Event ListingsNorth Tyneside Librariesand Customer First Centres

SPRING -SUMMER 2019

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National Gardening Week Tuesday 30 April, 11amWallsend Customer First CentreOur Grow and Eat Manager, Dave Gordon, will be talking about how easy it can be to start gardening. This will include interactive demonstrations on how to grow peas, swiss chard and sweetcorn – yours to take home. Freeevent. Booking essential.

History Wardrobe: Goodnight, Sweet DreamsTuesday 9 April, 7pmNorth Shields Customer First CentreCovered up in cotton gowns, or brazen in Bri-Nylon – our nightwear tells the story of sleep, sex, sickness and idleness.Tickets £8, booking essential.

St George’s Day ServiceSunday 28 April, 11amWhite Swan Customer First CentreIn collaboration with St John’s Church,there will be the raising of the flag in thecar park next to the War Memorial, followed by refreshments in the main hall.

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Our libraries and Customer First Centres have a busy programme once again this season!For further details on anything in this guide, or to book for an event, contact anyNorth Tyneside Library or email us. You can also email us to receive our regulare-bulletin on library events.

Email: library.events@northtyneside.gov.uk.

North Shields Customer First Centre (0191) 643 5270Wallsend Customer First Centre (0191) 643 2075White Swan Customer First Centre (0191) 643 2040Whitley Bay Customer First Centre (0191) 643 5390

Tartan Noir Thursday 11 April, 6.30pm Whitley Bay Customer First Centre • Jackie Baldwin: Creator of the DI Frank Farrell novels set in Dumfries and Galloway• Jackie McLean: Author of ‘Toxic’ and ‘Shadows’, featuring DI Donna Davenport• Olga Wojtas: Olga has had over 40 short stories published and her debut novel was published last year

Introducing…Thursday 18 April, 6.30pm North Shields Customer First Centre• Nicky Black: A combination of writers Nicky Doherty and Julie Blackie, Julie’s scripts have been adapted into bestselling novels by Nicky• M W Craven: Now a full-time author after 17 years with the probation service• A M Peacock: His debut novel ‘Open Grave’ features Newcastle-based DCI Jack Lambert

Don’t Quit the Day Job Thursday 16 May, 6.30pm Wallsend Customer First Centre• Tony Hutchinson: Tony brought over 50 killers to justice as a Detective Superintendent, now retired he has written the ‘Dark Tides’ series• Daniel James: A writer and journalist from North Tyneside • Neil White: A lawyer by day and a crime fiction writer by night

Writing for Different Audiences Thursday 13 June, 6.30pm White Swan Customer First Centre • Sue Miller: Sue spent many years as a teacher and psychologist, with two books under the ‘20/20 Vision’ banner• Judith O’Reilly: A former political producer for TV, ‘Killing State’ is a commercial political thriller and her first novel• Trevor Wood: Trevor has co-written 11 plays with Ed Waugh, including ‘Dirty Dusting’ and ‘Maggie’s End’

Our author panel events showcase a variety of writers, in conversationwith Vic Watson. All events are free, booking essential.

Story Tyne 2019

These events can be bookedonline, search ‘Eventbrite NorthTyneside Libraries’

Local History DaySaturday 11 May, 10am – 3.30pmNorth Shields Customer First CentreDiscover local history resources, and joinin taster sessions on Ancestry.com. Local authors, historians and speakerswill be in attendance too, plus stalls froma variety of local groups. Free event.Booking essential for some activities.

Local History DayWednesday 15 May, 11am – 3pmWallsend Customer First CentreSee local photographs, newspapers andbooks. Join in our session on Find MyPast/Ancestry online resources. Browsefor gifts too at our pop-up shop. Freeevent, all welcome.

Local History Month 2019 DiscoverNorth Tyneside

History talksThese talks are all free, please book inadvance. There will be the opportunity tobuy signed books.

