Representatives’ Surgeries

Please note that this section only lists surgeries held in

Haringey Libraries. For a full list, please pick up a leaflet
at your branch.

Alexandra Cllr Nigel Scott

Ward Saturday 4th September 10.00 to 11.00am
Alexandra Park Cllr Juliet Solomon
Library Thursday 16th September 10.00 to 11.30am
Cllr David Beacham
Saturday 18th September 10.00 to 11.00am
Bruce Grove Cllr Stuart McNamara
Ward Saturday 4th September 10.30 to 12.00pm
Marcus Garvey Cllr Joseph Ejiofor
Library Saturday 18th September 10:00 to 11.15am
Cllr Dilek Dogus
Friday 24th September 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Crouch End Cllr David Winskill
Ward Saturday 4th September 11.00 to 12.00pm
Hornsey Library
Highgate Cllr Paul Strang and Cllr Lyn Weber
Library Saturday 11th September 11.00 to 12.00pm
(Shepherd’s Surgeries will be rotated between
Hill) Councillors Strang and Weber.

Muswell Hill Cllr Jonathan Bloch

Ward Cllr Gail Engert
Muswell Hill Cllr Jim Jenks
Library Saturday 25th September 10.00 to 11.00am
Surgeries will be rotated between
Councillors
Noel Park Cllr James Stewart
Ward Saturday 4th September 10.30 to 11.30am
Wood Green Saturday 25th September 10.30 to 11.30am
Library Cllr Alan Strickland
Saturday 11th September 10.30 to 11.30am
Cllr Pauline Gibson
Saturday 18th September 12.00 to 1.00pm
Representatives’ Surgeries
Please note that this section only lists surgeries held in
Haringey Libraries. For a full list, please pick up a leaflet
at your branch.

Northumberla Cllr Kaushika Amin

nd Park Ward Saturday 4th September 10.00 to 11.00am
Coombes Croft Saturday 25th September 10.00 to 11.00am
Library Cllr Sheila Peacock
Saturday 11th September 10.00 to 11.00am
Saturday 18th September 10.00 to 11.00am
St Ann’s Ward Cllr Nilgun Canver
St Ann’s Library Saturday 18th September 11.00 to 12.00pm
Cllr Zena Brabazon
Saturday 4th September 11.00 to 12.00pm
Saturday 25th September 11.00 to 12.00pm
Cllr David Browne
Saturday 11th September 11.00 to 12.00pm
Tottenham Cllr Bernice Vanier
Green Ward Saturday 11th September 10.30am to
Marcus Garvey 12.00pm
Library Cllr Isidoros Diakides
Saturday 18th September 11.00am to
12.30pm
Cllr Richard Watson
Saturday 25th September 11.00 to 12.30pm
Tottenham Cllr Reg Rice
Hale Ward Saturday 4th September 10.30am to
Marcus Garvey 12.00pm
Library Cllr Alan Stanton
Saturday 11th September 10.30am to
12.00pm
Cllr Lorna Reith
Saturday 25th September 11.00am to
12.30pm
A list of all Councillor Surgeries can be found in the
September edition of Haringey People
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
Special Alexandra Park Library Community Choir
Events Our choir rehearsals resume for the Autumn. New
members – especially tenors and basses! – are
welcome. Please telephone the library for further
details.
Wednesday 8th September 7.00 to 9.00pm
Lunchtime Piano Recital
We are launching our programme of regular lunchtime
recitals with the following contributors:
Peter Phipps – Beethoven, Chopin’s Etudes
Chris Ruff – Selection from Cole Porter
Thursday 23rd September 12.30 to 1.30pm
Spiders in London
An evening talk by Edward Milner, Recorder of Spiders
for the National Recording Scheme and the London
Natural history Society. Find out about unusual and
interesting spiders in London, and what they can tell us
about the history and ecology of London. This is a free
event.
Thursday 23rd September 7.15pm
Free Health Check Book your place for a free health
check, which includes bone density, body fat
percentage, water content and basal metabolic rate.
Phone the library to book.
Thursday 23rd September.
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
Special Craft
Autumn leaves – come and help us print leaves to
decorate the children’s library.
Thursday 30th September 3.00 to 4.30pm
‘Movers and Shakers’
A half hour session incorporating songs, rhymes and
baby signing, instruments, bubbles and parachutes!
Tuesdays 10.30 to 11.00 am for 12 months and under,
Fridays 10.30 to 11.00 am for toddlers.
Please call Gaby on 07817 420 392 to book.
Children’s Book Club
Please call the library for details.
Friday 24th September at 4.40pm
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
First Byte
Basic computer skills classes. Please call the library to
book your place. Every Friday 3.00 to 4.00pm
FAPL Book Club The Lonely Londoners by Samuel
Selvon
Wednesday 8th September at 3.45pm
Art Exhibition – Henry Jacobs ‘From the Lea Valley to
Muswell Hill – Haringey’s Ancient Landscape in
Photographs and Verse’ 6th to 22nd October. Private view
6th October 6.00 to 7.30pm
Portrait Drawing Class
Please call the library for details.
Every Thursday from 7.00 to 9.00pm

