Representatives’ Surgeries

Please note that this section only lists surgeries held in Haringey Libraries

Alexandra Ward Alexandra Park Library

Cllr Nigel Scott Saturday 7th May 10.00 to 11am Cllr David Beacham Saturday 21st May 10.00 to 11.00am Cllr Juliet Solomon Thursday 19th May 10.00 to 11.30am

Bruce Grove Ward Marcus Garvey Library

Cllr Stuart McNamara Saturday 7th May 10.30 to 12.00pm Cllr Joseph Ejiofor Saturday 21st May 10.00 to 11.15am Cllr Dilek Dogus Friday 27th May 5.30pm to 6.30pm

Crouch End Ward Hornsey Library Highgate Library (Shepherd’s Hill)

Cllr David Winskill Saturday 7th May 11.00am to 12.00pm Cllr Paul Strang and Cllr Lyn Weber Saturday 14th May 11.00 to 12.00pm Surgeries will be rotated between Councillors Strang and Weber.

Muswell Hill Ward Muswell Hill Library

Cllr Jonathan Bloch Cllr Gail Engert Cllr Jim Jenks Saturday 28th May 10.00 to 11.00am Surgeries will be rotated between Councillors

Noel Park Ward Wood Green Library

Cllr James Stewart Saturday 7th May 10.30 am – 11.30 am Cllr Alan Strickland Saturday 14th May 10.30 to 11.30am Cllr Pauline Gibson Saturday 21st May 12.00 to 1.00pm

Representatives’ Surgeries

Please note that this section only lists surgeries held in Haringey Libraries

Northumberland Park Ward Coombes Croft Library

Cllr Kaushika Amin Saturday 7th May 10.00 to 11.00am Saturday 28th May 10.00 to 11.00am Cllr Sheila Peacock Saturday 14th May 10.00 to 11.00am Saturday 21st May 10.00 to 11.00am

St Ann’s Ward St Ann’s Library

Councillor Nilgun Canver Saturday 7th May 11.00 to 12.00pm Councillor Zena Brabazon Saturday 14th May 11.00 to 12.00pm Councillor David Browne Saturday 21st May 11.00 to 12.00pm Councillor Nilgun Canver Saturday 28th May 11.00 to 12.00pm

Tottenham Green Ward Marcus Garvey Library

Cllr Bernice Vanier Saturday 14th May 10.30am to 12.00pm Cllr Isidoros Diakides Saturday 21st May 11.00am to 12.30pm Cllr Richard Watson Saturday 28th May 11.00 to 12.30pm

Tottenham Hale Ward Marcus Garvey Library

Cllr Reg Rice Saturday 7th May 10.30am to 12.00pm Cllr Alan Stanton Saturday 14th May 10.30am to 12.00pm Cllr Lorna Reith Saturday 28th May 11.00am to 12.30pm

Alexandra Park Library

Alexandra Park Road, London, N22 7UJ Tel: 020 8489 8770 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9 to 7, Sat 9 to 5 and Sun 12 to 4

Please note that Alexandra Park IT Suite will be closed on 5th May, for

the Referendum Alternative Vote Elections.

50th Birthday Celebrations In 2011 Alexandra Park Library will be celebrating its 50th birthday. Throughout the year, we will be presenting a series of exhibitions, events, competitions, quizzes and talks relating to the 1960s when the library was first opened, finishing in December with a party for all on the exact anniversary of opening.

Alexandra Park Library Community Choir We rehearse on Wednesday evenings. New members welcome. Please call the library for further details. Wednesdays, 7.00 to 9.00pm Meditation Group – A new monthly meditation group led by local author and life coach Dave Robson If you want to hear the still small voice of your heart, sooner or later you must be still and silent, and listen… Learn the art of witnessing through meditation, and bring greater balance and insight to your life. Dave will be running a free introductory session on 3rd May. For more information, phone Dave on 020 8374 7911 or email him on info@daverobsoncoaching.co.uk Tuesday 3rd May, 7.15 to 8.30pm Dealing with Life’s Issues A new monthly mini-workshop facilitated by local author and life coach Dave Robson. In the first session Do what you love, love what you do, we will be looking at how you find your passion: if you can, you are far more likely to be successful. Dave has ideas to help you. Further details from Dave on 0208 374 7911 or info@daverobsoncoaching.co.uk Tuesday 10th May, 7.15 to 8.30pm

Special Events

Evening Talk – Library Architecture Architecture critic and local Resident Stephen Games will be presenting a stimulating evening talk in May. He says: ‘The role of the public library is in crisis, with new technology destroying traditional reading habits; and yet where new libraries are being built, their architecture has never been more confident and exciting. How do we explain this apparent contradiction?’ Stephen weighs up the evidence and arguments in a lusciously illustrated talk. Thursday 12th May, 7.15pm

Digital Photography Taster Session As part of Adult Learners’ Week, we are offering a free taster session for the budding digital photographer. You will need to book your place, as space is limited. Tuesday 17th May, 12.30 to 2.30pm

Gardeners’ Question Time Bring your gardening dilemmas to our panel of experts! The session will be focusing especially on vegetables and fruit, but other areas of interest will be welcome. If you have a question relating to a problem plant, it will be helpful if you can bring a cutting. Tuesday 24h May, 7.00pm Health Event Drop in to our library for an hour or so to enjoy a nutritional smoothie, take a grip test, monitor your own blood pressure, collect a free pedometre, check your weight and then reward yourself with a piece of cake! Thursday 19th May, 11.00 to 1.00pm Alexandra Residents’ Association AGM All welcome. Thursday 19th May, 7.30pm

Into the Heart of Borneo: A Powerpoint Presentation You will visit Kuching, the capital of Sarawak; take a boat ride down the mighty Rajang river; walk in the rain forests and experience life in the long houses. Local resident Jill Gregory will be presenting her pictures on screen, and leading a discussion about this most interesting part of the world. Thursday 26th May, 7.15pm

Lunchtime Concert Peter Phipps – Peter will be presenting a programme of Schubert, Chopin and Rag Time. Thursday 26th May, 12.30pm Children’s Book Club Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys. Friday 27th May, 4.30pm

Children’s Events

‘Movers and Shakers’ A half hour session incorporating songs, rhymes and baby signing, instruments, bubbles and parachutes! Tuesdays 10.30 to 11.00am for 12 months and under, Wednesdays 10.00 to 10.30 for all ages, Thursdays 10.00 to 10.30am for mixed ages, Fridays 10.30 to 11.00am for toddlers. Please call Gaby on 07817 420392 to book.

