Forthcoming events
Last updated: 23 May 2013 10:29 UKFor details of all our regular events in libraries (such as Storytimes, Rhymetimes, clubs and classes) please use the links for each library on our homepage.
May 2013
Understanding your digital camera. Part of Adult Learners' Week. Learn how to get the most out of your digital camera in this free workshop. Bring your camera and manual with you.Thursday 23 May, 1pm to 4pm at Beddow Library
Book a free place at any Portsmouth City Library. For further information, please call 023 9273 1848 or email beddow.library@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Portsmouth - home of great writing. Part of Adult Learners' Week. Portsmouth has always been a city of great stories and great characters. Sherlock Holmes was conceived here, Charles Dickens was born here and everyday some of the best tales are told here. 'Portsmouth: Home of Great Writing' will introduce you to some of these stories and characters. This fascinating talk will be led by Laura Weston.
Thursday 23 May, 2pm to 3pm at Southsea Library
Book a place at any Portsmouth City Library. For further information, please call 023 9268 8999 or email southsea.library@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Tracing the history of your house. Part of Adult Learners' Week. John Stedman, Archivist for the Museum Service, will point you in the right direction during this free informative talk on how you can track the history of your property.
Thursday 23 May, 2.30pm to 3.30pm at the Portsmouth History Centre, Central Library
Book a free place at any Portsmouth City Library. For further information, please call 023 9268 8046 or email portsmouthhistorycentre@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Organising your photos online. Part of Adult Learners' Week. A free taster on how and where to store and organise your photos online. A must for anyone who owns a digital camera!
Friday 24 May, 9.30am to 12.30pm at Central Library
Book a free place at any Portsmouth City Library. For further information, please call 023 9268 8057 or email libraries@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Tour of the Portsmouth History Centre. Part of Adult Learners' Week. Join us for a fascinating free tour of the Portsmouth History Centre; home to Portsmouth’s local studies archives plus the Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens collections.
Friday 24 May, 10am to 11am at the Portsmouth History Centre, Central Library
Book a free place at any Portsmouth City Library. For further information, please call 023 9268 8046 or email portsmouthhistorycentre@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Kings Theatre talk. Part of Adult Learners' Week. Join Ron Hasker, Chairman of the Kings Theatre Trust, for a fascinating talk on the early history, restoration and future of this marvellous theatre.
Friday 24 May, 2pm to 3pm at Southsea Library
Book a free place at any Portsmouth City Library. For further information, please call 023 9268 8999 or email southsea.library@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Half-term activities for children: Join us for a story and craft session! All events are free.
- Alderman Lacey: Tuesday 28 May, 10-11am
- Beddow: Tuesday 28 May, 10.30-11.30am "Monster Mayhem"
- Carnegie: Wednesday 29 May, 11-12 noon "Animal Masks"
- Central: Tuesday 28 May, 2-3pm "Sunflowers"
- Cosham: Tuesday 28 May, 10.30-11.30am "Flower Power"
- North End: Friday 31 May, 11-12 noon
- Paulsgrove: Thursday 30 May, 11am-12 noon "Ice Cream Heaven"
- Portsea: Thursday 30 May, 1pm-2pm "Creepy crawly crafts"
- Southsea: Tuesday 28 May, 10-12 noon and Wednesday 29 May 2-4pm
For further information please contact your local library.
Crazy for Patchwork: Please bring a basic sewing kit and fabric pieces along to this free taster. Suitable for beginners.
Tuesday 28 May, 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Book a free place at any Portsmouth Library. For further information please call 023 9266 2651 or email northend.library@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
June 2013
Macmillan coffee morning: Come and join us for coffee and cake where you can get support, share concerns or find information about cancer in an informal and relaxed setting.
Wednesday 5 June, 10.30am to 11.30am at Portsmouth Central Library
For further information please call Suzanne on 023 9268 8259 or email Macmillan@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