Lunchtime Piano Recital

Alexandra Park Library

Peter Phipps – Beethoven, Chopin’s Etudes

Chris Ruff – Selection from Cole Porter

12.30 – 1.30 pm
Thursday 23rd September

This is a free event

Coombes Croft Library
Tottenham High Road, London, N17 8AG Tel: 020 8489
8771
Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 & Sat 9-5

The following is a provisional list of library events. Please

contact us for further details and up top date information

Children’s Homework Support Club

weekly Every weekday afternoon from 4.00 to 5.00pm
Activities The Children’s Knitting & Craft Club
Thursdays from 3.30 to 5.00pm
Drop In for Early Years
With songs, crafts and story time
Thursdays from 9.30 to 11.00am
Pupil and Family Mediation Officer
Davut Azimkar will be holding weekly surgeries
for families who have children attending primary
and secondary schools. Mondays from 4.00 to
6.00pm
Adult Activities Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG)
Will be available weekly to offer assistance in CV
writing, job applications, assistance with online
job searches, and assistance in applications for
courses.
Wednesdays 9.30 to 12.30
Patricia McLeod from Rise! The Coombes
Croft Library Job Club
Patricia will provide assistance in how and where
to look for work.
Every other Tuesday from 10.00am to1.00pm
The Adult Knitting and Crafts Club
Thursdays from 2.00 to 3.30pm
The Book Club
The group meet on the third Thursday of the
month from
7.00 to 8.30pm. Please phone for details
First Byte Computer Course
Tuesdays 9.00 to 11.00am
The Thursday Computer Club
Thursdays from 10.00am to 12noon
Computer Club for Absolute Beginners
Wednesdays and Fridays from 10.00 to 11.00am
 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 Autumn Course Guide Out Now!

Courses starting in September, October, and November 2010

Well-Being Courses
• CPCAB Introduction to Counselling
• Hatha Yoga: General, Gentle and Intermediate
• Pilates
• Qi Kung
• Chi Kung Tai Chi
• Salsa (New course)
• Start Singing

Creative Art Courses

• Drawing and Painting with Mixed Media

Business and Work

• Computerised Payroll: Sage Line 50
• Computerised Accounts Level 1 & 2
• Booking–Keeping and Accounts Level 1&2
• Small Business Start Up
• Business Finance Level 1 (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
First Step in ICT
• First Step Mouse & Keyboard
• First Steps Using a Computer;
• First Step Internet & E-mail
• Get On-line

Microsoft Applications for Beginners

• Introducing Word; Introducing Excel; Introducing Word and Excel
(CLAiT Option))

Accredited courses,
• New ECDL Essentials, ECDL Extra Word Processing; ECDL Extra
Spreadsheet Software; ECDL Extra Presentation Software;
•
Media & Digital Technologies
• Introducing Digital Photography; Introducing Photoshop; Photoshop
Projects;
• Introducing Illustrator; Illustrator Projects (Greig City Academy)
• Web Design Projects Part 1 and 2

Languages
• Beginners 1 French, Italian, Spanish, Turkish and German
• Beginners 2 French, Spanish and German
• Beginners 3 French and Spanish
• Improver 1 Spanish
• Improvers 2 French and Spanish
• Conversation French, Spanish and Italian

Family Learning – learn new skills and help your child or grandchild to
learn in a fun and friendly way.

For more information contact La Shanta Beaton on 020 8489 4772 or visit
the HALS Reception on the second floor of Wood Green Library.

