There is nothing better than laying in the warmth of the sun reading a good book! During the summer we have a little bit more down time, time to relax, possibly time off and if lucky a holiday. We don’t have any major events on this month, in the library, but we have lots of lovely workshops related to the Summer Reading Challenge and we’d like to encourage all of you, not just the children to take this opportunity to read a little more or read at all!

Scroll down to find out what ‘Marvellous Makers’ workshops we have lined up and all about the Adult Reading Challenge.

We hope you are enjoying the sun, which finally has it’s hat on, and we hope to see you here collecting your next book very soon…

 Rachel, Ruth and all the CCL Team

Summer Reading Challenge

The Summer Reading Challenge has got off to a great start with over 900 children signing up in the borough and 50 here at Corbett. But we want more! Please help us reach record numbers and bring your children in to sign up. Encouraging children to keep reading through the summer is great for their all round wellbeing and happiness and can have a positive impact on your child. Not only does it develop their vocabulary and help them at school but it helps develop creativity, empathy and their self esteem.

Your child can take part for free by signing up within our library or online at summerreadingchallenge.org.uk. They’ll collect rewards for their reading, and we’re running a variety of related workshops over the summer holidays!

Summer Reading Challenge Creative Workshops; _{no need to book, just turn up…}

THIS Saturday 3rd August 11.30 - 12.30 Story crafting workshop with local author Allison Parkinson, sharing writing hints and tips

She will explain why she wrote her Laurella Swift historical fantasy trilogy (which chronicles the time-travelling adventures of a mixed-race Catford schoolgirl) and show how she used items found in local charity shops to help develop the plots. Allison will also share writing hints and tips and distribute a range of everyday items to help fire young imaginations.

This FREE workshop is aimed at children aged between 7-12 and will last for approximately one hour. Signed copies of Allison’s books will also be available for purchase.

Monday 5th August 11-12 Author book reading 'I'm Not Eating That' by Jackie Fisher

Saturday 10th August 11-1pm ‘Create your own piece of art’. Children will be invited to draw/colour/paint a piece of A4 artwork inspired by a book or the library. We plan an art exhibition of their work in September and the best 2 creations will go into our Charity Art Auction in November!

Monday 12th & Tuesday 20th August 12-12.45 Origami Workshop. Learn how to make flowers week one and birds week two with our very own creative volunteer Rona!

Adult Reading Challenge

From now until the 22 September, read books and win a prize! Sign up at the library and receive stamps on your card every time you finish a book. When you’ve read six books you’ll receive your prize! Books can be in any format - physical, ebook, audiobook, etc - and they don’t have to be library books (although obviously we’d prefer it if they were!). Find out more and join in at the library!

Children’s Summer Yoga

This summer, join our fun and friendly yoga club designed especially for kids age 6-11yrs. Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30am throughout August, we'll be exploring the world of yoga through games, stories, art and creative movement.

These class will benefits for your little one by: Improving flexibility and strength, boost focus and concentration, learn relaxation techniques to unwind all whilst making new friends!

Pre-booking is essential! It is £8 for a single session or book all 4. Single session: £8 or book 4 sessions for a discounted price of £2. Limited spaces available - Book now! 

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS

After the success of last years Charity Art Auction we are running another one this November. If you are a local artists we would love it if you would consider donating us a piece of your artwork or a print. Last year we were lucky enough to be donated 40 creations which helped us to raise over £2000 which really helps us to stay open, pay our bills and deliver much needed services for our community. Were particular looking for headline artists. We will promote your work through our networks and social media and hope to have an exhibition space within our library by October to display work prior to the auction! If interested please get in touch with our art coordinator [email protected]

Gardening Club/ Community Garden

We are thinking about starting up a gardening club to make our green and concrete space outside more appealing. We are applying for funding later in the year to help with this but in the meantime if anyone green fingered would be interested in getting things started please get in touch with Rachel letting her know which days/times would be good for you. Thanks

Easy Funding

Treat yourself and raise a free donation for Corbett Community Library this payday when you shop via #easyfundraising. Argos, B&Q, Waitrose and many more are INCREASING their donations to us for this week only! If you're not supporting us on easyfundraising yet, now's the perfect time to get involved. Sign up here: https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/corbett-community-library/l1txhj/c2s/M4nLANe7/CE930/facebook/

Save the date!

Catford Arts Trail Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October 11:00 - 5:00pm

Wellness Weekender including Wellness Retreat 20/21st October

K&F Craft Fair as part of Black History Month Sunday 27th October

Corbett Art Auction Saturday 16th November 6:00 - 10:30pm

Winter Makers Market Saturday 30th Nov 10-4pm

ACTIVITIES

All our activities can be found on our website and on Lewisham Libraries Events Pages. We have sessions across the week to help you be your best self.

August Timetable

As you know, our library services are closed on Wednesdays and Sundays. What happens on Wednesdays? The Village welcomes you, term time only!

We have coded some of our activities: yellow for child friendly, teal for health and wellbeing and underlined activities are dementia friendly: