News from Downend Library
Email: downend.library@southglos.gov.uk
January 2022
Pre-school Rhyme time@ Downend Library
A FREE fun session of action rhymes and songs for toddlers and pre-school children aged 18 months - 4 years old
*LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE* 9.30—10.00 a.m. on Wednesdays
To book your place and for more details, speak to staff or email downend.library@southglos.gov.uk and we will get back to you.
Tracing your family history?
We have FREE access to Ancestry on our library computers. No need to book. Available both during staffed hours (Mon/Wed/Fri, also Saturday mornings) and in Open Access times (8am - 7.30pm seven days a week).
We’ve been working hard to prepare the library to keep everyone safe, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/librarychanges for the latest updates
Pre-school Rhyme time@ Downend Library
A FREE fun session of action rhymes and songs for toddlers and pre-school children aged 18 months - 4 years old
*LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE* 9.30—10.00 a.m. on Wednesdays
To book your place and for more details, speak to staff or email downend.library@southglos.gov.uk and we will get back to you.
Tracing your family history?
We have FREE access to Ancestry on our library computers. No need to book. Available both during staffed hours (Mon/Wed/Fri, also Saturday mornings) and in Open Access times (8am - 7.30pm seven days a week).
We’ve been working hard to prepare the library to keep everyone safe, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/librarychanges for the latest updates
December 2022
The 2021 Winter Mini Challenge, run by The Reading Agency in partnership with WWF, is still on! It runs (from 1st December) until 16 January 2022. There are also games, rewards and book recommendations to explore at at www.wintermini.org.uk
- of course children can borrow books to read for the challenge for FREE at Downend Library
The Summer Reading Challenge 2021 saw 3436 children in South Gloucestershire reading and exploring nature and action for the environment as part of this year’s Wild World Heroes theme. Now that its chilly and winter, children can join the Wild World Heroes as they embark on an Arctic adventure. They can find out about the creatures that live there and the environmental issues facing this precious, remote place. They might even spot a narwhal or two! #WildWorldHeroes!
If you have a baby aged 0 - 12 months don’t forget to pick up a FREE Bookstart Baby Bag by visiting Downend library. Why not also bring them along to Rhyme Times on Wednesdays at 9.30am? It is never too early to start developing an interest in books & rhymes (please pre-book by asking staff or email downend.library@southglos.gov.uk.).
Computer support
Need some help using that new laptop, tablet or smartphone you had for Christmas? Our friendly Digital Champion can help out. You can book a FREE session with him at Downend Library by calling 01454 865022 or emailing downend.library@southglos.gov.uk or asking staff for details
Downend Library also hosts longer Computer courses which are run by SGS College - the next one starts in February 2022. Topics covered include: Understanding emails & attachments; Searching the internet; How to do on line shopping safely and How to compare deals on line; How to have Video chat with family and friends
For more information on these FREE courses please phone 0117 9092296 or email cindy.corbett@sgscol.ac.uk
The 2021 Winter Mini Challenge, run by The Reading Agency in partnership with WWF, is still on! It runs (from 1st December) until 16 January 2022. There are also games, rewards and book recommendations to explore at at www.wintermini.org.uk
- of course children can borrow books to read for the challenge for FREE at Downend Library
The Summer Reading Challenge 2021 saw 3436 children in South Gloucestershire reading and exploring nature and action for the environment as part of this year’s Wild World Heroes theme. Now that its chilly and winter, children can join the Wild World Heroes as they embark on an Arctic adventure. They can find out about the creatures that live there and the environmental issues facing this precious, remote place. They might even spot a narwhal or two! #WildWorldHeroes!
If you have a baby aged 0 - 12 months don’t forget to pick up a FREE Bookstart Baby Bag by visiting Downend library. Why not also bring them along to Rhyme Times on Wednesdays at 9.30am? It is never too early to start developing an interest in books & rhymes (please pre-book by asking staff or email downend.library@southglos.gov.uk.).
