November.
What’s on in November!
We have events for everyone throughout November across all our libraries in Swansea from weekly LEGO clubs, craft clubs and writing groups to one off local history talks. Be sure to contact your local library to find out more. https://www.swansea.gov.uk/swansealibraries
The ‘Tales from the Vaults 2’ drop-in event will be on 17th 10am-5pm and 18th 10.30-3.30pm November all ages welcome, in the Discovery Room in Central Library and showcase hidden treasures from the special collections of Swansea Libraries.
The event will draw customers into the world of libraries, bringing out rarely seen items and some of our favourite things from our storage vaults.
‘ Swansea: a place in time’ will take visitors on a timeline through our special collections, focussing on specific items from our collection to tell the story of historic events. We start in the medieval period with the Swansea Charter then move through the story of the Illston Pilgrims to 18th Century Swansea and the ‘Brighton of Wales’ before taking in mid Victorian Swansea, WW1, Dylan Thomas, Badfinger and Dr Who to name but a few.
Our special collections are not just made up of books; historic maps, library artefacts and sculptures will help tell the story too– there really is something for everyone. There will be a chance to learn about the history of these items, the history of our library service and special collections plus the library future, collecting work that identifies and preserves our current times for future generations.
Customers are encouraged to pick up and look through items. We will have cutting edge StoryTrails VR experiences, a children’s trail and a themed activity in the children’s library.
Dr Who celebrations will come to Central Library on 25th November. Gwilym Games, Local Studies Librarian will deliver a talk “Doctor Who and the genesis of R.T. Davies” at 2pm to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Dr Who. Swansea’s involvement in the series will also be reflected in a display from our collections.
Watch out for the Daleks who have been rumoured to be planning an attack! Along with general Dr Who themed fun.
A Victorian Christmas is returning to Morriston on the 25th November, you can come along to the Library where there will be activities going on throughout the day, why not pick a book from one of our specially curated Victorian Christmas displays to really get into the festive mood.