Do You Love Libraries?

[zeban]

They do at John Harvard Library in Borough Tarot, although I have to say I find that library a bit stressful, loads of little screaming children running around- although I love children it doesn't make it a very peaceful place if you want to do some reading in there or use the computer. I quite like the way most Southwark Libraries have a separate room as the childrens library.

[louisiana]

Some of the things at Dulwich Library:

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* 61 adult study spaces available.

* Baby and toddler sessions. Every Thursday, 10.30am to 12pm and 1.30pm to 3pm. Term time only. Refreshments available.

* Baby rhymetime

Every Wednesday, 11am to 11.30am. Sessions run during term time and holidays.

* Children's reading group, Chatter Books. Second Monday of each month, 5pm to 6.15pm. Refreshments available.

* Homework help club, every Tuesday and Thursday during term time, 4pm to 7pm.

* Goals: Last Friday of the month, 4.30pm to 5.30pm, 10 to 18 years.

* Connexions: first Thursday of the month 5.30pm to 7.00pm 13 to 19 years.

* Family History Workshop.

Third Thursday of every month, 5.30pm to 7.30pm. This free monthly session offers guidance in how to go about researching your ancestors.

* Adult reading group

Last Thursday of every month, 7.30pm to 9pm.

* Biography reading group

Second Wednesday of every month from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

* Science fiction reading group

Third Thursday of every month, 7.30pm to 9pm.

* Poetry reading group

First Friday of each month, 2pm to 3.30pm.

* Film Club matinee

Every Monday, 1.30pm apart from Bank Holiday Mondays. Occasional evening screenings and movies for children. For more details and to join the mailing list please phone Nuala Graham on 020 7525 6234 or e-mail [email protected].

* Craft Club

Fourth Tuesday of every month, 2pm to 3.30pm.

* The monthly event for adults

Second Tuesday of each month, 2pm to 3pm. Refreshments available.

* Manga Club

First Thursday of every month, 5.30pm to 6.30pm. For ages 10 to 18.

* Photocopying facilities, colour and black and white.

* Free internet access and word processing facilities. You may need to book in advance.

* Free Wi-Fi

The library contains a comprehensive collection of music CDs, including the largest collection of classical CDs in Southwark, as well as the borough's collection of music scores.

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The collection of scores is pretty good for a public library, and having a room available on site for all kinds of activities mean Dulwich Library can host such things without disturbing readers.

By the way, if you are looking for a book they don't have in Southwark, you can request it and they can obtain it via inter-library loan, for a small charge.

I've lived in European countries that barely have a system of public libraries (where the 'library' is 20 miles away in a small room in a tower block with a few dog-eared books that look like they were rescued from a skip), and really appreciate this wonderful resource.

[Applespider]

Wow! You've actually inspired me to go and join the library - I'd assumed (wrongly) that it would only be open during daytime hours and certainly didn't expect Sunday opening.

So... anyone who can tell me (since I can't spot it on the Southwark website) what I'd need to take along in order to join? (i.e. how many bits of ID that are photographic and/or have proof of address?)

Edit - After more of a wander around the site, I've found it here. One bit of ID with your current address - and fill in a form. You can even do it online and get it posted out to you. And, another thing I didn't realise, is that it allows you to borrow from any library in England/Wales/Northern Ireland.

[Keef]

I must admit I rarely visit the library, but my wife definitely does, and since having our daughter, the local library has been invaluable!

[dukesdenver]

zeban Wrote:

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> They do at John Harvard Library in Borough Tarot,

> although I have to say I find that library a bit

> stressful, loads of little screaming children

> running around- although I love children it

> doesn't make it a very peaceful place if you want

> to do some reading in there or use the computer.

> I quite like the way most Southwark Libraries have

> a separate room as the childrens library.

Agreed, I much prefer the 'traditional' libraries like Newington or Dulwich.

[wee quinnie]

Libvaries are fabilis! Dulwich Lib is generally quite good for a chilled out read - however I do find that when I am looking for books - they are more likely to be "on loan" from Dulwich than the other branches. I still love it though.

[daizie]

LIBRARIES. Minimise thefts by attaching string to all your books. Simply wind the string in when they are due back.

[Sue]

Daizie, that's really funny.

The whole of East Dulwich would be one giant cat's cradle :))

[infogreed]

nashoi Wrote:

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> ....I asked

> one of the elderly librarians whether there was a

> bigger library in Southwark I could use.

> She thought for a moment then said "Well some

> people say Dulwich Library is bigger." Then

> quickly added, to reassure me, "But that's only

> because it's got more books."

hahaha, nice one, I bet you haven't expected it:)) clever gal!

[reggie]

WE LOVE LIBRARIES-THE TOUR

A day of protest is organised for Feb 5 2011 where it is expected that all round the country people will occupy their local library to bring attention to the importance of keeping such an important part of their community open.

Sly and Reggie will be buzzing round South London in the Middle Class Sound System, their mobile dub broadcasting sound system on the back of a black Morris Minor. The track will be playing and Sly on the live mic will toast while Reggie checks for traffic wardens.

Here are those Library dates in full.

Crofton Park Library and Sydenham Library 11:30am until 1:00pm

Blackheath Village Library and Grove Park Library 2:00pm until 3:00pm

New Cross Library starting at 3:00pm

Please do support your local library.

http://www.thesuburbanpirate.com/wordpress/?p=837

[dukesdenver]

Great speech by Philip Pullman:

Click here

[Guest]

I'm a regular and a big fan of Dulwich Lib. I've often wondered why they don't have a permanent thread on here.

[Annette Curtain]

Sssshhhhhhhhh..

::oA.

[dukesdenver]

Today is Save Our Libraries day, please visit your local if you can spare the time:

Save Our Libraries

[reggie]

The "We Love Libraries Tour" with Sly and Reggie Feb 5 2011

Crofton Park Library 11.30am

Sydenham Library 12.30

Grove Park Library 2pm

Blackheath Village Library 2.30pm

New Cross Library3.30pm

http://www.thesuburbanpirate.com/wordpress/?p=837

[dukesdenver]

Enjoy!

Hitler concerned about SaveLibraries campaign