Alexandra Park Library

Alexandra Park Road, London, N22 7UJ Tel: 020 8489

8770
Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9 to 7, Sat 9 to 5 and Sun 12 to
4

Uk Online Visit Alexandra Park Library for information

about getting online. You can register for a free
and easy computer and internet course on
www.myguide.gov.uk and we will help you to
learn basic computing skills.
Special Evening Talk: ‘Native Trees of Britain and their
Events Future’
Edward Milner, author of ‘The Tree Book’ and the
Channel 4 series ‘The Spirit of Trees’, will be talking
and presenting slides on trees and conservation.
Tuesday 7th December, 7.15pm
Alexandra Park Library Community Choir
We rehearse on Wednesday evenings, 7.00 to 9.00pm.
New members welcome. Please call the library for
further details.
Lunchtime Piano Recital
Maureen Hanscomb will be playing Broadway music
from George Gershwin and Friends.
Thursday 9th December, 12.30pm
Children’s Christmas Story Time
For children aged 3 to 7.
Friday 17th December, 3.00pm
The Saturday Before Christmas….
The Friends of Alexandra Park Library welcome
you for mince pies, mulled wine and other goodies,
from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. at 3.00pm, the Alexandra
Park Library Community
Choir will be holding its Concert of Carols. Everybody
will have a chance to sing!
Saturday 18th December, 2.00pm
Come and sing The Twelve Days of
Christmas!......
as part of our Community Collective Singalong.
Everyone of all ages in the family welcome.
Wednesday 22nd December, 3.00pm
Christmas Coffee Drop In for Seniors
Tea, coffee, mince pies, Christmas cake and lots of
Christmas spirit.
Thursday 23rd December, 10.30am to 12.00 noon
 Special Christmas Craft for Children:
Thursday 9th December – Make a 2011 Calendar
Thursday 16th December - Make your Own Father
Christmas
3.00 to 4.30pm
Children’s Board Games
events Come and play scrabble, ludo, draughts, or snakes and
ladders! Monday 3.30 to 5.30 pm, Tuesday 3.30 to
5.30 pm and Saturday 10.00 to 1.00 pm
‘Movers and Shakers’
A half hour session incorporating songs, rhymes and
baby signing, instruments, bubbles and parachutes!
Tuesdays 10.30 to 11.00am for 12 months and under,
Thursdays 10.00 to 10.30am for mixed ages, Fridays
10.30 to 11.00am for toddlers.
Please call Gaby on 07817 420393 to book.
Children’s Book Club
Boys Don’t Cry by Marjory Blackman
Friday 17th December 4.30 to 5.15pm
Under 5s Story Time and Singing
Mondays 10.30 to 11.00am
Stay and Play
Bring your children for a play session and story.
Wednesdays 10.30 to11.00am
Children’s Craft
Every Thursday from 3.00 to 4.30pm
Adult Senior Citizen’s Coffee Morning
events Every Thursday, 10.30 to 12.00.
First Byte
Basic computer skills classes. Please call the library to
book your place. Every Tuesday 4.00 to 5.00pm.
FAPL Book Club
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
Wednesday 8th December at 3.45pm
Art Exhibition – Lucie Varekova
8th to 31st December
Portrait Drawing Class
Please call 07929 041291
Every Wednesday from 7.00 to 9.00pm
Exploring Art Class
Exploring essential techniques of seeing, drawing,
painting, colour-mixing, composition and other
disciplines.
Please call 07929 041291
Every Monday, 12.00 to 3.00pm.
Coombes Croft Library
Tottenham High Road, London, N17 8AG Tel: 020 8489
8771
Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 & Sat 9-5

