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Where were you in ’62?

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:52:54 +0000

Syston Library will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in March 2012 and they are asking for your help to create a 1960’s reminiscence display. If you have any memories, pictures or newspaper clippings from Syston in the 1960’s or if you would like to share a picture of yourself or a memory from wherever you were in 1962 Syston Library would love to here from you. Syston Library moved from Chapel Hall in Chapel Street to its current building in Upper Church Street in 1962. The library has changed a great deal in the last 50 years and in addition to the children’s and adult’s book collections it provides a DVD hire service and offers free internet and WIFI access. If you can help with the display or if you would like more information about the library please phone 0116 305 3500, email systonlibrary@leics.gov.uk or drop in and speak to the library staff.

Syston Library celebrates its 50th Anniversary on World Book Day 2012

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:24:15 +0000

Syston Library invites people to a coffee morning on Thursday 1^st March to celebrating its 50th anniversary. Anyone wanting to join in the anniversary celebrations is invited to go along to Syston Library between10am and1pm when refreshments and cake will be on offer.

To make the morning extra special some of the library staff will be dressed in 1960’s period costume and the ‘Where were you in ‘62’ display will be unveiled. The display will be at the library throughout March and has been created using contributions from local people showing where they, or their families, were and what they were doing in the 1960’s.

If you would like more information please phone 0116 305 3500, email systonlibrary@leics.gov.uk or drop in and speak to the library staff.

History comes to life at Syston Library

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:12:39 +0000

Most people know the Royal Navy was involved in the First World War and some people have heard of the Battle of Jutland, but not many people know what else the Royal Navy did in the Great War.

Local speaker Nick Marshallshall be talking about the Royal Navy in World War One at Syston Libraryon Tuesday 21st February at 7.00pm. Nick will be adding an extra dimension to his talk by wearing period naval uniform and bringing with him some of the kit the sailors would have been issued.

The Navy was present almost everywhere the army was during the Great War. Find out about the Royal Naval Division, sailors who fought in the trenches at Gallipoli and Passchendaele, and the fight against the German navy in East Africa. Learn about the exploits of the Royal Naval Air Service and the small naval missions on the Tigristo Baghdad, the Danube and theBlack Sea.

Tickets cost £3 and can be booked by visiting Syston Library or calling 0116 305 3500. Places are limited so booking in advance is necessary. The talk will last approximately an hour and a half with a short interval for refreshments.

Festive Charity Coffee Morning

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:06:45 +0000

Our above Picture shows Miss Walton and Mrs Munden with some of the young voices from St Peter and St Paul’s School performing for the audience in the library.

Syston Library with St Peter and St Paul’s School got together to provide seasonal cheer and raise money for charity with carols, coffees and mince pies on Tuesday 20th December. The young voices from St Peter and St Paul’s School sang a range of carols for members of the public visiting the library and shared copies of the words so that everyone could join in. However, the children sounded so beautiful that people sang quietly in order to hear them. The charity that benefited from the event is Age UK Leicester Shire and Rutland. The event also provided an opportunity for people to meet, catch up on local news, and relax as the holidays approached.

If you would like more information contact Syston Library on 0116 305 3500.

To find out more about this and other library events visit www.leics.gov.uk/libraries

Healthy Hearts and Minds

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:05:27 +0000

Syston Library will be hosting a number of events during the British Heart Foundation’s ‘Red for Heart’ month. They hope to help people discover different ways they can keep their hearts and minds active and healthy.

In addition to providing information to customers on how to stay healthy, Syston Library is also raising money for the British Heart Foundation’s ‘Red for Heart’ campaign by wearing red on Valentine’s Day. Customers can also donate 50p and try to guess the number of books in Syston Library’s Community Health and Wellbeing collection between 11th and 18th February to be in with a chance of winning a prize.

During half-term families are invited to take part in FREE Healthy Hearts and Minds events being run by the Charnwood Active Together Team at Syston Library. On Monday 13th February 2.00pm to 3.00pm there will be a family Nature Walk around Syston starting at the library and on Wednesday 15th February 2.00pm to 3.00pm there will be a Mini Tunes activity for younger children and their adults. Places are limited so booking in advance is necessary. Contact Syston Library on 0116 305 3500 for more details.

On Thursday 16th February between 10.30am and 12.30pm there will be a Mobile Diabetes Testing Unit in the Syston Library car park. Anyone wishing to be tested for diabetes is invited to come along and get tested. Throughout February there will be a chance to win a hamper full of healthy treats and pamper products. To be in with a chance of winning all you have to do is borrow a book from Syston Library’s Community Health and Wellbeing collection and enter your name into the prize draw at the help point.

