Whats on In May August 2013

what’s on?libraries and cultural services

in west dunbartonshire

2013may - aug

westdunbartonshire

libraries & cultural services

Our spring /summer programme is our biggest ever with something for everyone. Highlights during May – Aug include:

Booked! our Festival of Words runs between 13th May & 1st June. This year’s festival is larger than ever and continues to grow in popularity. The festival has attracted authors and artists from across the UK and this year’s programme includes; Sir Harry Burns Chief Medical Officer for Scotland who will be giving the Alastair Pearson Lecture; historian Professor Tom Devine; William McIlvanney and Alan Massie; and Alistair Gray. The festival also includes ‘The Steamie Reunion’ a unique evening with Dorothy Paul and Eileen McCallum.

With the refurbishment of Clydebank Town Hall Museum & Gallery now complete it will be hosting a major retrospective of John Lowrie Morrison (Jolomo). Jolomo is one of Scotland’s most popular and successful artists, ‘Jolomo the Retrospective’ will be one of the highlights of the visual arts calendar in summer 2013 and is a major coup for the authority.

There are lots of activities for children and families in our libraries including Bookbug Sessions, Storytimes, Baby massage and yoga, as well as our annual Summer Reading Challenge. For older children and young people we offer Homework Clubs and Study Groups in the main branches.

Clydebank Museum and Gallery is promoting a Saturday Archaeology Club, and FREE Arts and Crafts activities throughout the summer holidays. For young people interested in the arts why not join our Youth Theatre, Junior Dance Company or ‘STAMP!’. To accompany our exhibitions programme we are running a number of visual arts and crafts classes for adults including classes in watercolours, oils and landscapes.

If you’re not of an artistic bent take a look at our Quest Courses including courses in word processing, writing CV’s and an introduction to Windows 8.

We hope you enjoy this edition of What’s On and find plenty of interest to you, your friends and family.

For further information on what Libraries & Cultural Services have to offer visit:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/

INDEXExhibitions 3-9Children & Families 10-23Young People 24-32QUEST Courses 33-37Creative Arts 38-43Library Events 44-47Heritage 48-57Venus & Contacts 58-59At a Glance 60

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welcome!TO OUR SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAMME 2013...

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THE ILLUSTRATORS

Julia Donaldson is the author of over 150 books for children and besides writing well – known books with Axel Scheffler including The Gruffalo, The Snail and the Whale and most recently Zog, she has collaborated with many other illustrators. Julia is also Patron of Artlink Central, a charity which puts artists, musicians and storytellers into schools, hospitals, prisons and community spaces to work with children and adults and help them develop their talent and creativity. The Illustrators has been curated by Julia Donaldson and organized by The Park Gallery, Falkirk Community Trust and Artlink Central, Stirling.

The exhibition aims to highlight the diverse range of approaches to illustration and focuses on a number of artists who have worked with Julia over the years.

exhibitions

11 May – 8 JuneBackdoor Gallery @ Dalmuir LibraryMon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 9.30am – 4.55pmTues: 1.30pm – 7.55pmSat: 10am – 1pm

Customers come first - At the heart of the community - Supporting our staff -

Promoting access to libraries & culture

freeadmission

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transforming our libraries and museums

exhibitions

freeadmission

SOMETHING NEW...15 June – 16 JulyBackdoor Gallery @ Dalmuir LibraryMon, Wed, Thurs ,Fri: 9.30am – 4.55pmTues: 1.30pm – 7.55pmSat: 10am – 1pm

An opportunity to view some of the art from West Dunbartonshire Council Museum Collection which has been rarely displayed. On show will be a selection of work from a variety of artists working in a variety of mediums and highlights of the exhibition include work by Ernest Hood, David Martin, William Armour and Neil Dallas Brown.

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exhibitions

A passion for Colour:Jolomo - The Retrospective June 15 – September 21Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery @ Clydebank Town HallMon- Sat: 10am – 4.30pm

freeadmission

One of Scotland’s most successful and best loved artists, John Lowrie Morrison – affectionately known as Jolomo - is to host a major Retrospective exhibition at the newly refurbished Clydebank Town Hall. This landmark Retrospective, named A Passion for Colour: Jolomo – the Retrospective, will run from June to September 2013 and bring together his best works from a career spanning nearly 40 years.

The show not only celebrates John’s love of Scotland but places him firmly in the long tradition of great British landscape painters who have become associated with particular areas of natural beauty. Alongside these internationally acclaimed landscapes, the exhibition showcases a number of previously unseen works including drawings and paintings from John’s school years, giving us a glimpse into what inspired and influenced the young artist; work from the formative years spent at Glasgow School of Art demonstrating his breadth of skill in design, exceptional draughtsmanship in figurative art and a move towards the use of high key colour- a defining aspect of his work. This is an exhibition not to miss!



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exhibitions

20 July – 17 AugustBackdoor Gallery @ Dalmuir LibraryMon.Wed-Fri: 9.30am – 4.55pm,Tues: 1.30pm – 7.55pm,Sat: 10am – 1pm

The Master of Flemalle Art group are a small group of artists who who meet regularly in West Dunbartonshire and share ideas and create paintings in most medias. The group have exhibited at the Botanic gardens in Glasgow and this will be their first exhibition at the Backdoor gallery which will showcase a range of their work.

freeadmission

The Master of Flemalle Art Exhibition

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exhibitions

A HISTORY OF CINEMA

The History of Cinema exhibition takes a look at the entertainment which was on offer for the residents of Dumbarton in the 20th century. The exhibition will use photographs from the Local Collection and feature artefacts from West Dunbartonshire Museum Collection along with artefacts from Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life will be on display.

On show from 14 August Dumbarton Heritage Centre @ Dumbarton LibraryMon-Thurs: 9.30am – 4.55pm,Fri: 9.30am – 4.55pm,Sat: 10am – 4.55pm

freeadmission



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exhibitions

A HISTORY OF SINGER 1882 - 1980

This exhibition takes a look at the history of the Singer Sewing Machine Manufacturing Company and features information on the Singer Strike, The Singer Clock and the popular Singer Galas alongside a chronological history of the company. Utilising Local Collection photographs and supplemented with artefacts from the West Dunbartonshire Museum Collection this exhibition will bring back a lot of memories for people who remember the Singer Factory.

