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Welcome to our autumn eventscalendar for Medway's libraries

The start of 2011 sees a number ofexciting events and activities at Medway’slibraries. I’m delighted to see a vibrantjungle theme for this season’s familyevents. This will really capture children’simaginations, but it doesn’t stop there.There’s an enormous amount on offer foradults too: computer courses; readinggroups; creative writing workshops; talksand exhibitions, to name but a few.There’s always an interesting array ofevents and activities to take part in.

It’s clear that Medway’s libraries are somuch more than books. We also have anextensive range of entertainment. FromDVDs and Blu-rays to Xbox and Wii games,as well as free to use computers withinternet access and of course, thousands ofbooks including the latest titles.

With something for all age groups, thelibraries are a great place for everyone.Whether you’re building on existinginterests and developing your skills, orgetting involved in somethingcompletely new, Medway’s librariescertainly are inspiring.

We understand that leisure time can beseen as an extra expense but we aim toprovide you with affordable, and oftenfree of charge, activities so that everyonecan benefit from their local library.

I hope you’ll find this booklet full ofevents that will tempt you to come alongand enjoy your library.

Cllr Howard DoePortfolio Holder forCommunity Services

Regular events for adults Page 3

Special events for adults Page 6

Medway Adult and Community Learning Service Page 8

Regular events for children and families Page 10

Special events for children and families Page 12

When is my local library open Page 14

It’s free to join your local library Page 15

Medway Libraries are committedto being a vital, inclusive resourceat the heart of the community

Our promise to you• Free membership.• Services appropriate to all in Medway,reflecting the diversity of local people.

• Reply to any letter in 10 working days, emailin five days, will answer the phone promptlyand deal with comments and complaintsfairly and honestly.

• Friendly, helpful and courteous staff who willbe well trained to answer your enquiry.

• A high-quality website giving 24-hour accessfrom home.

• If things go wrong, we will tell you and putthem right.

Please help us to help you• Treat staff with courtesy and respect.• Take care of all library resources.• Renew or return items by the due date.• Remember to bring your ticket whenborrowing items and using the computers.

• Tell us when we have made a mistake..

Contents:

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Regular events in your library for adultsAll events are free to attend unless stated otherwise.

Councillor surgeryResidents can meet and discuss localissues with their councillor.First Sat of the month, 10am - 12noon,Twydall Library

First Sat of the month, 10am - 12noon,Walderslade Village Library

ESOL courseLearning English as a second language.Wed, 6.30pm (term-time only),Chatham Library, booking essential

HoH readers' groupThis group is for people who haveimpaired hearing and enjoy talking aboutbooks within a smaller group.First Wed of the month, 2pm,Chatham Library

Kent Family History SocietyHelp and guidance for family treeresearch and genealogy.Last Thurs of the month, 1 - 4.30pm,Strood Library

Knitting for charity groupFor anyone who enjoys knitting or wants to learn. Knitting for local andoverseas charities.Mon, fortnightly, 10am, Lordswood Library

Mon, fortnightly, 10.30am,Hempstead Library

Mon, fortnightly, 2pm, Rainham Library

Wed, weekly, 10am - 12noon,Luton Library

Fri, fortnightly, 2pm, Cuxton Library

LoopEd FlowDance classes for people with physical orlearning disabilities including those inwheel chairs. Over 18s, carers welcome.£3 per class. Phone 01634 831531 formore details or to book. Wed, 11am - 12noon,Strood Library, booking essential

Medway Crossroads readers' groupFor people who love to read and want toshare their experience with others.Third Fri of the month, 10.30 - 11.30am,Walderslade Village Library

Medway Lace MakersA social lace making group. £3.50 per session.Second Fri of the month, 10am - 2pm,Strood Library

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New to computersIntroductory sessions that are ideal forpeople who want to know how to use a mouse or keyboard and set up an email account. First Mon of the month, 2 - 3pm,Hoo Library, booking essential

First Mon of the month, 10 - 11am,Twydall Library, booking essential

Mon, 9.30 - 10.30am,Chatham Library, booking essential

First Tues of the month, 9 - 10am,Rainham Library, booking essential

Tues, arranged on request,Wigmore Library, booking essential

Wed, 10.30 - 11.30am,Rochester Library, booking essential

Last Wed of the month, 11am - 12noon,Walderslade Hook Meadow Library,booking essential

Thurs, 11am - 12noon,Gillingham Library, booking essential

Thurs, 9 - 10am,Strood Library, booking essential

Thurs, arranged on request,Wigmore Library, booking essential

Last Thurs of the month, 2 - 3pm,Walderslade Village Library, booking essential

Sat, 2 - 3pm,Hempstead Library, booking essential

Arranged on requestLuton Library, booking essential

Medway Adult and Community LearningService hold courses at Medway’slibraries, see page 8 for details.

