Friends of Honley Library

Would you support Christine as she prepares to shoot an episode of Countdown?
Next Monday 11th November, she'll be at Channel 4...

Christine has asked people to sponsor her to help raise funds for the library... She'll already raised £85 in sponsorship, but you could add to that?

You can sponsor her by popping into the library and adding your details to the forms, or click on this link to her Just Giving page:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/christine-smith-1729865039827

Good Luck, Christine, and thank you.

This week at Honley Library:

Wednesday
SEND Parents Support Group from 5-7pm with cake and drinks. Share your experiences of parenting SEND children and get advice from experts.

Also on Saturday 9th November, we'll be at the Big Community Celebration at The Civic, Holmfirth from 10am-4pm.

Also our regular events include:
Tuesday - Knit and Natter 1.30-2.30pm
Friday - Babies into Books 10.00-11.00am
Friday - Story and Rhyme Time 2-2.30pm
Saturday - Lego Club 10am-12

Check out our website What's On for more information
https://friendsofhonleylibrary.org.uk/whats-on/

Reading Groups for November at Honley Library....

If you love books and love to share your thoughts about a book, then why not join one of our Reading Groups?

Wednesday 13th November at 10.30, the group will be discussing Hitler's Canary by Sandi Toksvig

Thursday 28th November at 7pm, the group will be sharing their thoughts and feelings about The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzergerald

What's On At Honley Library this month?

Our new SEND parent support group continues to help parents with SEND children
Stephen Dorril returns to talk about his autobiography of Sir Oswald Mosley
The Poetry Open Mic night returns for another night of words read aloud

Then there are our regular events - Reading Groups (Hitler's Canary and the Great Gatsby) are under discussion, Knit and Natter, and Digital Drop In to get support for all your IT frustrations.. and then our events for younger members...

from Baby Massage with Helen, to Babies into Books and onto Story and Rhyme Time.

These are all the events we've on at the library this month. If you want notice of all that is going on in the library, please become a member and sign up on our website using the link below.

https://friendsofhonleylibrary.org.uk/friends-of-honley-library/

Sponsor Christine as she battles letters, numbers and conundrums to help raise money to secure the future of the library.

Our fabulous volunteer Christine (lace-maker, dulcimer player) is off to Channel 4 Studios on 11th November, to shoot an episode of Countdown.

She would love you sponsor her and raise funds for the library at the same time.

You can sponsor her by popping into the library and adding your details to the forms, or click on this link to her Just Giving page:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/christine-smith-1729865039827

Good Luck, Christine.

TODAY 🎃👻 2pm-3.15pm crafts, fun, challenges and a story trail...

Join Bridget and Frances for a Halloween Bonanza!
Tackle our Halloween challenges - and take some home.
Try Halloween crafting with us, the Wilderness story trail in the People's Park, quizzes and fun games. THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL!

Next Wednesday from 5-7pm

A support group for parents of SEND children.
Get support, advice, information from Parents of Children with Additional Needs (PCAN) which is run by parents who understand, who have SEND children.

TODAY - Digital Drop at Honley Library from 10.30am-12pm

Ask our friendly expert the questions that confuse you.
For help with email, Google, mobile apps, laptops, tablets and more...

Just pop into the library and ask.
We'll do our best to simplify the complex world of computers, so you can gain confidence.

Tis the season to be knitting and crocheting warm hats, blankets, snoods and more.

If you fancy learning a new skill, or knitting with others, then why not come along this Tuesday from 1.30pm and knit or crochet or learn with a cuppa?

We've needles, hooks and wool to spare, and lots of patience if you want to learn. So if you fancy spending an hour or more with needles clacking and the occasional "whoops" from a dropped stitch, then you are more than welcome to join in.

Join us....

Honley Library is run by its members for its members and our community. By becoming a member, you get advance notice about special events, and a say in how we are run.

Sign up on the website and you'll get a monthly newsletter by email and demonstrate your support for our local community library.

We'd love to have you join, so please click on the link below...
https://friendsofhonleylibrary.org.uk/friends-of-honley-library/

All the spaces for our Halloween event next Thursday 31st October are now taken... There is a waiting list, but no guarantees...

