Upcoming events.

Beyond the Bassline: 500 Years of Black British Music - Free exhibition at St Ives Library
Jan
27
to Feb 28

Beyond the Bassline: 500 Years of Black British Music - Free exhibition at St Ives Library

Shining a spotlight on different voices and perspectives, Beyond the Bassline celebrates Black British music as a form of entertainment and a vehicle for community and a source of liberation, protest and education.

The exhibition is inspired by Beyond the Bassline: 500 Years of Black British Music at the British Library, in partnership with the Black Music Research Unit, University of Westminster.

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Ball and Boe by The Opera Dudes
Feb
22

Ball and Boe by The Opera Dudes

Saturday 22 Feb 7pm (Doors open 6.45pm) Running time: 90 minutes, plus interval

Suitable for: All ages

Tickets: £8 / £5 / £4

In their inimitable style full of humour and personality, the Dudes sing original arrangements of Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. Includes favourites from the West End, the movies and Las Vegas-style showstoppers.

Tickets from the cancelled Opera Dudes show on 7 December 2024 will be valid for this performance.

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Beginners Crochet Workshop @Bar Hill Library
Feb
25

Beginners Crochet Workshop @Bar Hill Library

Take up a new hobby!

Join a, small group, beginners crochet workshop.

Enjoy 2.5 hours of dedicated tuition with all materials, equipment and refreshments provided.

£7 per person - places are limited.

Book in the library or email: BarHill.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

 

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We need to talk about climate and nature action @Great Shelford Library
Feb
26

We need to talk about climate and nature action @Great Shelford Library

How to get started with individual climate action AND look after your wellbeing whilst doing so. Led by an experienced facilitator, Elisabeth Goodman-Spain.

Note - we will be working from a general awareness of the climate and nature crisis, and not going into any detail about this.

Elisabeth works with people who are neurodivergent, especially Autistic ADHDers and climate / nature activists.

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Engage: Tales From the Riverbank @ St Ives Library
Mar
5

Engage: Tales From the Riverbank @ St Ives Library

Come with us on a voyage of discovery as we hear of the flora, fauna, and tales from our beautiful St Ives riverbank, shared with us today by St Ives Electric Boat Company.

Engage talks are free, but we kindly ask for a donation towards the cost of running and organising the wonderful events we put on.

To book your place, ask at the front desk in St Ives Library or email stives.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

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Cambourne Library Refurbishment
Mar
5

Cambourne Library Refurbishment

An opportunity for the community to see the exciting plans for the refurbishment of Cambourne Library.

We will be displaying the designers drawings to give an indication of the way the library will look and how the space will be expanded and used.

Refreshments available.

 

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Indoor Kurling @Papworth Library
Mar
6

Indoor Kurling @Papworth Library

Do you fancy playing indoor kurling in the Library?

Join us whether you are new to the sport or a member of an existing club.

With support from Papworth Kurling Club, we are pleased to be able to offer additional sessions in Papworth Library.

Closed library, drop-in session.

Refreshments available. Donations welcome.

 

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Engage: “Whodunnit?” - Discovering  Huntingdon’s 19th Century Crimes
Mar
6

Engage: “Whodunnit?” - Discovering Huntingdon’s 19th Century Crimes

Time to get curious about local history by discovering some real-life whodunnit's from 19th century Huntingdonshire.

Join us to find out about some sensational crimes that we uncovered while researching Cambridgeshire Libraries free online reference library. Learn about the fate of murderers such as Joshua Slade and Walter Horseford and then turn detective when we look at  the unsolved murders of William Snelling and PC Lamb.

FREE talk (donations welcome). Adults only.

Booking required. Collect a ticket from Huntingdon Library,

call 0345 045 5225, or email Huntingdon.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

  A Care Together event, creating a greener, fairer and more caring Cambridgeshire.

 

 

 

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Lego club
Mar
8

Lego club

Come and build something amazing with our huge collection of Lego bricks!

