. 11am - 12noon Rochford District Councillors Christine and John Mason Drop in advice surgery in relation to Hawkwell West Ward and Rochford District Council. 11am - 12noon Police Beat Surgeries Drop in to discuss any issues with your local Neighbourhood Policing Team. Ask staff for details. Hullbridge Library Tuesday 3rd Tuesday of month (17/02/2015) 9am - 1pm Ancestry Taster Sessions Suitable for beginners. Help to start using the Ancestry website. Rochford District Day Frequency Time Event Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time hosted by Willows Children's Centre Join in with stories and rhymes and meet your local Children's Centre for help and advice. Tuesday Weekly 9.45 - 10.15am Thursday Weekly 2 - 2.30pm Saturday 2nd Saturday of month (14/02/2015) 10.30am - 12.30pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Drop in session with your local Councillor Come and discuss any issues with Councillor Michael Hoy. Rayleigh Library Tuesday Weekly Thursday 10 - 10.30am Tuesday Monthly (17/02/2015) Tuesday 3rd Tuesday of month (17/02/2015) Wednesday 9.30 - 10am & 10.15 - 10.45am 4th Wednesday of month (25/02/2015) 2 - 3.30pm 3 - 5pm 10am - 12pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Craft club Card making for all occasions . Rayleigh Writers Group This group meet to encourage each other, to discuss writing and to read out current work. Councillor Keith Gibson surgery Drop in session. Rochford District Day Frequency Wednesday Monthly 04/02/15,04/03/15,01/04/15 Wednesday Wednesday Time Event 11.15am - 12.45pm Knit & Natter Help and advice on learning how to knit. 3rd Wednesday of month (18/02/2015) 12 - 1pm Rayleigh Town Council Drop in and discuss your local concerns. 1st Wednesday of month (04/02/2015) 10 - 11am Police Beat Surgeries Drop in session. Thursday Monthly 19/02/15,19/03/15 Thursday 2nd Thursday of Month (12/02/2015) 3 - 5pm Rayleigh Writers Anthology Group This group meets with a view to having their work published. Thursday Weekly 1 - 4pm 11ten workclub Appointment necessary. 3rd Friday of the month (20/02/2015) 2 - 3pm Family History Club Drop in and share you hints and tips on family research. Friday Saturday Monthly 28/02/15 Saturday 2nd Saturday of month (14/02/2015) 10am - 12noon 3.30 - 5pm 10am - 12pm Family Mosaic free Benefits,Debt and Housing advice Ancestry Taster Sessions Suitable for beginners. Help to start using the Ancestry website. County Councillor Maddocks Surgery drop in session. Rochford District Day Frequency Time Event Rochford Library Tuesday Last Tuesday of month (24/02/2015) 10.30am - 1.30pm Tuesday Last Tuesday of month (24/02/2015) 10am - 12pm Dial See a representative for disability information and advice. Community Tea Time Join us for tea and find out about your library and local organisations. Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. In partnership with Wishing Well Centre. Tuesday Weekly 9.45 - 10.15am Thursday Weekly 2 - 4pm Thursday Saturday Weekly 10 -11.30am Learn My Way Beginner courses using a computer, booking required. Friday Weekly 9.30 - 10am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Friday First Friday of month (06/02/2015) Back to main events page 2.30 - 4.30pm Work Club Job seekers support & advice. Ancestry Taster Sessions Free ½ hour introduction to using ancestry online. Tendring District Special events this month Day Date & Time Thursday 19/02/2015 11 - 11.30am Library Brightlingsea Event Fairytale Storytime Children are welcome to come dressed up. Regular Events Day Frequency Time Event Brightlingsea Library will be closed for refurbishment & RFID upgrade from 5th Jan to 5th Feb inclusive Wednesday 3rd Wednesday of month (18/02/2015) 10am - 12.30pm Thursday Weekly (Next session 12/02/2015) 11am Essex Sight Drop in session offering advice and equipment for blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Clacton Library Tuesday & Thursday Weekly 1.45 - 4.45pm Tuesday Saturday Weekly 9.30am - 12.30pm Teen Talk Drop in for free confidential information and support on any issue. Clacton and District Local History Society Photos and information from the Local History Society. Tendring District Day Frequency Time Event Wednesday Weekly 11 - 11.30am & 2 - 2.30pm Thursday Weekly 2 - 4.30pm Clacton Volunteer Centre Find out about volunteering opportunities in the area. Wednesday Thursday Weekly All day National Careers Service Access to information, careers advice and resources. Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join us for stories and rhymes. Frinton Library Thursday Weekly (term time only) 11 - 11.30am & 2 - 2.30pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join us for stories and rhymes. Tendring Volunteers Advice on how to get into volunteering. Harwich Library Tuesday Weekly 10am – 1pm Tuesday Weekly 10.30 - 11.15am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join us for stories and rhymes. Tendring District Day Frequency Time Event Holland Library Wednesday Weekly (term time only) 10 - 10.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Manningtree Library Friday Tuesday Weekly (term time only) 1st Tuesday of month (03/02/2015) 10 - 10.30am & 11 - 11.30am 2 - 4pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with for stories and rhymes. Tendring Volunteer Centre Find out about volunteering opportunities in the area. Walton Library Monday Weekly (term time only) Monday 2nd Monday of month (09/02/2015) 2 - 2.30pm 2 - 4pm Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Local Family History Group The Family History Group is run by volunteers and is a self help group that uses the Ancestry website. Thursday Weekly 10am - 12noon Community Coffee Morning Join us for our community coffee morning. Thursday Weekly 10am - 12noon Work Club Job seekers support & advice. Tendring District Day Frequency Time Event West Clacton Library Monday 1st Monday of month (02/02/2015) Monday Weekly (term time only) Back to main events page 10am - 12noon Family History Group Find out about your family history. 10.30 - 11am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join us for stories and rhymes. Uttlesford District Special events this month Day Date & Time Normal opening 02/02/2015 - 02/03/2015 hours Library Saffron Walden Event Saffron Walden County High School Applied Art Students Exhibition of Coursework. 'Structures' Regular Events Day Frequency Time Event Dunmow Library Tuesday Wednesday Weekly 11 - 11.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Wednesday 1st Wednesday of month (04/02/2015) 10am - 1pm Housing Issues Family Mosaic drop in advice desk. 10am - 2pm Uttlesford Credit Union Desk Saffron Walden Library Normally Tuesdays, except 10/02/2015 when it is on Friday 13/02/2015 instead Weekly Uttlesford District Day Tuesday Frequency Weekly (term time only) Time 9.30 - 10am Fortnightly Wednesday and (11/02/2015 10 - 11am & Tuesday 24/02/2015 4.30 - 5.30pm) Event Storytime Stories, songs & rhymes for pre-school children 2 years and above. Police Beat Surgery with Kelly 3rd Tuesday of month (17/02/2015) 10am - 1pm North Essex Partnership Foundation Trust (NEPFT) Mental Health support desk. Wednesday Weekly (term time only) 9.30 - 10am Babytime Rhymes and stories for children under 2 years of age. Saturday Weekly (term time only) 10 - 10.30am Daddy Cool Stories, songs and rhymes. 11 - 11.30am Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Join in with stories and rhymes. Tuesday Stansted Library Tuesday Weekly (term time only) Back to main events page
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