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.
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