Allerdale library events

What's on

    Wednesday, 23 Oct, 2019

  • Ray Greenhow - author talk

    Workington Library

    Ray Greenhow is an ex-police officer who wrote Britain's First Black Policeman, The Life of John Kent A Police Officer in Cumberland 1835 to 1846. Find out more about the fascinating life of Britain's first black police officer, who was the son of a freed slave and served communities of Maryport and Longtown. Come along to this free event on Wednesday 23rd October at 6.30pm. Refreshments will be provided. Book your place by telephoning Workington Library on 01900 706170.

  • Author Talk with Ray Greenhow

    Workington Library

    Ray Greenhow is an ex-police officer who wrote 'Britain's First Black Policeman', The Life of John Kent A Police Officer in Cumberland 1835 to 1846. Find out more about the fascinating life of Britain's first black police officer, who was the son of a freed slave and served communities of Maryport and Longtown. Come along to this free event, with refreshments provided. Book your place by telephoning Workington Library on 01900 706170.

    • Saturday, 26 Oct, 2019

  • Talk by the High Sheriff of Cumbria, Marcia Ried-Fotheringham

    Maryport Library

    This tradition goes back 1,000 years and the High Sheriff is the oldest secular officer under the Crown. As only the 3rd ever black person to be in this office in England and Wales, Marcia will be explaining her interesting career and background. Come along to this free event, with refreshments provided. Book your place by telephoning Maryport Library on 01900 812384.

  • Talk by High Sheriff of Cumbria Marcia Reid-Fotheringham

    Maryport Library

    This tradition goes back 1,000 years and the High Sheriff is the oldest secular officer under the Crown. As only the 3rd ever black person to be in this office in England and Wales, Marcia will be explaining her interesting career and background. Come along to this free event at Maryport Library on Saturday 26th October at 3pm, with refreshments provided. Book your place by telephoning Maryport Library on 01900 812384

    • Monday, 28 Oct, 2019

  • Tea and Tonic

    Workington Library

    Join us at Workington Library for a bit of fun in a relaxed friendly setting. There will be music, song, poetry, craft and creative activities to join in with if you fancy, or just enjoy a chat over tea and cake. Come on your own or bring a friend or someone you are caring for. Everyone welcome. Just drop in, no need to book. £3 per session, includes tea and cake. For more info contact gilli@amys-care.co.uk

    • Monday, 11 Nov, 2019

  • Tea and Tonic

    Workington Library

    Join us at Workington Library for a bit of fun in a relaxed friendly setting. There will be music, song, poetry, craft and creative activities to join in with if you fancy, or just enjoy a chat over tea and cake. Come on your own or bring a friend or someone you are caring for. Everyone welcome. Just drop in, no need to book. £3 per session, includes tea and cake. For more info contact gilli@amys-care.co.uk

    • Monday, 25 Nov, 2019

  • Tea and Tonic

    Workington Library

    Join us at Workington Library for a bit of fun in a relaxed friendly setting. There will be music, song, poetry, craft and creative activities to join in with if you fancy, or just enjoy a chat over tea and cake. Come on your own or bring a friend or someone you are caring for. Everyone welcome. Just drop in, no need to book. £3 per session, includes tea and cake. For more info contact gilli@amys-care.co.uk

    • Monday, 9 Dec, 2019

  • Tea and Tonic

    Workington Library

    Join us at Workington Library for a bit of fun in a relaxed friendly setting. There will be music, song, poetry, craft and creative activities to join in with if you fancy, or just enjoy a chat over tea and cake. Come on your own or bring a friend or someone you are caring for. Everyone welcome. Just drop in, no need to book. £3 per session, includes tea and cake. For more info contact gilli@amys-care.co.uk

  • Storytots

    Workington Library

    Storytots is aimed at pre-schoolers and parents/guardians. Come and join us for a lovely time reading a story. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Every Thursday from 2.00-2.30pm.

  • Singalongababy

    Seaton Library

    Singalongababy is a group for babies and parents and carers to share songs and stories. The group meets from 2-3pm on Mondays during term time. Please contact Seaton Library on 01900 68441 for more information

  • Relaxing with Yoga for Seniors

    Seaton Library

    Relaxing yoga for seniors is open to all. The sessions are on Wednesdays from 2-3pm. The library is closed on Wednesday but is open for the yoga session. Please contact Seaton Library on 01900 68441 for more information.

