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Library at the Lantern - Bookstart Stories and Rhymes Next running on: 26 April 10:30am
These free sessions for children aged under 5 years, their parents and carers, are a great way to make new friends and enjoy simple stories, rhymes and crafts.
Library at the Lantern
Also runs on: 24 May, 28 June, 26 July ... and more dates
Wem Library - Knit and Natter Next running on: 26 April 10:30am
Weekly social group for lovers of knitting/crocheting/sewing and nattering! All welcome.
Wem Library
Whitchurch Library - PACT Surgery (Police and Communities Together) Next running on: 26 April 10am
A chance to raise any issues or questions with your Safer Neighbourhood Team.
Whitchurch Library
Whitchurch Library - Rhyme Time Next running on: 26 April 10am
Songs, rhymes, rhythm and fun for children under five.
Whitchurch Library
Also runs on: 03 May, 10 May, 17 May ... and more dates
Bridgnorth Library - Knit, Craft and Natter Next running on: 27 April 10am
Do you knit, sew or do any other portable handcraft?
Bridgnorth Library
Also runs on: 11 May, 25 May, 08 June ... and more dates
Bridgnorth Library - Local and family history advice session Next running on: 27 April 2pm
Local and family history group.
Bridgnorth Library
Also runs on: 04 May, 11 May, 18 May ... and more dates
Ellesmere Library - A hundred years on...WWI remembered with words and songs Next running on: 27 April 6:30pm
A two-course meal and entertainment at The Boathouse.
Ellesmere Library
Market Drayton Library - Knit and Stitch Together Next running on: 27 April 1:30pm
Come along to craft and chat with others over a cup of tea and a biscuit. All abilities welcome.
Market Drayton Library
Also runs on: 04 May, 11 May, 18 May ... and more dates
Market Drayton Library - Local and family history advice Next running on: 27 April 10am
Are you interested in finding about your family history, or local history and don't know where to start?
Market Drayton Library
Also runs on: 04 May, 11 May, 18 May ... and more dates
Market Drayton Library - Rhyme Time Next running on: 27 April 10am
Rhymes, stories and songs for children under five years old.
Market Drayton Library
Also runs on: 11 May, 25 May, 08 June ... and more dates
Oswestry Library - Family and Local History Group (Mondays and Fridays) Next running on: 27 April 1:30pm
Oswestry Family and Local History volunteers run a twice-weekly advice service at Oswestry Library.
Oswestry Library
Also runs on: 30 April, 04 May, 07 May ... and more dates
Wem Library - Rhyme Time Next running on: 27 April 2:15pm
Rhymes, songs and stories for children under five. Every Friday during term time.
Wem Library
Market Drayton Library - Board Games and Biscuits Next running on: 28 April 10am
Children are invited to come along and play board games or even bring their favourite board game with them.
Market Drayton Library
Also runs on: 05 May, 12 May, 19 May ... and more dates
Market Drayton Library - Book sale Next running on: 28 April 10am
Join us at Market Drayton Library and pick up a book or two.
Market Drayton Library
Bridgnorth Library - IT help Next running on: 30 April 10am
It advice and support session.
Bridgnorth Library
Also runs on: 14 May, 21 May, 04 June ... and more dates
Ellesmere Library - Memory cafe Next running on: 30 April 10am
The memory café provides a gathering place for people with memory concerns or a diagnosis of Dementia or Alzheimer’s along with their carers or family members.
Ellesmere Library
Also runs on: 25 June, 30 July, 24 September ... and more dates
Ludlow Library - Lego Club Next running on: 30 April 3:45pm
Join us for some Lego fun!
Ludlow Library
Also runs on: 14 May
Ludlow Library - Rhyme Time Next running on: 30 April 10:30am
Come and join us for sing-along nursery rhymes, complete with all the actions!
Ludlow Library
Also runs on: 07 May, 14 May, 21 May
Market Drayton Library - Code Club Next running on: 30 April 3:30pm
Programming for 9-13-year-olds.
Market Drayton Library
Also runs on: 14 May, 21 May, 04 June ... and more dates
Market Drayton Library - IT 1-2-1 sessions Next running on: 30 April 10am
Do you have questions about using the internet or email, how to attach documents or general computer problems?