Honley Library is more than just books....

You can learn new skills too, from how to use your computer (Digital Drop In) to knitting (Knit & Natter) to and the new version of the Drunken Sailor (Story and Rhyme Time.

Last Thursday it was lace-making - an intricate skill that the talented Christine (a self-taught lacemaker who also taught herself to play the Dulcimer) shares with her class. It's magical watching a bookmark slowly appear from bobbins and thread on a cushion.

If you've ever fancied learning a new skill, why not check out what events we have on, and come along?

https://friendsofhonleylibrary.org.uk/whats-on/

🎃This week at Honley Library: 👻

Wednesday: Digital Drop In. 10.30-12. Get your IT, computing, laptop or mobile phone questions answered by our friendly expert. Free advice to help you feel confident around digital technology.

Thursday: Reading Group 7pm start – this month the group will be sharing their thoughts on The Salt Path by Raynor Winn and answering searching questions about their favourite character, what they liked most/ least as they delve into the story.

Thursday 31st All Things Halloween - from 2-3.15pm. For children age 5-10, we've challenges, crafts, a story trail around the People's Park, and more... Text Bridget to secure your place on 07563 733957 to secure your place. Free, but a donation of £1 a child is welcome.

Also our regular events include:
Tuesday - Knit and Natter 1.30-2.30pm
Saturday - Lego Club 10am-12

Check out our website What's On for more information
https://friendsofhonleylibrary.org.uk/whats-on/

What's the most treasured book you own?
You know, the one that you would reach to rescue in an emergency or the one book you'd take to a desert island?

Mine would probably be The Complete Sherlock Holmes - it's an epic tome that got me through some tricky teenage years.

We smashed it - with your help.
We raised an incredible £3670.85 from the Auction last week.

Thank you to all who supported us, donated items, helped at the event, bought tickets, bought lots and more. That means that we've now raised £55,124 towards our target of £100,000.

Over half-way there, in just six months!
Thank you.

Thank you to all the individuals, volunteers and businesses who donated prizes and experiences for our Auction of Promises.

Thank you Martin and GSix Hairdressing, , , Honley DIY & Pet Supplies Ltd, , Sean The Butcher , , Honley Con Club, .holmfirth, , , @, , , , Phoenix Squash and Fitness Club, , Sam Therapies, .

You all helped create a fabulous event and raise a whole lot of money.
Thank you.

Thank you to Gary & Franks of Honley for hosting our Auction of Promises on Thursday night, and also for offering a rug for sale which raised hundreds of pounds. We could not have done it without your generosity.

Thank you to Mark for generously donating prosecco, wine, beer and glasses for the night. And thank you to Hilary, Will and Shannon from fabulous sponsor for welcoming our guests with fizz and being bar-keepers for the night.

Thank you to Della Cafe Loom for serving hot and cold drinks and snacks.

Thank you too, to our fabulous Auctioneer Jim Gardner. He gave the event great context and meaning, as well as squeezing another fiver out of bidders...

Thank you also to all the volunteers without whom the event would not have existed. You are all fabulous.

The evening was a smashing event and raised over three thousand five hundred pounds towards our plans to extend and enhance the library for our community.

👻 Next Thursday 👻

Join Bridget and Frances for a Halloween Bonanza!🎃
Tackle our Halloween challenges - and take some home.🎃
Try Halloween crafting with us, the Wilderness story trail in the People's Park, quizzes and fun games.🎃

This is a free workshop with all resources. A donation of £1 per child is welcomed.🕷

Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please book your place by texting Bridget on 07563 733957🕷

Volunteering can mean shelving books and it can mean washing 50 champagne flutes after our incredible auction of promises

But it enriches my life in so many ways.

25th October at Holmfirth Library

Then how to create watercolour bookmarks as gifts for this Christmas or simply to mark a page in your current book.

Suitable for anyone over 12. Under 16s must be accommpanied.
Drop into Holmfirth Library between 10.30 and 12 tomorrow.