Early Years Early Year’s drop in

Playtime with a wonderful selection of toys followed
by nursery rhymes and story-time.
Every Monday 9.00 to10.30am
Early Year’s drop in
Playtime! Colouring in time! Story time! Songs!
Every Tuesday 9.00 to 10.30am
Early Year’s drop in
Art and crafts followed by story time and songs
Every Wednesday 9.30 to 10.30am
Early Year’s drop in
With songs, music, and story time
Every Thursday 9.30 to 11.00am
Early Years drop in
Crafts and story time
Every Friday 9.30 to 10.30am
Children’s Make your own Christmas cards, gift tags and design your
Activities own wrapping paper.
Monday Afternoons 3.30 to 5.00pm
Making Jewellery for family and friends in time for
Christmas
Tuesday Afternoons 3.30 to 5.00pm
Paint your own watercolour picture, frame and wrap it for a
Christmas gift
Wednesday Afternoons 3.30 to 5.00pm
Come and make Christmas decorations to decorate the
library and to take home we’ll be making edible crafts.
Friday Afternoons 3.30 to 5.00pm
Arts and Crafts
A variety of different arts and crafts
Saturdays 1.00 to 2.30pm
The Children’s Knitting & Craft Club
Every Thursday from 3.30 to 5.00pm
Homework Support Club
Every weekday afternoon from 4.00 to 5.00pm.
Pupil and Family Mediation Office
Paul Ovam will be holding weekly surgeries for
families who have children attending primary and
secondary schools. Mondays from 4.00 to 6.00pm
Special Maths homework support - For Key Stage 3
Activity up to A level.
Every Thursday 4.30 to 6.00
Adult events French for beginners
Every Wednesday 6.00 to 7.00
Join a small group for conversation and a study of
basic French, grammar, vocabulary etc.
Interested? phone the library for more
details
Walks from Coombes Croft Library
Weekly short walks with a trained walker to
explore the local area with a set route from the
library to Bruce Castle Museum. The walks are
estimated to take approx 30minutes.
Every Friday 11.00 to 11.30am
Health Trainers
Will be giving advice on all areas of health and
fitness.
Every Thursday, all day.
Come and join the Coombes Croft Choir
Every Thursday 6.00 to 7.30pm
The Adult Knitting and Crafts Club
Every Thursday from 2.00 to 3.30pm
Police Surgery
Every Wednesday 1.00pm to 2.00pm.
Haringey Guarantee
Support in all areas of job seeking
Every Wednesday 10.30 to 2.30pm
ESOL Support
Learning English? Join a small group for
conversation and a study of basic English,
grammar, vocabulary etc.
Every Wednesday 9.30 to 11.00am
The Book Club
The group meet on the third Thursday of the month.
We will be reading Euripides plays in December
Thursday 16th December 7.00 to 8.30pm
Beginners Computer club
Learn basic IT skills using myguide online course
Every Tuesday 9.00 to 11.00am
The Computer Club
Every Wednesday 10.00 to 12.00noon
Learn basic IT skills using myguide online course
The Computer Club
Supporting IT skills using myguide online course
Every Thursday 10.00 to 12.00am
The Computer Club
Supporting IT skills using myguide online course
Every Friday 10.00 to 12.00noon
HALS (Haringey Adult Learning Service)
2nd Floor, Wood Green Library, High Road, N22 6XD
HALS offer a range of courses available for people
over
the age of 19

HALS Spring Course Guide 2011 out very soon!

Courses starting in January, November, and March 2011

Well-Being Courses
• CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Skills: Level 2
• CPCAB Introduction to Counselling Skills
• Hatha Yoga: General, Gentle and Intermediate
• Pilates
• Qi Kung
• Chi Kung Tai Chi
• Salsa
• Start Singing

Creative Art Courses

• Drawing and Painting with Mixed Media
• Drawing and Painting Techniques with Acrylics
• Drawing and Painting from Observation & Imagination

Business and Work

• Booking–Keeping and Accounts Level 1& 2
• Computerised Accounts Level 1 & 2
• Computerised Payroll: Sage Line 50
• Small Business Start Up
• Introduction to Project Management (Prince 2) - New Course

Employability Skills Workshops

• Writing a Curriculum Vitae
• Effective Job Search Skills
• Completing Application forms
• Getting Ready for Job interviews
• Assertiveness and Effective Communication
• Speaking in Public with Confidence

English for Work

• Preparation for Work
Improve your Literacy and Numeracy courses
• English and Maths

Computer Courses – Start IT

• Start IT Mouse & Keyboard
• Start IT Using a Computer;
• First Steps Internet & E-mail
• Get On-line
• Find Your Way on the Computer - New Course
• Equalskills - New Course

Microsoft Applications for Beginners

• Bite size: Introducing Word; Bite Size: Introducing Excel; Bite
Size: Introducing PowerPoint;
• E-Type - New Course
• Introducing Word and Excel (CLAiT Option))

Accredited courses – ECDL Courses

• New ECDL Essentials, ECDL Extra Word Processing; ECDL Extra
Spreadsheet Software; ECDL Extra Presentation Software; ECDL
Extra Increasing Productivity
•
Media & Digital Technologies
• Introducing Digital Photography; Photoshop for Digital
Photography;
• Creative Digital Photography and Photoshop
• Introducing – Creative Photoshop and Photoshop Projects
• Create Your Own On- Line Shop - New Course
• E-Communications - New Course
• New PC Maintenance
• Introducing Illustrator, Illustrator projects
• Web Design Project Part and Part 2 and
• Advanced Web Design Projects Part 1 and Part 2

Languages
• Beginners (Part 1) French, Italian, Spanish and German
• Beginners (Part 2) French, Italian, Spanish and German
• Beginners (Part 3 French and Spanish
• Improver (Part 1) French and Spanish
• Improvers (Part 2) Spanish
• Improvers (Part 3) French
• Conversation French and Spanish
 HALS Employment and Learning Advisers

Provide accessible, impartial and confidential careers information and

advice to help all adults to make right choices about skills,
qualifications and career options.

Book an appointment.
• Telephone 020 8489 2500/2596
• Visit HALS reception, 2nd Floor Wood Green Library
• Drop In Service (2nd Floor Wood Green Library)
Thursdays between 5.00pm -7.00pm

What is HALS Family Learning?

It is free learning for parents and carers in schools and children’s

centres. Some crèche places may be available for parents with pre-
school children.

As mums, dads, granddads, grandmas, aunties, uncles and carers, you

are your child’s most important teachers. We also know you may have
very different educational backgrounds. You may have left school with
no qualifications, have forgotten skills learnt at school or would like to
simply refresh your knowledge.

You may have also realised that schools teach children in very
different ways now from when you were at school. Family Learning will
introduce you to the school curriculum so that you can support your
child without confusing him or her with different methods you may
know.

