Gateshead Libraries News

Rowlands Gill Library temporary closure

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:04:00 +0000

Rowlands Gill Library will close from 13 September 2010 for approximately 8 weeks for essential maintenance.

Books borrowed from Rowlands Gill Library may be returned to any Gateshead Council library. Books borrowed between 23 August and 11 September do not need to be returned until Rowlands Gill Library re-opens.

Books can also be renewed online or by phoning any Gateshead library.

Please contact Blaydon Library on 0191 433 6201 for more information.

Heritage Open Days Craft Fair - Saturday 11th September 2010

simongreen@gateshead.gov.uk — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:22:00 +0000

Heritage Craft Fair

Saturday 11th September 2010

10.00 am - 3.30 pm

Learn about traditional crafts ranging from proggy mat making to weaving. Crafts will be demonstrated throughout the day and all the family can try their hand at making something. Goods will also be on sale.

Also

Traditional Toys and Games Drop in Day

Telephone 0191 433 4699 for more details

Email: heritage@gateshead.gov.uk

Meet Chris Ryan

dorothycameron@gateshead.gov.uk — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:28:00 +0000

Meet Chris Ryan
7.30pm Wednesday 22 September

Gateshead Old Town hall

West Street

Gateshead

NE8 1HE

Tickets £3

Available in person & by phone from the Box Office at Gateshead Old Town Hall Tel 0191 4334699 or book on line at www.gateshead.gov.uk What’s on

Chris talks about his new book "The Kill Zone". The Kill Zone is the blistering new novel from Chris Ryan, the godfather of the SAS thriller, and is the launch title for Hodder & Stoughton’s new imprint Coronet. British soldiers have a great respect for the Taliban as fighters. And on the battlefields of Afghanistan, one of the Taliban’s deadliest tactics is to trick their enemy into a ‘kill zone’. They set up an ambush, watch how the soldiers react with each man falling into set positions and then repeat, only this time the positions are booby-trapped. Their latest victims are a British SBS unit. When an ambush in the Sangin Valley results in three stinger missiles going AWOL, panic spreads as far away as 10 Downing Street. The Brits know only too well what the fallout will be if the Americans find out. So SAS hero Jack Harker is the man they call on to lead an eight-man mission into a suspected Taliban facility, tasked with retrieving the stingers at any cost. And the costs are bound to be high . . .

A Gateshead Library Event sponsored by Hodder & Stoughton

Gateshead Children's Book Award 2010

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:36:00 +0000

Since September 2009, a selection of Year 5 classes in Gateshead have been involved in the Gateshead Children’s Book Award. They have been reading and reviewing a great selection of books, and their favourites were announced on Thursday 1st July at an awards evening.

Third place went to:

Jeff lives in the USA, so wasn’t able to attend, but sent a message of thanks.

Second place went to:

We were very pleased to have Cathy at the event to collect her prize. She talked to us about the magic of books and the importance of daydreaming, especially when you are a writer!

And finally the winner was announced! The winning book was:

David was not able to come to the event, but sent us a message saying how pleased he was to have won, and how much he enjoys writing his children’s books.

At the end of the evening, there were copies of the winning book on sale, as well as copies of Cathy Cassidy’s books, which lots of people had signed by Cathy.

The Gateshead Children’s Book Award 2010 was a great success. Thanks to all the schools in Gateshead who took part:

Blaydon West Primary School

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Dunston Riverside Community Primary School

Emmaville Primary School

Falla Park Community Primary School

Fell Dyke Community Primary School

High Spen Primary School

Ryton Community Junior School

Wardley Primary School

Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School

Thanks also go to the publishers who sponsored the awards - their support is invaluable.

Central Library Garden

jenifermaughan@gateshead.gov.uk — Fri, 14 May 2010 16:42:00 +0000

As part of the redevelopment of the Central Library we are creating a new community garden on derelict land at the back of the Library.

We would like your ideas thoughts for the new garden, even if you don’t currently use the Library.

Why not come along to an informal event with the Friends of Central Library on Wednesday 26th May at 6pm.

Council landscape architect Mike Poremba will be talking about the plans for the garden and getting your ideas and suggestions.

You can also find out how you can be involved in becoming a garden volunteer.

6pm, Wednesday 26th May
Central Library
Prince Consort Road
Gateshead
Free event, pre-booking essential.

If you would like to attend please contact Jenifer Maughan, email jenifermaughan@gateshead.gov.uk or tel 0191 433 8400. Alternatively pop into Central Library and leave your name and contact details at reception.