On show from 23 August

Mon-Thurs: 9.30am – 4.55pm,Fri: 9.30am – 4.55pm,Sat: 10am – 4.55pm

Clydebank Heritage Centre @ Clydebank Library freeadmission

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exhibitions

LITTLE ARTS OF LOVE24 Aug – 21 SepBackdoor Gallery @ Dalmuir LibraryMon,Wed-Fri: 9.30am – 4.55pm,Tues: 1.30pm – 7.55pm,Sat: 10am – 12.55pm

Jo Torrance and Christine Smith from Duntocher have been painting for a number of years and are members of Faifley Art Group. For this exhibition they have called on artists friends and 6th year students from local high schools to contribute paintings in aid of Mary`s Meals. Artists submitting include Davie Smith, Ellen Cunningham, David Collins, Bobby Donnelly, Sarah Bookless and Brendan Ferry and Callum McFarlane Barrow, father of the founder of Mary`s Meals. There will be an excellent cross section of work on show with something to engage all tastes. The money raised will help Mary`s Meals to feed more of the world`s poorest children.

freeadmission



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HEALTH SERVICES FOR PARENTS/CARERSAND THEIR BABIES

free

Working in partnership with local health services our libraries host a range of services run by health professionals aimed at Parents/carers and their babies. These include health clinics where parents can bring their babies to be weighed and get advice from health visitors, breast feeding groups and weaning classes.

Dalmuir Health Clinic Every Wednesday 10.45-11.45am

Dumbarton Breast Feeding Group Every Tuesday 1.00-3.00pm

Dumbarton Weaning Session First Wednesday of month 12.00-2.00pm

Your health visitor will send you more information about these sessions.

For more information contact your health visitor.

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BOOKBUG SESSIONS

Bookbug sessions are fun, FREE 30-40 minute sessions for babies, toddlers and their Parents & Carers. They include songs, action rhymes and sharing stories. For more information and to register to join pop into your local library. Bookbug sessions are currently being held in the following Libraries:

Aly McCulloch 01389 [email protected]

children & families

Alexandria LibraryEvery Tuesday 10.00-10.45amEvery Wednesday 10.00-10.45amEvery Friday 10.00-10.45am Balloch LibraryEvery Thursday 2.00-2.45pm

Clydebank LibraryEvery Wednesday 2.00-2.45pmEvery second Saturday11.15am-12.00pm Dalmuir LibraryEvery Wednesday 9.45-10.30amEvery Friday 10.00-10.45am

Dumbarton LibraryEvery Monday 10.00-10.45amEvery Wednesday 2.00-2.45pmEvery Saturday 10.30-11.15am

Commencing 27th MayClydebank Museum & Art Gallery @ Clydebank Town Hall2pm – 2.45pm



0-3 years

Duntocher LibraryEvery Tuesday 1.45-2.30pm

Parkhall LibraryEvery Monday 10.00-10.45am

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Storytime is a 30-40 minute session which includes stories, games and activities for parents and carers and their 3-5 year olds. You can register to join in your local library. Come and cosy down to hear lovely stories and fantastical tales. We might take you on a sensational pirate adventure or go on a thrillingly fun bear hunt! You could meet naughty fairies and silly princesses or grumpy dragons and humongous dinosaurs! Whatever stories you experience and characters you meet you can be sure it will be fantastically fun, outrageously silly and guaranteed to spark your child’s imagination. We’ll help you open up the world of books to your wee ones and develop their love of reading and taking part in fun social activities. Alexandria Library Wednesdays 2.00pm-2.45pm

Dalmuir Library Fridays 2.00pm-2.45pmEvery second Saturday 11.15am-12.00pm

Clydebank Library Tuesdays 2.00pm-2.45pm

Dumbarton Library Thursdays 3.30pm-4.15pm

For more information contact Aly McCullochT: 01389 772137E: [email protected]

free

children & families

STORYTIME –FOR 3-5 YEAR OLDS AND THEIR PARENTS & CARERS

3 years +

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children & families

Bookbug's Library Challenge is a free programme that encourages children aged birth to four to discover and enjoy their local library. It is run in many libraries across Scotland, and is a fun, exciting way to give your child a love of reading for life.There are seven different limited edition certificates to collect featured below. So start collecting now – it's never too early or too late to join your local library... and it’s FREE!During the summer holidays why not pop along to one of our Bookbug’s Library Challenge story/craft events. Contact your local library or visit our website for more information.


0-5 years



BOOKBUG’S LIBRARY CHALLENGE Dates throughout the Summer Holidays All Libraries

free

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children & families

A wee bit of art and a little bit of storytelling all add up to a BIG load of FUN!Bring your little ones along to our pre-school arts and craft sessions!

Pre-school

Jan Vickers 0141 562 2400Email: [email protected]

ARTY TYPES ARTS AND HERITAGE

Every Thursday Clydebank Museum & Art Gallery & Clydebank Town Hall10am – 11am

free

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children & families

Calling all families!! A brand new activity session due to commence on Saturday May 11th – not to be missed! There will be a variety of activities from arts and crafts, games, science and sewing to name but a few - kicking off ‘me hearties’ with a Pirate theme!!PLEASE NOTE: On the last Saturday of every month this session will have an Archaeology theme, so if you want to be an ‘Amazing Archaeologist’, we need you to join our club!

Booking essential! Please contact:Jan Vickers 0141 562 2400Email: [email protected] just call in and book!



SATURDAY FAMILY FUN SESSIONS! Every Saturday Morning Clydebank Museum & Art Gallery @ Clydebank Town Hall10am – 11.15am

Families!

free

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A course for Mums to Be!

Come and meet other mums to be in our six week programme designed to help you chill out and relax.