Did you hate maths at school? But did you know that maths is
everywhere, when you get up and get the children ready for school,
go shopping or plan a trip? You and your children are using maths.
Maths for children is all about playing ‘counting on’, ‘halving’,
‘doubling’ and ‘sharing’. English is about creating stories, dressing up
and acting out different roles. There are plenty of everyday activities
and games we can show you to make it ‘fun’ for you and your children
to learn. You could also learn computer skills along the way!

If English is not you first language, don’t worry, we can help you
develop your skills on Family Language courses which will help you
support your child. If you don’t have a qualification in English or
maths you may get one with us at the same time!

Find out about a free class near you in the New Year by calling HALS
Family Learning on 020 8489 4772.
 Early enrolments available on some courses

10% discount available for members of Haringey Libraries and

Haringey Registered Carers.

For Information:
• Enrol on the ground floor reception, Wood Green Central
Library
• Call 020 8489 2500
• Pick up a programme guide from any Haringey Library
• Check online at www.haringey.gov.uk/halsprogramme

Spring enrolments from Wednesday 5th January to Saturday

15th January 2011

Main advice and enrolment sessions

At
Wood Green Learning Centre, 2nd Floor at Wood Green
Library

Wednesday 5 January 10:00 to 7:00pm

Thursday 6 January 10:00 to 7:00pm
Saturday 8 January 10:00 to 3:00pm
Monday 10 January 10:00 to 7:00pm
Tuesday 11 January 10:00 to 7:00pm
Wednesday 12 January 10:00 to 7:00pm
Thursday 13 January 10:00 to 7:00pm
Saturday 15 January 10:00 to 3:00pm

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Highgate Library
1 Shepherds Hill, London, N6 5QJ Tel: 020 8489
8772
Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 Sat 9-5

Special Christmas Fair

Event Books, cards, craft and much more!
Saturday 4 December from 1.00 to 4.30 pm
Children Christmas Craft Events
Thursday 9 and 16 December
from 3.45 to 4.45 pm
Macmillan Cancer Information Launch
An opportunity to view a new selection of cancer
information books. Enjoy a mince pie while you are
browsing.
Thursday 2 December from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm
Floating Support Service for Elderly People
Information
Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd December
From 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Starting New Year! Poetry Reading Group
in the Discover reading poems for pleasure! No specialist
New knowledge or preparation required.
Year! Every 2nd Thursday of the Month from 6.00 to 7.00 pm.
New Year! Senior Citizens’ Coffee Morning
Every Tuesday from 10.30 to 12 noon
New Year! Stitch & Bitch Group
Join the world’s largest network of knitters, crocheters,
and stitchers! Highgate library is starting its own group
in January.
Free of charge and all abilities welcome!
Every first Tuesday of the month from 5.00 to 7.00 pm.
New Year! Business Sense Café’
Network and share ideas with fellow freelancers,
entrepreneurs, small and new businesses over a cup of
coffee! Free internet, WiFi, and online research
databases.
Dates and time to be confirmed.
Contact the library for more details.
Librarie Meditation classes
s for For more info. contact Heruka Centre: 020 8455
Health 7563
info@meditateinlondon.com|
www.meditateinlondon.com
Every Monday from 12 noon to 2.00 pm

IAPT – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Anxious, depressed or feeling low book an appointment
on: 0208 275 4032 or contact iapt@haringey.nhs.uk
Woodla
nd For more information call the library
Garden
Events
Children Story Time
’s Every Monday 10.30am to 11.00am
Activitie Family Drop in
s Every Friday 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Sing & Play
Every Wednesday from 11.00am to 12.00noon
Kumon Maths & English
Contact Manju 020 8202 7088 Mondays 3.45pm to
5.45pm and Wednesdays 3.45pm to 5.45pm
French For Children Saturdays 10.00 to
10.30am
Contact Kate on 079123 07928
Bookstart Book Crawl
Awards for children 0 to 4 years old
Join at the library!
Adult Open Book: Highgate Library Reading Group
Events Next meeting: ‘A redbird Christmas’ by Fannie
Flagg
Last Monday of the month at 6.00 pm
Open Film: Highgate Library Film Club
Last Tuesday of the Month at 7.00pm
Next Showing: Life is beautiful
Tuesday 21 December 2010
First Byte Computer Sessions for Adults
Wednesdays 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Highgate Library Film Club

Showing: Life is beautiful
Tuesday 21 December 2010
Hornsey Library
Haringey Park, London, N8 9JA Tel: 0208 489 1118
Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9 to 7, Sat 9 to 5 & Sun 12 to 4

Special Talking Pictures Film Night:

