Make a noise
in libraries
2 – 13 June 2014
Come along to Make A Noise In
Libraries - MANIL- a two week
programme of events for the
blind and visually impaired held in
libraries across Kirklees.
MANIL is a national event, held
every year to promote public
library services for blind and
visually impaired customers.
Did You Know?
Kirklees Libraries and Information Centres provide a
wide range of services including • Books - fiction & non-fiction for both adults and
children
• Audio Books on CD, Tape and Mp3
• Large Print books
• Visitor Information
• Event Bookings
• Accessible IT
• Home Service Library
• Mobile Libraries
• Book Group for people with a visual impairment
• Transcription Services
• Talking Newspaper
• Local History & Archives
• Reference materials & resources
What’s more, there’s always something happening in
our libraries - readers groups, storytimes, bookchat
sessions, tea parties, knit & natter groups, poetry
groups, and so much more.
Make a Noise in Libraries Fortnight
2 – 13 June 2014
Welcome to Make a Noise in Libraries! MANIL is an annual
campaign to bring public libraries and blind and partially
sighted people together to improve access to books and
information.
Kirklees Libraries and Kirklees Transcription Service have
come together with a number of partner organisations to
present a wide range of events for all ages.
All our events across the region are free and although
aimed at people with a visual impairment, everyone is
welcome. There is no need to book for most of them, you
can ‘drop-in’ at your convenience.
Visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/events for further information.
And don’t forget, during Make a Noise in Libraries
fortnight (2-13 June) there will be free loan and
reservation of Audio books for all members of
Kirklees Libraries.
So, why not try something different – pick up an audio
book!
Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery
Make A Noise In Libraries Day
Wednesday 4th June 2014, 9.30am onwards
A chance to discover…
A whole day of events taking place in Huddersfield Library.
Signposting Exhibition,
Lower Ground Floor 9.30am – 2.30pm
Our Signposting Exhibition is where you can find out about the
wide range of services, equipment and resources provided
by local and national organisations and charities to support
people with a visual impairment.
Our exhibitors include:
Action for Blind People
Associated Optical
Better Future for the Blind
Blind Veterans
Calibre Audio Library
Enhanced Vision
Eye Clinic Liaison Officers
(Huddersfield & Dewsbury
Hospitals)
Huddersfield Macular Disease
Society
Huddersfield Society for the
Blind
Humanware Europe
Kirklees Library and
Information Centres
Kirklees Sensory Services
Kirklees Transcription Service
and KR Talking News
Kirklees Visual Impairment
Network
Mears Home Improvement
Kirklees
Optelec Ltd
Partially Sighted Society
Pennine Bowling Club
SKIES
Society for the Blind of
Dewsbury, Batley and District
Synapptic Ltd
(Details of exhibitors are correct at time of publication.)
There’s more to the Library than meets the eye!
Light Reading Room, 9.30am – 1.00pm
A display of services, where you can find out what Kirklees
Libraries have to offer. Come and talk to staff from across the
range of Library Services such as the Home Service, Local
Studies, Bibliotherapy and Kirklees Transcription Service
as well as finding out about our Audio and Large Print book
collections.
Author Talk - Steve Hobson
Light Reading Room, 1.30pm
Steve talks about his latest work “A Blind Man In The Land Of
Zen”. His personal story of one week’s retreat and a spiritual
journey.
He was born in Leicester in 1952. He has worked as a teacher
of English and Communications, as a lecturer in Theatre Arts,
a Counsellor, a radio presenter, a videographer, and a writer
and poet.
He was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1992, and was
registered blind eight years later. He has had one volume of
poems published, and a book about classical music, Joining
the Dots. He is married, and lives in Yorkshire.
Taking Note - Note Taking
Committee Room, 9.30am – 2.30pm
A fascinating exhibition of how equipment and technology
for people with a visual impairment has developed over the
decades. Presented by Kirklees Vision Impairment Network
Free refreshments available in the Light Reading
Room throughout the day
Batley Library and Information Centre
Coffee Morning
Wednesday 4th June, 10.30am
Thelma Wilson speaks of her experiences with Guide Dogs
and the Blind, bringing along her four-legged friend for us to
meet.
Free admission. Refreshments provided.
All donations will go to Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Crochet In The Dark
Friday 6th June 2014, 10.00am – 11.30am
Our regular crochet group meets for a light hearted yet
informative visual impairment special. Try reading a Braille
crochet pattern, and using visual impairment simulation
specs.
Entrance free, refreshments provided.
Donations welcomed.