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

See also the pages for Hornsey and St Ann’s libraries for details of HALS
courses held there
Highgate Library
1 Shepherds Hill, London, N6 5QJ Tel: 020 8489
8772
Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9-7 Sat 9-5

Special Special craft event for children

Events Thursday 16 September 3.45pm to 4.45pm
Kumon Open Event
Drop in and find out how Kumon can help your child
prepare for the future
Saturday 18 September 10.30am to 2.30pm
Librarie Free Health Checks
s for To book a 20 minutes slot please call the library
Health Thursday 30 September 2.00pm to 6.00pm
Meditation classes
Classes will resume in September
For more info. contact Heruka Centre: 020 8455
7563
info@meditateinlondon.com|
www.meditateinlondon.com
Free Health Training Sessions
Community health Trainers are available to give
confidential advice on becoming more active,
losing weight, stopping smoking, and eating a
healthier diet.
For more information or to book an appointment
call: 020 8442 6298
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 Every Monday 10.30am to 11.00am
’s Family Drop in Every Friday 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Activitie Sing & Play
s Every Wednesday from 11.00am to 12.00noon
Kumon Maths & English
Contact Manju 020 8202 7088 Mondays 3.45pm to
5.45pm & Wednesdays 3.45pm to 5.45pm
French For Children Contact Kate on 079123
07928
Saturdays 10.00am to 10.30am
Bookstart Book Crawl
Awards for children 0 to 4 years old
Adult Drop-In Italian class
Events Suitable for intermediate and advanced learners
With native speaker tutor
Every Tuesday from 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Open Book: Highgate Library Reading Group
Last Monday of the month at 6.00 pm
Next meeting: ‘Girl meets boy’ by Ali Smith
Monday 27 September 2010
Open Film: Highgate Library Film Club
Last Tuesday of the Month at 7.00pm
Next showing: ‘In Bruges’
Tuesday 28 September 2010
First Byte Computer Sessions for Adults
Wednesdays 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Did you know……………

That registered childminders can borrow up to

25 infant books?

In addition to their own personal card, childminders

can get a special childminders card so they can
borrow books for the children in their care.

To obtain a card, apply at any Haringey library,

bringing proof of address and your registration
documents.
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 Dark Days (2000) cert:18
Call 0208 489 1419 to book your place.
Thursday 2nd September 7:00pm
Book Launch
Shelter From The Storm: Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Years
by Sid Griffin
Friday 3rd September 7.00pm
Blackbookevents Fiction Writers Open Reading
-come join us Writer or Listener
Authors who wish to take part please visit
www.blackbookevents.co.uk
Audience bookings please contact Jenny Walker
07944949807 tickets £5
19th September 12noon to 3.30pm
Book Launch
Becoming Elektra: the true story of Jac Holzman’s
visionary record label by Mick Houghton
Friday 24th September 7.00pm
Free Health Check – Book your place for a free
health check, which includes bone density, body fat
percentage, water content and basal metabolic rate.
Bookings: 0208 489 1429
Tuesday 28th September 10.00am to 1.00pm
Exhibition: To be announced
The Original Gallery, Hornsey Library
Energy Doctor
Energy saving information and advice session
Monday 6th September 11.00am to 1.00pm
Children’s Story Time Every Monday 10.30am to 11. 00am
Activities Rhyme Time Every Tuesday 11.00am to 11.30am
Thursday Drop In
9.30am to 11.30am, singing starts at 11.00am.
Dad’s Drop In Storytime for Dads and children
Saturday 4th September 11.00am to 11.30am
Hornsey’s Teen Book Group
Saturday 25th September 2010 at 3.00pm
Chatterbooks Reading Group
Saturday 4th September 2010 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Adult Sunday Yoga Class
Activities Bookings: 07779 594 985
Every Sunday 12noon to 1.15pm
Talking Book Group resumes 6th September
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 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
First Byte Computer Sessions for complete
beginners
(10 weeks) Tuesdays or Wednesdays 11.00 to 12.00
noon
Resume 27th September, call Vicky 0208 489
1413/1429 for bookings.
Word for Word Poetry Writing Workshop
Contact: Runilla 07969 86 2323 or Catherine 07805
977 853
Tuesdays 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Word for Word Creative Writing Workshops
Contact: Brian Doherty 020 8340 5974
Wednesdays 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Word for Word Novelists Group
Contact: Hilary Bailey,
hilary@hilarybailey.wannadoo.co.uk
Wednesdays 3.00pm to 5.00pm
Theatre for Mankind creative writing and
performance workshops
Information: Telephone: 0208 443 4643, 0208 891
3443, or email: tfmankind@hotmail.co.uk
Last Thursday of every month 3.00pm to 6.00pm
Senior Citizens’ Drop In
Friday 10th September 11.00am to 12.30pm
Call Neil Harvey on 0208 489 1425 for details
London North Stanza Poetry Writing Group
Friday 3rd September 5.00pm 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
Resumes Saturday 4th September 2010 3.00pm
September Title: Pigs in Heaven by Barbara
Kingsolver
Please telephone 0208 489 1429 for details
HALS at Creative Art Courses
Hornsey • Art Mixed Media Workshop
Library • Portrait Drawing Workshops