Police surgeryAn opportunity to come along and discussany issues that you are experiencingwithin the local community.Fourth Thurs of the month, 10 - 11.30am,Luton Library

Readers' groupFor people who love to read and want todiscuss books with others. Come along,you will make new friends and find lotsof new authors you would never havedreamed of reading without theencouragement of the group.Third Mon of the month, 7pm,Strood Library

Last Mon of the month, for timeplease enquire, Rochester Library

First Tues of the month, 10am,Rainham Library

Second Tues of the month, 10.30am,Gillingham Library

Third Tues of the month, 2.30pm,Twydall Library

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Last Wed of the month, 2pm,Cuxton Library

Third Thurs of the month, 10.30am,Chatham Library

Last Thurs of the month, 2pm,Wigmore Library

Last Thurs of the month, 10.30am,Lordswood Library

First Sat of the month, 10.30am,Hoo Library

Retired and proud (RAP)Join us for an afternoon of games or justa chat and a cup of tea. Fri, fortnightly, 2 - 3pm,Grain Library

Royal Society for the Protection ofBirds (RSPB)Meetings that cover a range of subjects. Third Tues of the month, 7 - 10pm,Strood Library

Slovak and Czech housing groupHousing advice for the Slovak and Czech community by Medway Council’shousing department. Thurs, 9am - 3pm,Luton Library

Stop smokingDrop-in sessions for people to get adviceand help on how to stop smoking. Run inpartnership with the NHS.Tues, 1 - 2pm, Strood Library

Wed, 6.30 - 7.30pm, Strood Library

Sat, 10.30 - 11.30am, Chatham Library

Seven-week course for people to getadvice and help on how to stop smoking.Thurs, 1 - 2pm, Gillingham Library,booking essential

Time outAn informal opportunity for adults tomeet and chat over a cup of tea or coffee.Wed, 10am - 12noonLuton Library

University of the Third AgeSelf-help organisation for people nolonger in full-time employment. Providingeducational, creative and leisureopportunities in a friendly environment.Tues, fortnightly, 3 - 4.30pm,Strood Library

VIP readers’ groupGroup for visually-impaired people (VIP)who listen to talking books and enjoy aninformal discussion.Last Thurs of the month, 2pm,Chatham Library

Third Fri of the month, for timeplease enquire, Rochester Library

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Special events in your library for adultsAll events are free to attend unless stated otherwise.

Family history group Help and advice on how to find out aboutyour family history.Mon, 10 Jan, 9.30 - 10.30am,Hempstead Library, booking essential

Sir Joseph Williamson exhibitionThe man behind the name.Thurs, 13 Jan to Tues, 22 Feb, during normal opening hours,Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre

Discovering British birds A talk by John Buckingham.Fabulous photographs of many variedBritish birds and fascinating informationon where and when to find them. Tues, 25 Jan, 7.30pm,Chatham Library, booking essential

Sir Joseph Williamson A talk by Jean Lear. £5 (£4 for Friends ofMedway Archives).Wed, 26 Jan, 2.30pm,Medway Archives and Local StudiesCentre, booking essential

Find your voiceGot something to say? Get inspired byyour own original and exciting ideas andstart to develop your creative writingskills with practical advice and friendlysupport in this free taster session. Kick-start your creativity.Thurs, 27 Jan, 9.30 - 11.30am,Gillingham Library, booking essential

Tues, 1 Feb, 5 - 7pm,Chatham Library, booking essential

Encaustic Art - painting with waxusing a hot iron toolMaggie Fairbrace demonstrates this art.There will be an opportunity to buy someof her work.Wed, 9 Feb, 7.30 - 9pm,Cuxton Library, booking essential

Introduction to family historyHelp for beginners by Kent Family History Society.Wed, 9 and Wed, 16 Feb, 2.30 - 4pm,Medway Archives and Local StudiesCentre, booking essential