Under 5s Singing Session Mondays 10.30 to 11.00am Stay and Play Bring your children for a play session. Wednesdays 10.30 to11.00am

Children’s Craft Every Thursday from 3.00 to 4.30pm Senior Citizen’s Coffee Morning Every Thursday, 10.30 to 12.00 noon. First Byte Basic computer skills classes. Please call the library to book your place. Every Tuesday 4.00 to 5.00pm. FAPL Book Club The Reader by Bernhard Schlink Wednesday 11th May, 3.45pm Portrait Drawing Class Please call 07929 041291 Every Wednesday from 7.00 to 9.00pm

Exhibition- A Tunisian Village Photographs by Don Holtum, to 12th May

Adult events

Safer Neighbourhoods Public Meeting To confirm date, contact Alexandra Team 0208 721 2675

Hire a space at a Haringey Library We have a wide range of rooms for hire, from hall and art galleries to small rooms for hire.

You can rent an art gallery at Central or Hornsey Library for your exhibition for as little as £80 per week community rate only Hold a wedding reception at St Ann’s Library Hall Have a quiet meeting at Highgate Library, Stroud Green Library or Bruce Castle Museum contact Bruce Castle Museum directly on 0202 808 8772

For a complete list of available rooms and prices contact Dawn Stern Tel: 020 8489 2758 / 2761 Fax: 020 8489 2722

50 YEARS OF MEMORIES 50 YEARS OF MEMORIES Celebrating 50 Years at Alexandra Park Library Celebrating 50 Years at Alexandra Park Library

Marking 50 years since the launch of our local landmark, a collection of

memories including the library history, lots of pictures and wonderful individual pieces from people who have played a part in making our

community library a place worth celebrating.

Marking 50 years since the launch of our local landmark, a collection of memories including the library history, lots of pictures and wonderful individual pieces from people who have played a part in making our

community library a place worth celebrating.

Available at a FAPL event for £7.00, or order from the library for £7.50. Available at a FAPL event for £7.00, or order from the library for £7.50.

Coombes Croft Library Tottenham High Road, London, N17 8AG Tel: 020 8489 8771 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 & Sat 9-5

New! PHASCA –Happy Opportunity- Health and Well being sessions

Thursday 5th May Tai –Chi 11.00 to 12 noon Coping with High Blood Pressure 12 noon to 1.00pm

Thursday 12th May Reflexology 11.00 to 12 noon Exercise 12 noon to 1.00pm

Thursday 19th May Health and Safety Training, from the first response

team 11.00 to 12 noon Risk Assessment 12 noon to 1.00pm

Thursday 26th May Crystal Healing 11.00 to 12 noon Exercise 12 noon to 1.00pm

A counsellor will be available throughout the duration of

this project. Rise! Empowerment Get Ready for Employment and Learn about; In work benefits, Job search hints and tips, Support services

Every Wednesday, 11.00 to 12.30pm

New! Rise! Empowerment

One to one, advice and guidance on employment. Every Wednesday 1.00 to 3.00pm Booking essential for this session

New! Family Learning Course

Family Learning: Family Language & Employment The course runs from 5 May to 14 July 2011 Thursdays, 1.00 to 3.30pm Booking essential.

Adult Learners Week

HALS Taster Maths Workshop Come along and have fun with maths! Tuesday 17th May, 10.00 to 12 noon

Adult events

Knitting, Crochet, Tapestry Workshop Do knitting patterns leave you confused? Would you like to create your own tapestry artwork or try embroidery? An expert in all these areas is happy to share her skills and expertise. Mondays, 1.30 to 3.00pm

The Art Group Artists will be holding a variety of Art workshops Come along and explore different art medias Every Wednesday, 11.30 to 1.00pm The Adult Knitting and Crochet Club Every Thursday from 2.00 to 3.30pm French for beginners: conversation Join a small group for conversation and a study of French, grammar, vocabulary etc. Every Monday, 6.00 to 7.30pm French for beginners: homework support Support available for French homework as well as conversation, and a study of grammar, vocabulary etc. Every Wednesday, 6.00 to 7.30pm The Coombes Croft Choir meet every Thursday Interested? Please phone the library for dates in May. The Book Club The group meet on the third Thursday of the month. Thursdays 6.00 to 8.00pm ESOL Support Learning English? Join a small group for conversation and a study of English, grammar, vocabulary etc. Every Wednesday, 9.30 to 11.00am ESOL Support for beginners Learning English? Join a small group for conversation and a study of basic English, grammar, vocabulary etc. Every Thursday 9.30 to 11.00am

The Computer Club Learn basic IT skills using my guide online course. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10.00 to 12.00 noon Walks Every Friday 11.00 to 12 noon. Police Surgery Every other Wednesday, 1.00pm to 2.00pm. Please telephone the library for dates. IAPT weekly counselling sessions Mondays, 9.00 to 5.00pm. By appointment

Health

IAPT will be holding a promotional table to highlight services they provide to the community. Tuesdays, 10th May, 10.00 to 3.00pm.

Young Adults Young People’s Health Officers will be available to give advice and guidance on all areas of health and well being including sexual health. Please phone the library for dates and time.

Wii Time!

Come along and test your skills. Every Friday, 4.30 to 6.30pm.