Computer support
Need some help using that new laptop, tablet or smartphone you had for Christmas? Our friendly Digital Champion can help out. You can book a FREE session with him at Downend Library by calling 01454 865022 or emailing downend.library@southglos.gov.uk or asking staff for details
Downend Library also hosts longer Computer courses which are run by SGS College - the next one starts in February 2022. Topics covered include: Understanding emails & attachments; Searching the internet; How to do on line shopping safely and How to compare deals on line; How to have Video chat with family and friends
For more information on these FREE courses please phone 0117 9092296 or email cindy.corbett@sgscol.ac.uk
November 2021
Computer Support
Need some help using your laptop, tablet or smartphone? Our friendly Digital Champion is back to help out. You can book a FREE session with him at Downend Library by calling 01454 865022 or emailing downend.library@southglos.gov.uk or asking staff for details.
Downend Library also hosts longer Computer courses which are run by SGS College. Topics covered include:
We also run FREE Rhyme Time sessions on Wednesdays at 9.30am for pre-school children (and their parents of course). Places are currently limited but can easily be booked by emailing downend.library@southglos.gov.uk or asking staff for details. And if you haven’t had your child’s free Bookstart pack yet we can help with that too.
Computer Support
Need some help using your laptop, tablet or smartphone? Our friendly Digital Champion is back to help out. You can book a FREE session with him at Downend Library by calling 01454 865022 or emailing downend.library@southglos.gov.uk or asking staff for details.
Downend Library also hosts longer Computer courses which are run by SGS College. Topics covered include:
- Understanding emails & attachments
- Searching the internet,
- How to do on line shopping safely and how to compare deals on line.
- How to have Video chat with family and friends
We also run FREE Rhyme Time sessions on Wednesdays at 9.30am for pre-school children (and their parents of course). Places are currently limited but can easily be booked by emailing downend.library@southglos.gov.uk or asking staff for details. And if you haven’t had your child’s free Bookstart pack yet we can help with that too.
September 2021
Our weekly Rhyme Times take place every Wednesday at 9.30am. These are free sessions. They are aimed at parents with toddlers/babies up to 2 years old although older pre-school children are also welcome. At the time of going to press we are still booking limited numbers: please email downend.library@southglos.gov.uk
Mental Health Books All South Gloucestershire libraries have copies of the books recommended by medical professionals on a range of mental health subjects including depression, anxiety, phobias, dementia and also other long term conditions.
The full list can be viewed at www.reading-well.org.uk.
Our weekly Rhyme Times take place every Wednesday at 9.30am. These are free sessions. They are aimed at parents with toddlers/babies up to 2 years old although older pre-school children are also welcome. At the time of going to press we are still booking limited numbers: please email downend.library@southglos.gov.uk
Mental Health Books All South Gloucestershire libraries have copies of the books recommended by medical professionals on a range of mental health subjects including depression, anxiety, phobias, dementia and also other long term conditions.
The full list can be viewed at www.reading-well.org.uk.
August 2021
Pack your bags and head to the library to join Wild World Heroes, Summer Reading Challenge 2021!
To get involved, children read 6 books over the summer holiday and collect stickers to complete their special Wild World Heroes poster to get a medal and certificate. It's FUN and FREE to take part.
Join the Wild World Heroes for the Summer Reading Challenge at Downend library any time from Saturday 10 July to Saturday 11
September, and discover how you can make a difference to the environment too. Our staffed hours are - Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10am - 5.30pm and Saturdays 9.30am - 1pm.
Also NEW this year, there is also the Mini Challenge specially designed for preschool children.
Plus children can pick up a FREE craft bag of awesome animal activities to make at home when you join Wild world Heroes. Find out more at www.southglos.gov.uk/librarychanges.
Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/sgloslibraries and follow us on Twitter@southgloslibs for the latest Wild World Heroes updates.
Pack your bags and head to the library to join Wild World Heroes, Summer Reading Challenge 2021!
To get involved, children read 6 books over the summer holiday and collect stickers to complete their special Wild World Heroes poster to get a medal and certificate. It's FUN and FREE to take part.
Join the Wild World Heroes for the Summer Reading Challenge at Downend library any time from Saturday 10 July to Saturday 11
September, and discover how you can make a difference to the environment too. Our staffed hours are - Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10am - 5.30pm and Saturdays 9.30am - 1pm.
Also NEW this year, there is also the Mini Challenge specially designed for preschool children.
Plus children can pick up a FREE craft bag of awesome animal activities to make at home when you join Wild world Heroes. Find out more at www.southglos.gov.uk/librarychanges.
Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/sgloslibraries and follow us on Twitter@southgloslibs for the latest Wild World Heroes updates.