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Aviation in the Medway areaA talk by James Preston. Subjects will include experiments withtethered balloons by the Royal Engineersin the 1880’s, the impact of World War I,the Short Brothers’ factory and thedevelopment of Rochester airfield.Thurs, 17 Feb, 7.30pm,Chatham Library, booking essential

Wingets: At work and play exhibitionThurs, 24 Feb to Tues, 12 April, during normal opening hours,Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre

Celebrate World Book Day with poetStephen KnightStephen will offer practical advice andencouragement in this free poetryworkshop. Suitable for all ages.Thurs, 3 Mar, 7.30pm,Strood Library, booking essential

Human library event: This is my storyHealth and well-being stories from thefabulous fifty-somethings and beyond.Think it's all over? Think again. Visitorsare given the opportunity to speak

informally with people on loan; this lattergroup being extremely varied in age, sexand cultural background. The HumanLibrary enables groups to breakstereotypes by challenging the mostcommon prejudices in a positive andhumorous manner.Fri, 18 Mar, 10am - 1pm,Strood Library Hall, booking essential

The devil's garden A talk by Russell Bowes.From the screams of the mandrake plantto the forbidden fruit of Eden, fromghosts in a plate of beans to somethingvery nasty hiding in a pot of basil, thisunusual talk takes you on a garden tourwith a differenceTues, 22 Mar, 7.30pm,Chatham Library, booking essential

River MedwayIndustry and development by S Dunsterand A Hann (EPE). £5 (£4 for Friends ofMedway Archives).Wed, 23 Mar, 2.30pm,Medway Archives and Local StudiesCentre, booking essential

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Facebook (introduction)Thurs, 27 Jan to 17 Feb, 10am - 12noon,Chatham Library, booking essential£52.30 (£40 concessionary fee)

Computing - First stepsBooking essential.Fri, 28 Jan to 11 Mar, 1 - 3pm,Hoo Library, £89.20 (£68.80 concessionary fee)

Wed, 2 Feb to 16 Mar, 10am - 12noon,Wigmore Library, £89.20 (£68.80 concessionary fee)

Fri, 4 Feb to 18 Mar, 10am - 12noon,Strood Library, £89.20 (£68.80 concessionary fee)

Mon, 28 Feb to 4 Apr, 10am - 12noon,Rainham Library, £79.20 (£61.80 concessionary fee)

Wed, 2 Mar to 6 Apr, 2.15 - 4.15pm,Walderslade Village Library, £89.20(£68.80 concessionary fee)

Thurs, 3 Mar to 7 Apr, 10am - 12noon,Chatham Library, £62.20 (£49.90 concessionary fee)

Internet and emailWed, 23 Mar to 11 May, 10am - 12noon,Wigmore Library. Booking essential£89.20 (£68.80 concessionary fee)

To book any of these courses or for further information phone Carol Downey on 01634 338461

Medway Adult and CommunityLearning Service at Medway’s libraries

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Medway Adult and Community Learning Serviceare offering BBC First Click beginners courses ata venue near you from January 2011.

For learners aged 55 and over who currently donot know how to use a computer or the Internet.

Please contact Carol Downey on 01634 338462to reserve a place now.

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Baby bounce and rhyme Parents and carers can enjoy kneebouncing, finger rhymes and nurseryrhymes. This event is for babies aged 18months or under. A changing area isavailable too.Mon, 10.30 - 11am, Lordswood Library

Mon, 10.30 - 11am,Walderslade Hook Meadow Library

Tues, 10.15 - 10.45am,Walderslade Village Library

Tues, 10.30 - 11am, Chatham Library

Tues, 10.30 - 11am, Strood Library

Tues, 10.30 - 11.15am, Grain Library

Tues, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Hempstead Library

Wed, 10.30 - 11am, Chatham Library

Wed, 11 - 11.30am, Twydall Library

Thurs, 10.30 - 11am, Luton Library

Thurs, 10.30 - 11am, Strood Library

Thurs, 11 - 11.30am, Rainham Library

Fri, 10.30 - 11am, Hoo Library

Fri, 10.45 - 11.15am, Gillingham Library

Fri, 11 - 11.30am, Wigmore Library

Baby massageRun by Sure Start. Phone 01634 336209for more details or to book. Thurs, 9 - 10am, Cuxton Library

