Family friendly sessions open to everyone age 12 and above.- Bring your own laptop and get help setting up the software- Learn basics of 3D design- Print your own design- Learn 3D scanningFirst person ready to print gets to choose the colour of the filament.Designs have to be no larger than 3 cubic inches in size.Printouts will be ready for collection the following week.
Spark your creativity and let your imagination run wild.LEGO Spike creations programmed with Scratch can feature a number of different technologies like gyroscopes, accelerometers, colour sensors, light matrix, motors, distance and force sensors.LEGO Spike sets are a brilliant introduction to the science of robotics, coding and a great way to encourage children to develop critical and abstract thinking. Projects correlate with STEM curriculum and prepare children to solve more complex problems.Children will be divided into age groups so that both younger and older children will be able to explore their ideas during the same session.
A new children's book club at Raynes Park LibraryBring along the books you are reading and discuss them with others. Share what books you enjoy and get inspiration for your next read.Booking required to attend this event. Suitable for ages 6-12
Spark your creativity and let your imagination run wild.LEGO Spike creations programmed with Scratch can feature a number of different technologies like gyroscopes, accelerometers, colour sensors, light matrix, motors, distance and force sensors.LEGO Spike sets are a brilliant introduction to the science of robotics, coding and a great way to encourage children to develop critical and abstract thinking. Projects correlate with STEM curriculum and prepare children to solve more complex problems.Children will be divided into age groups so that both younger and older children will be able to explore their ideas during the same session.
Join us at Mitcham Library for a fun and engaging workshop where you'll learn how to repurpose broken objects and recycled materials by transforming them into something new! We'll get creative with this hands-on upcycling activity, encouraging young people to explore sustainability and innovation. It's a unique opportunity to learn something new and have a blast doing it. See you there!To book visit:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/broken-umbrella-challenge (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/broken-umbrella-challenge-workshop-mitcham-library-ages-5-9-tickets-1981925884673?aff=ebdsoporgprofile)
Family friendly sessions open to everyone age 12 and above.- Bring your own laptop and get help setting up the software- Learn basics of 3D design- Print your own design- Learn 3D scanningFirst person ready to print gets to choose the colour of the filament.Designs have to be no larger than 3 cubic inches in size.Printouts will be ready for collection the following week.
Spark your creativity and let your imagination run wild.LEGO Spike creations programmed with Scratch can feature a number of different technologies like gyroscopes, accelerometers, colour sensors, light matrix, motors, distance and force sensors.LEGO Spike sets are a brilliant introduction to the science of robotics, coding and a great way to encourage children to develop critical and abstract thinking. Projects correlate with STEM curriculum and prepare children to solve more complex problems.Children will be divided into age groups so that both younger and older children will be able to explore their ideas during the same session.
When did women join the police force? What contribution did suffragettes make? Who wrote the first fictional female detective? How well do you know your TV female police officers?
Come and find out the answers from Joy Kluver as she steers us through the history of female police officers both fact and fiction.
Test your own knowledge with a short quiz and maybe win a prize!
Please note: Attendees need to arrive promptly as the library will close at 7pm. Attendees arriving after 7pm, please use the side entrance to the building via Compton Road.
Discussion & Q&A by Joe Matera, Author
The Making Of Abba: The Story Of The Band’s 1975 Breakthrough AlbumBy Joe Matera
Swedish quartet ABBA released their third, self-titled album in 1975. It was a record that led the group to their international breakthrough and eventual domination of the 1970s pop music world. ABBA also provided a blueprint for everything that defined the group, cementing once and for all the band’s musicality and approach. It presents a unique and timeless sound that still resonates fifty years on, remaining as fresh as the day this remarkable recording was released. This is the story of the album, from its inception to its triumphant commercial breakthrough and all in between, including ABBA’s first live tour outside of their native Sweden. It is written from a perspective of not only a fan, but from that of a musician who has recorded with some of ABBA’s inner circle, as well as spending time in Stockholm. Along with in-depth analysis of the music,