Author Talk - Diane Allen
Monday 9th June 2014, 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Join us when we welcome Yorkshire Saga author Diane Allen
and hear not only about her experiences as a writer but also
her background in the world of large print and audio books.
Diane was born in Leeds and grew up on a family farm in the
Yorkshire Dales and is a life-long lover of books and reading.
Birstall Library & Information Centre
Knitting In The Dark
Monday 2nd June 2014, 5.00pm - 6.45pm
Our regular Knit & Natter group meets to work with light-up
knitting needles, read a Braille knitting pattern and knitting
using visual impairment simulation specs.
Entrance free, refreshments provided.
Donations welcomed.
Cleckheaton Library and Information
Centre
Coffee Morning
Tuesday 3rd June 2014, 10.00am
Thelma Wilson speaks about her experiences with Guide
Dogs and the Blind, bringing along her four-legged friend for
us to meet.
Free admission. Refreshments provided.
All donations will go to Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Dewsbury Library and Information Centre
Coffee Morning
Thursday 5th June 2014, 10.30am
Thelma Wilson speaks about her experiences with Guide
Dogs and the Blind, bringing along her four-legged friend
for us to meet. Free admission. Refreshments provided. All
donations will go to Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Knitting In The Dark
Thursday 5th June 2014, 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Our regular Knit & Natter group meets to work with light-up
knitting needles, read a Braille knitting pattern and knitting
using visual impairment simulation specs. Entrance free,
refreshments provided. Donations welcomed.
Holmfirth Library & Information Centre
Author Talk - Diane Allen
Monday 9th June 2014, 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Join us when we welcome Yorkshire Saga author Diane Allen
and hear not only about her experiences as a writer but also
her background in the world of large print and audio books.
Diane was born in Leeds and grew up on a family farm in the
Yorkshire Dales and is a life-long lover of books and reading.
Coffee Morning – Meet the Guide Dogs
Friday 13th June 2014, 10.00am – 12.00pm
A brief introduction to services available to visually impaired
people in Kirklees, and a chance to meet Guide Dogs.
Honley Library & Information Centre
Knit & Natter
Monday 2nd June 2014, 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Come along and join members of the library Knit & Natter as
they experience knitting with blindfolds! An opportunity to join
this friendly group.
Huddersfield Library
Light Reading Room
Huddersfield Visually Impaired Readers Group
“Words On War”
Wednesday 11th June 2014, 10.00am – 12.00pm
We are a friendly and informal group, who meet every month
to chat (over a cuppa) about the audio and large print books
we have recently enjoyed.
As part of MANIL, we would like to invite you to a special
meeting featuring readings and extracts from writings and
poems about the Great War.
Come and join us! Free entrance, and
refreshments are included.
Light Reading Room
Open Mic Night
Friday 13th June, 6.00pm – 7.55pm
Bring a poem, a short story or your favourite song lyrics to
share at our open mic nite or if you prefer why not take a seat
and have a listen.
Free refreshments will be available.
Lindley Library & Information Centre
War Poetry Readings
Saturday 7th June 2014, 2.00pm
Live Mic Nite
Wednesday 11th June 2014, 6.00pm
Bring a poem, a short story or your favourite song lyrics to
share at live mic nite or if you prefer why not take a seat and
have a listen.
Knitting In The Dark
Friday 13th June
Come along and join members of the library Knit & Natter as
they experience knitting with blindfolds! An opportunity to join
this friendly group.
Thornhill Lees Library and Information
Centre
Coffee Morning.
Tuesday 10th June 2014, 1.30pm
Thelma Wilson speaks her experiences with Guide Dogs and
the Blind, bringing along her four-legged friend for us to
meet. Free admission. Refreshments provided. All donations
will go to Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Mobile Libraries
Visit your local mobile library to Crack The
Code!
Children from across Kirklees are invited to visit their
local mobile library and enter the Crack The Code
competition.
Entry forms available from 27th May 2014 until 13th
June 2014
Visit www.kirklees.gov.uk to find out where your
mobile library visits.
Throughout MANIL fortnight, your local library
may be holding a Noisy Story Time for our younger
readers and listeners.
Ask at your local branch for details for where and
when.
Make A Noise In Libraries Fortnight
2 – 13 June 2014
For more information about any of the events in this
booklet, call 01484 221955 or contact your local library.
Email [email protected]
Visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/events
Find us on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/huddersfieldlibrary
This booklet is available on Audio CD and in Braille.
To request a copy call 01484 221955
Free Audio Book Loans
During Make a Noise in Libraries fortnight (2-13
June) there will be free loan and reservation of Audio
books for all members of Kirklees Libraries.