  • Citizen's Advice

    Maryport Library

    Citizen's Advice is at Maryport Library every Thursday afternoon. This service is by appointment only. To book please ring Citizen's Advice Allerdale on 01900 604735

  • Moorclose Marra-Time

    Moorclose Library

    Do you or someone you know need a friendly ear? We can offer advice and support on health and wellbeing, benefits, housing, family concerns, employment, bereavement and self confidence. Come along for a cuppa and a crack at Moorclose Library on Mondays from 9.30-11.30 and Fridays from 1.30-3.30

  • Seaton Breastfeeding and Peer Support Group

    Seaton Library

    Starting on Monday 4th February from 1-3pm we will be hosting weekly drop-in sessions for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and babies. Sessions facilitated by trained breastfeeding peer supporters. For more information contact Elaine Lewis on 07900053041. Email: Elaine.lewis@cumbria.gov.uk

  • Tech Time at Workington Library

    Workington Library

    Do you have any questions about technology? Keyboard skills, internet safety, job search, completing online forms, emailing. Yes? Then book a session. Tech time is every Monday from 9.30-11.30 at Workington Library. To book call in at the library or ring 01900 706170

  • Knit and Natter

    Workington Library

    Bring along your knitting, crochet or needlework and join us for a coffee and a natter in Café West at Workington Library. Swap patterns, show off your handiwork and meet new people. Beginners welcome. Interested. Come along every Thursday from 10-12

  • Lego Club

    Workington Library

    This is an unsupervised weekly session every Saturday from 11.00-12.00pm for children aged 5 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Come along and have fun building models based on a theme. Booking is essential as places are limited. Places may be booked by calling in to Workington Library or telephoning on 01900 706170.

  • Music, Rhythm and Rhyme at Wigton Library

    Wigton Library

    Join us for Rhymetime at Wigton Library 10.30-11 on Fridays from Friday 14th June. These sessions are aimed at babies and toddlers and run every Friday (Term time only)

  • It's Storytime

    Workington Library

    Come along to this story time session for pre-school children. Enjoy stories, crafts and much more every Thursday from 2-2.30

  • Singalongababy

    Seaton Library

    Singing, rhymes and activities for under 3's every Monday during term time at 2.00pm. For more information please ring Seaton Library.

  • Rhymetime at Workington Library

    Workington Library

    Calling all 0-4 year olds! Come and join us for songs, rhymes and stories at Workington Library on Tuesdays from 11-11.30. Term time only.

  • Citizens' Advice at Keswick Library

    Keswick Library

    Citizens' Advice sessions will run in Keswick Library every Tuesday starting on 1st October. This is by appointment only and appointment times will be 10.00am, 11.00am and 1.00pm. To book please ring Citizen's Advice Allerdale on 01900 604735

  • Games for Wellbeing

    Wigton Library

    Come and join us at Wigton Library every Thursday afternoon from 2-4 to play old school games, socialise and have some fun. Refreshments are provided. For more information on this group contact Lesley on 07557 076013.

  • PCSO Drop-Ins

    Maryport Library

    The PCSO will be at Maryport Library every Wednesday from 10-12. They are happy to discuss a wide variety of topics from crime prevention, reporting crimes and anti-social behaviour to gathering information on other organisations which may be of help to the community

  • Scrabble Club

    Silloth Local Link

    Scrabble is not only a great mental exercise, but a social game too. Most of all Scrabble is fun to play. Join us at Silloth Local Link every Friday from 10.30-12.30.

  • Citizen's Advice at Aspatria Local Link

    Asaptria Local Link

    Citizen's Advice is at Aspatria Local Link every Wednesday afternoon. This service is by appointment only. To book an appointment please ring Citizen's Advice Allerdale on 01900 604735

  • Knit and Natter

    Wigton Library

    Are you interested in sewing, embroidery, knitting, crochet and much more. Come along, bring your project and share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people or learn new skills. Refreshments provided. Come along on the first and third Friday of every month from 1-2.30.

  • Reminiscence Club

    Aspatria Local Link

    Come along and step back in time with us. Bring along old photographs and share your memories. Everyone welcome

  • Reading Group

    Wigton Library

    Wigton Library's reading group meets on the last Thursday of the month from 10.30-11.30am. New members are most welcome. Contact Wigton Library on 016973 42729 for more information.

  • Carer's Benefit Clinic

    Wigton Library

    Caring for a loved one? Baffled by benefits? Confused by carer's allowance? We can help with applications for: Carer's Allowance; Attendance Allowance; Personal Independence Payments; Council Tax Discounts; Access to grants and other funding. Plus support on other sources of funding you may be eligible for. Get free information and support at Wigton Library. Appointments take place on the last Thursday of every month from 2-4pm. Appointments MUST be booked in advance by calling 01900 821976.