Events Where the Wild Things Are (2009) cert:PG
An on screen adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s book
directed by innovative filmmaker Spike Jonze,
Call 0208 489 1419 to book your place.
Thursday 2nd December 7:00pm
Exhibition: Ambit Covers - a groundbreaking
display of 50 of AMBIT magazine’s most iconic covers.
This exhibition is a rare opportunity to see works by
some of this century’s leading artists and illustrators, at
the pivotal point in their career - just as they emerged
on to London’s art scene.
Wednesday 17th November to Saturday 15th January
For sales contact 020 8489 1419
HALS at Art Mixed Media
Hornsey Wednesdays 10.00am to 12.30 18/09/10 to 01/12/10
Portrait Drawing
Fridays 10.00am to 12.30 01/10/10 to 10/12/10
Qi Kung
Saturdays 10.30am to 12noon 18/09/10 to 11/12/10
Call 0208 489 2500 for information, or check online at
www.haringey.gov.uk/halsprogramme.
Children’ Story Time
s Monday 6th, 13th and 20th December 10.30 to 11. 00am
Activities Rhyme Time Every Tuesday 11.00 to 11.30am
Thursday Drop In Term times only
9.30 to 11.30am, singing starts at 11.00am
Dad’s Drop In Storytime for Dads and children
Saturday 11th December 11.00 to 11.30am
Chatterbooks Reading Group
Saturday 11th December 2.00 to 3.00pm
For further information about all our children’s events
please call 0208 489 1428.
Adult Energy Doctor
Activities Energy saving information and advice session
Monday 6th December 11.00am to 1.00pm
Talking Book Group
Call Neil Harvey on 0208 489 1425 for details.
1st Monday of the month 11am to 12.30pm
Make Friends With A Book
A different kind of book group, where we read, talk
and share together. No need to read in advance. Join
in as you wish.
Please telephone 0208 489 1429 for details.
Every Monday 2.00 to 4.00pm.
Haringey Guarantee Scheme
Information, advice and guidance for unemployed
Haringey residents.
Every Monday 11.00am to 2.00pm
First Byte Computer Sessions for complete
beginners
(10 weeks) Call Vicky on 0208 489 1413/1429 for
bookings.
Tuesdays or Wednesdays 11.00 to 12.00 noon
Word for Word Poetry Writing Workshop
Contact: Runilla 07969 86 2323 or Catherine 07805
977 853
Tuesdays 1.00 to 3.00pm
Word for Word Creative Writing Workshops
Contact: Brian Doherty 020 8340 5974
Wednesdays 1.00 to 3.00pm
Word for Word Novelists Group
Contact: Hilary Bailey,
hilary@hilarybailey.wannadoo.co.uk
Wednesdays 3.00 to 5.00pm
Second Byte Computer Sessions for improvers
Registered users get access to an easy- to-use email
system and a wide range of online courses.
Call Vicky on 0208 489 1118/1429 for bookings
Thursdays 10.00am to 12noon
Theatre for Mankind
Creative writing and performance workshops
Information: tel:0208 443 4643
Email:tfmankind@hotmail.co.uk
Last Thursday of every month 3.00 to 6.00pm
Senior Citizens’ Drop In
Friday 11th December 1.30pm at Central Library, Wood
Green. Call Neil Harvey on 0208 489 1425 for details
London North Stanza Poetry Writing Group
Contact:Catherine 07805 977 853
Friday 3rd December 5.00 to 6.45pm
Knitting: The Knitter Natter Club
Call Elena on 07967 336128 to book
Every Saturday 11.00am to 12.30pm
Hornsey Reading Group
December Title: A Change of Altitude by Anita
Shreve
Please telephone 0208 489 1429 for details
Saturday 4th December 3.00pm
Marcus Garvey Library
1 Philip Lane, London, N15 4JA Tel: 020 8489 5309
Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7, Saturday 9-5 and Sunday
12 - 4

New Events Creative Writing Workshop with Bonnie Greer

for participants who are continuing their BHM project
For details contact Selma 0208 489 5352
Tuesday 7th December from 7.00 to 8.30pm
Discussion on Youth Crime
by the Black Police Association (BPA)
Information & details contact Selma on 0208 489 5352
Thursday 16th December 6.30 to 8.00pm
Marcus Garvey Film Club present:
“A Crude Awakening” a documentary on global the
oil crisis
Admission free contact 0208 489 5309
Thursday 9th December from 7.00 to 9.00pm
PHASCA ‘s Homework Club for Young People (8-
19) yrs
Contact 0208 489 5360 for more details
Starting Friday 5th November 4.30 to 6.00pm TERM TIME
ONLY
Children’s Story time and sing-along for Pre-school
Activities Children
Every Monday 10.30 to 11.30am
Wii Games with Pauline
For details contact Children’s Librarian 0208 489 5360
TERM TIME ONLY
Mondays - Primary School pupils 4.00 to 5.00pm
Wednesdays - Secondary School students 4.00 to
5.00pm