Market Drayton Library
Also runs on: 30 April, 14 May, 14 May ... and more dates
Oswestry Library - Rhyme & Storytimes Next running on: 30 April 2pm
These free sessions for children aged 0 to 4 years, their parents and carers are a great way to make new friends and enjoy stories, nursery rhymes and simple action songs.
Oswestry Library
Also runs on: 14 May, 21 May, 04 June ... and more dates
Shrewsbury Library - Bookstart Rhyme Time Next running on: 30 April 10:30am
These free sessions for children aged 0 to 4 years, their parents and carers are a great way to make new friends and enjoy nursery rhymes and simple action songs.
Shrewsbury Library
Also runs on: 14 May, 21 May, 04 June ... and more dates
Bayston Hill Library - Bookstart Stories and Rhymes Next running on: 1 May 10:30am
These free sessions for children aged under 5 years, their parents and carers, are a great way to make new friends and enjoy simple stories, rhymes and crafts.
Bayston Hill Library
Also runs on: 05 June, 03 July, 07 August ... and more dates
Bridgnorth Library - Monthly Poetry Session Next running on: 1 May 2:30pm
Monthly poetry group.
Bridgnorth Library
Also runs on: 29 May, 26 June, 24 July ... and more dates
Library at the Lantern - Code Club Next running on: 1 May 4pm
A fantastic new club which introduces children from 9 to 11 years of age to computer programming.
Library at the Lantern
Also runs on: 08 May, 15 May, 22 May ... and more dates
Ludlow Library - Family history advice session Next running on: 1 May 2:30pm
If you have a family history enquiry, make an appointment for one of our hour long sessions to find out more.
Ludlow Library
Also runs on: 05 June
Market Drayton Library - Drayton Writers Next running on: 1 May 7pm
Drayton Writers is a small, friendly, constructive group with a variety of creative writing interests. If you have ever thought you had a novel, a story, a poem or a play in you why not come along?
Market Drayton Library
Also runs on: 05 June
Market Drayton Library - Scrabble club Next running on: 1 May 7pm
A friendly scrabble session for beginners and more experienced players alike
Market Drayton Library
Also runs on: 08 May, 15 May, 22 May ... and more dates
Oswestry Library - Writing surgery with Dave Andrews (Oswestry Library’s Reader & Writer in Residence) Next running on: 1 May 11am
The surgery is an opportunity for anyone interested in writing to talk informally with Dave (our Reader & Writer in Residence) about their own work and/or ideas. Dave is also happy to talk to readers about his particular interests – literature and language.
Oswestry Library
Also runs on: 12 June, 24 July, 21 August ... and more dates
Oswestry Library - Hearing Aid Clinic Next running on: 2 May 10am
Drop in to Oswestry Library for hearing aid tube changing, battery collection and advice on hearing aid care. Every first Wednesday of the month.
Oswestry Library
Also runs on: 06 June, 04 July, 01 August ... and more dates
Shrewsbury Library - Bookstart Stories and Rhymes Next running on: 2 May 10:15am
These free sessions for children aged under 5 years, their parents and carers, are a great way to make new friends and enjoy simple stories and crafts.
Shrewsbury Library
Also runs on: 09 May, 16 May, 23 May ... and more dates
Ellesmere Library - World War I remembered Next running on: 3 May 2pm
An afternoon of sharing memorabilia and stories from WW1.
Ellesmere Library
Oswestry Library - Lego club Next running on: 3 May 3:15pm
Have fun with bricks!
Oswestry Library
Also runs on: 10 May, 17 May, 24 May
Pontesbury Library - Bookstart Stories and Rhymes Next running on: 3 May 2:30pm
These free sessions for children aged under 5 years, their parents and carers, are a great way to make new friends and enjoy simple stories and crafts.
Pontesbury Library
Also runs on: 07 June, 05 July, 02 August ... and more dates
Shifnal Library - Bookstart Rhyme Time Next running on: 4 May 10:30am
Come along and join us for sing-along nursery rhymes and stories in this free session for pre-school children.
Shifnal Library
Also runs on: 08 June, 06 July, 07 September ... and more dates
Whitchurch Library - How does your garden grow? Next running on: 4 May 10am
Join John Adams from Springwood Nurseries and get all your questions answered about all aspects of gardening.
Whitchurch Library
Whitchurch Library - NatWest Community Banker Next running on: 4 May 10:30am
Jane Hitchen will be here from NatWest to help and support you with your banking queries
Whitchurch Library
Also runs on: 18 May
Ellesmere Library - Family knit and craft workshop Next running on: 5 May 2:15pm
Learn to knit or improve with some expert tuition from volunteers.