Health and Well-Being

• Qi Kung

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

Autumn enrolments from Wednesday 1st September to

Saturday 11th September 2010

Main advice and enrolment sessions

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

Wednesday 1 September 10:00 to 7:00pm

Thursday 2 September 10:00 to 7:00pm
Saturday 4 September 10:00 to 3:00pm
Monday 6 September 10:00 to 7:00pm
Tuesday 7 September 10:00 to 7:00pm
Wednesday 8 September 10:00 to 7:00pm
Thursday 9 September 10:00 to 7:00pm
Saturday 11 September 10:00 to 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 Drop- Quit Smoking Clinic

ins & NHS local free one to one support by a specialist
Activity advisor alongside Nicotine Replacement Therapy
For more information call 0800 085 6258
Every Monday lunch time from 12.00noon to 2.00pm
Haringey Guarantee – Haringey Council’s
Flagship Employment and Skills Programme
Drop in every Thursday from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm
for ;
 Advice & support with CVs, application forms &
interview techniques
 Support with job searching & access to work
placements
 Information & training, Health support & benefit
advice etc
Wii Games with Pauline
Mondays for Primary School children 4.00pm to
6.00pm
Wednesdays for Secondary School students 4.00pm to
6.00pm
For details contact Children’s Librarian 0208 489 5360
TERM TIME ONLY
Children’s Story time and sing-along for Pre-school
Activities Children
Every Monday 10.30am to 11.30am
Messy Morning for under 5s
Every Tuesday 10.30am to 11.30am
Young Adult Reading Group
Call the Children’s Librarian for details on 020 8489
5360
Tuesday 28th September 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Stay and Play
Sing along & play for Pre-school Children
Every Thursday 11.00am to 12.00noon
Art and Craft for Children over 5
Every Friday 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Come & Play for Pre-school Children
Dressing up clothes and toys for children
Every Friday 10.00am to 12 noon
Chatter books - Children’s Reading Group ages 8
- 10
Saturday 18th September 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Grandparent & Grandchild’ Group
Saturday 18th September from 10.30am to 11.30am
For details contact the Children’s Librarians 0208 489
5360
 Children’s Traditional Board Games
Every Saturday 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Dads & Kids Drop In
Story session for children and Dads/Male carers
Saturday 11th September 11.00am to 11.30am
Adult Age Concern Haringey
Activities Drop in advice session for older people
Tuesdays 9.30am to 12.30pm
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 every month from 12.00noon 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 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Senior Citizens’ Drop In
Contact Neil on 07813 976 429
Tuesday 14th & 28th September 11.00am to 12.30pm
Marcus Garvey Book Group
Contact Neil on 07813 976 429
Tuesday 28th September 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Bengali Book Club
Contact Nazma on 0208 489 5309
Last Thursday of the month 11.00am to 12.30pm
Sankofa Reading Group
Discussing Ancestors by Paul Crooks
For more information contact 020 8489 5350
Friday 24th September 6.00pm to 7.00pm
First Byte Computer Sessions for Adults
Bookings contact library 020 8489 5309
Every Tuesday 2.00pm to 4.00pm
U3A - University of Third Age - Poetry Reading
3rd Wednesday of the month 2.00pm to 3.00pm
PASCH SEXUAL HEALTH – advice drop in
Every Thursday & Friday 2.00pm to 5.00pm
IAPT - NHS Support Service
To book call 0208 442 6888 or
iapt@haringey.nhs.uk
Mondays 12.00 noon to 5.00pm
Thurs and Fri 9.00am to 5.00pm
Last Thursday of the month 9.00am to 11.00 am and
1.00pm 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 Come and meet Author Vasu Daryanani

events - who will discuss his book Oh what a wonderful life
Wednesday 22nd September 7.15pmto 8.15pm.
To book call the library
Open house-Muswell Hill Walk.
Meet at the library Saturday 18th September 2.00pm
Duration 2hours Max 35 on tour.
Organised by the Hornsey Historical Society.
Adult Safer neighbourhoods Public meeting
events To confirm date contact the library
6.00pm to 7.00pm Muswell Hill Team
6.00pm to 7.00pm Fortis Green Team
Muswell Hill Library Book Club
Will be discussing The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri
Contact the library in advance to participate
Monday 27th September 6.15pm to 7.30pm
The Knitter Natter Club
Knitting group for beginners. Every Saturday .THIS IS
NOW TAKING A BREAK UNTIL AUTUMN.
Confidential Counselling & Psychosexual Therapy
Contact 07817 375 031 to book in advance
Every Friday 2.00pm to 4.00pm or 3.00pm to 5.00pm
Muswell Hill Library Reading Group
Will be discussing No fond return of love by Barbara Pym
Friday 17th September 12.15pm to 1.15pm
First Byte Computer Sessions for Beginners
To register contact the library.
Fridays 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
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 & 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

Get On-line
Start date: Thursday 4th November 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Start IT Email
This course will introduce you to using the email. Set
up your own web based email account. Write, respond
and add attachments.
Start date: Thursday 23 September 1.00pm to 3.00pm

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
Start date: Thursday 16th September 10:00am to
12.30pm
Haringey Adult Introducing Word (CLAiT)
Learning
Continuation course from Bite size Word, this practical
Service
course will follow the CLAiT syllabus with an option of
Courses
sitting the exam if you wish.
Start date: Thursday 14th October 1.00pm to 3.30pm

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.
Start date: Friday 17th September 10:30am to
12:00noon

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
Start date: Friday 24th September 1.30pm to 3.30pm
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 Rhyme time 2.30pm to 3.00pm
events Wednesday
Drop-in: 9:30am to 11:30am Toys and songs for all to
enjoy (Singing 11.00am to 11:30am)
Thursday
Story time 11:00am to 11:30am
Friday
Messy afternoon craft activity 2.00pm to 3:30pm
Bookstart Book Crawl
Awards for children 0 to 4 years old

New for September 2010:

Spanish classes for children

Every fortnight
Learn Spanish in a fun and relaxed environment
Saturday 11th September and Saturday 25th September
2.00pm to 3.00pm

Book Club:
Ask at the enquiry desk or phone 0208 489 8776 for
more information

Drama Club:
Ask at the enquiry desk or phone 0208 489 8776 for
more information

Do you like reading but don’t know what to choose?

Do you want your child to read books but aren’t sure
which ones?

Get help choosing children’s books from your

Librarian.
Special Make your own pencil box for going back to
children’s school
events Design and make your own pencil box
Friday 3rd September from 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Space Hop Party!
Did you finish the Summer reading challenge? Come
and collect your certificate on Saturday 18th
September from 2.00pm to 3:30pm (Certificates will be
presented at 3.00pm)
Foxy Fun! Make your own Fantastic Mr Fox mask
Celebrate Roald Dahl day by making your own
Fantastic Mr Fox mask.
Roald Dahl (1916 – 1990) was the author of many
children’s books including ‘The Witches’, ‘Charlie and
the Chocolate factory’ and ‘Fantastic Mr Fox’ celebrate
Roald Dahl day (his birthday) on Monday 13th
September from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Adult Exhibition
events Paintings by The Stroud Green Art Club
First Byte Computer Sessions for Adults
Every Monday from 10.00am to 12.00noon
Learn to crochet with Sonia
Thursday 16th September from 1.30pm to 2.30pm

New for September 2010:

Salsa dancing for beginners

Salsa dance at your library. Ask at the enquiry desk or
phone 0208 489 8776 for more information

Yoga with Roshni

Yogic Meditation for Inner Joy. Come and enjoy this
7,000-year-old yogic meditation, meet like-minded
people and discover the true potential of your mind.
Tuesday 21st September and Tuesday 28th September
6.00pm to 7.30pm
Launch of the new ‘Friends of Stroud Green
Library’
The first meeting of the reformed group is on Tuesday
21st September from 6.00pm to 7.00pm
Stroud Green Residents Association Meeting
Contact kit.greveson@googlemail.com for details
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

