As always, there’s lots going on at Ventnor Library. Ed
Unemployed? Drop in between 9am-5pm to the volunteer run help and advice sessions on Thursdays mornings. Get help to write CVs and apply for jobs online.
Do you know anyone who needs help with reading and writing? The Isle of Wight College are offering free classes at Ventnor Library if there are sufficient numbers – ask the Library staff if you or a friend are interested.
Do you know anyone whose first language is not English, and who would like to come to “chat” with others who can help … ask at the Library or pop in to the 9am-5pm session on a Thursday morning.
Latest display
During the week starting Tuesday 22nd Oct there will be a display of “Jenna’s Tapestries” – more later.
Next Reading Group is on Wednesday 23rd October at 6pm. We’re reading Rachel Joyce, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Howard Fry – all welcome!
Friday 25th October, Estelle will be here talking about Heritage Toys … more details next week.
Superhero MaskMaking
On Monday 28th October 11am-1pm, Tanith will be leading a free Superhero MaskMaking session.
Suitable for all the family with a lower age limit of 4. All children must be accompanied by an adult – think about it – who is your superhero?
Halloween Readings
Wednesday 30th October 7.30pm-9pm. come and read from your favourite ghost stories and spooky tales.
Adults only, bring a torch or any other prop you’d like. Please bear in mind that a lot of us will want to read so keep it short. The wonderful Friends of Ventnor Library will provide refreshments – all donations gratefully received!
Check out the AgeUK information and advice leaflets. Next 1-1 session is Wednesday 30th from 2pm-4pm.
New titles
New titles at Ventnor Library last week….. a VERY brief selection………
Fiction
Susan HILL Dolly – a ghost story
Saskia SARGINSON The twins
Andrea CAMILLERI The age of doubt – Inspector Montalbano!
William BOYD Solo – a James Bond novel
Andy McNAB Red notice – 30 metres beneath the Channel…
Will JORDAN Sacrifice – Afghanistan 2008..
Non-fiction
CLARKSON Jeremy Is it really too much to ask?
Bill BRYSON One summer America 1927
Damien LEWIS War dog – the no-man’s-land puppy who took to the skies
Helen BATTEN Sisters of the East End – stories which inspired Call the Midwife
Edward WAKE-WALKER A house for spies –SIS operations into occupied France..
John D CAPUTO Truth –philosophy in transit
John MAJOR My old man – a personal history of music hall by the ex-Prime Minister
1001 albums you must hear before you die
Thomas HARDING Hanns and Rudolf – the German Jew and the hunt for the Kommandant of Auschwitz
Young people
Quentin BLAKE Mister Magnolia
Jonathan ALLEN I’m not cute!
Rod CAMPBELL Dear Zoo