Pupil and Family Mediation Office Paul Ovam will be holding weekly surgeries for families who have children attending primary and secondary schools. Mondays from 4.00 to 6.00pm. New! Drama and Book club Team Games, exploring stories, acting out scenes reading the chosen book for homework and more! Every Tuesday 3.30 to 5.30pm Early Year’s drop ins

Playtime with a lovely selection of toys followed by nursery rhymes and story-time. Every Monday, 9.30 to11.00am

Play. Story time, Rhymes, songs and more! Every Tuesday 9.30 to11.00am

Art and crafts followed by story time and songs Every Wednesday,9.30 to 11.00am

With songs, music, and story time Every Thursday, 9.30 to 11.00am

Early Year’s drop in with Park Lane Children’s centre-Play. Rhymes, songs and more! Every Friday, 9.30 to 11.00

The Children’s Knitting & Craft Club Thursdays Afternoons, 3.30 to 5.00pm.

Children’s events

Homework Support Club Every weekday afternoon, 4.00 to 5.00pm.

Download electronic books and talking books to your computer, e-reader, iPod for free!

Go to our digital catalogue at http://haringey.lib.overdrive.com

for details and a guided tour.

You can borrow up to 10 items, and�… there are NO FINES! The book will delete itself after the loan period.

HALS (Haringey Adult Learning Service) 2nd Floor, Wood Green Library, High Road, N22 6XD HALS offer a range of courses available for people over the age of 19

HALS Summer Course Guide 2011 out now! Courses starting in May, June, and July 2011 Enrol now for the following courses

Well-Being Courses Creative Art Courses Business and Work Employability Skills Workshops Free English courses from Entry 2 to Level 1. You can study in the morning, afternoon or evening. Free Maths courses from Entry 1 to Level 1. o You can study in the morning, afternoon or evening. ESOL courses from Entry 1 to Level 1 o You can study in the morning, afternoon or evening Digital inclusion – Wider Skills Computer Courses – Start IT Microsoft Applications for Beginners Accredited courses – ECDL Courses o New ECDL Essentials; ECDL Extra Spreadsheet Software; ECDL Extra Media & Digital Technologies Languages

HALS Employment and Learning Advisers provide accessible, impartial and confidential careers information and advice to help all adults to make right choices about skills, qualifications and career options. Book an appointment.

Telephone 020 8489 2500/2596 Visit HALS reception, 2nd Floor Wood Green Library Drop In Service (2nd Floor Wood Green Library)

Thursdays between 5.00pm to 7.00pm

10% discount available for members of Haringey Libraries and

Haringey Registered Carers. For Information:

• Enrol on the ground floor reception, Wood Green Central Library • Call 020 8489 2500 • Telephone enrolments 020 8489 2596 • Pick up a programme guide from any Haringey Library • Check online at www.haringey.gov.uk/halsprogramme

Summer enrolments from Tuesday 3rd May to Saturday 7th May

Main advice and enrolment sessions At

Wood Green Learning Centre, 2nd Floor at Wood Green Library

Tuesday 3rd May 10:00 to 7:00pm Wednesday 4th May 10:00 to 7:00pm Thursday 5th May 10:00 to 7:00pm Saturday 7th May 10:00 to 2:00pm Course advice Counselling course advice and information is available on Wednesdays between 4.30pm - 6.15pm Book an appointment on 020 8489 2500 or at HALS reception, 2nd Floor, Wood Green Library

. Book Keeping & Computerised Accounts

Saturday 7 May 10.30am to12.30pm

Languages

Saturday 7 May 10.30am to 2.00pm

Counselling courses Counselling course advice and information is available on Wednesdays between 4.30pm to 6.15pm. Book an appointment on 020 8489 2500 or at HALS reception, 2nd Floor, Wood Green Library

Marcus Garvey Library Tottenham Green Leisure Centre, N15 4JA. T: 020 8489 5309

CV Writing & IAG 2:00 – 4:00pm, Mon 16 May (Booking essential)

ESOL Assessments 2:00 – 4:00pm, Thu 19 May

Hornsey Library Haringey Park, N8 9JA. T: 020 8489 1118

Display of Artwork Sat 14 – 20 May

A Spanish Tour-Talking Spanish 10.30 – 12.30pm, Mon 16 May

Having Fun with Numbers 10:00 – 12:00pm, Tue 17 May

Coombs Croft Library Tottenham High Rd, N178AG T: 020 8489 8771

Having Fun with Numbers 10:00 – 12:00pm, Tue 17 May

Wood Green Library High Road, N22 6XD. T: 020 8489 2780

Abstract Art through Music 2:00 – 4:00pm Sat 14 May

Silver Surfers How to fill out online forms 1 - 3pm, Mon 16 May

A Roman Tour-Talking Italian 6:30 – 8:30pm, Mon 16 May

Internet Security How to protect your kids online 9.30 -11.30am, Tue 17 May

Create your Own Cartoon 9.30 – 11.30am, Thu 19 May

Photoshop painting 10.00 -12.00pm, Fri 20 May

Art Mixed Media Demonstration and exploration 10.30-12.30 Fri 20 May

Highgate Library Shepherds Hill, N6 5QT. T: 020 8489 8772

Watercolours in Art 12:00 – 2:00pm, Thu 19 May

Muswell Hill Library Queens Avenue, N10 3PE. T: 020 8489 8773

CV Writing & IAG 2:00- 4:00pm, Wed 18 May

Alexandra Park Library Alexandra Park Road, N22 4UJ. T: 020 8489 8770

Digital Photography 2:30 – 2:30pm, Tue 18 May

St. Ann�’s Library Cissbury Road, N15 5PU T: 020 4849 8775

Digital Photography 12:30 – 2:30pm, Wed 19 May

Origami Taster 10:30 – 12:30pm, Fri 20 May

Stroud Green Library Quernmore Road, N44QR T 020 8489 8776

Watercolours in art 10:30 – 12:30pm, Mon 16 May

Bruce Castle Museum Lordship Lane, N17 8nu T 020 8808 8772

Creature close-ups Adults admitted with accompanying child 2:00 – 4:00pm, Sun 15 May

Try a Free taster course during Adult Learners�’ Week!

HALS Summer courses starting in May, June and July 2011

Enrol on the ground floor reception, Wood Green Central Library

Highgate Library

1 Shepherds Hill, London, N6 5QJ Tel: 020 8489 8772 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 Sat 9-5

Please note that Highgate Children’s Library will be closed on 5th May, for

the Referendum Alternative Vote Elections.