Meet others who are due at the same time as you! Whatever you are going through, you are not alone. Share your experiences (good and not so good) with other parents-to-be and let us know if you have any helpful tips.

The focus will be on what your baby can already do and what can be done to make him or her welcome. The programme includes video material to introduce mums-to-be to the development of your baby in its first months. You are also encouraged to identify their own needs and how to access support both in pregnancy and after the birth of their baby.

Alexandria Library Friday 7th JuneFriday 14th JuneThursday 20th JuneFriday 28th JuneFriday 5th JulyFriday 12th July

Mums-to-be


MELLOW BUMPSAlexandria Library

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children & families

What better place to spend relaxed, quality time with your baby than in the library. Not only do we have a wealth of beautiful board and picture books along with new parenting collections but we are now piloting baby massage sessions.

Baby massage is an excellent opportunity share special moments with your baby helping to develop that loving bond between you and your child.

Baby massage is a touch therapy that helps to provide healthy development in your baby’s first months and gives them the feeling of security that they require. Giving your baby a massage will relax you as well as them!

Sessions last around and hour with time for parents and carers to have a cup of tea and a natter at the end as well as browsing our book collections.

Alexandria LibraryThursday 4th July 10-11am

Dalmuir LibraryThursday 25th July 10-11am




BABY MASSAGE TASTER SESSIONS Various Venues 10am – 11.15am

free

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children & families

Feeling stressed out? No time for yourself? Always juggling? Yoga can help you de-stress and re-energise, and get some time and space for yourself.

Sessions last around and hour with time for parents and carers to have a cup of tea and a natter at the end as well as browsing our book collections.



BABY YOGATaster Sessions

Dalmuir Library Thursday 1st August 10-11am

free

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children & families

For 4 weeks of the school holidays we have fun filled activities on various days. Please come and join us, we would love to see you!

Monday 15th July Crafty raft. You chose which items will float the best and then put them to the test!

Tuesday 16th JulyJunk ships! Make one of the famous ships built in Clydebank from bits ‘n’ pieces!

Thursday 18th July‘Arty Types’. We haven’t forgotten our preschool children and our popular storytelling and arts and crafts session will continue!

Saturday 20th JulyAmazing Aquariums! Design and make your own aquarium from a shoe box -they will look ‘fintastic!!’




SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN!WEEK 1 – OCEAN COMMOTION! Clydebank Museum & Art Gallery @ Clydebank Town Hall10.00am – 11.15amPlease note: Younger /older siblings are very welcome,but all children under the age of 8 must be accompanied byan adult

5-12 years

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children & families

For 4 weeks of the school holidays we have fun filled activities on various days. This week our workshops have been inspired by our Jolomo Exhibition, whose work is really bright and colourful! Please come and join us, we would love to see you!

Tuesday 23rd July‘Treemendous Trees!’ Make a 3D tree collage in bold and bright colours.

Thursday 25th July‘Arty Types’. We haven’t forgotten our preschool children and our popular storytelling and arts and crafts session will continue!

Friday 26th July‘Seascape Picture.’ Try your hand at making a beautiful picture with a touch of sand!

Saturday 27th July‘Clay houses.’ Design your own clay house!

Booking essential!Please contact:Jan Vickers 0141 562 2400Email: [email protected] just call in and book!

SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN!WEEK 2 – ‘FUN WITH ART!’Clydebank Museum & Art Gallery @ Clydebank Town Hall10.00am – 11.15amPlease note: Younger /older siblings are very welcome,but all children under the age of 8 must be accompanied byan adult

5-12 years

free

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children & families

For 4 weeks of the school holidays we have fun filled activities on various days. This week we are having fun with science and trying out Scottish inventions! Please come and join us, we would love to see you!

Monday 29th July‘Make you own telephone.’ This one you talk to one another with, not text!!!

Tuesday 30th July‘Switch on!’ Use lemons to light up a bulb! Do you think it will work? – come along to find out!

Thursday 1st August‘Arty Types’. We haven’t forgotten our preschool children and our popular storytelling and arts and crafts session will continue!

Saturday 3rd August‘Hover lot of fun!’Make your own hovercraft andtry them out!




SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN!WEEK 3 – BRIGHT SPARKS!

Clydebank Museum & Art Gallery @ Clydebank Town Hall10.00am – 11.15amPlease note: Younger /older siblings are very welcome,but all children under the age of 8 must be accompanied byan adult

5-12 years

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children & families

For 4 weeks of the school holidays we have fun filled activities on various days. It’s the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, so let’s celebrate! Please come and join us, we would love to see you!

Tuesday 6th August‘TARDIS Time!’ Make your own TARDIS, but we can’t guarantee it’ll be bigger on the inside!

Thursday 8th August‘Arty Types’. We haven’t forgotten our preschool children and our popular storytelling and arts and crafts session will continue!

Friday 9th August‘Clay Zygons.’ On the 50th anniversary the Zygons are coming out to play, so make your very own out of clay!

Saturday 10th August‘Exterminate!!’Guess what we are making today???!

Booking essential!Please contact:Jan Vickers 0141 562 2400Email: [email protected] just call in and book!

SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN!WEEK 4 – 50 YEARS OF DOCTOR WHO!Clydebank Museum & Art Gallery @ Clydebank Town Hall10.00am – 11.15amPlease note: Younger /older siblings are very welcome,but all children under the age of 8 must be accompanied byan adult

5-12 years

free

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children & families

There's a spine-tingling adventure waiting for children when they take part in the 2013 Summer Reading Challenge. They can join our adventurers as they explore the Creepy house, simply by reading six books from the library. They can discover the secrets of Creepy house and meet some of the hair-raising residents!Are your children brave enough to explore The Awful Upstairs, The Gruesome Ground Floor and The Spine-tingling Cellar?

