Every so often we will feature one of our libraries or services in this blog to give you a bit more detail about what we're doing for our local communities. This time we've asked Balderstone Library to tell us a bit about themselves.
Balderstone Library always has a friendly welcoming atmosphere, and is situated just inside the entrance to Balderstone Park, off Oldham Road.
The outside of the Library has just been renovated, and has full disabled access and parking.We have a variety of wildlife surrounding the building, and this provides much entertainment for staff and borrowers alike!
The inside of the Library is bright and spacious, and user friendly.
We have:
- 6 PCs available for the public to use free.
- A wide selection of books, and information on everything to do with the local community.
- Featured stock displays, e.g. "quick picks", new books in stock, storysacks for children, and graphic novels.
- An "Author of the Month" promotion.
- Displays of local art and community events.
- Regular visits from local schools, and nurseries, and also well attended under-fives' events on Thursday afternoons, and Friday mornings.
The "Friends of Balderstone Library", are a group of people who voluntarily give their time to hold regular events in the Library, e.g.flower arranging, hanging basket demonstrations, watercolour sessions, wildlife talks etc. These are always well attended, and provide support for the Library.
We recently ran a free six week course on "Tracing your Ancestors". This course is run by a local lady who is also a borrower, and is very interesting and highly entertaining! Due to popular demand, we are hoping to repeat this course.
So please feel free to come and visit us, and see the warm friendly atmosphere for yourself. We look forward to seeing you!
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