Highgate Library Action Group Annual General Meeting Guest speaker: Tim Coates, library campaigner and writer of The Good Library blog Wednesday 4 May at 7.30pm Free Spring Craft Workshop Celebrate the arrival of spring with this fun workshop for adult and children! All materials supplied. Tuesday 24 May from 3.00 to 4.30pm Poetry Reading Group Discover reading poems for pleasure! No specialist knowledge or preparation required. Every 2nd Thursday of the Month from 6.00 to 7.00 pm. Senior Citizens’ Coffee Morning Every Tuesday from 10.30 to 12 noon

Special Events

Stitch & Knit group Free of charge and all abilities welcome! Every first Tuesday of the month from 5.00 to 7.00 pm. Watercolours in Art: taster course Thursday 19 May from 12 noon to 2.00pm

Adult Learners’ Week Spring Online taster session

Friday 20 May from 2.00 to 4.00pm Meditation classes For more info. contact Heruka Centre: 020 8455 7563 info@meditateinlondon.com| www.meditateinlondon.com Every Monday from 12 noon to 2.00 pm

Libraries for Health

IAPT – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Anxious, depressed or feeling low book an appointment on: 0208 275 4032 or contact iapt@haringey.nhs.uk

Woodland Garden Events

Gardening group Come along and give a hand in making the library garden flourish for everyone! The group meets at 10.00am on the third Saturday of each month.

Story Time Every Monday 10.30am to 11.00am Family Drop in Every Friday 2.30pm to 4.30pm Sing & Play Every Wednesday from 11.00am to 12 noon Kumon Maths & English Contact Manju 020 8202 7088 Mondays 3.45pm to 5.45pm & Wednesdays 3.45pm to 5.45pm French For Children Saturdays 10.00 to 10.30am Contact Kate on 079123 07928

Children’s Activities

Bookstart Book Crawl Awards for children 0 to 4 years old. Join at the library! Open Book: Highgate Library Reading Group Last Monday of the month at 6.00 pm Next meeting: Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson Monday 23 May 2011 Open Film: Highgate Library Film Club Last Tuesday of the Month at 7.00pm Next Showing: Made in Dagenham Tuesday 31 May 2011

Adult Events

First Byte Computer Sessions for Adults Wednesdays 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Made in Dagenham (2010) cert. 15

Tuesday 31 May at 7.00 pm Free admission

A dramatisation of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination.

Hornsey Library Haringey Park, London, N8 9JA Tel: 0208 489 1118 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9 to 7, Sat 9 to 5 & Sun 12 to 4

Twenty-two Artists Twenty-two Artists is a group exhibition featuring a selection of CEOS artists’ work, all under one roof at The Original Gallery, Hornsey Library. Dates: Saturday 30th April to Wednesday 15th May 2011 Visit www.haringey.gov.uk/theoriginalgallery for opening times and bank holiday closures. Unfolding Exercise Artist: Jennie Pedley Dates: Wednesday 18th May to Saturday 11th June 2011 Private View: Wednesday 18th May 2011, 7 to 9pm Unfolding Exercise is a collection of portraits resulting from discussions about childhood memories and adult dreams of exercise. Jennie Pedley, artist and physiotherapist worked with Royal Brompton & Harefield Arts, hospital staff and patients to develop this Wellcome Trust funded project exploring our relationship with exercise.

Exhibitions

Art Weekend: Crouch End Open Studios (CEOS) Dates: Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th May 2011 11am to 6pm CEOS offers the unique opportunity to visit artists and view their collections in their homes. Visit www.crouchendopenstudios.co.uk to see this year’s artists and full addresses.

Special Event

Talking Pictures Film Night: Whatever Works (2009) cert. PG 13 ‘A return to form’ from Woody Allen starring Larry David as a physics professor who takes in a Southern runaway he finds on the stairs of his Manhatten apartment. Thursday 5th May, 7.00pm Call 0208 489 1419 to book your place. NEW Movers and Shakers – Music and movement for 0 to 3’s. Every Wednesday at 10.00am, 4th May onwards Please text 07817 420 392 to book.

Special Children’s Events

Napuccinos Washable Nappy Co Saturday 28th May, 10.30am to 12.30pm

Children’s Activities

Under 5’s Story Time Mondays 9th, 16th and 23rd May 10.30 to 11.00am

Rhyme Time Every Tuesday 11.00 to 11.30am Thursday Drop In Term time only 9.30 to 11.30am, singing starts at 11.00am Dad’s Drop In Storytime for Dads and children Saturday 14th May 11.00 to 11.30am Chatterbooks Reading Group Saturdays 14th and 21st May 2.00 to 3.00pm

For further information about our children’s events please call 0208 489 1428. Yoga Session For further information ring 07779 594 985 Every Sunday at 12noon Energy Doctor Drop - in Energy saving information and advice sessions. Please ring Daniel 07800 584 303 or Katie 020 8489 3261 for further information. The first Monday of every month 11.00am to 1:00pm Talking Book Group Graham Greene ‘The End of the Affair’ Call Neil Harvey on 0208 489 1425 for details. 2nd Monday of the month, 9th May, 11.00am to 12.30pm Make Friends With A Book A different kind of book group, where we read, talk and share together. No need to read in advance. Join in as you wish. Please telephone 07985 718 744 for details. Every Monday 2.00 to 4.00pm. First Byte Computer Sessions for complete beginners (6 weeks) Call Vicky on 0208 489 1413 / 1429 for bookings Wednesdays 10.00am to 12.00 noon Word for Word Poetry Writing Workshop Contact: Runilla 07969 86 2323 or Catherine 07805 977 853 Tuesdays 1.00 to 3.00pm Word for Word Creative Writing Workshop Contact: Brian Doherty 020 8340 5974 Wednesdays 1.00 to 3.00pm Word for Word Novelists Group Contact: Hilary Bailey, hilary@hilarybailey.wannadoo.co.uk Wednesdays 3.00 to 5.00pm