All ages are welcome. 50p per child - book a ticket or drop in and pay on the day. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Space Mobile Craft
Mar
8

Space Mobile Craft

Join us for Science week and make an amazing space mobile out of recyclable materials. 

This craft event is suitable for children aged 4 years +.

£2 per child.  Booking is essential as places are limited.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, please ask a member of staff,  call 0345 045 5225 or email:  Huntingdon.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

 

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Engage - Scam and Fraud Awareness - Cambridgeshire Police
Mar
20

Engage - Scam and Fraud Awareness - Cambridgeshire Police

An overview of how criminals know your email address and telephone number, how they use the telephone and the internet to send you messages with the intent of deceiving you into believing they are genuine. With a raised awareness you will be in a good position to help manage suspicious communications and protect your electronic devices from cyber criminals.

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Engage Extra Workshop: The Watchful 'I' - Writing your own Haiku
Mar
20

Engage Extra Workshop: The Watchful 'I' - Writing your own Haiku

Join local poet Stuart Henson, for a beginner’s workshop on creating your own Haiku.

Try your hand at the smallest of poems and cultivate the art of looking - taking inspiration from Stuart’s latest poetry collection “A Handful of Wasps” and the wonderful illustrations by Houghton-based artist Bill Sanderson.

Image: Wasp Apple by Bill Sanderson

 

£4 per person. Tea/coffee provided. Adults only.

Booking required. Ask at Huntingdon Library, call 0345 045 5225, or email Huntingdon.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

 

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Mother’s Day Crafts
Mar
29

Mother’s Day Crafts

Let your Mum or someone special know they rock by making them a Mother’s Day card and decorating a personalised pebble. 

This craft event is suitable for children aged 4 years +.

£2 per child.  Booking is essential as places are limited.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, please ask a member of staff, call 0345 045 5225 or email:  Huntingdon.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

 

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Author Talk: Rosie Zanders @Bar Hill Library
Apr
1

Author Talk: Rosie Zanders @Bar Hill Library

As part of our regular Coffee, Cake and Conversation sessions on a Tuesday morning, this month we have an author talk.

Rosie Zanders, a former Cambridge Blue Badge Guide, will be talking about her book Cambridge per diem, a daily chronicle of Cambridge connections.

This book is a collection of Cambridge anniversaries, at least one for every day of the calendar year; it offers stories, reflections and insights into some of the remarkable people who have inhabited or passed through this remarkable city. The talk is tailormade for 1st April, focusing on today’s anniversaries.

Free to come and everyone is welcome.

 

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Unicorn hobby horse
Apr
9

Unicorn hobby horse

Celebrate Unicorn Day by creating your very own       magical unicorn to ride home on.

£2 per child.  Booking is advised as places are limited.

This event is suitable for children aged 4 years +.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please ask a member of staff, call 0345 045 5225 or

email: Huntingdon.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

 

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Lego club
Apr
12

Lego club

Come and build something amazing with our huge collection of Lego bricks!

All ages are welcome. 50p per child - book a ticket or drop in and pay on the day. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Harry Potter Day
Feb
21

Harry Potter Day

Grab your wands and spellbooks! Wisbech Library is transforming into Hogwarts for a day of magical family fun this Friday, 21st February. Don't miss out—it's going to be charm-ing!

Classes Include:
Herbology – Unearth the wonders of magical plants.
Magic Numbers – Math has never been this spellbinding!
Coding the Tri-Wizard Maze – Conquer enchanted challenges in this digital duel.

 Morning Session: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

 This enchanting event is perfect for parents/carers and their little wizards. But remember, adults must stay with their children—after all, “it’s Levi-OH-sa, not Levi-o-SA,” and we don’t want anyone accidentally vanishing! 

Important Notes:

  • Max of 2 children per adult (don’t let the Sorting Hat catch you sneaking extra!).