Ellesmere Library
Also runs on: 02 June
Market Drayton Library - Junior Book Panel Next running on: 5 May 11am
Meeting once a month to swap good books, ideas and to ditch the rubbish ones together.
Market Drayton Library
Also runs on: 02 June, 30 June, 28 July
Whitchurch Library - Caldecott Club Next running on: 5 May 10:15am
How to draw a 3D handprint, come along and create your own optical illusion.
Whitchurch Library
Gobowen Library - Time to listen Next running on: 8 May 2pm
Take some time for yourself, relax and listen to a good story read aloud
Gobowen Library
Also runs on: 12 June, 10 July
Oswestry Library - Time to Listen Next running on: 8 May 2pm
Visit Oswestry library to relax and listen to poetry and stories read outloud by the staff. Enjoy meeting people in an informal setting at the library and being read to. Free, no need to book.
Oswestry Library
Also runs on: 22 May, 05 June, 19 June ... and more dates
Whitchurch Library - Knit and Natter Group Next running on: 8 May 10am
Join the regular knit and natter session. Share your love of knitting, find inspiration and make new friends. No need to book, just bring wool and knitting needles or a crochet hook.
Whitchurch Library
Also runs on: 22 May
Ellesmere Library - Rhyme Time Next running on: 9 May 10:30am
Songs and stories for under-4s.
Ellesmere Library
Also runs on: 23 May, 06 June, 20 June ... and more dates
Oswestry Library - Finding your own Power Next running on: 9 May 12:30pm
Finding your true self in a world full of negativity can be difficult – but you are worth it. Talk by Local author P J Ruscoe.
Oswestry Library
Market Drayton Library - Library Book Group Next running on: 12 May 11:45am
Discuss the chosen novel with the group.
Market Drayton Library
Also runs on: 09 June
Bridgnorth Library - Bookstart Rhyme Time Next running on: 14 May 10:30am
Rhymes, Songs and Stories for under fives
Bridgnorth Library
Also runs on: 04 June, 09 July, 06 August ... and more dates
Ellesmere Library - Time to Listen Next running on: 14 May 2pm
Take some time for yourself, relax, and listen to a good story read.
Ellesmere Library
Also runs on: 04 June
Whitchurch Library - Books Aloud Next running on: 14 May 2pm
Drop in, pull up a chair and listen to great stories and poems for adults read aloud by library staff and volunteers.
Whitchurch Library
Bridgnorth Library - Time to listen Next running on: 15 May 11am
Stories and readings for adults.
Bridgnorth Library
Also runs on: 19 June, 17 July
Market Drayton Library - Friends of Market Drayton – Meole Clarinet Next running on: 15 May 7pm
Come and hear a musical feast with an introduction to the Clarinet Choir.
Market Drayton Library
Whitchurch Library - Reading Group Next running on: 15 May 5:30pm
Well established friendly library group, reading a wide range of books supplied by Shropshire Libraries.
Whitchurch Library
Bridgnorth Library - Creative writing workshop Next running on: 16 May 1pm
£2.50 per person. Places limited. Speak to Library staff to book a place.
Bridgnorth Library
Also runs on: 13 June, 18 July, 15 August ... and more dates
Ellesmere Library - Afternoon reading group Next running on: 17 May 2:30pm
Come along and hear the books that members of the group are enjoying and recommend your favourite reads to them
Ellesmere Library
Also runs on: 21 June, 19 July, 16 August ... and more dates
Gobowen Library - Bookstart Rhyme Time Next running on: 17 May 11am
These free sessions for children aged 0 to 4 years, their parents and carers, are a great way to make new friends and enjoy stories, nursery rhymes and simple action songs.
Gobowen Library
Also runs on: 21 June, 19 July
Oswestry Library - Board Game Café Next running on: 19 May 12pm
These sessions are for everyone who wants to play a board game. You can bring your own, or learn a new one from the collection available to borrow. People are here to help you learn the rules.
Oswestry Library
Whitchurch Library - Shropshire Rocks Next running on: 19 May 10am
Bring a rock to be decorated and then hidden in the Jubilee Park ready for Party in the Park.