Syston Library is one of a number of libraries in Leicestershire to be given a Community Health and Wellbeing collection. The Community Health and Wellbeing collection means that at Syston Library you will find:

An area of the library designated to health and wellbeing information, extra books and DVDs., links to healthy activities and local groups, health checks, staff trained to help you find health information, NHS choose and book service, Special events, feel-good fiction, FREE computer use. Libraries are FREE to join and FREE to use.
All the county’s libraries have a good range of health resources and information.
To find out more visit www.leics.gov.uk/healthandwellbeing

East Goscote Library Book Sale

admin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:08:00 +0000

East Goscote Library is having a book sale.

Old library books and DVDs will be sold to make way for the new stock and anyone who would like to have a browse should visit the library on Ling Dale between Monday, 21st and Saturday, 26th November.

For further details please contact East Goscote Library on 0116 305 3510.

East Goscote Library is open Monday 9.00am to 12noon, Tuesday 2.00pm to 7.00pm, Wednesday CLOSED, Thursday 2.00pm to 5.00pm, Friday 9.00am to 12noon, Saturday 9.30am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.00pm.

For more information visit
www.leics.gov.uk/eastgoscote_library

Colour and Light at Syston Library

admin — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:05:53 +0000

Children and their families are invited to drop in to Syston Library on Thursday 20th October to discover some enlightening facts and have a go at some colourful crafts.
People can drop in to Syston Library any time between 1.30pm and 3.30pm to take part. The activities are aimed at six to eight year olds but children of all ages are welcome to join in. Children will be able to make a colour spinner, discover some amazing facts about light and see some unbelievable optical illusions.
To find out more about Syston Library visit www.leics.gov.uk/syston_library or call the library on 0116 305 3500.

In the Job Market at Syston Library

admin — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:05:27 +0000

If you have heard about jobs being advertised on the Internet but you are finding it all a bit daunting Syston Library are able to help.
Syston Library is running a FREE job hunting and CV writing course, on Friday 7th October 10.00am until 12.30pm, to help people search for jobs and make their application stand out from the crowd. Places are limited so anyone wishing to attend this one off course should contact Syston Library on 0116 305 3500 to book a place.
Leicestershire Library Services subscribe to a whole range of online reference titles providing FREE access to a whole range of information websites, many of which can be accessed from home as well as in the library. Online titles include Ancestry, Encyclopedia Britannica, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Which and many more.
To find out more about the online reference collection contact your local Leicestershire library or visit our online reference web page at www.leics.gov.uk/reference .

Community Health and Wellbeing at Syston Library

admin — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:06:27 +0000

Syston Library has become one of a number of libraries in Leicestershire to be given a Community Health and Wellbeing collection. To launch this new service Syston Library will be hosting a number of events in September.
Syston Library will be holding a charity quiz and coffee morning to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society on Wednesday 21st September 10.00am until 1.00pm. People are invited to drop in to test their general health and wellbeing knowledge and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and donate some money to a worthwhile charity.
On Thursday 22nd September a member of the Active Together Team will be at Syston Library conducting FREE health checks which include measuring body fat percentage, weight and blood pressure. Places are limited so pre-booking is required, you can book your place by calling Syston Library on 0116 305 3500.
People are also invited to improve their health and fitness with gentle exercise at a FREE seated exercise taster session. The date and time is yet to be confirmed, if you are interested in taking part call Syston Library on 0116 305 3500 for full details.
The Community Health and Wellbeing collection means that at Syston Library you will find: An area of the library designated to health and wellbeing information, Extra books and DVDs, Links to healthy activities and local groups, Health Checks, Staff trained to help you find health information, NHS Choose and Book service, Special events, Feel-good fiction and FREE computer use.
Libraries are FREE to join and FREE to use. All the county’s libraries have a good range of health resources and information. To find out more visit www.leics.gov.uk/healthandwellbeing

Word Circus

admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 04:05:06 +0000

Join Mark Goodwin at Syston Library for some circus fun with words and creatures from books. Mark is a friendly community poet who is very experienced at playing and sharing with words.
Families and children are invited to drop in to Syston Library on Thursday 4th August anytime between 10.00am to 12.30pm and 2.00pm to 4.00pm to clown around with sounds, juggle poem-parts, and look for the Tricky Poetry Kitty.
Find out about other events and activities taking place this summer at libraries and museums in Leicestershire by visiting
www.leics.gov.uk/circusstars