The Summer Reading Challenge runs throughout the school holidays from July to August and is open to children from 4–12. All of our libraries will be taking part in the programme. There are lots of fun activities and incentives on offer when your children take part. For more information please contact your local library or contact Allan Gordon on 01389 608978. You can also obtain more information from the official website: www.creepy-house.org.uk

Please contact:Allan Gordon 01389 608978



The National Summer Reading Challengein Libraries – Creepy House

LIBRARIES

July and August 2013Libraries across West Dunbartonshire

free

4-12 years

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young people

Our homework clubs are free to join to library members and aim to help primary children aged between 8 and 12 with their homework needs.

The clubs run during term-time at the following libraries:


Clydebank LibraryThursdays 3.30-4.45pm

Services offered include:• Specially selected lending and reference books • Teacher and Library staff support • Study space in friendly surroundings • Computer facilities including word processing, internet access and free printouts.

To joinNo advance booking is required, just turn up

Contact Sophie Hawkey-Edwards for more information:E: [email protected]: 01389 608 163

HOMEWORK CLUBS 10-12 years

Dumbarton LibraryWednesdays 3.30-4.45pm

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young people

The study support group is free to join and aims to help students in S4, S5 & S6 with their study needs.

Get help and advice from the study support teacher. No advance booking is required, just turn up!

Our Reference Librarians will direct you to many useful website addresses and online resources relating to all areas of studying, research and careers information.

Dumbarton Heritage Centre is also a great place to find out all about local history and family history. There are lots of local history resources that can tie-in with school and college studies.

Use computers for free to:• Check emails and access the internet• Word processing• Research

Contact:Sophie Hawkey-Edwards for more information:E: [email protected]: 01389 608 163



STUDY SUPPORT GROUP

March-June 2013Dumbarton Library Teen Space

S4-S6

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young people

Are you aged 10-18? Interested in testing out your acting and performance skills? West Dunbartonshire Youth Theatre could be the place for you…

At the Youth Theatre we run weekly drama classes, exploring a wide range of core drama skills, including, storytelling, improvi-sation, creative movement and script work.

In September 2012 our participants performed in The Ripple Effect at the prestigious King’s Theatre in Glasgow.

So come along, make new friends and build your self-confidence whilst learning about and making theatre. Booknow to avoid disappointment!

Alexandria LibraryTuesday 16th April –Tuesday 25th June

*please note no workshop on Tuesday 28th May

Colin WhiteT: 01389 772 148E: [email protected]

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE YOUTH THEATREJuniors (P6/7)

Seniors (S1+)

Juniors 5pm - 6.30pmSeniors 6.30pm– 8pm£3 per session. First session FREE for new participants

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young people

This weekly class for young people is aimed at building dance skills and offering opportunities to perform.

If you would like to join forces with other young dancers, play around with movement and add your own creative ideas to the mix then please get in touch.

Contact:Rowan Gillespie Arts development Officer (Dance)01389 772151



JUNIOR DANCE COMPANY

Weekly - 12 JuneOur Holy Redeemer’s Primary SchoolClydebankWednesdays 3.00pm – 4.15pm

free

8-12 years

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young people

Dimension is an all male dance company focussing on the creation of new works for performance.

The group have so far performed at a number of venues includ-ing London’s Festival Theatre, Glasgow Theatre Royal and MacRobert in Stirling.

We would love to hear from any young men interested in joining the company.

Contact:Arts Development01389 772151

DIMENSION Males 15 plus

St Peter the Apostle High SchoolClydebankSundays 1.30pm -3.30pm

Weekly - ongoing

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Want to STAMP and make some noise? We are looking for young people with energy, enthusiasm and drive.

A high energy collaboration of rhythm and dance is here for you...STAMP is the new STOMP.

We are looking for young people who would like to join this fun, energetic group. Using everyday objects like bin lids, brushes and brooms to bash out beats, and bodies to bump out rhythms, this class is sure to be bouncing. Shout out if you want to be part of it...

Contact: Ross Morgan - Music Development Officer (Rhythm) (01389) 772155Rowan Gillespie - Arts Development Officer (Dance) (01389) 772151 Colin White - Arts Assistant (01389) 772148



STAMP

Weekly - 15 April - 10 JuneEdinbarnet Primary SchoolClydebank3:00pm – 4.15pm

P4 - S6

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young people

Do you fancy finding out fascinating facts about Romans, Egyptians, doing a ‘Discovery Dig’ along with craft activities and further discoveries? Then our ‘Amazing Archaeology Club’ is for YOU! This great new club is commencing on Saturday 25th May. Hope to see you there!


SATURDAY ARCHAEOLOGY CLUB 8 -12 years

Clydebank Museum & Art Gallery @ Clydebank Town HallClydebank10am – 11.15aMYounger children are very welcome provided that they areaccompanied by an adult

The last Saturday of every monthcommencing 25th May

free

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SO VOCAL CREW

‘SO VOCAL CREW’ is being launched through West Dunbartonshire Council’s Youth Music Initiative team and aims to bring together young people in the area who are interested in singing-up and rockin’ out to chart-topping contemporary songs.

Tuesday’s until 11 June

8-11 years

Christie Park Primary School,Alexandria3.15pm - 4.15pmFree for pupils attending West Dunbartonshire Primary Schools.



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MEDIEVAL CASTLE MAYHEM

Join us for a summer full of medieval mayhem at Dumbarton Heritage Centre. We have three great Castle themed activities for children to enjoy during the summer holidays.

Come along and build your own medieval castle, using everyday materials and recyclables. Design and colour your own royal seal using modelling clay, or become a knight or princess for the day with our designs for crowns, steeple hats, shields and armoury.

Dumbarton Library Build a medieval CastleThursday July 4th – 2pm-4pm

Design your own Royal SealThursday July 11th – 2pm-4pm Medieval CostumeThursday July 18th – 2pm-4pm

Dumbarton Library, Strathleven Place, Dumbarton G82 1BD 01389 608965

5-12 years

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computer training courses

“YOU’RE HIRED!” CV WRITING & JOB INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES

Looking to refresh your CV and job interview techniques? We have a course that will meet all your needs. In this series of workshops you will learn how to write a CV and cover letter, conduct yourself at an interview, and use the internet to ensure that you arrive as well prepared as possible.

By the end of the course you will have a completed CV, will be trained in key interview techniques and will have had the chance to put your skills into practice at a mock interview. *Both employed and unemployed applicants are welcome. Light refreshments provided.



From 8 May for 4 weeks

We are taking applications now forthe course starting on Wednesdayafternoon 2.00pm - 4.00pmcommencing 8th May 2013.Duration: 2hr x 4 Weeks

For application forms pop in to your local library,look online at http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/yourehired orgive the Quest team a call on 01389 772132.

Dumbarton LibraryTel: 01389 608992Email: [email protected]

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Have you experienced the Windows 8 nightmare or thinking of buying a new computer or laptop? This course is for someone who has been using a computer but has recently bought a new computer that has the new Windows 8 operating system installed.

The new operating system is vastly different from the past versions and has raised some questions from even the most experience computer user…

• Where has the Desktop gone?• Where has the Start button and menu gone?• How do I close the computer down? • Where is the media centre?• How do you connect to a Wireless network?• Where is the Control Panel?• Where have my files gone?

Unfortunately you don’t get an instruction manual with the operating system so these questions and many more will be answered on this short course. It’s an ideal chance if you have bought a new laptop to bring it along and use it in the class.

This course and many more will be open for applications from

free

A GUIDE TO WINDOWS 8



from 10 June for 2 weeks

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Owned by Google, Picasa is an image organiser and viewer for organising and editing digital photos, plus it has an integrated photo-sharing website.

This 4 week course is aimed at anyone who is looking to edit and sort their photographs. The course will involve using many of Picasa’s image editing tools such as removing red-eye and small blemishes, cropping, straightening and other useful editing techniques

You will also look at transferring your photos on to your computer as well as sorting existing photographs and then copying them onto CD or other media.

We will cover backing up and sharing your photos using on-line web albums, as well as the various ways to print your photos including on-line processing.

* Basic computer skills will be required for this course *

Timetable and application forms for course and many more will be available from Monday 10th June 2013. Course Duration: 2hr x 4 Weeks




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This 4 week course is aimed at anyone who may have recently bought, or is thinking of buying a digital camera and wants some tips on how to use it. Some experience of using computers is required. Note this is not a course on photography techniques.

All of our Quest courses are flexible and student-driven; however the following areas will be covered on the course: • Getting Started: This will be a general introduction looking at what to look for when buying a camera. Using our own cameras, you will learn the basics of how to use it.• Burning Images on to CD and Printing: This session will how to copy the images from the computer onto a CD for safe storage and cover the various methods you can use to print your digital photographs.• Downloading, Installing and Using Software: Download and install free software that will allow you to edit the images from your camera.• Create an On-line Photograph Album: This will allow you to share your photographs with friends and family throughout the world without having to attach photos to emails.

This course and many more will be openfor applications from Monday 10th June 2013. Course Duration: 2hr x 2 Weeks


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INTRODUCTIONTO WORD PROCESSING

Looking to enhance your computer skills and progress beyond being a beginner? Ideal for someone in a club or committee looking to help with the secretarial side of the organisation. All of our Quest courses are flexible and student-driven, however the following areas will be covered on the course:

• Introduction: Learn the essential keys on a keyboard and how to set out and type a standard letter. • Formatting: Using different fonts, font sizes, bold, italic and underline. Colour will be used to format fonts and highlight text.• Editing: Use the cut, copy and paste features and use the undo and redo facilities.• Tables: Inserting tables to display data or to use as an aid to layout. Adding borders and colouring the rows and columns.• Tabs: Learn how to use tabs effectively and discover what the ruler at the top of the page is for.• Labels and Envelopes: Setting up and using Mail Merge to send letters to multiple recipients or for labels.

This course and many more will be open forapplications from Monday 10th June 2013. Course Duration: 2hr x 8 Weeks



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creative arts

WATERCOLOURS WITH CAROL DEWART4 May , 11 May, 18 May & 25 MayBackdoor Gallery @ Dalmuir Library10.00am - 12.00pm£10 per class including materials

Following on from the success of our previous watercolour classes we are now offering more watercolour classes at the Backdoor Gallery. Professional artist Carol Dewart will help you explore various techniques in creating a masterpiece!Over 4 weeks Carol will pass on her award winning expertise, inspiring you to experiment with this versatile medium.

Arts Development Team19 Poplar RdDumbartonG82 2RJT; 01389772148E: [email protected]

Adults

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SOCIABLE SEWING!

Have you recently learnt how to sew or want to take up where you left off and get back to sewing? We have the machines to take you there, if you’ve got the flair! Come along and meet new people, swop ideas and skills and bring sewing back to life!

Commencing Tuesday 28th May!!

EveryoneWelcome!

Clydebank Museum & Art Gallery @ Clydebank Town HallEvery Tuesday afternoon 2.15pm – 3.45pm




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INTRO TO LINOCUT PRINTING28 May Dumbarton Library5.00pm - 7.30pm

Take the first steps in learning about linocuts. A basic class in how to print using the relief method of linocut. A popular choice for illustrators.Some bold and beautiful effects can be achieved very easily.Ideal for those preparing a portfolio!This session is free as part of the Booked Festival. Please book early.


Adults

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INTRO TO OIL PAINTING

Drawing inspiration from our Jolomo retrospective, artist Sandy Grant whose work is permanently on display in Clydebank Town Hall will take you through the first steps in learning how to work with oil paints.

15 June Adults

Clydebank Museum & Art Gallery & Clydebank Town Hall10.00am - 1.00pm £20 including materials




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LANDSCAPE PAINTINGWITH CAROL DEWART6 JulyClydebank Museum & Art Gallery & Clydebank Town Hall12.00pm - 4.00pm £20 including materials

In connection with our Jolomo exhibition in Clydebank Museum we are offering painting classes that focus on landscape. Award winning artist Carol Dewart Alexandria – Saturday is 9.30am – 5pmBalloch – Tuesday1.30pm – 8pm

Clydebank - Saturday9.30am – 5pm

Dalmuir - Saturday9.30am – 1pm

Dumbarton - Saturday9.30am – 5pm

Parkhall – Monday, Wednesday & Friday9.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 5pmTuesday 1.30pm – 5pmThursday 1.30pm – 8pmSaturday closed will pass on to you her expertise in the art of landscape painting.


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CANE TO ACRYLICSWITH CAROL DEWART

Drawing inspiration from our Jolomo retrospective, we are offering Acrylics classes at Clydebank Town Hall.

Over 2 weeks award winning artist Carol Dewart will pass on her award winning expertise, inspiring you to experiment with this versatile medium.

Book early to avoid disappointment!

17 August and 24 August

Adults

Clydebank Museum & Art Gallery @ Clydebank Town Hall10.00am - 12.00pm £12 per session including materials




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BOOKED! WEST DUNBARTONSHIREFESTIVAL OF WORDS 201313 May - 1 JuneVarious venues throughout the authorityVarious Times – see brochure and website for details

West Dunbartonshire’s 11th annual Booked Festival promises to be our largest festival yet. Guest speakers include:

• Alom Shaha – Alom is a science teacher, writer and filmmaker who will be discussing his thought provoking book The Young Atheist’s Handbook: lessons for Living a Good Life Without God.• The Steamie Reunion – we anticipate that this event which re-unites Eileen McCallum and Dorothy Paul in discussing their iconic roles as Dolly and Magrit in the famous play will be very popular.• Kerry Hudson- Kerry looks like being one of the new major writers to come from Scotland. Her debut novel has won several major awards including The Guardian First Book Award.• Margaret Evison – Margaret Evison will be discussing the loss of her son, Lieutenant Mark Evison, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2009. Her book Death of a Soldier conveys her experience of loss and examines the sacrifices we expect of our young soldiers and their families.• William McIlvanney and Allan Massie – in a discussion entitled Whither Scotland? Two of Scotland’s greatest living writers will explore the forthcoming independence referendum and reflect upon what it means for the nation and for them personally. We are also hosting two wonderful family events The Snotasuarus Storytelling Session and a Zombies and Monsters Storytelling Extravaganza. Both events will be highly entertaining storytelling sessions full of activities and fun. Look out for our brochure for full details which will be available from mid-April and check our website – www.bookedfestival.infoAllan Gordon 01389 608978

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E-BOOKS, E-MAGAZINES &E-AUDIO BOOKS

Garshake Roadreception area

Tues 21st May, 12-2pm.

Rosebery Placereception area

Thurs 23rd May, 12-2pm.

Meadow CentreSat 18th May, 10am – 12

AdultsSee back page of brochure for library addresses& telephone numbers



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Vale of Leven PoolSat 18th May, 2pm-4pm

The PlaydromeTues 28th May, 10am – 12

Clyde Shopping CentreTues 28th May, 2pm-4pm

Did you know you can now download over 70 of the latest high street magazines, such as Cosmopolitan, Auto Express, BBC Good Food, Olive, for your smartphone or tablet FREE of charge? What about the thousands of e-audio books for your MP3 player or tablet, did you know about those?We’ll be out and about at the locations listed below showcasing our new downloadable ebooks, eaudio books and emagazines, on our android tablets. Come along and see what’s on offer! All you need is a library card, and you too can access all of these downloadable goodies for FREE!

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West Dunbartonshire Libraries are bringing together blind and partially sighted people to improve access to books and information.

• Events include open days, taster sessions, Ebooks, eAudio books and more!

• A detailed programme will be advertised in our branches and on our website from May

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A SUMMER OF FILM

We have lined up three great films to show in libraries during the summer period:

The Best Exotic Marigold HotelBritish retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways.

AtonementFledgling writer Briony Tallis, as a 13-year-old, irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit. Based on the British romance novel by Ian McEwen.

Les MiserablesThe motion-picture adaptation of the beloved global stage sensation seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries and in 21 languages - still breaking box-office records everywhere in its 27th year. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, the film tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption - a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Ex-prisoner Jean Valjean is hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever.

The Best Exotic Marigold HotelFriday 28 June – Dumbarton Library at 7.00pm

AtonementFriday 26 July – Clydebank Library at 7.00pm

Les MiserablesFriday 30 August – Dumbarton Library at 7.00pm

AdultsSee back page of brochure for library addresses &telephone numbers



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A HISTORY OF CLYDEBANKThroughout May – August

This exhibition focuses on the History of Clydebank and features amongst a range of topics the Blitz, Singer, Shipbuilding and famous characters born in the Burgh. To accompany the exhibition are artefacts from the West Dunbartonshire Museum Collection including World War II objects and Singer Sewing machines.

Clydebank Heritage Centre @ Clydebank Library

Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs: 9.30am – 7.55pmFri: 9.30am – 4.55pmSat: 9.30am – 4.55pm

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A HISTORY OF DUMBARTONOn show throughout May - AugustDumbarton Heritage Centre @ Dumbarton LibraryMon- Thurs: 9.30am – 7.55pmFri: 9.30am – 4.55pmSat: 10am – 4.55pm

This permanent exhibition takes a look at the History of Dumbarton and includes a timeline of important dates and features on Shipbuilding, Dumbarton Castle and Dumbarton Glassworks. Incorporating photographs from the Local Collections and supplemented by artefacts from the West Dunbartonshire Museum Collection this is a fascinating look at the importance of Dumbarton throughout a long, varied and rich history.



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BEHIND CLOSED DOORS’

Taking a look into the West Dunbartonshire Archives Collection, this exhibition showcases architects` plans and Dean of Guild Plans of key buildings in Dumbarton during the late 19th century. Featuring drawings of the Dumbarton Combination Poorhouse, College Street and Knoxland Schools, the Elephant Hotel and a domestic villa owned by Isabella Napier this is an opportunity to view documents never before seen on display.

