To engage in the community we run regular groups including our child’s reading group Wriggly Readers, our Digital Drop-In for help with technology, Busy Hands and Minds for crafts, games and social and our new Board Game Group. You do not need to book for these groups.

In addition to our regular groups we have events, including crafts such as wreath making, family history talks and more. These will be announced on our website and on fliers around the library. These usually incur a small fee to cover costs. To book for an announced event, ask our librarians.

Wriggly Readers

Every Tuesday, 9:15am – 10:30am

This group started at the library in June 2022 and is aimed at pre-school children and their parents or carers to enjoy stories and book based activities in the library. The group intends to cater for all ages with stories, rhymes and singing for the youngest and additional craft activities for the older children. As this is a new group the development of it will be guided by those who attend.

There is a £1 charge for this group.

Busy Hands and Minds

Every 1st and 3rd Friday, 2pm – 4pm

This group is a combined group for those people wishing to meet up on a regular basis to either learn or develop craft skills or to simply come along for a chat or play games. Come along with your own craft items or come along and find out what projects the group are working on. Some materials can be provided and everyone is keen to help new members learn new skills. If you knit, crochet, sew, come along to make new friends and get to know other like-minded people. If you want to join us for a chat or play a game with new or old friends please come along. A small charge is made for the refreshments provided.

Digital Drop-in

Every Wednesday, 10:30am – 12:30pm

As technology advances at a rapid pace many people find keeping up to speed with changes challenging. The Digital Drop-in session offers members of the community a chance to bring along their own devices e.g. iPad, tablet, laptop, mobile phone etc and learn how to use them effectively in a relaxed and friendly environment. One to one support is available for specific problems or just come along regularly to use your devices to practice something new.

We are now part of the National Digital Inclusion Network and are a registered digital hub. As part of the network we can offer support to those wanting to improve their digital skills using Learn my Way. www.learnmyway.com

We can also provide FREE data packages to allow those in data poverty a chance to get online. So if you want to access online services such as the NHS, Universal Credit or the Government Gateway or want know how to set up an email address, download new Apps onto your phone, book tickets or get to grips with using your phone as a the camera then come along and get more out of your device to make your life a little easier. 

If you have a specific problem it is helpful if you book in and provide a description of the problem. This allows the Digital Drop-In team to do any relevant research or bring any equipment that they may need to solve your problem. Book in with a librarian, call the library, or send an email to ddi.nandlclibrary@gmail.com.

Board Games Group

Every Tuesday, 11am – 1pm

We play Scrabble, cards, dominoes and are willing to try other games. Come and join us to have fun, make friends and exercise your mind! 

There is a £1 charge for a drink and biscuits.

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Dr Seuss