Baby signingRun by Sure Start. Phone 01634 336209for more details or to book. Booking essentialSix-week course, £5Thurs, 9 - 10am, Cuxton Library

ChatterbooksA lively reading group for eight to 12-year-olds.Tues, 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 8 Mar, 22Mar, 3.45 - 4.45pm, Twydall Library

Wed, 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 9 Feb, 9 Mar, 23Mar, 3.45 - 4.15pm, Thomas AvelingSchool and Community Library

Wed, 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 2Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 3.45 - 5pm,Walderslade Village Library

Sat, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 12 Mar, 26Mar, 11.30am, Cuxton Library

Sat, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 12 Mar, 26Mar, 3 - 4pm, Strood Library

Craft clubJoin in with various crafts. Under eightsmust be accompanied by an adult. Sat, 10.30am - 12noon, Grain Library

Homework clubFor children from both primary andsecondary schools. Up-to-dateinformation for homework is availablewith friendly and knowledgeable staff onhand to help. Under eights must beaccompanied by an adult. Term-time only.Fri, 3.30 - 5.30pm, Grain Library

Fri, 3.30 - 5.30pm, Hempstead Library

Fri, 3.30 - 5.30pm, Strood Library

Pop in and playParents and children can drop in to meet,chat and play.Sat, 9am - 12noon, Strood Library

Sat, 10am - 12noon, Luton LibrarySat morning, from 10.30am, Rochester Library

Regular events in your library for childrenand familiesAll events are free to attend unless stated otherwise.

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StorytimeFun sessions for pre-school children thatinclude stories and rhymes. Some librariesoffer craft activities too.Mon, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Gillingham Library

Tues, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Hoo Library

Tues, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Rainham Library

Tues, 4 - 5pm (term-time) or 2 - 3pm(school holidays), Strood Library

Wed, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Walderslade Hook Meadow LibraryThurs, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Luton Library

Thurs, 3.45 - 4.15pm, Thomas AvelingSchool and Community Library

Fri, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Hempstead Library,

Fri, 2.15 - 2.45pm,Walderslade Village Library

Teenage readers' groupFor 14 to 18-year-olds who love to readand share their experience.Mon, 10 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Mar, 5 - 6pm,Strood Library

Toddler shake and boogieEnergetic and fun-packed activity sessionoffers rhymes, songs and movement forpre-schoolers. Musical instruments, scarvesand parachutes are often included.

Mon, 10 - 10.45am, Strood Library, booking essential, one week in advance

Mon, 11 - 11.45am, Strood Library, booking essential, one week in advance

Tues, 10.45 - 11.15am,Gillingham Library

Tues, 11 - 11.30am,Walderslade Village Library

Thurs, 10.30 - 11am, Chatham Library

Fri, 2.15 - 2.45pm, Luton Library

Fri, 2.30 - 3.15pm,Wigmore Library

Toy libraryRun by Sure Start. Phone 01634 336209for more details.Thurs, 10.30 - 11.30am, Cuxton Library

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Special events in your library forchildren and familiesChildren under eight must be accompanied by an adult.

Pamper and sparkle partyCome and enjoy a bit of pampering. Your pamper session can include facial,mini makeover, nails etc. For six to 12-year-olds. £1 per treatment.Sat, 5 Feb, 1.30 - 2.30pm and 2.30 - 3.30pm,Cuxton Library, booking essential

Family craft in HallingFree arts and crafts with the children'smobile library and Medway ArtsDevelopment Team. For Under 11s. All children must be accompanied by anadult and should wear old clothes orbring an apron. Organised in partnershipwith Valley of Visions.Fri, 25 Feb, 10am - 12noon,Halling Community Centre, booking essential, 01634 338319

Jungle animals Storytime and craft for under 5s.Tues, 22 Feb, 10.30 - 11.15am,Cuxton Library, booking essential

Jungle craftsStorytime and craft for under 8s.Tues, 22 Feb, 3.30 - 4.30pm,Hempstead Library, booking essential

We're going on a jungle hunt Storytime and craft for under 8s.Tues, 22 Feb, 2.15 - 3pm,Hoo Library, booking essential

Rumble in the jungle Storytime and craft for under 8s.Tues, 22 Feb, 2.15 - 3pm,Rainham Library, booking essential

Jungle hullabalooStorytime and craft for four to 10-year-olds.Tues, 22 Feb, 2 - 3pm,Strood Library, booking essential