Whitchurch Library
Also runs on: 26 May
Gobowen Library - afternoon tea with memories Next running on: 22 May 2pm
Memories event for people suffering with dementia or anyone caring for sufferers.
Gobowen Library
Oswestry Library - Dementia Awareness Next running on: 22 May 12:30pm
George Rook will be speaking about how he is living with dementia, how it was diagnosed and how he deals with it on a day to day basis.
Oswestry Library
Bridgnorth Library - Tea and memories Next running on: 23 May 2pm
For local people with memory loss to pop in with their family / carer to enjoy
Bridgnorth Library
Market Drayton Library - hearing aid clinic Next running on: 23 May 10am
Drop in for hearing aid tube changing, battery collection and advice on hearing aid care.
Market Drayton Library
Also runs on: 27 June
Oswestry Library - Felted Flowers – Oswestry Makes 2018 Next running on: 24 May 10am
Come and make felted flowers using the wet felting technique.
Oswestry Library
Whitchurch Library - Fabric hearts wreath workshop Next running on: 24 May 1:30pm
Come along and make a fabric hearts wreath with textile artist Sue Edwards.
Whitchurch Library
Oswestry Library - Heritage Comics: helping bring history to life Next running on: 25 May 12:30pm
Local artist/illustrator and Archaeologist John Swogger explains his year long series of newspaper comic strips about local archaeology, history and heritage.
Oswestry Library
Whitchurch Library - Tea and Memories Next running on: 25 May 10:30am
Local people with memory loss or dementia are invited to pop in with their family/carer to enjoy memories or songs on the theme of 'seaside days'.
Whitchurch Library
Bridgnorth Library - Police PACT Surgery Next running on: 29 May 3pm
Opportunity to meet members of the local policing team and to discuss issues and concerns
Bridgnorth Library
Also runs on: 13 June
Whitchurch Library - Elmer Fun Hour Next running on: 29 May 10:15am
Come along in your brightest colours to help us celebrate Elmer Day, with crafts, colouring and games.
Whitchurch Library
Whitchurch Library - Writers' Group Next running on: 29 May 2pm
Pick up your pen, write a novel, a story, a poem or a play.
Whitchurch Library
Bishop’s Castle Library - Children’s Half-Term Event Next running on: 30 May 9am
Join us for stories and a craft activity to celebrate spring.
Bishop's Castle Library
Bishop’s Castle Library - Hay-on-Wye Festival of Literature Coach Trip Next running on: 30 May 9am
Join us for a wonderful day at the Hay on Wye Festival of Literature
Bishop's Castle Library
Oswestry Library - Knit for Life group Next running on: 30 May 1:30pm
Find out more about the Oswestry Knit for Life group.
Oswestry Library
Also runs on: 27 June
Oswestry Library - A romp through beginners Welsh Next running on: 14 June 12:30pm
Dave Andrews (our bi-lingual Reader/Writer in Residence) takes those with no Welsh whatsoever through basic sentence structures, and promises you’ll come away able to form hundreds of sentences! Notes provided. Croeso!
Oswestry Library
Bishop’s Castle Library - Annual Massive Book Sale Next running on: 15 June 10am
Grab yourself a bargain at our annual fund raising book sale!
Bishop's Castle Library
Also runs on: 16 June
Bishop’s Castle Library - Tea and Coffee Morning Next running on: 15 June 10am
Join us for a cuppa and a slice of cake
Bishop's Castle Library
Oswestry Library - cross stitch a bookmark – Oswestry Makes 2018 Next running on: 10 July 10am
Come and make a cross stitch bookmark decorated with flowers.
Oswestry Library
Oswestry Library - Drop into Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet Next running on: 12 July 12:30pm
A talk about this doomed romance with Pam Johnson. In time for the live screening at Kinoculture on Wednesday 18 July.
Oswestry Library
Oswestry Library - Herbs – grow them, use them and love them! Next running on: 18 July 12:30pm
Cathy Preston gives an insight into the many practical uses for common and unusual herbs.
Oswestry Library
Oswestry Library - Mabinogion Next running on: 26 July 12:30pm
Dave Andrews (our bi-lingual Reader/Writer in Residence) leads a talk on, and reads excerpts from, the legendary Welsh Folk Tales.
Oswestry Library
Oswestry Library - Paper Flowers – Oswestry Makes 2018 Next running on: 14 August 10am
Come and make paper flowers – open to all ages.
Oswestry Library