Library events
See what's happening soon in your local library.
The following are events happening across the county in your local library branches.
Don't forget, pre-school children might also like to attend our popular story and rhyme times.
Alfreton Library
- Computer Buddy one-to-ones. Tuesdays, 10am to midday. Contact Alfreton Library to book
- Singing Café. Wednesdays, 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Ashbourne Library
- Ashbourne and District U3A Beginners Bridge Group. Mondays, 2pm to 4pm
- Book group. First Tuesday of the month, 5.30pm to 6.30pm
- Book group. Third Thursday of the month, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Bakewell Library
- Knit and Natter. Wednesdays, 1pm to 2pm
Belper Library
- U3A readers group. Second Monday of the month. 2pm to 3pm
Brimington Library
- Book Chat. Second Monday of the month, 3pm to 4pm.
- Colour and Chat. Second Thursday of the month, 10am to midday
Buxton Library
- U3A creative writing. First Monday of the month, 2pm to 4pm
- Ukelele class. Mondays, 4pm to 6pm
- U3A family history. First Tuesday of the month, 2pm to 4pm
Chesterfield Library
- Careers Service drop-in. Tuesdays, 9.30am to midday. Help with CVs and applications etc
- Knit and Natter. Every other Wednesday (ask staff for details), 1pm to 3pm. This isn't exclusively for knitters - other crafters are welcome, such as crochet, sewing and so on
Clowne Library
- Craft and Chatter. Mondays, 2pm to 4pm
Duffield Library
- Craft group. Mondays, 10am to midday
Eckington Library
- Citizens Advice Bureau. Mondays, 10am to 1pm. Call 0808 250 5702 for an appointment
- Readers and Writers Group. First Thursday of the month, 10.30am to 12.30pm
- Digital skills training with Digital Connect. Fridays, 9.30 to 1pm. Call 01332 321 959 for an appointment
Glossop Library
- Chess club. Second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Ilkeston Library
- Lego club. First Saturday of the month, 10.30am to midday
- Craft group. Second Tuesday of the month, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Mindfulness colouring. Third Tuesday of the month, 1pm to 3.30pm
- Computer help sessions (volunteer led). Wednesdays, 10.45am to 11.45am and midday to 1pm
- Chapter and Verse Reader Group. Third Wednesday of the month, 1.30pm to 3pm
Long Eaton Library
- 50+ Forum Computer Buddies. Mondays, 10.30am to midday.
- Knit and Natter. Thursdays, 2pm to 3.30pm
- 4 Muses in house reading group. Last Friday of the month, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Matlock Library
- Book Café. First Tuesday of the month, 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Newbold Library
- Knit, Natter and Crafts. Thursdays, 10am to midday
- Rhyme and Storytime, every Tuesday, (term-time only), 10.30am to 11am
For pre-schoolers
Ripley Library
Sandiacre Library
- U3A crime book group. First Monday of the month, 10.30am to midday
- Colour Yourself Calm (adult colouring group). Mondays, 1.30pm to 3pm
- Bridge club. Tuesdays, 1.15pm to 3pm
- Book group. First Thursday of the month, 10am to 11.30am
- Knit and Natter. Thursdays, 1.30pm to 3pm
- Sandiacre Reading Group. First Friday of the month, 11am to 12.45pm
Shirebrook Library
- Knit and Natter. Thursdays, 10am to midday
Staveley Library
- Drop-in advice on benefits and claims. Mondays, 9.30am to midday
- Drop-in advice on benefits and claims. Thursday, 9.30am to midday
- Staveley Craft Group. First Tuesday of the month, 9.30am to 11.30am
Swadlincote Library
- Book group. Thursdays (ask staff for details), 5.30pm to 6.30pm
- Yarn and Yatter. Every other Friday (ask staff for details), 10am to 11.30am
Whitwell Library
- Book group. First Friday of the month, 4pm to 5pm
Wirksworth Library
- Knit and Natter. Tuesdays, 2pm to 3pm