The History of Longbenton Village, with Bob Mitchelson Tuesday 7 May, 2.30pmLongbenton Library

In a Nutshell, with Christine Melville KenworthyThursday 9 May, 2.30pmHowdon Library

Forget Carter, with Chris PhippsFriday 10 May, 2.30pmWallsend Customer First Centre

Geordie Heroes, with Ed WaughSaturday 11 May, 11amNorth Shields Customer First Centre

Stan and Ollie... How it all began – in Shields! with Danny LawrenceSaturday 11 May, 1pmNorth Shields Customer First Centre

North East Life in the 1930s, 40s & 50s, with Andrew ClarkTuesday 14 May, 2.30pmWhitley Bay Customer First Centre

A-Z of Newcastle, with Ken Hutchinson Wednesday 15 May, 2.30pmWhite Swan Customer First Centre

Victoria Tunnel, with Ian McArdleFriday 17 May, 2.30pmWallsend Customer First Centre

Tyneside Verses from River and Coast, with Daniel Turner and Elaine CusackThursday 23 May, 6.30pmTynemouth Library

Tynemouth House of Correction, with Charlie SteelTuesday 28 May, 3.30pmNorth Shields Customer First Centre

Grow Your OwnThursday 16 May, 11amWideopen LibraryJoin Dave Gordon as he takes youthrough the process of growing your ownvegetables and plants. There will be freebies to take home too. Free event.Booking essential.

Read Regional: Andrew Michael HurleyThursday 23 May, 2.30pmWhitley Bay Customer First CentreAndrew’s first novel, ‘The Loney’, won the Costa Best First Novel Award andBook of the Year in 2016, and is in development as a feature film. ‘Devil’sDay’ is his second novel. Free event.Booking essential

Elmer Day 2019 Saturday 25 MayA celebration of reading, of elephants and of accepting yourself and others – just like Elmer the Patchwork Elephant. Dress in yourbrightest colours and join in the fun withstories, games and crafts in your local library. Add your own elephant to theElmer parade and the best decoratedwins a prize! Free events.

Let’s Code Tuesday 28 May, 2pm – 4pmWallsend Customer First CentreAn afternoon of coding fun, includingSpheros, Ozobots, Makey Makeys,Micro:bits and paper circuits. Suitable forages 6+. Free event. Booking essential.

PyjamaramaTuesday 4 June10.30am – 11.30amLongbenton Library1.30pm – 2.30pm, White Swan CentreJust wake up, roll out of bed and join usfor a magical day in your pyjamas! We’llbe celebrating Book Trust’s Pyjamarama, a new campaign to help all children experience the joy of bedtime stories,with pyjama parties for pre-schoolers andthe wonderful storyteller Tony Wilson.

Creativity and Wellbeing Week10-16 JuneAsk at your library for detailsWe are holding a variety of events forpeople of all ages. Come and join us foran author talk, an interesting walk andmany other activities for children andadults. Everyone is welcome.

Iron Press Festival Tuesday 11 June, 6.30pmCullercoats LibraryA taster night for the IRON OR Festival(June 20-23), where a variety of writersand musicians will parade their talents.Entry is free and will give a sample of thewide range of work available in this, thefourth IRON Press Festival of Words andMusic to be held round Cullercoats Harbour. The full programme will be available shortly.

MAY JUNE

Empathy DayTuesday 11 JuneCustomer First CentresOnce again, North Tyneside Libraries are supporting Empathy Day, a nationalevent bringing people and communitiestogether through the power of reading.Pop into any of our Customer First Centres and pick up an empathy-boostingread from our special book collections for children and young people.

Read Regional: Karen LloydTuesday 11 June, from 2pmNorthumberland Park to North ShieldsJoin us for a nature walk and author talkwith Karen Lloyd, author of ‘The BlackbirdDiaries’ (Lakeland Book of the Year2018). Meet at the Tynemouth Road entrance to Northumberland Park at 2pmfor the walk, to be followed by a talk inNorth Shields library at 3pm. Free event.Booking essential.

Falklands Remembrance Day ServiceFriday 14 June, 11amWhite Swan Customer First CentreOur annual service, held by the War Memorial, to remember those whoserved. Free event, all welcome.

History Wardrobe: What Were We Thinking? Tuesday 25 June, 7pmWallsend Customer First CentreThe two Lucys take on the 1970s in this hilarious new celebration of history’s most orange-and-browndecade. We’ll have Bri-Nylon, Biba, bra-less Women’s Libbers… discosparkle, psychedelia, punk, ponchos,hot pants and platforms! All with asoundtrack that will have you groovingin your Crimplene flares... Tickets £8.Booking essential.

Keeping My Soul: A Feast of Poetry, Story and ProseThursday 27 June, 6.30pmNorth Shields Customer First CentreJoin members of the award-winning North Tyneside Writers’ Circle as theyshare work inspired by their regular meetings (on the third Saturday of mostmonths in North Shields Library, freeand open to writers of all ages and abilities). Free event. Booking essential.

Wallsend FestivalSaturday 6 July, 9am – 4pmWallsend Customer First CentreA great family day out! There will becrafts, face painting, films, games, balloon modelling, book sale, toys, sweet stall, refreshments and more. Free event, all welcome.

JULY

Summer Reading Challenge 2019 Launches Saturday 13 July

This year’s theme is ‘Space Chase’, an out-of-this-world adventure inspired by the 50th anniversary of the first moonlanding.

Children taking part in the Challenge will help the super space family, The Rockets, as they track down booksnabbed by mischievous aliens! As you read your way through six librarybooks, you’ll collect special stickers foryour colourful collector’s folder and as areward you’ll get a Summer ReadingChallenge medal and certificate.

Look out for lots of fun, space themed activities during the school holidays!

Dyslexia North EastMonday 22 July, 11am – 2pmNorth Shields Customer First CentreNorth Tyneside Libraries, in associationwith Dyslexia North East, present a funand interactive day for everyone. Enjoy crafts, games and more, whilelearning all about Dyslexia and the support and advice available. Free event,all welcome.

Book Lovers Day Friday 9 AugustWhether you read at home, share a bookmeeting with friends, or go to the library –revel in reading today!

Summer Parties

Thursday 25 July, 11am – 2pmJohn Willie Sams Centre, Dudley

Thursday 1 August, 11am – 2pmWhite Swan Customer First Centre,Killingworth

Saturday 24 August, 10am – 12.30pmOxford Centre, Longbenton

Double Deckers Entertainment will entertain everyone with a disco, partygames, magic show and balloon modelling. Look out for Izzy, our fantastic face painter too!

Our community centres will also havesummer events, call in to find out more.

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AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Let’s CodeWednesday 14 August, 2pm – 4pmNorth Shields Customer First CentreAn afternoon of coding fun, includingSpheros, Ozobots, Makey Makeys,Micro:bits and paper circuits. For ages 6+.Free event. Booking essential.

North Shields to Tynemouth History TourThursday 19 September, 1pm Start from North Shields Customer First CentreTo celebrate Heritage Open Weekends,local author and historian Ken Hutchinsonwill host a guided tour from North Shieldsto Tynemouth. The walk will end atTynemouth library, where there will be theopportunity to purchase signed copies ofhis books and have a well-deservedcuppa. Free event. Booking essential.

100 Years of Hats, with Meridith TowneTuesday 24 September, 7pmWhite Swan Customer First CentreJoin us on a whirlwind trip through the enchanting history of the hat, discoveringhow such a frippery led to uniquechanges in the lives and dress of 19thand 20th century women, from laws toprotect men’s safety, self defence forwomen and declining morals! Tickets £8.Booking essential.

New York – Life Through a Lens with Gail Curry Tuesday 8 October, 6.30pmWhitley Bay Customer First CentreAn opportunity to share Gail’s years spentin New York, featuring stories from thecity, photography exhibitions, a run in withthe FBI and more. Sit back and enjoy apersonal experience of the city that neversleeps. Tickets £3. Booking essential.

Access hundreds of eBooks or e-audio books completely free ofcharge through our eBooks service,BorrowBox. BorrowBox makes it’s easy to browse, borrow and read eBooks anywhere, everywhere.

Have your library card handy and download the BorrowBox app to your Apple or Android device In the app, find ‘North Tyneside Libraries’ Sign in with your library card (28012 number) and the last four digits of your card number as your PIN

If you need help, just ask at any library.

(Please note: Kindles and someolder devices are not compatible with this service)