Messy Morning for under 5s

Every Tuesday 10.30am to 11.30am
Teenage Reading Group
Call the Children’s Librarian for details on 020 8489
5360
Tuesday 21st December 4.30 to 5.30pm
Stay and Play
Sing along & play for Pre-school Children
Every Thursday 11.00 to 12.00noon
Art and Craft for Children over 5
Every Friday 3.30 to 4.30pm
 Come & Play for Pre-school Children
Dressing up clothes and toys for children
Every Friday 10.00 to 12 noon
Chatter books - Children’s Reading Group ages 8
- 10
Saturday 11th December 2.00pm to 3.00pm
‘Grandparent & Grandchild’ Group
Saturday 11th December from 10.30 to11.30am
For details contact the Children’s Librarians 0208 489
5360
Children’s Traditional Board Games
Every Saturday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Dads & Kids Drop In
Story session for children and Dads/Male carers
Saturday 18th December from 11.00am to 11.30am
Adult Quit Smoking Clinic
Activities NHS free one to one support by a specialist advisor
alongside Nicotine Replacement Therapy
For more information call 0800 085 6258
Every Monday lunch time from 12.00 to 2.00pm
Energy Doctor Drop-in
Free one-to-one advice on how to save energy and
money off your bills! Ask the Energy Dr about heating,
grants, & energy efficient appliances. Free energy
saving items available
2nd Tuesday of the month from 12 noon to 2.00pm
Marcus Garvey Job Club
Assistance in: How and where to look for work,
complete CV,
Application forms, covering letters & Prepare for
Interviews
Contact Patricia 07984687143 –
www:risempowerment.co.uk
Every Tuesday from 1.00 to 3.00pm
First Byte Computer Sessions for Adults
Bookings contact library 020 8489 5309
Every Tuesday 2.00 to 4.00pm
Senior Citizens’ Drop In
Contact Neil on 07813976429
Saturday 11th December from 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Tuesday 14th December 11.00 to 12.30pm
Marcus Garvey Book Group
Contact Neil on 07813976429
Tuesday 14th December from 7.30 to 9.00pm
U3A - University of Third Age - Poetry Reading
3rd Wednesday of the month 2.00 to 3.00pm
Bengali Book Club
Contact Nazma on 0208 489 5309
Last Thursday of the month 11.00am to 12.30pm
Sankofa Reading Group
Discussing To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Friday 31st December 6.00 to 7.00pm contact 020
8489 5350
PASCH SEXUAL HEALTH – advice drop in
Every Thursday and Friday from 2.00 to 5.00pm
IAPT - NHS Support Service
To book call 0208 442 6888 or
iapt@haringey.nhs.uk
Mondays 12.00 to 5.00pm, Thurs and Fri 9.00 5.00pm
Last Thursday of the month 9to 11am and 1.00 to
5.00pm
Muswell Hill Library
1 Queen’s Avenue, London, N10 3PE Tel: 020 8489 8773
Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 & Sat 9-5

Special Safer neighbourhoods Public meeting

events To confirm date contact
Muswell Hill Team 020 8721 2766
Fortis Green Team 020 8721 2506
Adult Muswell Hill Library Book Club
events Will be discussing The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Contact the library in advance to participate
Monday 29th 6.15pm to 7.30pm
The Knitter Natter Club
Knitting group for beginners. Every Saturday.
Confidential Counselling & Psychosexual Therapy
Contact 07817375031 to book in advance
Every Friday 2.00 to 5.00pm
Muswell Hill Library Reading Group
Howards End is on the Landing
Friday 19th 12.15pm to 1.15pm
First Byte Computer Sessions for Beginners
To register contact the library as spaces are limited.
Monday 2.00 to 3pm or Friday 10.00 to 11.00am
Childrens Messy Morning (term time only)
events Every Wednesday 10.00am to 12noon
Chatterbooks Reading Group
Fortnightly Tuesday 4.00pm to 5.00pm
Story time for under 5’s Saturdays 11.00am to
11.30am
Muswell Hill Toy Library
Every Monday from 2.00pm to 3.30pm
Every Thursday and Friday from 9.30am to 12noon

For information on Haringey's Sexual Health and

Contraception services visit www.shharingey.co.uk
St Ann’s Library
Cissbury Road, London, N15 5PU Tel: 020 8489 8775
Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 and Sat 9-5

Children’s Toy Library

Activities Monday and Saturday from 10.00am to 12.30pm
OK club for children 5-11 Call the library for details
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month
Kumon Maths and English Tuition
Monday and Wednesday 3.30pm to 6.00pm
Story Time for the under 5’s Stories from around
the world
Every Wednesday 2.30pm to 3.00pm
Stay and Play Child Minder & Carer Drop in
Sing & rhyme with musical shakers whilst sharing and
enjoying books.
Wednesdays 10.30am to 11.00am. Term time only
Booked Up! Children’s Book Club
Every two weeks on a Thursday. Call the library for
details
Phasca Homework Club Every
Thursday and Fridays 4.30pm to 6.00pm
Adult Line Dancing for All
Activities In the Community Hall every Tuesday 2.00pm to
4.00pm
Tiverton Cypriot Elderly & Disabled Group
Every Wednesday from 10.00am to 2.00pm
First Byte Computer Sessions for Adults
Every Monday & Thursday 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Venture Club for the Blind and Partially-sighted
Every Friday from 12.30pm to 3.00pm
Senior Citizen Computer Drop In.
This session is for first time users.
Every Friday 11.00am to 12noon
Gardening Club Needs you! Have you got an hour
to spare between 11.00am to 1.00pm Call the library
for details
Age Concern Keep Fit Classes
Every Tuesday 10.00am to 11.00am and Thursday
10.00am to 12noon
Knitting for All. Please call the library for details
Learn how to read a pattern and make fabulous
garments, in a warm friendly atmosphere, come and
 share ideas and meet new people! Every Saturday
3.30 to 4.45pm Term time only

Haringey Adult Learning Service Courses

Bite Size: Introducing Word

This course is designed for people with basic computer skills and will allow
you to gain confidence in using Microsoft Word
Thursday 13:00 to15:30 Starts 27 January 2011

Bite Size: Introducing Excel

This course will introduce you to using the internet and e-mail to find
information on range of topics. As well as set up your own web based e-mail
account.
Thursday 09:00 to12:00 Starts 27 January 2011