The exhibition will take the form of original works plus narrative panels looking at the historical context of the buildings and the people who occupied them.

In addition an architect will be working on a response to the drawings, producing a contemporary piece of art which will accompany the original documents and narrative panels in the exhibition.


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2 FebruaryDumbarton Heritage Centre @ Dumbarton LibraryMon,Tues,Wed & Thurs 9.30am - 7.55pm,Fri: 9.30am – 4.55pmSat: 10am – 4.55pm

freeadmission

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FAMILY HISTORY TALKAn afternoon of Scottish and Irish Family Historywith Chris Paton

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Join us for an afternoon with genealogist Chris Paton. Chris will be sharing his knowledge of researching both Scottish and Irish family history – a date for the diary for all budding and experienced genealogists.

Chris Paton is a former producer and director of BBC history programmes such as War Walks, Secret History and Meet the Ancestors. He has written several books on Scottish and Irish family history subjects, including his most recent book Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet, which explores through fascinating case studies the ever increasing quantity of records now available online in both the north and south of Ireland. He contributes regularly to the UK’s leading family history magazines including Family Tree and Discover My Past Scotland and has recently presented two talks at the Who Do You Think You Are Live event at Olympia, in London.

17 May 2.00pm - 4.30pmDumbarton LibraryAn afternoon of Scottish and Irish Family Historywith Chris PatonPlaces are limited – booking essential.

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Scotlands People andAncestry Taster Sessions

Are you tracing your family history? For those of you just starting out, or for anyone looking for a few extra research tips and techniques, we are offering free beginner and advanced taster sessions on the genealogical websites Scotland’s People and Ancestry.Alexandria Library 20 May 10am -11.30am: Scotland’s People beginners22 May 10am -11.30am: Ancestry 23 May 10am -11.30am: Scotland’s People advanced Clydebank Library 20 May 10am-11.30am: Scotland’s People beginners22 May 2pm -3.30pm: Ancestry29 May 2pm-3.30pm: Scotland’s People advanced

free

Places are limited – booking essential.

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SCOTTISH FAMILY HISTORY:EXPLORE YOUR PAST – BEGINNERS 18 June – 23 July 2013 Dumbarton Heritage Centre @ Dumbarton Library2.00pm - 4.00pm£30 for 6 week course.Places are limited – booking essential.

Our six week beginner’s course, ‘Scottish Family History: explore your past’ starts in Dumbarton Heritage Centre – Dumbarton Library on Tuesday 18th June 2013, 2pm-4pm. Our course will help you get started on your family history journey. The course will increase your confidence in using the varied resources available within Dumbarton Heritage Centre and ensure you navigate your way successfully through online resources.Family History has never been easier to start; the staff at Dumbarton Heritage Centre will help you to develop your skills and share their tips and techniques in using both old documents and online resources. Cindy Hendry from Cardross said ‘Far exceeded expectations – tutors easy to understand – everything explained in plain English’. To book a place or for more information, please contact us using either of the phone numbers listed below.

Sam Moore 01389 608965Jo Sherington 0141 562 2440



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Our six week advanced course starts in Clydebank Heritage Centre – Clydebank Library on Thursday 15th August 2013, 2pm-4pm.

Our advanced course will take you one step further on your family history journey. The course will build on the knowledge and experiences you have gained already and delve deeper into turning your family tree into a family history. The sessions will allow you to share experiences with others and ask questions of our knowledgeable local history staff. You will learn about poor law records, working lives, monumental inscriptions, school records, maps and war records.The course will also look beyond Ancestry and Scotlands People, and show you how to navigate other online family history websites.

To book a place or for more information, please contact us using either of the phone numbers listed below.

Jo Sherington 0141 562 2440Sam Moore 01389 608965

SCOTTISH FAMILY HISTORY:EXPLORE YOUR PAST – ADVANCED

Clydebank Heritage Centre @ Clydebank Library 2.00pm - 4.00pm£30 for 6 week course.Places are limited – booking essential.

15 August – 19 September 2013

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CENTENARY OF CLYDEBANK LIBRARY

2013 marks the Centenary of Clydebank Library and an exhibition to mark this occasion will be on show in the Heritage Centre at Clydebank. Clydebank Library is housed in a "Carnegie building". This is one of the many late 19th and early 20th century public library buildings in Scotland that owe their existence to the financial generosity of the Scottish-born American philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie. (1835-1919). The interior has had a number of refurbishments over the years while the imposing classical exterior has remained virtually unchanged. The library has operated within three different local authorities since it opened. Today it is the main public library for the Clydebank area of West Dunbartonshire stretching from Old Kilpatrick in the west to the boundary with Glasgow on the east.

Opens 24 AugustClydebank Heritgate Centre@ Clydebank LibraryMon,Tues,Wed & Thurs 9.30am - 7.55pm,Fri: 9.30am – 4.55pmSat: 10am – 4.55pm

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FIRST WORLD WARCOMMEMORATION EXHIBITIONS:YOUR AREA NEEDS YOU!As the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War approaches, the Arts and Heritage team are in the planning stages of a series of exhibitions to commemorate the outbreak of hostilities in 1914. West Dunbartonshire played its part in the conflict both at home, with its heavy industries, and on the frontline with men from the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and other regiments serving and women playing their role in the conflict as nurses and ambulance drivers. We would like to hear your stories and see your artefacts in our exhibitions. If you feel you have an object that would interest other residents of West Dunbartonshire relating to the First World War then get in touch.

Andrew GrahamCollections OfficerTel: 01389 772149Email: [email protected]


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ARCHIVE VOLUNTEERING 18+

Are you interested in working with historic documents from West Dunbartonshire? We are looking for volunteers to work with West Dunbartonshire Council’s archive collection. Volunteers will assist the archivist in sorting and creating written descriptions of archive records as well as entering data into the archive catalogue system. No prior experience is required but a willingness to learn about handling archival material and the history of West Dunbartonshire is essential. This opportunity would suit either those with an interest in local history or those looking for practical experience before embarking on a career as an archivist.