  • Councillor Surgery

    Seaton Library

    Councillor Mark Jenkinson will be at Seaton Library on the first Friday of every month from 4-5pm. Feel free to pop in and see him with your queries or concerns

  • Carer's Benefits Clinic

    Maryport Library

    Caring for a loved one? Baffled by benefits? Confused by carers allowance? We can help with applications for: Carers Allowance; Attendance Allowance; Personal Independence Payments; Council Tax Discounts; Access to grants and other funding. Plus support on other sources of funding you may be eligible for. Get free information and support at Maryport Library. Appointments take place on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 10-12. Appointments MUST be booked in advance by calling 01900 821976

  • Coding Club at Workington Library

    Workington Library

    Does your child enjoy computer programming? If so get your place booked today. Coding Club is on the 1st Saturday of the month from 10am -11am. Places are limited so must be booked in advance. For more details please call in or ring 01900 706170.

  • West Cumbria Carers at Workington Library

    Workington Library

    Caring for a loved one? Baffled by benefits? Confused by Carers Allowance? Get free information and support at Workington Library. We can help with applications for: Carers Allowance, attendance allowance, personal independence payment, council tax discounts, access to grants and other funding. Appointments take place on the 1st Tuesday of every month between 10am and 1.oopm. Appointments must be booked in advance by calling 01900 821976

  • West Cumbria Carers at Maryport Library

    Maryport Library

    Caring for a loved one? Baffled by benefits? Confused by carers allowance? We can help with applications for: Carers Allowance; Attendance Allowance; Personal Independence Payments; Council Tax Discounts; Access to grants and other funding. Plus support on other sources of funding you may be eligible for. Get free information and support at Maryport Library. Appointments take place on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 10-12. Appointments MUST be booked in advance by calling 01900 821976

  • Workington Library Reading Group

    Workington Library

    Would you like to join a reading group? Workington Library Reading group is looking for more members. We are a friendly group and meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 6-7pm. For more information contact Workington Library on 01900 76173

  • Affinity Credit Union at Keswick Library

    Keswick Library

    Affinity Credit Union will be hosting a regular monthly drop in at Keswick Library on the second Wednesday of every month between 9.30 and 11am. There's no need to make an appointment, just pop in and have a chat about anything 'money' related. The volunteers are there to help with practical money saving techniques such as choosing an energy supplier, living healthily on less, budgeting, saving, along with little tips for making your money go further. Information is also available on Credit Union savings and loans. For a free, non-judgemental & confidential service please call in for a chat.

  • Affinity Credit Union At Keswick Library

    Keswick Library

    Keswick's Affinity Credit Union will be hosting drop-in information and advice sessions at Keswick Library on the second Wednesday of every month between 9.30 and 11am. The service will launch on Wednesday September 11th between 9.30 am and 11 am. Please drop in to any session to find out how you can get help with practical money saving techniques such as choosing an energy supplier, living healthily on less, budgeting, saving, along with little tips for making your money go further. There's no need to make an appointment just pop in and have a chat.

  • Maryport Library Reading Group

    Maryport Library

    This reading group is always looking for new members. Telephone Maryport Library on 01900 812384 for more information or drop into the next session which is always on the first Tuesday of the month from 2-3pm

  • Shared Reading Group

    Seaton Library

    This reading group meets at Seaton Library on the first Tuesday of the month from 4-5pm. Phone Seaton Library on 01900 68441 for more information or just drop in to the next session.

  • Carer's Benefits Clinic

    Keswick Library

    Caring for a loved one? Baffled by benefits? Confused by carers allowance? We can help with applications for: Carers Allowance; Attendance Allowance; Personal Independence Payments; Council Tax Discounts; Access to grants and other funding. Plus support on other sources of funding you may be eligible for. Get free information and support at Keswick Library. Appointments take place on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 10-12. Appointments MUST be booked in advance by calling 01900 821976

  • Chatterbooks

    Maryport Library

    Are you between 7 and 11 years old? Do you love reading? Then this is the group for you. Places are limited so please contact Maryport Library to book your place. Chatterbooks is on the first Thursday of the month from 4-5pm.

  • Cockermouth Library Reading group

    Cockermouth Library

    Cockermouth Library Reading Group meets on the first Monday of the month from 1.30-2.30

  • Poetry Parlour

    Seaton Library

    This poetry group meets on the third Tuesday of every month from 4-5pm and is always looking for new members. Telephone Seaton Library on 01900 68441 for more information or just drop into the next session.