Adult Activities

Second Byte Computer Sessions for improvers Registered users get access to an easy- to-use email system and a wide range of online courses. Thursdays 10.00am to 12noon Call Vicky on 0208 489 1118 / 1429 for bookings

Theatre for Mankind Creative writing and performance workshops Last Thursday of every month 3.00 to 6.00pm Information: tel:0208 443 4643 Email: tfmankind@hotmail.co.uk Senior Citizens’ Drop In Call Neil Harvey on 0208 489 1425 for details and times 2nd Friday of the month, 12th May, 11.00am to 12.30pm London North Stanza Poetry Writing Group Contact: Catherine 07805 977 853 for details and times. Knitting: The Knitter Natter Club Call Elena on 07967 336128 to book Every Saturday 11.00am to 12.30pm

Hornsey Reading Group April Title: Kathryn Stockett: The Help Please telephone 0208 489 1429 for details of the next meeting Saturday 7th May 2011, 3:00pm

Display of Artwork Saturday 14th to Friday 20th May A Spanish Tour-Talking Spanish Monday 16th May, 10.30am to 12.30pm

Adult Learners’ Week

Having Fun with Numbers Tuesday 17th May, 10.00am to 12 noon

HALS at Hornsey

Creative courses Portrait and Life Drawing Workshop Art Mixed Media: Improvers

Well Being courses Chi Kung

For further information

• Enquire on the ground floor reception, Wood Green Central Library

• Call 020 8489 2500 • Telephone enrolments on 020 8489 2596

Pick up a programme guide from any Haringey Library Check online at www.haringey.gov.uk/halsprogramme

Marcus Garvey Library

1 Philip Lane, London, N15 4JA Tel: 020 8489 5309 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7, Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 12 - 4

Spring Online this May! This May it’s your chance to “Spring Online” and find out what the internet could do for YOU. Taster Sessions – for information contact Lee 0208 489 5350 Tuesday 17th May 11.00 to 1.00pm & 2.00pm to 4.00pm Wednesday 18th May 11.00 to 1.00pm Film Night at Marcus Garvey Library The Open Road (1926) (65 mins Cert U) BFI’s National Archives compilation of Claude Friese-Green’s 1924 trip from Land’s End to John O’ Groats capturing interwar Britain in a unique and rich colour palette. Thursday 12th May 7pm Adult Learners’ Week (ALW) 2011 ESOL ASSESSMENT – 19th May from 2.00pm Booking essential to ensure eligibility/participation Details/bookings contact 0208 489 5350/5309

Action for Social Integration Advice and Info on legal matters, employment, housing, health, Welfare Benefits, Immigration, supplementary education etc. Contact 0208 803 6161 or email: info@afsi.org.uk Every Tuesday from 12.30 to 5.30pm PHASCA’S Homework Club English, Maths, Science and French tutors for 8-18 years pupils. Every Friday 4.30 to 6.00pm £5.00 registration fee per year- info contact Children’s Library

Adults Upcoming Free Events

Mind in Haringey – Information Stall Thursday 26th May from 10.00 am to 12noon Story Time and Sing –along for Pre-school Children Every Monday 10.00am to 11.30am Wii Games with Pauline - TERM TIME ONLY Mondays - Primary School pupils 4.00pm to 5.00pm Wednesdays - Secondary School students 4.00pm to 5.00pm For details contact Children’s Librarian 0208 489 5360 Messy Morning for under 5s Every Tuesday 10.30am to 11.30am

Children’s Activities

Teenage Reading Group Call the Children’s Librarians for details on 020 8489 5360 Saturday 7th May from 3.45 to 4.45pm

Come & Play: Pre-school Children Dressing up clothes 10and toys for children Every Wednesday and Friday from 10.00 to 12 noon Stay and Play Sing along & play for Pre-school Children Every Thursday from 11.00 to 12.00noon Art and Craft for Children over 5 Every Friday 3.30 to 4.30pm Chatter books: Children’s Reading Group ages 8 – 10 Saturday 28th May from 3.00pm to 4.00pm ‘Grandparent & Grandchild’ Group For details contact the Children’s Librarians: 0208 489 5360 Saturday 28th May 10.30 to 11.30 am Children’s Traditional Board Games Available on request - Please ask at the Children’s Counter Every Saturday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm

Dads & Kids Drop In Story session for children and Dads/Male carers Saturday 7th May from 11.00am to 11.30am Energy Doctor Drop-in Free one-to-one advice on how to save energy and money off your bills! Ask the Energy Dr about heating, grants and energy efficient appliances. Free energy saving items available 2nd Tuesday of the month from 2.00pm to 4.00pm First Byte Computer Sessions for Adults Computer Sessions for complete beginners Learn how to surf the internet /open new email account/shop online & more. For information call 0208 489 5309 Tuesdays and Wednesdays 2.00 to 4.00pm Fridays 11.00 to 1.00pm Senior Citizens’ Drop In Tuesday 10th May from 11.00 to 12.30 pm Contact Neil on 07813976429 Marcus Garvey Book Group Tuesday 24th May at 7.00pm. Contact Neil on 07813976429 U3A - University of Third Age - Poetry Reading 3rd Wednesday of the month 2.00 to 3.00pm Bengali Book Club Contact Nazma on 0208 489 5309 Last Thursday of the month 11.00am to 12.30pm

Adult Activities

Sankofa Reading Group Discussing Some Sing Some Cry by Ntozake Shange Friday 27th May 6.30pm to 8.00pm. For information call 0208 489 5350

IAPT - NHS Support Service

Mondays 12.00 to 5.00pm, Thurs & Fri 9.00 to 5.00pm Last Thursday of the month 9.00 to 11.00am & 1pm to 5pm To book call 0208 442 6888 or iapt@haringey.nhs.uk

Muswell Hill Library 1 Queen’s Avenue, London, N10 3PE Tel: 020 8489 8773 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 & Sat 9-5

Please note that Muswell Hill Adult Library will be closed on 5th May, for the

Referendum Alternative Vote Elections.

Free i opath nformation and advice from a Local OsteFriday 6th May 10.00am to1.00pm.

Special

g info drop-in Information and

Event

Haringey Social Services Fosterinadvice available. Monday 9th May 12 noon to 3.00pm.