Adult NEW! Turkish Literary Group

Activities Monday 6th September 12.00 to 2.00pm in the Community
Room
For more info call Selma 020 8489 5352
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 25th September 1.30pm to
3.00pm in the Gallery.
Fostering Information and Advice Drop In
Monday 20th September 10.00am to 3.00pm on the ground
floor
Stroke Information Drop In
Anyone needing information on such as prevention,
management, rehabilitation and more. Every first Wednesday
of the month, 1st September 11.00am to 2.00pm
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 September 12.00 to 2pm
Wood Green Reading Group New members welcomed.
Please contact Linda for details on 020 8489 2771
Utter Writing Group
Do the write thing – come and meet other open minded
writers for creative workshops. Every fortnightly on
Saturdays, 11th and 25th September 11.00am to 1.00pm.
£3per class (free first trial session)
Bengali Writers Group Friday 3rd September 4.00pm to
6.30pm
Urdu Poetry Group Saturday 4th September 2.00pm to
5.00pm
Pension Service Advice - by appointments only
Wednesdays 12.00 to 3.00pm. Call 0800 917 914 9
Age Concern Drop In Thursdays 9.30am to 12.30pm
Older People’s Drop In Friday 24th September 2.00pm to
4.00pm
Macmillan Cancer Support Information Drop In
Wednesday 1st September, 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Health Checks
Wednesday 8th September. Call to book 020 8489 2500
Let’s Get Together
Knitting, sewing, crochet and arts workshops for all ages.
Every Thursday 1.30pm to 4.00pm
Weatherstone Therapies Holistic Fair
Call 020 8340 0566. Sat 18th September 2.15pm to 4.30pm
Stretch your Mind, Stretch your Body
Every Monday 2.30pm to 3.30pm and every Wednesday
10.00am to 11.00am. Contact KiKi 07903 582 883 for more
info.
 Different Strokes Every Monday and Wed. 10.00am to
1.00pm
Call John on 020 8340 4359
Hatha Yoga Class Every Monday 1.00pm to 2.00pm; £6 per
class. Please contact Marie Flore: 020 8341 0414
Gaywise Drop In Evenings
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of month, 2nd and 16th September
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 and Weds 1.00 to
5.00pm.
Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism Dialogues
Our Buddhist practice exists so that we can attain
indestructible happiness. Tuesday 7th September 10.00 to
11.00am and Saturday 25th September 1.00 to 2.00pm
(Community Room)
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
First Byte computer sessions
Every Tuesday and Thursday 9.00 to 11.00am - Booking
essential
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
September 2.00 to 5.00pm
For information please contact 020 8443 4643, 020 8891
3443
Children’s Roald Dahl’s Birthday Celebration!
Activities Saturday 11th September 2.00 to 3.00pm
Come to the library and make The Enormous Crocodile
Wood Green Children’s Library Book Group
Saturday 18th September 2.00 to 3.00pm
This will be held on the 3rd Saturday of every month. Come and
talk about exciting books!
Play & Stay Session Every Monday
Singing 10.30 to 11.00am; Play Session: 11am to noon
Messy Mornings (Term time only)
Every Tuesday 10.00am to 11.00am (singing 11.00 to
11.30am)
Story time for under 5s Every Weds 11 to 11.30am
Homework Clubs (term time only)
Primary: Every Wednesday 4.00pm to 6.00pm
Secondary: Every Wednesday 4.15pm to 5.30pm
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 Davut on 020 8489 5081 Every Thursday 4.00pm to
6.00pm
Connexions Advice Drop In
Gain advice on education, employment, benefits, sexual
health and more. Every Wednesday 1.00pm to 7.00pm
Youthwise Evening Drop In
A new free service for young LGBT people 13-19.
Every 2nd Thursday 9th September 5.30pm to 7.00pm

Hire a space at a Haringey Library

We have a wide range of rooms for hire, from hall

and art galleries to small rooms for hire, from £10
per hour.

You can rent an art gallery at Bruce Castle,

Central or Hornsey for your exhibition for as little
as £80 per week
Hold a reception at St Ann’s Library Hall
Have a quiet meeting at Highgate, Stroud Green
or other libraries
Get married at Bruce Castle

For a complete list of available rooms and prices

contact
Dawn Stern
Tel 020 8489 2758 / 2761
Fax 020 8489 2722
Or e-mail Library.RoomBookings@haringey.gov.uk