Introducing Word (CLAiT)

Continuation course from Bite size Word, this practical course will follow the
CLAiT syllabus with an option of sitting the exam if you wish.
Tuesday 12:30 to15.00 Starts 15 February 2011

Introducing Excel (CLAiT)

Continuation course from Bite size Excel, this practical course will follow the
CLAiT syllabus with an option of sitting the exam if you wish.
Thursday 09:30 to12:00 Starts 03 March 2011

Pilates
Suitable for beginners and those with experience of Pilates. Pilates is an all
empowering mind and body workout designed to improve your muscle
control, flexibility, strength, breathing and posture.
Friday 10:30 to 12:00 Start 21 January 2011

Drawing and Painting with Watercolours

This course covers basic materials, techniques and approaches to drawing
and painting with watercolour pencils. You will explore methods to improve
drawing from observation as well as using your imagination to create
interesting compositions
Friday 13.30 to 15.:30 Starts 04 February 2011

Spanish Beginners
This course is for complete beginners or near beginners with emphasis on
speaking, listening and basic grammar skills. The aim is to be able to
communicate in the language in everyday situations.
Wednesday 10:30 to 12:30 Starts 26 January 2011

HALS Employment and Learning Advisers provide accessible,

impartial and confidential careers information and advice to help all
adults to make right choices about skills, qualifications and career
options.
Book an appointment.
Telephone 020 8489 2500/2596
Stroud Green Library
Quernmore Road, London, N4 4QR Tel: 020 8489 8776
Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 & Sat 9-5

Regular Tuesday:
children’s Messy afternoon craft activity 2.00 to 3.00pm
events Wednesday
Drop-in: 9:30 to 11:30am Toys and songs for all to
enjoy (Singing 11.00 to 11:30)
Thursday
Story time 2.30 to 3:00pm
Friday
Rhyme time 2.30 to 3:00pm
Bookstart Book Crawl
Awards for children 0 to 4 years old
Spanish classes for children

Learn Spanish in a fun and relaxed environment

Saturday 18th December 2.00 to 3.00pm
Bookstart – Babies Love books!

Collect your free Bookstart packs at Stroud

Green Library.
Bookstart pack for babies aged 0-12months
Bookstart + pack for children aged 18-30
months
Bookstart treasure chest for children aged
36-48 months
Special Stroud Green Library Disney Day
Children’s Saturday 4th December
events
10:00 to 11:30 am Learn a dance routine to music
from Walt Disney’s ‘The Lion King’.

11:30 to 1:00pm Bring your favourite toy with you

to watch Toy Story 3!!

1:00 to 2:00pm Mad Hatter’s tea party

2:00 to 3:00pm Make your own pop-up Christmas

cards with cut-outs of your favourite Disney
characters.

To book a place to take part in an event on this

magical day please ring Stroud Green Library on
0208 489 8776
 Make your own 12 days of Christmas Mobile
Craft event for children
Tuesday 7th December 2.00 to 3.00pm
Make an Angel Christmas tree topper
Tuesday 14th December 2.00 to 3.00pm
Holly and Ivy Christmas card making
Monday 20th December 2.00 to 3.00pm
Celebrate the Winter Equinox at Stroud
Green Library
Come young or old to celebrate the Yule Midwinter
Solstice at Stroud Green Library! Visit our candlelit
enchanted garden, make and hang Sun wishes
(made at the library craft session 2:00 to 3:00pm)
to be put on the wishing tree of our magical Elder
tree. Enjoy festive treats (including produce from
our garden), singing, storytelling and walk the
solstice festive foliage spiral on our roof terrace.
Tuesday 21st December 2:00 to 3:00pm Craft
session 5.00 to 7.00pm Candlelit Enchanted
Garden
Decorate your own Christmas mug:
Thursday 23rd December 10:00 to 11:00am
Special First Byte Computer Sessions for Adults
Adult Every Monday from 10.00 to 12.00pm
Events: Learn to crochet with Sonia
Thursday 16th December from 2.00 to 3.00pm
Stroud Green Residents Association Meeting
No December meeting
Contact kit.greveson@googlemail.com for details
UK online: Computer Sessions for Adults:
Computer and internet course using
www.myguide.gov.uk a great online tool for learning
vital computer skills.
Every Thursday 10:00 to 12:00noon
Turn back time; The development of Harringay
Green Lanes
This talk will explain how the shopping centre and
residential streets developed in the late Victorian age.
Come and find out where Finsbury Park’s lost eleven
acres are, and what the Profumo family did for
Harringay.
Thursday 2nd December 7.00 to 9.00pm
Sixty Plus in Haringey
Come along and find out what services are available to
you!
Thursday 9th and Friday 10th December 10:00 to
4:00pm
Wood Green Library
High Road, London, N22 6XD Tel: 020 8489 2700
Opening Times: Mon to Fri 8.45-7, Sat 9-5 & Sun 12-4.00