Safer neighbourhoods Public meeting To confirm date contact Muswell Hill Team 020 8721 2766

m

Fortis Green Team 020 8721 2506 Thursday 26th May 5.00pm to 6.00pMuswell Hill Library Book Club Will be discussing South Riding by Winifred Holtby Monday 23rd May 6.15pm to 7.30pm. The Knitter Natter Club Knitting group for beginners. Every Saturday 2.30 to 4.00pm

Confidential Counselling & Psychosexual Therapy Contact 07817375031 to book in advance Every Friday 2.00pm to 5.00pm Muswell Hill Library Reading Group

by Edna O’Brien Will be discussing Girl With Green EyesFriday 20th May 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Adult events

eginners

11.00am

First Byte Computer Sessions for BBooking essential, as places are limited. Monday 2.00 to 3.00pm or Friday 10.00 toMovers & Shakers Music and movement for the 0-3’s. Every

Please

ted by children from

Tuesday from 10.00am. Fee applicable and booking essential. text 0781 742 0392 for information. Shoebook Storybooks Display creaCampsbourne Primary School. Throughout May. For furtheinformation on the project, call 0208 489 8774

r

Messy Morning (term time only) Every Wednesday 10.00am to 12noon Chatterbooks Reading Group Fortnightly Tuesday 4.00pm to 5.00pm Story time for under 5’s Saturdays 11.00am to 11.30am

Childrens

Every Monday from 2.00pm to 3.30pm Every Thursday and Friday from 9.30am to 12noon

events

Muswell Hill Toy Library

St Ann’s Library Cissbury Road, London, N15 5PU Tel: 020 8489 8775 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 and Sat 9-5

Bring and Take event plus Teddy bear’s picnic Reusable nappies and baby clothes. Come along and donate, swap or pick up real nappies and baby clothes! And pick up your bookstart pack 'All Aboard' Wednesday 18th May 10.00 to 12.00 noon Adult Learners Week Digital Photography Wednesday 18th May 12.30 to 2.30pm The Art of Paper Folding Thursday 19th May 10.30 to 2.30pm Half term Craft Tuesday 31st May to Friday 4th June 2.00 to 3.00pm

Special Events

Fathers Day Craft sessions A wonderful opportunity to tell the special men in your life that you notice all the little things they do all year. Design your very own card for fathers day

Saturday 4th June 1.30 to 2.30pm Toy Library Monday and Saturday from 10.00 to 12.30pm OK club for children 5 -11 Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month Kumon Maths & English Tuition Monday and Wednesday 3.30 to 6.00pm Story Time for the under 5’s Stories from around the world Every Wednesday 2.30 to 3.00pm Stay and Play Child Minder & Carer Drop in Term time Sing & rhyme with musical shakers whilst sharing and enjoying books. Wednesdays 10.30am to 11.00am Board Games for kids Test your skills with dominoes, scrabble, ludo, draughts, chess and many more Tuesdays 3.30pm to 5.30pm | Saturdays 10.30am to 12.30pm Toddler Time term time only Arts and crafts for little ones Every 2nd Thursday 1.30 to 2.30pm Phasca Homework Club term time only Every Thursday and Friday 4.30 to 6.00pm FREE

Children’s Activities

WII Friday Teens hang out at St Ann's library and play the Wii Every Friday 5.00 to 6.30pm

Adult Line Dancing for All In the Community Hall every Tuesday 2.00 to 4.00pm

Activities Tiverton Cypriot Elderly & Disabled Group Every Wednesday from 10.00am to 2.00pm

Feel healthier with a book 60+ ead a book ther in a

ave to be a novel. Please call the library for details

Here is a book group with a difference! No need to r and talk togein advance. It’s an opportunity to read

relaxing environment and it does not h

First Byte Computer Sessions for Adults Every Monday and Thursday 2.00 to 3.00pm Venture Club for the Blind and Partially-sighted Every Friday from 12.30 to 3.00pm Senior Citizen Computer Drop In. This session is for newbie’s. Every Friday 11.00am to 12noon It’s good to talk. Coffee break for 60+ Have an enjoyable time with old and new friends, have a cup of

op for a chat with staff about new books, DVDs

.30pm

tea/coffee and stand CDs. It’s FREE. Every Thursday 10.30am to11St Ann’s Community Garden project. Do you live in the area surrounding the library? If you are 50 or

brary Community Garde her garden enthusiasts

r gardening skills with other residents. Please call

over why not come along to the St Ann’s Lin project. Where you can meet ot

and share youthe library for details. Age Concern Keep Fit Classes

ursday 10.00 to 12noon Every Tuesday 10.00 to 11.00am and Th

ulous garments, in a ew

etails

Knitting for All Learn how to read a pattern and make fabwarm friendly atmosphere, come and share ideas and meet npeople! Please call the library for dEvery Saturday 3.30 to 4.45pm

Haringey Adult Learning Service at St. Ann’s

ualification, Keyboard, Using a Computer and

3.30pm

tart a level 1 qualification

to Drawing and Painting with Watercolours ches to

Equalskills Gain the recognised basic computer skills qincorporating Mouse andInternet & Email courses combined. Thursdays 1.00 toStarts Thursday 12th May 2011 Bite size: Introducing PowerPoint Learn the basics of excel, ready to sMondays 09.30 to 12.00 noon

thStarts Thursday 19 May 2011 IntroducingThe course covers materials, techniques and approa

tercolours drawing and painting with wa Fridays 1.30 to 3.30pm

thStarts Friday 10 June 2011

Stroud Green Library Quernmore Opening Tim

Road, London, N4 4QR Tel: 020 8489 8776 es: Mon to Fri 9-7 & Sat 9-5

Tuesday: Messy afternoon craft activity 2.00 to 3.00pmWednesday Drop-in. 9.30 to 11.45am Toys and songs for all to enjoy (The

econd rhyme time is at first rhyme time is at 10.30am, the s11.15am) Thursday Story time 2.30 to 3.00pm *New for May 2011* Movers and Shakers are back on Fridaysfrom 10.30 to 11.00am A half hour session inc

orporating songs, rhymes and baby achutes!

