Another enjoyable evening of varied and distinctive writing was heard at the Open Mic night on Oct 18th. Thank you to all poets who read including John Calvert, Rob Dunford, Jolivia, Sally Paradise, Steve Waling, Lynn Walton and our Writer in Residence, Joy Wassell Timms. Especial thanks to volunteers Helen Beesley, Helen Moody, Kath […]
Events
On March 15th, Writer in Residence Joy Wassell Timms had a ‘launch’ of her 2 new Poetry pamphlets at Burnage Library. The titles of each pamphlet being respectively ‘Shout’ and ‘Word Hoards.’ The evening was a big success with an attendance of over 30. As well as Joy reading, she […]
Poetry Night at Burnage Library
World Book Night was celebrated with our first ever spoken word event, a really enjoyable and entertaining evening attended by over 50 people. Our headline writer, prize-winning local author Rosie Garland, thrilled us with brilliant readings of her poetry and of excerpts from her latest novel, The Night Brother. Ten […]
Rosie Garland and Friends Evening
Wednesday, 22nd February 10:30 -12:30 Storytime at 11:30 Come and join us for an animal mask and shaker making session. For children 0-11 years old Suggested donation £1 per family Bring a picnic! Smile! The Big Burnage Animal Parade film crew will be looking forward to seeing you […]
Half-term Storytime Special!
Burnage Library will be putting on an event with local schools and families as part of a lottery funded project. As part of this, we will be hosting a Big Burnage Animal Parade on Friday 24th March from 6.00 – 8.00pm. The parade will feature 4 giant illuminated animals made […]
Save the Date! Big Burnage Animal Parade – Friday 24th ...
It’s just another ordinary Thursday morning in Burnage – RNCM student combo Dolce String Quartet are playing a live free concert to a diverse group people who’ve come together in the local Library. Chairs are rapidly arranged, kettles are boiled, toddlers toddle and sit, move and dance, folk settle down […]
Everyday Magic
We had a busy session yesterday promoting the Burnage Memory Bank, speaking to people with great memories the area and learning a great deal in the process. One visitor brought with her a great number of photographs from her childhood on the Garden Village; the images showing, amongst other things, productions of the […]
Burnage Memory Bank – Open Afternoon
There was a superb turnout for the Storytime Special, with the surprise finale at St. Margaret’s wowing the children! Many thanks to Sylvia for her work in organising the event, those volunteers who assisted with its running, and for everyone whose presence made the occasion so memorable.