Christopher CassellsLibrary HQ,19 Poplar Road, DumbartonG82 2RJ01389 [email protected]



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venue infoThe Backdoor Gallery @ Dalmuir Library

Dalmuir Library, 3 Lennox Place, Dalmuir, Clydebank, G81 4HRTel: 0141 562 2425

Opening hours:Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9.30am - 5pm

Tue: 1.30pm - 8pmSat: 9.30am - 1pm

Alexandria LibraryGilmour Street, Alexandria G83 0DA

Tel: 01389 608974

Opening hours:Mon, Wed, Fri: 9.30am - 5pm

Tue, Thu - 9.30- 8pmSat: 9.30am - 5pm

Balloch LibraryCarrochan Road, Balloch G83 8BW

Tel: 01389 608989

Opening hours:Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9.30am - 5pm

Tue 1.30pm - 8pmSat: 10am - 1pm

Clydebank LibraryDumbarton Road, Clydebank, G81 1XH

Tel: 0141 562 2440

Clydebank Museum & Art GalleryClydebank Town Hall, Dumbarton Road, Clydebank, G81 1UE

Tel: 0141 562 2400 or [email protected]

Opening hours:Mon - Sat: 9.30am - 4.30pm

Heritage Centre @ Clydebank LibraryTel: 0141 562 2434

Opening hours:Mon - Thu: 9.30am - 8pm

Fri: 9.30am - 5pmSat: 9.30am - 5pm

All venues havedisabled access.

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Dumbarton LibraryStrathleven Place, Dumbarton, G82 1BD

Tel: 01389 608992

Heritage Centre @ Dumbarton LibraryTel: 01389 608965

Opening hours:Mon - Thu: 9.30am - 8pm

Fri: 9.30am - 5pmSat: 9.30am - 5pm

Duntocher LibraryGlenhead C E Centre, Duntocher G81 6HF

Tel: 0141 562 2469

Opening hours:Mon: 9.30am - 5pm

Tue: 1.30 - 8pmWed: Closed

Thu: 9.30 - 5pmFri: 1.30 - 5pm

Sat: Closed

Parkhall LibraryHawthorn Street, Clydebank G81 3EF

Tel: 0141 562 2467

Opening hours:Mon, Wed, Fri: 9.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 5pm

Tue: 1.30pm - 5pmThu: 1.30pm - 8pm

Sat: closed

The STANDNorth Douglas Street, Clydebank, G81 1NQ

Tel: 0141 9525253 or 01389 772151

All venues havedisabled access.

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Health Services for Parents/ Carers & their Babies Various May - AugBookbug Sessions Various May - AugStorytime Various May - AugArty Types Clydebank Museum & Gallery Every ThursdaySaturday Family Fun Sessions Clydebank Museum & Gallery Every Saturday MorningDimension St Peter the Apostle High School Weekly - OngoingSTAMP Edinbarnet Primary School 15 Apr - 10 JuneJunior Dance Company Our Holy Redeemer’s Primary School Weekly - OngoingSo Vocal Crew Christie Park primary School Until 11 JuneA History of Clydebank Clydebank Library May - AugA History of Dumbarton Dumbarton library May - AugBehind Closed Doors Dumbarton Library Until 10 AugHomework Clubs Alexandria, Clydebank & Dumbarton Library May - AugStudy Support Group Dumbarton Library Mar - JuneWater Colours with Carol Dewart Backdoor Gallery 4 - 25 May“Your Hired!” - Dumbarton Library Begins 8 MayCV Writing & Job Interview Techniques The Illustrators Backdoor Gallery 11 May - 8 JuneBOOKED! Various 13 May - 1 JuneFamily History Talk Dumbarton Library 17 MayScotland’s People and Ancestry Taster Sessions Alexandria & Clydebank Library 20, 22 & 23 MaySaturday Archaeology Club Clydebank Museum & Gallery Montly from 25 May - 31 AugSociable Sewing! Clydebank Museum & Gallery Begins 28 MayIntro to Linocut printing Dumbarton Library 28 MayMake a Noise in Libraries Fortnight All Libraries 3 - 14 JuneMellow Bumps Alexandria Library 7 June - 12 JulyA Guide to Windows 8 Dumbarton Library 10 JuneEdit Photos Using Picasa Software Dumbarton Library 10 JuneIntroduction to Digital Cameras Dumbarton Library 10 JuneIntroduction to Word Processing Dumbarton Library 10 JuneIntro to Oil Painting Clydebank Town Hall 15 JuneSomething New... Backdoor Gallery 15 June - 16 JuneScottish Family History - Beginners Dumbarton Library 18 June - 23 Julye - magazine & e - Audio demonstrations Various Locations 18 - 28 MayA Summer of Film Clydebank & Dumbarton library 28 June, 26 July & 30 AugBookbug’s Library Challenge All Libraries Summer HolidaysThe National Summer Reading Challenge All Libraries July & AugBaby Massage Taster Sessions Alexandria & Dalmuir Library 4 July & 25 JulyMedieval Castle Mayhem Dumbarton Library 4, 11 & 18 JulyLandscape Paitning with Carol Dewart Clydebank Town Hall 6 JulyBaby Yoga Alexandria & Dalmuir Library 11 July & 1 AugSummer Holiday Fun! Clydebank Museum & Gallery 15 July - 10 Aug The Master of Flemalle Art Exhibition Backdoor Gallery 20 July - 17 AugA History of Cinema Dumbarton Library begins 14 AugScottish Family History - Advanced Clydebank Library Begins 15 AugustAcrylics with Carol Dewart Clydebank Town Hall 17 - 24 AugA History of Singer 1882 - 1980 Clydebank Library begins 23 AugLittle Arts of Love Backdoor Gallery 24 Aug - 2 SeptCentenary of Clydebank Library Clydebank Library Opens 24 AugFirst world War Commemoration Exhibitions:Your Area Needs You!Archive Volunteering

Whats on In May August 2013

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