ok. signing, instruments, bubbles and parPlease call Gabi on 07817 420392 to boFriday Rhyme time 2.30 to 3.00pm Bookstart Book Crawl Awards for children 0 to 4 years old Spanish classes for children with MagnoliaLearn Spanish in a fun and relaxe

: d environment

Saturday 7th and Saturday 21st May 2.00 to 3.00pm Spanish classes for children with Claudia: To book your place or for more information contact Claudia on 07981233268 Every Wednesday 4.00 to 4.30 and 4.30 to 5.00pm

Regular children’s events

! Don’t be ‘board’ on SaturdaysBoard games available to play with on Saturdays from 10.00 to 4.00pm

Special Children’Activities

s

y by making your own Make your own fire engine

ighters daCelebrate international fire ffire engine Tuesday 3rd May 2.00 to 3.00pm

Regular Adult Events

UK online: Computer Sessions for Adults: using www.myguide.gov.ukComputer and internet course a

great online tool for learning vital computer skills. Every Monday and Thursday from 10.00 to 12.00pm

Friends of Stroud Green Library Meeting For more information contact Helen Riley

ia.co.ukhelenriley@headlinemed Thursday 5 May 6.15 to 7.00th pm.

Residents Association Meeting Stroud Green

For more information contact Kit Greveson kit.greveson@googlemail.com for details Thursday 26th May 7.00 to 7.30pm

Join the Friends of Stroud Green Library Yahoo Group s.yahoo.com/group/friendsofstroudgreenlibraryhttp://group

rary. You can do this at home or at Stroud Green LibSpecial Adult Events

on Photo Exhibition - Fair-trade Cotton y

Trevor LeightTrevor Leighton’s Fair Trade Cotton exhibition will be on displaat Stroud Green Library from Friday 6th May until Friday 20th May Adult Learners Week - Water colours in art taster

2.30pm session Monday 16th May 10.30 to 1Adult Learners Week – Spring UK online Computer classes for beginners Thursday 19th May 10.00 to 12noon Adult Learners Week – Acting for beginners taster

May 5.30 to 7.00pm session.

thFriday 20Neighbourhood weekend Saturday 21st May Stalls, attractions and entertainment will take place inside and

1 (1.30pm - al library and

l residents'

outside Stroud Green Library on Saturday, May 24.30pm) as residents show their support for their loc

ide the library will celebrate the local community. Craft stalls insinclude pottery, gifts and home-made produce, while children'sstalls and bric-a-brac will be sold outside. There will be live music and refreshments. Everyone welcome Anyone wanting to take a stall (£3 a table for the locaassociation) should contact Helen Riley on 07931 300 425, helenriley@headlinemedia.co.uk

n Library al

e will be

ilable to buy from t be purchased in advance.

First of the Summer Wines! Friday 24th June 7.30 to 10.00pm An evening of fine wine tasting at Stroud Greeorganised by SGRA and Friends of Stroud Green Library. LocCrouch End wine merchant Nicolas will be supplying 7- 8 delicious French wines. Fresh bread, cheese and patprovided during the evening as well as tasting notes. Tickets for this event cost £25 and are avaStroud Green Library. Tickets mus

Wood Green Library High Road, London, N22 6XD Tel: 020 8489 2700 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 8.45-7, Sat 9-5 & Sun 12-4.00

Please no for the te the Business Lounge will be closed on 5th May,

Referendum Alternative Vote Elections.

Book today for a FREE taster session at Wood Green Central Library and find out how to start using computers and internet.

the

2780

Monday 16 May,10.00 to 12.00pm Tuesday 17 May, 11.00 to 1.00pm Wednesday 18 May, 10.00 to 12.00pm

Call to book your free place 020 8489Family History workshop using Ancestry Library Edition

. Find out arch, sort and keep your own family history records and

st family history website, access ries and the Archive department.

30 to 11.30am all to book your free place 020 8489 2780

A basic introduction to research resources available onlinehow to reseget started using, the world’s largeprovided free at Haringey LibraThursday 19 May, 10.C

Adult Learners Week 14th to 20th May

Spring Online with Silver Surfers' Day Take part in the national campaign to promote the use of computersamong older people. Friday 20 May, 10.00 to 12.00pm Call to book your free place 020 8489 2780 Author Event: The Five Pillars of Happiness Dave Robson, published author, life coach, and founder of the informal writer’s group “The Pen and Ink Club”, will talk about hisbook and the experience of being a writer.

80 Thursday 12th May 2011 at 7.00pm For more information or to book a place please call 020 8489 27Business Seminars Women in Business: Wednesday 11th May, 11.00 to 2.00pm

day 18th May, 11.00 to 3.00pm th May, 11.00 to 2.00pm

ooking essential for both 020 8489 2780

Pitching for Success: Wednes Starting a Business: Wednesday 25

BFree Business Advice Gain practical and confidential one-to-one advice. Every Tuesday 10.00 to 2.00pm. Booking essential for both 020 8489 2780 Weatherstone Therapies Holistic Fair

at. 14th May 2.15 to 4.30pm. Call 020 8340 0566 for more info.S Macmillan Cancer Support Information Drop In Wednesday 4th May, 1.00 to 3.00pm

Adult Activities

Information on prevention, management, rehabilitation and more. Every first Wednesday of the month, 4th May,11.00 to 1.00pm

Stroke Information Drop In

r Drop-In Drop-in for free one-to-one advice on how to save energy and money

e.

Energy Docto

off your bills! Free energy-saving items also availabl1st Monday of every month, 2nd May, 10.00 to 12.30pm Different Strokes Every Monday and Wed. 10.00 to 1.00pm Call John on 020 8340 4359 Wood Green Reading Group

members welcomed. Please contact 020 8489New 2771 Turkish Literary Group Monday 16th May, 12.00 to 2.00pm For more information, please contact Selma 020 8489 5352 Bengali Writers’ Group Friday 6th May, 4.30 to 6.30pm Urdu Poetry Group Wednesday 18th May, 2.00 to 6.00pm Pension Service Advice - by appointments oWednesdays 12.00 to 3.00pm. Call 0800 917 9

nly 14 9

Age Concern Drop In Thursdays 9.30 to 12.30pm Older People’s Drop In: Friday 27th May, 2.00 to 4.00pm Hatha Yoga Class Friendly class, all levels welcomed. Every Monday 1.00 to 2.00pm; £7.50 per class or £24 for 4.

