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L'înformâtion et les sèrvices publyis pouor I'Île dé Jèrri

What's on at the library

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Events at the library

We hold regular events from craft activities to author talks.

Events are mostly held at the Town Library, but some can be at Communicare.

Check out our social media for details on the latest.

Jersey Library Facebook page

Jersey Library Instagram​

Special events

200 years of Braille

​Join us on Wednesday 21 May from 10am to 3pm to celebrate 200 years of B​raille.

In 1824, Louis Braille invented a tactile system that would ​revolutionise​ the world for people with sight loss and empower them to achieve things that would never before been thought possible. 

We hope you’ll join us in this monumental celebration.

​Time​
​Event
​10am
​Meet and greet wi​th refreshments
​11am
​Braille 200 presentation by Dave Williams
​11.30am
​Support available for Islanders living with sight loss by EYEC​AN
​​12.30pm to 3pm
​Stalls and activities


​Weekly events for under 5 years old

These events take place every week and during school holidays:

  • Baby Bounce and Rhyme. An interactive session with nursery rhymes, singing and a small play time after that includes a ball pit
  • Toddler Time. An engaging story-time session with nursery rhymes and a small play time after that includes Duplex building blocks​
  • Rhythm, Rhyme and Storytime. A fun â€‹session with nursery rhymes, singing, stories and a small play session after that includes a ball pit. These sessions are at Communicare Library

You don’t need to book and it’s free.

Times
Age groupDescription
Monday, 11am0 to 18 months
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Tuesday, 11am​
​
18 months to 3 yearsToddler Time
0 to 4 years
Rhythm, Rhyme and Storytime at Communicare Library
Wednesday, 2pm0 to 18 monthsBaby Bounce and Rhyme
Thursday, 2pm18 months to 3 yearsToddler Time
Friday, 11am
0 to 18 months
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
​Saturday, 11am
​2 to 5 years
Storytime



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Jèrriais stories and rhymes​

RĂ®nmes RĂŞjouis is an engaging session in Jèrriais for children aged 2 to 4 and includes:

  • stories
  • nursery rhymes and songs
  • interactive activities

Sessions are every ​Thursday 11am​ for 30 minutes during term time only. You don't need to book.

RĂ®nmes RĂŞjouis is ran by the Jerriais Teaching Service to encourage an early appreciation of local culture and language through storytelling.

Clubs for 5 to 12 years old

Our clubs take place every week at the town libra​ry and are free. 

You can come to as many sessions as you like and you don’t have to be a member. 

We provide all equipment and parents can stay if they would like.

Times Age Club
Monday, 3.30pm to 4.30pm5 to 12 years oldChess Club. For children wanting to learn how to play chess and beginner level.
Wednesday, 3.30pm to 4.30pm8 to 12 years oldLego Club. Play and build with Lego. There're fun challenges every week to try.



​Adult activities and groups

Creative Fridays

Come every Friday 10am to 12pm to get creative, have a coffee or tea and meet people.

You need to be aged 16 and over. You don’t need to book.

Crochet and knit takes place every first Friday of the month and mindful colouring is on the fourth Friday. Activities change in other weeks.

Day​ Description
​23 May
​Mindful colouring
​30 May

​Mug making. You need to book.
Book for the 10am session
Book for the 11am session

​6 June
​Crochet and knit






Reading Group

Our reading group meets the last Thursday of every month to talk about and share opinions on the book of the month.

The next meeting is Thursday 29 May at 2.30pm. The book we'll be discussing is The Blue by Nancy Bilyeau.​

You need to be aged 18 and over.

Therapy Dogs Nationwide sessions

Therapy Dogs Nationwide is a national charity with volunteers who take their own dogs into organisations and buildings. This gives you and your family a chance to meet a dog who can bring you comfort, distraction and stimulation.

The temperament of all Therapy Dogs have been tested so they are calm, friendly and safe.

Therapy Dogs Nationwide

A dog comes in the library every week.

At Communicare in St Brelade, sessions are every Saturday 10.30am to 11.30am.

At the town library, sessions are 10.30am to 11.30am but change every week. Find the next dates in the table below.

Month
Dates
May

Wednesday 21​
Thursday 29

June

Wednesday 4
Monday 9
Tuesday 17
Thursday 26

July

Friday 4
Saturday 12
Friday 18
Thursday 24
Tuesday 29

August

Monday 4
Thursday 14
Friday 22
Wednesday 27





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