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Northampton, Northamptonshire NN1 2BA United Kingdom Get Directions
0300 126 7000
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I Spy Northampton town centre Heritage Quiz Trail

Northampton Central Library Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

I Spy Northampton town centre heritage! Visit the Central Library in Abington Street, collect a Northampton heritage trail map and guide and take a self-guided walk around the town centre, taking in some of Northampton's important heritage buildings and answering some questions about the sites you espy!   Timings & Tours Friday 06 September: 0900-1700 Saturday 07 September: 0900-1700 Monday 09 September: 0900-1700 Tuesday 10 September: 0900-1700 Wednesday 11 September: 0900-1700 Thursday 12 September: 0900-1700 Friday 13 September: 0900-1700 Saturday 14 September: 0900-1700   Location & directions Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA   Contact on day: Andy Roberts Telephone number: 07388854593   Booking information Pre-booking requirement: Pre-booking not required

2024 Summer Reading Challenge Craft Event ‘Book Bead Jewellery’

Northampton Central Library Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

The Summer Reading Challenge is the UK's biggest free reading promotion for children; it's run by charity The Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with Public Libraries. We've teamed up with @createcharity this summer to bring you #MarvellousMakers! Join the Summer Reading Challenge craft event ‘Book Bead Jewellery’ at Northamptonshire Central Library on Saturday 31st August at 2:30pm. Explore your creativity while you learn new skills, make new friends, and have a great time! This is a free event suitable for ages 4 – 12 years old. Pre-booking is essential; to reserve your spot please email us at Northampton.LibraryPlus@westnorthants.gov.uk, call us on 0300 126 7000 or speak to a member of staff when you are visiting Northamptonshire Central Library. This summer, join in the Challenge to discover your own creativity through reading. The Challenge and bookings for all events will start on 6th July 2024

2024 Summer Reading Challenge Craft Event ‘Book Paper Flower Bouquet’

Northampton Central Library Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

The Summer Reading Challenge is the UK's biggest free reading promotion for children; it's run by charity The Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with Public Libraries. We've teamed up with @createcharity this summer to bring you #MarvellousMakers! Join the Summer Reading Challenge craft event ‘Book Paper Flower Bouquet’ at Northamptonshire Central Library on Saturday 10th August at 2:30pm. Explore your creativity while you learn new skills, make new friends, and have a great time! This is a free event suitable for ages 4 – 12 years old. Pre-booking is essential; to reserve your spot please email us at Northampton.LibraryPlus@westnorthants.gov.uk, call us on 0300 126 7000 or speak to a member of staff when you are visiting Northamptonshire Central Library. This summer, join in the Challenge to discover your own creativity through reading. The Challenge and bookings for all events will start on 6th July 2024.   Keep an eye on their Facebook page for up to date details. www.westnorthants.gov.uk/list-libraries/northamptonshire-central-library

A Home for Harmony at Northamptonshire Central Library

Northampton Central Library Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

"A Home for Harmony" follows the touching story of Sam, a disabled person, and their loyal assistance dog, Bouncer. Their home is disrupted when a stray cat named Harmony appears on their doorstep and is welcomed into their family. This act of kindness leads to growing frustration and unhappiness in Bouncer, causing a rift between the two animals. However, when an unexpected event leaves Sam missing, Bouncer and Harmony must overcome their differences, rescue their beloved owner, and decide if they can truly learn to live together in harmony. Please follow the link to find out more about a people's theatre collective production 'A Home for Harmony' - https://www.peoplestheatrecollective.org.uk/a-home-for... 'A Home for Harmony' will be performed at Northamptonshire Central Library on Thursday 8th of August at 10:30am. The free performance is suitable for under 5s and their families. Please speak to a member of staff or email northampton.libraryplus@westnorthants.gov.uk to book your place.

STEM 2024 Summer Reading Challenge Craft Event ‘Bee Bots’

Northampton Central Library Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

The Summer Reading Challenge is the UK's biggest free reading promotion for children; it's run by charity The Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with Public Libraries. We've teamed up with @createcharity this summer to bring you #MarvellousMakers! Join STEM Summer Reading Challenge craft event ‘Bee Bots’ at Northamptonshire Central Library on Tuesday 6th August at 10:30am. Explore your creativity while you learn new skills, make new friends, and have a great time! This is a free event suitable for ages 4 – 12 years old. Pre-booking is essential; to reserve your spot please email us at Northampton.LibraryPlus@westnorthants.gov.uk, call us on 0300 126 7000 or speak to a member of staff when you are visiting Northamptonshire Central Library. This summer, join in the Challenge to discover your own creativity through reading. The Challenge and bookings for all events will start on 6th July 2024.

2024 Summer Reading Challenge Craft Event ‘Mosaics/Pixel Art’

Northampton Central Library Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

The Summer Reading Challenge is the UK's biggest free reading promotion for children; it's run by charity The Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with Public Libraries. We've teamed up with @createcharity this summer to bring you #MarvellousMakers! Join the Summer Reading Challenge craft event ‘Mosaics/Pixel Art’ at Northamptonshire Central Library on Saturday 3rd August at 2:30pm. Explore your creativity while you learn new skills, make new friends, and have a great time! This is a free event suitable for ages 4 – 12 years old. Pre-booking is essential; to reserve your spot please email us at Northampton.LibraryPlus@westnorthants.gov.uk, call us on 0300 126 7000 or speak to a member of staff when you are visiting Northamptonshire Central Library. This summer, join in the Challenge to discover your own creativity through reading. The Challenge and bookings for all events will start on 6th July 2024.

How to research my market workshop

Northampton Central Library Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

A guide to the free subscription resources available to help with your market research. We will explore the free library subscription market research database resources to help you research your business idea and market. We will be looking at: Complete Business Reference Adviser (COBRA) Fame Grantfinder IBIS World market research reports Local Data Newsbank Statista We will also be exploring some other resources freely available online. This workshop is for people living in the UK only Following the event Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire will send a feedback form which we would be grateful if you could complete to allow us to monitor the success of our events. This is facilitated by our third party processor Reason Digital Limited.

The Gruffalo Adventure @ Central Library

Northampton Central Library Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Let’s celebrate the National Storytelling Week together! Join us for The Gruffalo Adventure on 3rd of February at 2:30pm at Northamptonshire Central Library. There will be a story, craft and activity pack for children and their families to get to know more about The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. This drop-in event is suitable for all ages. Come and join in the fun! You can also borrow a Story Sack for one week FREE of charge during the National Storytelling Week!

Bounce and Rhyme at Northamptonshire Central Library

Northampton Central Library Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Sessions to introduce rhymes and songs to your child to encourage interaction and develop communication skills. Please note that the Bounce and Rhyme sessions will be run on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day and it will not be possible to book in advance. Parents and Carers can collect a ticket from the front desk on the Friday morning at 10am. This event is for under 1s and non-walkers only.

Becoming your own boss workshop at Northamptonshire Central Library

Northampton Central Library Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

For anyone thinking about starting a business, this in-person workshop provides an opportunity to explore the basic principles and procedures required. BIPC events need to be booked via Eventbrite. For full details and a list of webinars and events to book please visit our Eventbrite page.

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