Jungle fun Storytime and craft for four to 10-year-olds.Tues, 22 Feb, 2.15 - 3pm,Twydall Library, booking essential

We're going on a jungle hunt Storytime and craft for under 8s.Wed, 23 Feb, 2 - 3pm,Walderslade Hook Meadow Library,booking essential

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Go wild at WigmoreStorytime and craft for four to 10-year-olds.Thurs, 24 Feb, 10.30 - 11.30am,Wigmore Library, booking essential

Jungle puppets Storytime and craft for under 8s.Fri, 25 Feb, 2.30 - 3.15pm,Cuxton Library, booking essential

We're going on a jungle hunt Storytime and craft for under 8s.Fri, 25 Feb, 2 - 3pm,Walderslade Village Library, booking essential

Jungle JourneyStorytime and craft for under 8sFri, 25 Feb, 2.30 - 3pm,Chatham Library, booking essential

Pamper and sparkle partyCome and enjoy a bit of pampering. Your pamper session can include facial,mini makeover, nails etc. For six to 12-year-olds. £1 per treatment.Sat, 19 Mar, 1.30 - 2.30pm and 2.30- 3.30pm,Cuxton Library, booking essential

Jolly Jungle Storytime and craft for under 8s.Thurs, 24 Feb, 2.15 - 2.45pm,Luton Library, booking essential

Jungle fun Listen to a story and help make a giantcollage to decorate the library for four to10-year-olds.Thurs, 24 Feb, 2.15 - 3.15pm,Gillingham Library, booking essential

We're going on a jungle hunt Storytime and craft for under 8s.Thurs, 24 Feb, 2.15 - 3pm,Grain Library, booking essential

Fun with gardeningIndoor family learning taster session forfive to 12-year-olds with one adult pertwo children. Run in partnership withMedway Adult and Community LearningService (MACLS).Thurs, 24 Feb, 2 - 4pm,Strood Library, booking essential 01634 338461

Funky monkey fun Storytime and craft for under 8s.Thurs, 24 Feb, 3.45 - 4.15pm,Thomas Aveling School and CommunityLibrary, booking essential

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Chatham Mon 9am-6pm Thur 9am-7pmGun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4TX Tue 10am-7pm Fri 9am-6pmT: 01634 337799 F: 01634 337800 Wed 9am-6pm Sat 9am-5pm

Cuxton Mon closed Thur 2pm-6pmBush Road, Cuxton, Rochester, ME2 1EY Tue 9am-1pm Fri 2pm-6pmT/F: 01634 711391 Wed closed Sat 10am-4pm

Gillingham Mon 9am-7pm Thur 9am-7pmHigh Street, Gillingham, ME7 1BG Tue 10am-7pm Fri 9am-7pmT: 01634 337340 F: 01634 283805 Wed 9am-7pm Sat 9am-5pm

Grain Mon closed Thur 2pm-6pmThe Chapel, Chapel Road, Isle of Grain, Tue 9am-1pm Fri 2pm-6pmME3 0BZ T: 01634 338727 Wed closed Sat 10am-4pm

Hempstead Mon 9am-1pm Thur closedHempstead Road, Hempstead, Gillingham, Tue 2pm-6pm Fri 2pm-6pmME7 3QG T/F: 01634 361544 Wed closed Sat 10am-4pm

Hoo Mon 9am-6pm Thur 2pm-6pmChurch Street, Hoo, ME3 9AL Tue 2pm-6pm Fri 9am-6pmT/F: 01634 250640 Wed closed Sat 10am-4pm

Lordswood Mon 9am-5pm Thur 9am-5pmKestrel Road, Lordswood, Chatham, ME5 8TH Tue 2pm-5pm Fri 9am-5pmT: 01634 862096 F: 01634 681595 Wed closed Sat 10am-4pm

Luton Mon closed Thur 9am-6pm2 Nelson Terrace, Luton, Chatham, ME5 7LA Tue 2pm-5pm Fri 2pm-5pmT: 01634 406923 Wed 9am-1pm Sat 10am-4pm

Medway Mobile LibraryFor routes and times please visit www.medway.gov.uk/libraries

Rainham Mon 9am-6pm Thur 9am-6pmBirling Avenue, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7LR Tue 9am-7pm Fri 9am-6pmT: 01634 333854 F: 01634 263415 Wed closed Sat 10am-4pm

