Clubs & Activities
As well as functioning as a Library the following activities are currently being enjoyed by members of the Berkeley Community.
Lego Club began in January and will run every Saturday morning from 10.30am – 11.30am We have got a tremendous collection of Lego bricks, thanks to a generous donation from our local Freemason lodges. Lego Club will offer an opportunity to use your imagination to build models and generally have fun. Each week we will have a different theme for you to follow, or you can just make your own individual models. This is an activity for over 5’s, with under 8’s needing to be accompanied by an adult. This activity is free of charge.
Childrens’ Activities
We are arranging a number of activities for children in the holiday periods. Look under “News and Events” for these during the holiday periods.
This shows a recent event where the children had a super time.
Well Being
- Book Prescription Service
- Partnership with local Health Centre. Books on prescription etc.
- Refreshed large print books and spoken word tapes
- Gardening Club – meets once per month. Collaborating with local Primary School and Scout Group to grow vegetables for consumption.
- Crochet Club – Wednesday mornings (drop in).
- Art Club – Weekly on Thursdays.
- Drop in for a coffee and look at community activities.
Young People
- Summer Reading Challenge. Three local Primary Schools take part
- Book Club
- Children’s Area – which supplies activities for children during the year, with additional themed activities during the school holidays.
- Brownie’s reading badge and use of library
- Rainbow’s reading badge and use of library
- Cub Scout’s reading badge and use of library
- Volunteer working in library as a project for the Duke of Edinburgh Award
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- Free WiFi connection.
- Free use of Family History software. (2 packages available)- 2 hour slots
- Free use of computers.
- Website, which also has links to local interests, is used to advertise library events and activities.
- AV equipment available to speakers and others giving presentations.
- Copier A4/A3 black and white and colour available. A4/A3 laminating also available
As well as functioning as a Library the following activities are currently being enjoyed by members of the Berkeley Community.
Well Being
- Book Prescription Service
- Partnership with local Health Centre. Books on prescription etc.
- Refreshed large print books and spoken word tapes
- Gardening Club – meets once per month. Collaborating with local Primary School and Scout Group to grow vegetables for consumption.
- Art Club – Weekly on Thursdays.
- Drop in for a coffee and read the newspapers.
Young People
- Summer Reading Challenge. Three local Primary Schools take part.
- Book Club – In association with local schools.
- Children’s Area – which supplies activities for children during the year, with additional themed activities during the school holidays.
- Brownie’s reading badge and use of library
- Rainbow’s reading badge and use of library
- Cub Scout’s reading badge and use of library
- Volunteer working in library as a project for the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
- The Home Learning association, which caters for children who cannot attend school but still need to be taught, is using the library to deliver teaching to these children.
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- Free WiFi connection.
- Free use of Family History software. (2 packages available)- 2 hour slots
- Free use of computers.
- On-line employment search.
- Website, which also has links to local interests, is used to advertise library events and activities.
- AV equipment available to speakers and others giving presentations.
- Copier A4/A3 black and white and colour available. A4/A3 laminating also available
Regular Events
Mondays
Tuesdays
From 10.30amOct-April Only, £3
7.30pm Oct-April Only
Hot drink and cake
Film Club
Wednesdays
11am-1pm, weekly, £2
Crochet club
7pm-9:30pm, Third Wed £4
Gardening Group
Thursdays
10am-1pm, weekly, £4
7pm First Thursday of month £2
Art Group
Berkeley Local History Group
Fridays
10.45-11.15am,Term-time only
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Saturdays
10.30am-11.30am
Lego Club-over 5s only, under 8s to be supervised
Contact us on 01453 810520
Children’s Activities
Support for children’s organisations e.g – Rainbows, Beavers, Brownies, Cubs, Scouts and Guides.
~ Reading badges
~ “Get to know your library” sessions.
Please contact the Library Supervisor for details on 01453 810520 or email us.