Special Exhibition: Champions of Peace, 7th to 10th December

Events The first 100 years of the Nobel Peace Prize, portrayed in
pictures and stories of the past winners. Find out about the
life of Alfred Nobel and what led him to create the peace
prize. Exhibition will be opened by the Mayor of Haringey, Cllr
Griffith and MAW Vice-President, Bruce Kent on Tuesday 7th
December from 10.30am
Exhibition opening times:
• Tuesday 7th, 10.30 to 2.30pm
• Wednesday 8th, 12.00 to 5.00pm
• Thursday 9th, 9.00 to 11.00am to 1.00 to 6.00pm
• Friday 10th, 9.00 to 1.00pm
Macmillan Cancer Support Library Project
Join in the book launch, learn about the local cancer
support group SGV and see the new collection of self help
books and leaflets. Wednesday 1st December, 11.00 to 1.00
pm
Information Drop In Wednesday 1st December, 1.00 to
3.00pm
The “Pieces of Me” Seminar with Sean Buffonge
Personal and professional development coach Sean will talk
about empowerment in relationships, communication,
finance, parenting and more. Saturday 18th December
2.00pm to 3.00pm in the Gallery.
Adult Business Advice & Seminars
Activities Advice: Tuesdays until 14th December 10.00am to 2.00pm.
Becoming a Social Enterprise: Wednesday 8th December
11.00 to 2.00pm. Booking essential 020 8489 2780
Victim Support Drop in session for young people and
adults
Have you been affected by crime and would like support,
information or to talk? Please come by and talk to a staff
member or volunteer from Victim Support for confidential
advice.
Every fortnight on Tuesdays, 7th and 21st December 3.00 to
5.00pm
Call Victim Support on 0208 888 9878 for more information
NHS walk-in service for HIV testing.
Free, fast and confidential. Every Wednesday 3.30 to 6.30pm
Energy Doctor Drop-In
Drop-in for free one-to-one advice on how to save energy and
money off your bills! Free energy-saving items also available.
3rd Wednesday of every month, 15th December 12.00 to
2.00pm
Stroke Information Drop In
Information on prevention, management, rehabilitation and
more. Every first Wednesday of the month, 1st December
11.00 to 2.00pm
Different Strokes Every Monday and Wednesday 10.00 to
1.00pm
Call John on 020 8340 4359
Wood Green Reading Group
New members welcomed. Please contact 020 8489 2771
Utter Writing Group
Do the write thing – come and meet other open minded
writers for creative workshops. Every fortnight on Saturdays,
4th and 18th December, 11.00am to 1.00pm. £3per class (free
first trial session)
Bengali Writers Group Friday 3rd December, 4.00 to
6.30pm
Urdu Poetry Group Friday 17th December, 2.00 to 6.00pm
Pension Service Advice - by appointments only
Wednesdays 12.00 to 3.00pm. Call 0800 917 914 9
Age Concern Drop In Thursdays 9.30 to 12.30pm
Older People’s Drop In Friday 10th December, 2.00 to
4.00pm
Turkish Literary Group
Monday 20th December, 12.00 to 2.00pm in the Community
Room
For more info call Selma 020 8489 5352
Hatha Yoga Class Friendly class, all levels welcomed.
Every Monday 1.00 to 2.00pm; £7.50 per class or £24 for 4.
Please contact Marie Flore: 020 8341 0414
Stretch your Mind, Stretch your Body
Every Monday 2.30 to 3.30pm and Wednesday 10.00 to
11.00am. Contact KiKi 07903 582 883 for more info.
HU3A – Haringey’s University of the 3rd Age
Every Tuesday 1.00 to 3.30pm in Community Room
Every 1st Wednesday of the month 12.45 to 2.45pm in the
Gallery
Every 2nd Tuesday of month for Drama Sessions 11 to 1pm in
Gallery
Theatre for Mankind
Regular, monthly workshops in creative writing and
performance Examines as well as openly discusses all
aspects of contemporary theatre. Wednesday 15th
December 2.00 to 5.00pm
For information please contact 020 8443 4643, 020 8891
3443
Gaywise Drop In Evenings
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of month, 2nd and 6th December,
6.00 to 8.00pm. For more info call 020 8889 9555
Quit Smoking Drop In Every Wednesday from 12.00 to
2.00pm
Weight Watchers Thursdays 12.00 to 1.30pm Call 0845
345 1500
IAPT – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Appointments only. Contact 0208 442 6888 or
iapt@haringey.nhs.uk Every Mon, Tues & Weds 1.00 to
5.00pm.
Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism Dialogues
Our Buddhist practice exists so that we can attain
indestructible happiness. Tuesday 14th December, 10.00 to
11.00am
Working Links Employment Support and Advice
As part of the Altogether Better programme to help you get
the right skills for the right job. Every Thursday 2.00 to
5.00pm
Faith Regen Foundation Employment Support and
Advice
Free one to one support and guidance to help you gain
employment and qualifications. Every Monday 10.00 to
12.00pm
First Byte Computer sessions
Every Tuesday and Thursday 9.00 to 11.00am - Booking
essential
Special Making Snowmen for all ages
Christmas Saturday 4th December, 2.00 to 3.00pm
Events Making a Christmas Stocking
The holidays start here, come to the library and celebrate by
making a fun Christmas stocking…filled with characters
from the twelve days of Christmas. Monday 20th
December, 2.00 to 3. 00pm
Film viewing – Ice Age 3
Tuesday 21st December 2010 11.00 to 12.45pm
Craft: Winter, ice age
Tuesday 21st December 2.00 to 3.00pm
Special Twelve Days of Christmas story time
Wednesday 22nd December 2010 11.00 to 11.30am
Decorating Christmas Cookies
Parents are welcome to bring their own if children have
allergies Wednesday 22nd December 2.00 to 3.00pm
Treasure Hunt!
Twelve days of Christmas treasure hunt, find all twelve and
win a prize. Thursday 23rd December 2010 ALL DAY
Make Christmas Tree Cards for all your family and
friends. Thursday 23rd December 2010 2.00 to 3.00pm
Celebrate the fifth day of Christmas, come to the
library and make “FIVE GOLD RINGS!!!!!”
Wednesday 29th December 2010, 2.00 to 3.00pm
The last Christmas craft of the holidays
Thursday 30th December, 2.00 to 3.00pm
Children’s New! Homework Clubs Every Wednesday 4.30 to 6.00pm
Activities for ages 8 to 18. For more details call 020 8489 2776
New! Grandparents Drop in session
Meet other grandparents and sing with your grandchildren.
Saturday 4th December, 10.00 to 11.00am (Singing starts
at 10.30am)
Wood Green Children’s Library Chatter Books Book
Group
Saturday 11th December 2.00 to 3.00pm
This will be held on the 3rd Saturday of every month. Come
and talk about exciting books! Aimed for 7 to 10yr olds
Messy Mornings (Term time only)
Every Tuesday 10.00 to 11.00am (singing 11 to 11.30am)
Story time for under 5s Every Wednesday11.00 to
11.30am
Kumon Maths & English Tuition Call Bindu 020 8362
0960
Every Tuesday from 4.00 to 6.00pm
Every Saturday from 9.00am to 2.00pm
Pupil & Parent Mediation Drop in (Term time only)
Contact 020 8489 5081 Every Thursday 4.00 to 6.00pm
Youth New! Homework Clubs Every Wednesday 4.30 to 6.00pm
Library for ages 8 to 18. For more details call 020 8489 2776
Teenage Reading Group
Tuesday 14th December, 4.00 to 5.00pm. Sessions will be
held monthly, please call for more details 0208 489 2752
 Wii Sessions
Every Monday and Thursday 5.00 to 7.00pm
Guess Who Game
Tuesday 14th December 4.00 to 6.00pm
Connexions Advice Drop In
Gain advice on education, employment, benefits, sexual
health and more. Monday to Friday1.00 to 5.00pm, late night
Wednesday to 7.00pm
Youthwise Evening Drop In
A new free service for young LGBT people 13-19.
Every 2nd Thursday, 9th December 5.30 to 7.00pm

