Hook and Chessington Library - Activities and Events

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National Libraries Day Saturday 4 February

For 11 - 17 year olds. You will need to attend both sessions. You can bring your own drawings to work on. Materials and refreshments will be provided. To reserve your place call in at the Hook Centre, ring 020 8547 5006 or email hookandchessingtonlibrary@rbk.kingston.gov.uk.

for babies and toddlers from 10.30 - 11am

Do you have clothes that need mending? Why not come along to our free session to learn how. Please remember to bring along the garments you need help with.
Run by members of "A Stitch in Time" part of Transition Town Kingston.

Need a little help using a computer? Come along to our Silver Surfer session at Hook Library, 10 – 12pm. Aimed at older people new to using the computers.

Half term activities

Thursday 16 February 10.30 am - 12noon
Join us at the library to make masks and lots more animal themed crafts. Tickets £1.50, available from the library in advance. Booking advised.

Thursday 16 and Friday 17 February 10am - 4pm at the Hook Centre

Are you aged 11- 17 years old? Would you like to script, shoot and edit your own film? Cineclub, Britain's first and only network for young film makers teaches young people to script, shoot and edit their own short films.
For two days in February we are offering 20 young people the chance to work with Cineclub on a film making course - for Free! All you need to do is sign up and bring yourself along. You can register for a place from Tuesday 3 January in person at the Hook Centre.
You can look at Cineclub's work with young people at www.cineclub.org.uk.

This course has been funded by South of the Borough Neighbourhood and is being run in partnership with Kingston Library and Heritage Service.

Computer Classes

The next 2 week FREE online beginners courses will run on Monday 23 and 30 January, 2 - 3.30pm or Thursday 23 February and 1 March, 10 - 11.30am. Help is available to get you started on the course and learn how to use the internet safely, how to search and how to use email. Tutorials are also available to practice your keyboard and mouse skills.

The next 3 week taught beginners computer course will run from Saturday 14 January - 28 January inclusive, 1.45 - 3.45pm. This tutor-led course will cover the basics of using the computer, general word processing and surfing the web. Cost: £18.

In addition to these sessions, there are also Open Learning sessions every Monday from 10 to 12pm and Silver Surfers sessions every other Saturday 10am to 12 noon. Both these sessions cost £1.50 each.

For further details and to book your place on any courses, please call in at Hook Library or ring 020 8547 6254 or e-mail Lisa: lisa.gebbie@rbk.kingston.gov.uk.

The next Quiz Night will take place at Hook Library on Thursday 26 April at 7pm. Cost: £8 per person, to include a fish and chip supper, so grab some friends to form of team of up to 6 people and book your place at the library.

Regular Events

New outreach service at Hook Library. For those who have thought about volunteering but are not sure how to take that first step or just want to find out more about it. Contact the library for the latest dates.  

Register your interest at the library counter.

Every Friday in term time from 10am to 12 noon.
This is designed for people whose first language is not English.  These sessions will help people to practise their English, make friends and basically have some fun whilst learning and building their confidence.

The ECDL is a valuable, internationally recognised qualification accredited by the British Computer Society. The ECDL makes an excellent addition to any CV and the skills you'll learn could help you become more efficient and confident in your job. We offer both ECDL and ECDL advanced testing.
To enrol please contact Lisa on 020 8547 6485.

The last Tuesday in each month from 10.30am to 11.30am.
Join in lively book discussions, share ideas for good reads, meet other readers.

On the first Tuesday of each month, at 7pm.
A borough-wide genre group.

Every Wednesday morning in term time from 10.30am to 11.30am.
Tickets available on the day.
Rhymes, music, actions and play for mum, dad and little rhymers. Suitable for 0 to 3 year olds.

More details on all of these activities from the links below.