The library is a community space, not just somewhere to read books! *Please note* All activities listed below are suspended until further notice in response to the current pandemic - we will monitor and update this information as the situation progresses. If you would like to set up a community group, please do get in touch. If you would like to hold profit-making activities as part of your business, you can find our rates for room hire here.
 The Dickens Fellowship 2nd Monday of the month, 7pm Membership is £20/ year.
Meet once a month with those who share an interest in the life and works of Charles Dickens.
This group of Dickens enthusiasts read and discuss classics such as ‘Nicholas Nickleby’, ‘Great Expectations’ and currently, ‘Bleak House’. They also discuss Dickens’ lesser known publications including the magazines, ‘Household Words’ and ‘All the Year Round’.
To join, just turn up at the meeting or contact Anne McLeod on 07833105697 or email cleotwemlow@sky.com.
Book Group 2nd Thursday of the month, 12.00 - 1.30pm. £7.00 annually Why not join the book group for a chat and coffee over the book of the month? All are welcome! Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey The Children Act by Ian McEwan Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson All of these novels are available for loan at Low Fell Library. To join, just turn up at the meeting or contact the library on 0191 433 6408 or email lowfelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk Please do get in touch with the library if you would like more info.  Every Monday, 1.30 - 3.30 Free Friendly games, all abilities welcome. Just turn up to join in. Please do get in touch with the library if you would like more info, on 0191 433 6408 or email lowfelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk  Low Fell Library Knit and Natter All welcome to come along and for a friendly knit and natter. Please do get in touch with the library if you would like more info, on 0191 433 6408 or email lowfelllibrary@gateshead.gov.uk  Rhyme Time Tuesdays 9.30 & 10.50am Thursdays 9.30am 50p per child
Singing rhymes helps develop children's social and language skills in a fun way. Sessions are organised by our volunteers and involve a mixture of songs, rhymes and movement. We mix traditional nursery rhymes with more modern songs you'll probably be familiar with.
Liz and Elaine run Rhyme Time on Tuesdays. As these sessions are very busy we decided to add an extra one on Thursday morning at 9.30. This is run by Alison. She volunteered as she used to enjoy singing with the children when working at a nursery. |
What's On
Mission Christmas Appeal
Low Fell Library Association have donated 102 books to the 2020 Mission Christmas Cash For Kids Appeal. Donated gifts are distributed to children, who may otherwise not receive any Christmas presents, in time for Christmas.  |
10×10 Young person’s booklet
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Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge 2020
 For children aged 4-11 aimed at encouraging young readers to borrow, explore and read our range of books. We have age specific titles on dinosaurs, joke books, adventure stories and much more. All you have to do is pop into the library, borrow a few books and ask to join the scheme. We will give you a poster and your first stickers then when you next come into the library and borrow books we'll give you your next set of stickers - there are 6 to collect. *Beware some of the stickers are stinky!* For more details, extra activities and to sign up online visit Summer Reading Challenge. |
New Ring and Read service!
Hello to all of our library users! It’s been a few months since we posted on our website, but we’re back to let you know about our plans to start a ‘Ring and Read’ service, starting on 6 July 2020. The service will allow borrowers to contact us to request books and arrange collection from the library. The library will be operating reduced hours in order to enable book collection only. Please keep checking our website and Facebook page over this coming week for further updates in relation to the new service.  |
Corona virus and Low Fell Library
We are delighted to announce that the Library will reopen on Monday the 6th of July. This will, for the time being, be a limited "Ring and Read" service with adjusted hours. Our response to the current pandemic is being assessed on an ongoing basis, being informed by government advice and procedures set by central library. We hope to maintain as full a service as possible however, as the majority of our volunteers are elderly, and thereby in the group at highest risk, our activities and opening hours will reflect this. We will provide updated details on our website, Facebook page and by email in our newsletter.  |
Flower Arranging Classes
CANCELLED Want to learn how it's done?? Come and Enjoy an Introduction to Flower Arranging On Wednesdays April 22nd and 29th From 1pm to 3pm Max 10 per class Cost £5 per person Bring strong scissors or secateurs. We will provide you with flowers, greenery, oasis and a tray for your arrangement!  |
Easter Fair
 CANCELLED - Sadly, due to our Corona virus precautions we have had to cancel our Easter Fair. We will be publishing more details of how our activities and opening hours are affected in the near future.Our expectation is to donate the Easter Eggs that we have received to a local children's hospital ward. Saturday March 28th 2020 9:30 am - 12 noon Fun for all the family Children's activities Raffle, Tombola, Plant Stall and Bric-A-Brac Craft Stalls, Homemade Cakes and Refreshments |
Easter Craft Sessions
 CANCELLED Easter Crafts with ARTventurers 8th April 10:30-11:30 15th April 10:30-11:30 Ages 3-8 years £3 per child Children must be accompanied by an adult Booking and non-refundable pre-payment is essential |
Cars In Her Eyes Exhibition
 September 28th -October 5th An exhibition of work by the late Ann Denison in the community room. Ann produced a large number of cartoons and colourful acrylic canvases poking fun at car use and dependency in modern society but always making a serious point.September 28th - October 6th Cars In Her Eyes An exhibition of work by the late Ann Denison in the community room. September 28th - October 5th Preview Saturday 28th September 6 - 8:30 pm |
Summer Crafts
 Wednesdays £2/child 24th July 10.30 - 11.30 Jungle Animal Theme *SOLD OUT* 31st July 10.30 - 11.30 Pirates/Princess *SOLD OUT* 7th August 10.30 - 11.30 Aladdin *SOLD OUT* 14th August 10.30 - 11.30 Under The Sea *SOLD OUT* 21st August 10.30 - 11.30 Space *SOLD OUT* 28th August 10.30 - 11.30 Summer Beach - *SOLD OUT* Monday £5/child 5th August 13:00-14:00 Kiln Pottery Studio - *SOLD OUT* |
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