Need help finding work?

Haringey Guarantee

The Haringey Guarantee may be able to help you gain the skills,
confidence and know-how to get the right job for you. Our advisors
will meet with you on a regular one-to-one basis to work with you
and help you in finding the right training or employment
opportunities. The Haringey Guarantee is made of different
specialist providers, each with a particular focus on helping you
towards your employment goals.

How we can help you

A professional quality information, advice and guidance service that

includes:
Vocational training Work placements Employment support, advice
and job brokerage Guaranteed job interviews when applying for
employment opportunities with our partners

Drop in sessions at

• Coombes Croft Library Every Wednesday 10.30 to 2.30

• Hornsey Library Every Monday 11.00am to 2.00pm
• Wood Green Library Every Thursday 2.00 to 5.00pm

For more information go to the Haringey website at

http://harinet.haringey.gov.uk/index/jobs_and_training/gettingajob/g
uarantee.htm
Bruce Castle Museum
Lordship Lane, N17 8NU Tel: 020 8808 8772
Opening Times: Wed to Sun, 1 - 5pm

Special Event Event Holocaust Memorial Day multi-faith

remembrance event
2011 Theme: Untold Stories
Sunday 23 January 2011 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Exhibitions Carrying with Torch
The past present and future of our sporting heritage.
100 years of sporting excellence and achievement in
Haringey.
(supported by the Haringey 2012 fund)
Until Spring 2011)
House Slave Field Slave
A portrait of contemporary slavery by artist Nicola
Green, in collaboration with Anti-Slavery
International.
Until 31 December 2010
The Man Who Named The Clouds.
Luke Howard FRS
(supported by The Royal Society)
Until 19 December 2010
Untold Stories: Living Proof
Holocaust Survivors in and Around Haringey. A new
series of original portraits by Austrian-born artist
Sylvia Olipitz Gayler
From 12 January 2011
The Phoenix Cinema. 100 Years
Possibly the oldest purpose-built cinema in London
(funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund)
From 12 January 2011
Children’s Family Activities free drop-in
Activities All children under 8 years must be accompanied by
an adult and no adults admitted without
accompanying children.
Every Sunday 2.00pm to 4.00pm except public
holidays

Markfield Beam Engine

nd
Open on 2 Sunday of every month from March to
November
For full details and events go to http://www.mbeam.org/
 CHRISTMAS OPENING
HOURS

Friday 24th December Closed at 5pm

Saturday 25th December Closed
Sunday 26th December Closed
Monday 27th December Closed = bank holiday
Tuesday 28th December Closed = bank holiday
Wednesday 29th December Open as normal
Thursday 30th December Open as normal
Friday 31st December Closed at 5pm
Saturday 1st January Closed
Sunday 2nd January Closed
Monday 3rd January Closed = bank holiday
Tuesday 4th January Open as normal