Our Norton Canes Library

05/11/2015

Do you have any unwanted electrical appliances at home? Why not donate it for reuse?
More details at
www.adoptanappliance.co.uk

31/10/2015

Are you an OWL?
Would you like to be kept informed about crime, suspicious incidents and scams in your neighbourhood?
OWL (Online Watch Link) is an award winning communication network to receive alerts and advice from Staffordshire Police and local Neighbourhood Watch about incidents in their area.
Anyone can register, and it is free.
Messages sent by official police staff can alert you to incidents within minutes.
registration forms are available at Norton Canes library, or register online at
www.owl.co.uk

Register for free to receive local, timely alerts regarding incidents, issues and events from your local policing team & partner agencies.

05/10/2015

Holiday Playtime is back at Norton Canes library on Thursday mornings for children aged 1 - 4. Sessions are 10 - 10.45am. Please ring 07798 843770 for more details.

11/09/2015

On Tuesday 29th September from 6.45 pm , Staffordshire Libraries present a talk at Cannock Library by Carl Vivian of Leicester University. Entitled 'R Almost Marked the Spot` this fascinating presenatation retells the filming of the search for the remains of King Richard III. Tickets are available by calling 01543 510365, or directly from Cannock Library - £3 for library member, £3.50 for non-members (including refreshments). Please note that places are limited, and that booking in advance is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

11/09/2015

As part of Local History Month , Staffordshire Libraries are holding a `Walk and Talk` around the historic grounds of Beaudesert Hall (not usually open to the general public) on Wednesday 23rd September. Tickets are £2 for Library members and £3 for non-members (Refreshments included). Tickets for this usually sell out quickly so why not ring Cannock Library on 01543 510365 and book a place ? Please note that booking in advance is essential for this event.

09/09/2015

Many historic sites are open to explore for free between 10th and 13th September. Staffordshire County Buildings is one of the 20 sites across Staffordshire opening its doors to visitors (Saturday 13th - booking in advance is essential)

http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/News/Sites-open-up-across-Staffordshire-as-part-of-2015-Heritage-Open-Days-festival.aspx

People are being given the opportunity to explore some of the county’s most historic buildings as part of Heritage Open Days taking place from Thursday 10 to Sunday 14 September.

19/08/2015

Don't forget : By joining Your Library you will have access to over
1 million books, 46,000 CDs and 17,000 DVDs as well as free internet access and a host of other fantastic services.
It's quick, easy and free to join at your local library.
Or you can do it online :

https://apps2.staffordshire.gov.uk/scc/libraryjoiningform/

If you would like to join the library online it is free and simple to do. Please complete the form below, making sure you fill in the sections marked *. Your membership card will be sent to you within seven working days.

28/07/2015

Coming soon. A Harry Potter themed craft event. You can book your place for 25th August now.

28/07/2015

Happigami is coming to Norton Canes Library on 12th August

20/07/2015

Staffordshire Adult & Community Learning Service run a range of short computer courses for beginners, and for those with basic knowledge which will be starting at Norton Canes library in September : Tablet basics , Using your Digital Photographs & Online Basics / Laptop Basics
Courses run for 5 – 6 weeks in sessions of 2 -2½ hours per week and are charged at £10 (except for the Digital Photographs course which is £38) , however concessions are available.
To book a course, or for more details, ring ACL on 01543 510710 or e-mail [email protected]

10/07/2015

The 2015 Summer Reading Challenge launches tomorrow. This year it also includes a national attempt to break the record for the most people pledging to do / help a reading challenge.
No need to rush in on the first day, though, as the challenge runs until 7th September. :)

27/06/2015

It's Health Information Week from 6th to 12th July.
There will be two events at Norton Canes Library to mark this.
On Thursday 9th July there will be a drop-in session b=from 2pm - 4pm to learn about Staffordshire Marketplace - the directory of well-being, support services, activities and events for all ages across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
On Friday between 10am and 12 noon come and join the regular Get-Together group to enjoy a selection of fruit teas and to find out how your library can help you stay healthy.
No booking required for either event. All welcome.