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Hop along to Tameside Libraries
We’re inviting all children to join Finn, Jessie, Nabil and Safiya as they embark on their space mission during this Summer's Reading Challenge. The Space Hop challenge starts on July 3rd and runs through the school holidays. It is free to take part, and there are rewards and weekly Meteoric Missions to help everyone complete the challenge.
Come along to our Health Workshops at Newton Library
Newton Library is holding a series of free health workshops for the over 50’s. If you have ever wanted to try Indian Head Massage (July 28th) Hand Massage and Reflexology (August 25th) or Aromatherapy (September 22nd) then why not book a place? Please contact Newton Library on 0161 366 0290 to book a place on any of the workshops. All the workshops are on a Wednesday morning between 10.00am and 12.00 noon.
Residents encouraged to book in to library police surgeries
Tameside Division hold 4 regular police surgeries in our libraries. The surgeries gives residents the chance to meet an officer and chat about their community. Officers want to hear about any concerns and will also be giving advice on home security and personal safety as well as providing help to set up Home Watch schemes.
Pictures to Share
Tameside Libraries has bought a collection of very special books especially created for people with dementia. The books contain high quality images accompanied by a few lines of text. Each picture in the books has been chosen to help jog memories, spark comments and bring pleasure to the reader.
Save money at the Library in 2010
If you do one thing this week, save yourself some cash. Get a library card and start cutting costs.
Free advice on job hunting and learning
If you are aged 20 or over Nextstep can help you with your CV, interview skills, job applications and much more. Visit one of their free weekly sessions in Libraries to find out more.
Book Time for Yourself at our weekly book clubs
Sit back and relax for an hour while books, short stories and poems are read aloud, then talk about what you have just listed too. Everyone over 50 is welcome to join one of our 5 friendly groups that meet across Tameside.
Books on Prescription
Tameside Libraries, Derbyshire Libraries and Tameside and Glossop Primary Care Mental Health Service have joined together to offer a Books on Prescription scheme via GPs and other health professionals.