Installation of ILLUME artworks (Skelmersdale)
Monday 13th January
These artworks are a public exhibition and are just one element of a collaborative arts project delivered by artists from Glassball from 2017-2019.
Other artworks include; the ADF audio work in collaboration with musician Simon Tong, West Lancs College students, SHARES Pupil Parliament and residents; Alternative Futures intervention on Pimbo Industrial Estate, and New Town Reclaimed in collaboration with artist Andre Stitt and residents.
All welcome, no booking required.
This is a non-bookable event, don’t get a ticket, just turn up on the day.
For more information, please contact us
Get online with Learn My Way (Skelmersdale) #digiskills
Monday 13th January
Every Monday from 10am during term time only
Free 6 week course at your local Library
Free help to get online and learn a number of different skills which could include, using the mouse and keyboard, searching the web safely, applying for jobs completing on-line forms, using email, finding free entertainment, follow your hobbies, using public services and your library online.
These courses uses the short Learn My Way online modules that you choose to meet your requirements with 1:1 support from library staff, Lancashire Adult Learning and volunteers. The courses are self-directed and interactive and allows people to progress at their own pace with support. You can also bring your tablet or laptop along and access this course using the Library’s free Wi-Fi. Once you have enrolled, if you have a computer at home you can access the modules in your own time.
We provide bite-size courses and one to one help. It doesn’t matter how young or old you are, it doesn’t matter if you’ve never used a computer, we can help you! There are also follow on courses you can access if you wish to.
This is a free event, but places are limited, so advance booking is essential
This is a 6 week course of 2 hour sessions. Please ensure you can attend all sessions before registering.
For more information, please contact us
ICT Functional skills (Skelmersdale) #LancsLearning #digiskills
Tuesday 14th January
Every Tuesday 9.30 to 12, term time only.
Want to improve your computer skills? Our FREE ICT course will help you develop a range of skills for home, work or if you are looking for employment. Our courses offer the opportunity to gain a functional skills qualification from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. Week one is a taster/ assessment session where you can find out about the course and see if it’s right for you. Please call us on 0333 003 1717 if you would like to come along.
Can’t make the first session? Don’t worry- there will be lots of chances to join throughout the course. Please call us and we’ll let you know the next date.
This event is free to all adults over 19, but booking is required.
For more information and to book your place, please contact Lancashire Adult Learning.
Little Explorers - Storytime with Stay and Play (Skelmersdale)
Tuesday 14th January
Join us for simple stories aimed at very young children, followed by a play session with jigsaws and building blocks, plus time for mums and carers to chat.
Every Tuesday from 10am to 11am, term time only.
Accompanied pre-school children welcome, no booking required.
This is a non-bookable event, don’t get a ticket, just turn up on the day.
Please note, you do not need tickets for this event. Registering for a ticket will not guarantee you a place and no updates about the event will be emailed to you.
For more information, please contact us
New Year New You (Skelmersdale)
Wednesday 15th January
Look after your physical and mental health in 2020 - browse some books, enjoy homemade cake and have your blood pressure checked for free!
All welcome, no booking required.
Don’t get a ticket, just turn up on the day (Registering for a ticket will not guarantee you a place and no updates about the event will be emailed to you)
For more information, please contact us
Lego Club for Adults (Skelmersdale)
Wednesday 15th January
Lego isn’t just for children – join us on Wednesdays for some therapeutic building and crafting, and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while you’re at it!
On Wednesday every week from 10.30am to 11.30, term time only.
This event is free, no ticket required.
Please note this event is only held during school term times
For more information, please contact us
Adult Scrabble Club (Skelmersdale)
Wednesday 15th January
Calling Adult Scrabble Players of all abilities! Come and enjoy a few games at our Scrabble Club!
Every Wednesday from 10am, term time only.
This event is free, no ticket required.
Please note this event is only held during school term times
For more information, please contact us
Reading Cafe (Skelmersdale)
Wednesday 15th January
Enjoy browsing books along with puzzles, jigsaws, knitting, tea/coffee and biscuits, plus great company!
All age groups welcome.
Every Wednesday from 10.30am to 11.30am.
This event is free, no ticket required.
For more information, please contact us
Craft Circle (Skelmersdale)
Thursday 16th January
Skelmersdale Library every Thursday from 2pm
Come and enjoy yourself. Share your skill with other crafters or learn that craft you have always wanted to try. Have you that unfinished item that you want help with? Bring it a long. There are also knitting needles and wool available if needed.
This event is free, no ticket required.
For more information, please contact us
Baby Bounce and Rhyme (Skelmersdale)
Friday 17th January
Skelmersdale Library every Friday from 10.45am - Term time only
Enjoy lively sing-along songs, gentle movements and rhymes with your baby, plus meet and chat with other parents and carers. Suitable for babies up to around 18 months of age.
You might also be interested in…many of our libraries also hold regular Toddler Rhyme Time and Story Time sessions for slightly older children
This event is free, no ticket required.
For more information, please contact us
Toddler Rhyme Time (Skelmersdale)
Friday 17th January
Skelmersdale Library every Friday from 10am - term time only
Sing-along songs and rhymes with movement and actions for pre-school children from around 18 months upwards. Rhyming is more than just fun, it actually helps young children make connections between sounds and words, encouraging their language development plus the actions help develop motor skills. It will keep your toddler entertained and engaged in learning!
You might also be interested in…many of our libraries also hold regular Story Time sessions for pre-school and Baby Bounce and Rhyme.
This event is free, no ticket required.
Term time only.
For more information, please contact us
Lego Master Builders (Skelmersdale)
Saturday 18th January
Calling all Lego master builders come and get creative at Skelmersdale Library every Saturday during term time 2:00pm till 3:30pm.
Drop in for a while or stay and join in the fun! Children aged 5-12 welcome, must be accompanied by an adult. No booking required.
This is a non-bookable event, don’t get a ticket, just turn up on the day.
Please note, you do not need tickets for this event. Registering for a ticket will not guarantee you a place and no updates about the event will be emailed to you.
For more information, please contact us
Quiet Hour (Skelmersdale)
Saturday 18th January
We are pleased to welcome you to come along and enjoy a quiet hour in a calm environment while we make your visit as comfortable as possible. Browse the books, sit and read a story, or use our Public Computers and free WiFi as normal - with a little less noise than usual. During this time there will be no events planned, we will be muting our staff computers and dimming the lights slightly.
All welcome, no booking required.
For more information, please contact us
Children’s Saturday Club (Skelmersdale)
Saturday 18th January
Free Fun Quality Family Time! every Saturday from 10.30am
Each session is different, drop in and join other families and friends as we make, do, and explore books together.
This event is free, no ticket required. For more information, please contact us
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