0414 Please contact Marie Flore: 020 8341 Stretch your Mind, Stretch your Body

esdayEvery Monday 2.15 to 3.15pm and Wedn 10.00 to 11.00am. Contact KiKi 07903 582 883 for more info. HU3A – Haringey’s University of the 3rd Age

Room Every Tuesday 1.00 to 3.30pm in CommunitystEvery 1 Wednesday of the month 12.45 to 2.45pm in the Gall

Every 2nd Tuesday of month for Drama Sessionsery

llery 11 to 1pm in GaTheatre for Mankind Regular, monthly workshops in creative writing and performance

s all asExamines as well as openly discusseth

pects of contemporary theatre. Wednesday 25 May, 2.00 to 5.00pm For information please contact 020 8443 4643, 020 8891 3443 Gaywise Drop In Evenings Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of month, 5th & 19th May, 6.00 to 8.00p m. For more info call 020 8889 9555 Quit Smoking Drop In Every Wednesday from 12.00 to 2.00pm Weight Watchers Thursdays 12.00 to 1.30pm Call 0845 345 1500 IAPT – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Appointments only. Contact 0208 442 6888 or iapt@haringey.nhs.uk

o 5.00pm. Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 1.00 tNichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism Dialogues

Our Buddhist practice exists so that we can attain indestructible happiness. Tuesday 3rd May, 10.00 to 11.00am and Saturday 28th

May, 1.00 to 2.00pm

Pro-Diverse Employment Support and Advice right job. Help get the right skills for the

Every Thursday 2.00 to 5.00pm

First Byte Computer sessions

Every Tuesday and Thursday 9.00 to 11.00am - Booking essential Play & Stay Session (Term time only) - Every Monday Singing 10.30 to 11.00am; Toy Play Session: 11.00am to 12noon Messy Mornings (Term time only) Every Tuesday 10.00 to 11.00am (singing 11 to 11.20am) Story time for under 5s Every Wednesday 11.00 to 11.30am Grandparents Drop in session Meet other grandparents and sing with your grandchildren. Saturday 7th May, 10.00 to 11.00am (Singing starts at 10.30am) Spring Craft activity Saturday 21st May, 2.00 to 3.00pm Reading Group and half term craft activity Thursday 19th May, 4.00 to 5.00pm

Children’s Activities

Kumon Maths & English Tuition Call Bindu 020 8362 0960 Every Tuesday from 4.00 to 6.00pm Every Saturday from 9.00am to 2.00pm National Year of Communication Exhibition Chosen Theme "Imagine life for those who struggle". A Communication help point has been set up, focusing on Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Wii Session Every Monday and Tuesday 5.00 to 7.00pm Manga Drawing Club (subject to change) for ages 11 to 19 Every Friday, 4.30 to 6.00pm Teenage Reading Group Sessions are held monthly. Please call for details 0208 489 2752 Connexions Advice Drop In Gain advice on education, employment, benefits, sexual health and more. Monday to Friday,1.00 to 5.00pm, late night Wed. to 7.00pm Youthwise Evening Drop In A new free service for young LGBT people 13-19. Every 2nd Thursday, 12th May, 5.30 to 7.00pm

Youth Library

Pupil & Parent Mediation Drop in (Term time only) Contact 020 8489 5081 Every Thursday 4.00 to 6.00pm

stBruce Ca le Museum Lordship LanOpening Tim

e, N17 8NU Tel: 020 8808 8772 es: Wed to Sun, 1 - 5pm

Special Event Chill with Us: Museums at Night Weekend 2011 Special screening of The Innocents. A spooky British psychological thriller from 1961 Friday 13th May 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm. Tea & Coffee available. (Supported by the Friends of Bruce Castle). Inspiring Schools Inspiring Pictures Photographs by pupils from local schools Co-ordinated by the Children & Young People’s Service Until 29 May In My Father’s Footsteps Memories of Tottenham 70 years ago. Oil paintings by ex-coalman, Ricky Clarke Until 29 May. Open Wed to Sun 1.00pm to 5.00pm The Phoenix Cinema.100 Years. This exhibition celebrates the centenary of possibly the oldest surviving purpose-built cinema in London Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Film London and the UK Film Council's Digital Archive Fund. Until 29 May

Exhibitions

Carrying with Torch The past present and future of our sporting heritage. 100 years of sporting excellence and achievement in Haringey. (supported by the Haringey 2012 fund) Extended until the Summer

Children’s Activities

Family Activities free drop-in All children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult and no adults admitted without accompanying children. Every Sunday 2.00pm to 4.00pm Special Event 15 May Creature Close-Ups: Hold real stick insects, millipedes, tree frogs and snakes!

Lunchtime Talk Family History On the Internet Archivist Clare Stephens and Archives Assistant Valerie Crosby guide you through a web of research possibilities. Monday 23 May. 12.15pm. Doors open at Noon. Tea & Coffee available. (Supported by the Friends of Bruce Castle).

Evening talk The Life And Legacy Of George Peabody

agg of the Peabody Trust tells the story of how n merchant banker founded what has since

housing association.

offee available. (Supported by the Friends of Bruce Castle).

Christine Wan Americabecome London's largest charitable

. Wednesday 25 May. 7.30pmDoors open at 7pm. Tea & C

STEAM DAYS AT

MA

M

100 horsepowerBank Holiday Monday 2 May 2011 Bank Monday 30 M

Also Open ~ Se pm

For full d w.mbeam.org/

RKFIELD BEAM ENGINE &MUSEUM

arkfield Road, Tottenham, N15 4RB

of Victorian beam engine under live steam!

ay 2011

cond Sunday Each Month 11.00am to 4.00

etails and events go to http://ww