  • Costumes are encouraged—who will you come as: a daring Gryffindor, a clever Ravenclaw, a loyal Hufflepuff, or a cunning Slytherin?

There is a short application process for this event - to book a space please call 01353 613013 or email cambsals@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

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Dragon Craft
Feb
21

Dragon Craft

Join us for some fierce and fiery fun making your own puppet paper dragons!  Using paper, pens, sequins and more - you can be as creative as you want!

 

This craft event is suitable for children aged 4 years +.

£1 per child.  Booking is essential as places are limited.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, please ask a member of staff, call 0345 045 5225 or email:  Huntingdon.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

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Harry Potter Day
Feb
21

Harry Potter Day

Grab your wands and spellbooks! Wisbech Library is transforming into Hogwarts for a day of magical family fun this Friday, 21st February. Don't miss out—it's going to be charm-ing!

  Classes Include:
Herbology – Unearth the wonders of magical plants.
Magic Numbers – Math has never been this spellbinding!
Coding the Tri-Wizard Maze – Conquer enchanted challenges in this digital duel.

  Morning Session: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

 This enchanting event is perfect for parents/carers and their little wizards. But remember, adults must stay with their children—after all, “it’s Levi-OH-sa, not Levi-o-SA,” and we don’t want anyone accidentally vanishing! 

Important Notes:

  • Max of 2 children per adult (don’t let the Sorting Hat catch you sneaking extra!).

  • Costumes are encouraged—who will you come as: a daring Gryffindor, a clever Ravenclaw, a loyal Hufflepuff, or a cunning Slytherin?

There is a short application process for this event - to book a space please call 01353 613013 or email cambsals@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

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Story Making with Ellie Sandall
Feb
20

Story Making with Ellie Sandall

Ellie’s session is based on ‘The Quickest Bedtime Story Ever’ by Louise Fitzgerald & Kate Hindley. This interactive storytelling sessions, uses props, rhymes & a craft activity to help children get ready to tell the story. Please bring a pillow and teddy from home.

This event is FREE. Booking is advised as places are limited. This event is suitable for children aged 3-5 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information please ask a member of staff, call 0345 045 5225 or email:  Huntingdon.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

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Mosaic workshop event
Feb
20

Mosaic workshop event

Work with professional mosaic artist Carolyn Ash to help us complete a beautiful mosaic ‘postcard’ that shows the sights, heritage and nature around Wisbech.

FREE TO JOIN IN - No need to book DROP IN FOR AS LONG AS YOU WANT Suitable for: Adults and children aged 3+ yr

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Matty Long Drawing Workshop
Feb
19

Matty Long Drawing Workshop

Creator of SUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST, the new hit CBBC show, Matty Long is coming to Huntingdon Library. Learn how to draw characters from the Super Happy Magic Forest book and TV series step-by-step with Matty.

Suitable for children aged 5 - 8 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

FREE funded workshop as part of the Every Child a Member Project in Huntingdon but places are limited so booking is essential.

To book your place please ask a member of staff at the library, call 0345 045 5225 or email: Huntingdon.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

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Matty Long Drawing Workshop
Feb
19

Matty Long Drawing Workshop

Creator of SUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST, the new hit CBBC show, Matty Long is coming to Huntingdon Library. Learn how to draw characters from the Super Happy Magic Forest book and TV series step-by-step with Matty.

Suitable for children aged 5 - 8 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

FREE funded workshop as part of the Every Child a Member Project in Huntingdon but places are limited so booking is essential.

To book your place please ask a member of staff at the library, call 0345 045 5225 or email: Huntingdon.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

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Family LEGO Event @ Cambourne Library
Feb
19

Family LEGO Event @ Cambourne Library

Come along and have some fun making LEGO models.

All materials provided– regular Lego and Duplo. £2 per child.

Please book at the library reception or via Cambourne.referral@cambriddgeshire.gov.uk.

Parents and carers, please stay with your children.

Colourful Lego bricks in a pile waiting to be made into something creative.

 

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