Rochester Mon 9am-7pm Thur 9am-7pmRochester Library at Eastgate, ME1 1EW Tue 9am-7pm Fri 9am-7pmT: 01634 337411 F: 01634 843837 Wed 9am-7pm Sat 10am-4pm

Strood Mon 9am-7pm Thur 9am-6pm32 Bryant Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3EP Tue 10am-6pm Fri 9am-7pmT: 01634 335890 F: 01634 297919 Wed 9am-6pm Sat 9am-5pm

Thomas Aveling School and Community LibraryThomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, Mon 3pm-6pm Thur 3pm-6pmRochester, ME1 2UW. T/F: 01634 338728 Tue 3pm-6pm Fri 3pm-6pm Wed 3pm-6pm Sat 10am-4pm

Twydall Mon 9am-5pm Thur 9am-1pm14/15 Twydall Green, Gillingham, ME8 6JY Tue 9am-5pm Fri 2pm-5pmT/F: 01634 232488 Wed 9am-1pm Sat 10am-4pm

When is my local library open?

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Walderslade Hook Meadow Mon 9am-1pm Thur closedKing George Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Tue 2pm-6pm Fri 2pm-6pmME5 0TZ T/F: 01634 861531 Wed 9am-6pm Sat 10am-4pm

Walderslade Village Mon closed Thur 2pm-6pmWalderslade Centre, Walderslade Road, Chatham, Tue 9am-6pm Fri 9am-6pmME5 9LR T: 01634 686467 F: 01634 681505 Wed 2pm-6pm Sat 10am-4pm

Wigmore Mon closed Thur 9am-7pm208 Fairview Avenue, Wigmore, Gillingham, Tue 9am-6pm Fri 9am-6pmME8 0PX T: 01634 235576 F: 01634 375064 Wed 9am-6pm Sat 10am-4pm

Medway Archives and Local Studies CentreCivic Centre, Strood, Kent ME2 4AU Mon 9am-5pm Thu 9am-5pmT: 01634 332714 F: 01634 297060 Tue 9am-5pm Fri 9am-5pmEmail: malsc@medway.gov.uk Wed closed Sat 9am-4pmwww.medway.gov.uk/archives www.facebook.com/medwayarchivesandlocalstudies

Please note all Medway libraries and the Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre are closed on Sundays.

It's free to join your libraryThere is no upper or lower age limit and anyone can use the library.Think there is nothing to interest you in Medway libraries? Think again:� Borrow up to 30 items including books, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, audio books and console games.

�No fines for children if books are borrowed on a child ticket.� Concessions for over 60s and teenagers.� Reserve and renew books via our website, by telephone or in any Medway library.� Borrow, return and renew items at any branch.� Electronic resources via our website.� Events for all ages and interests.� Computers with free Internet access in every library.� Books in other languages, dual language picture books and language courses.�Mobile library service - books brought to a convenient location near you.�Home library service for those who cannot get to the library.� Postal service for visually impaired customers.

Other services� Recycling bags and dog poop bags are available at all libraries.� Parking vouchers at Chatham, Gillingham, Luton, Rainham, Rochester and Strood libraries.�Medway Council contact points at Gillingham and Rochester libraries.� Free three-week loan of energy meters at Chatham, Gillingham, Strood and Wigmore Libraries.

If you wish to bring a group to the library please contact one of our CommunityLibrarians on 01634 337799.

There is so much to do in our libraries, you could spend hours in them. What are you waiting for?

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This information can be made available in other formats,please phone 01634 333333If you have any questions about this leaflet and you want to speak to someone in your ownlanguage please ring 01634 335577

Customer services: 01634 333333 8am to 8pm (Mon-Fri) 9am to 1pm (Sat) Please note: Calls to customer services may be recorded or monitored for security and staff development purposes

Chatham Library, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TX.Phone: 01634 337799

Email: chatham.library@medway.gov.uk Web: www.medway.gov.uk/libraries

Who to contact

Coming soonLook out for these events in the next quarterly booklet

April Exhibition: Charting the Changes: Luton and Lordswood.

May Talk by Jeremy Clarke: A light in the Dark Ages: Anglo-Saxonobjects in the Guildhall Museum.

June An introduction to Homeopathy, what it is, how it works andadvice on how to use it with Wanda Wright.

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